City gals rack up a lot of miles running around town, so if you see a girl who is someone other than Serena van der Woodsen wearing sky high platforms, chances are they have a chic pair of ballet flats patiently waiting in their bag for the big switch. There is no need to settle for the basic black flat when you can have them in bright eye catching hues. These are begging for center stage, and our feet can always use a break from those towering stunners we usually favor. Here are some of my personal favorites: 

Row 1) Tory Burch 'Reva' Ballerina Flat in Red Volcano $195 @ Nordstrom; Cece leather ballet flats in gallery green $138 @ J.Crew; The Suede Sidewalk Skimmer in Crystal Blue $88 @ Madewell; Diane von Furstenberg Abby Printed Canvas Ballet Flats $175@ Saks; Trinket Flats, Tennis Racket $98 @ Anthropologie;

Row 2) Diane Von Furstenberg Abby Blue Bird Flats $175 @ Zappos; Vera Wang Lavender Label Lara Embossed Snake Ballet Flats in Orange Mix $175 @ Shopbop; Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan 'Air Bacara' Flats  in Porcelain Green $148 @ Nordstrom;  Cece suede ballet flats in Oasis Green $128 @ J.Crew; Jil Sander Suede Elastic Topline Flats in Salmon $450 @ Shopbop;

Row 3) Diane von Furstenberg Botswana Leather and Zebra-Print Calf Hair Ballet Flats $198 @ Saks;  Jessica Simpson Madisen Ballet Flat Brule Bermuda $45.99 @ Endless; Cece suede ballet flats in Retro Lemon $128 @ J.Crew; Dolce Vita Lucca Flat in Pink $74 @ Revolve Clothing; Tod's Suede and Patent Leather Buckle Ballet Flats in Raspberry $445 @ Saks;