Like many Westerners, I learned to drive a pick-up truck at 14-years-old.  As a result, I had never taken public transportation or walked further than the length of a parking lot until I moved to D.C. 

I adjusted to my new life as a pedestrian by choosing a purse big enough to hold a pair of shoes.  But while carrying two pair of shoes is a necessity it required that I carry my Minkoff MAB every time that I go out.  Thus, I was thrilled to discover a foldable ballet flat that is compact enough to fit into your tiny clutch.

Made by Yosi Samra, these adorable flats come in a myriad of chic colors–the rose gold above being my favorite.  And priced at just $55, you can wear them until they split apart at the seams without feeling guilty about it. 

So far all of you ladies who need a chic flat that won’t take up all the room in your handbag, give the Samara flats a try.  It’s certainly better than walking home from a long day/night in agony.