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Summer Sandal Round Up


Summer solstice, BBQs, bug bites and the first natural tan of the year; it is officially summer.  It is time to treat yourself to a fabulous pedicure and a new pair (or pairs) of sandals.

I have done a summer sandal round up of my favorite styles from around the web, whatever your style, I think you’ll find it here:

 

Go bold with big color and texture with this trend. From L – R: Leather twisted-strip pumps by Alexander McQueen at TheOutnet, Molly Beaded Sandal by Ash at Jildor, Sanzo Sandal by Steve Madden at Asos, Beaded Sandal by Shellys at Asos

Beach ready, boat ready, anchors away in these styles.  From L – R: Delray Wedge by Sperry at Dillards, Montauk Boat Shoe by Sperry at Nordstrom, Urban Espadrille by Etienne Aigner at DSW, Marthe Espadrille by Lacoste at Piperlime

Fierce prints in neutral tones, these sandals are an easy way to show your natural instincts.  From L – R: Paradox Wedge by Jimmy Choo at Net-A-Porter, Original by Dr. Scholls at DSW, Cassia by Michael Kors at Bluefly, Gladiator Sandal by 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent at Lord & Taylor

Beach wedding, summer cocktails, you should shine from head to toe. From L – R: Softich Sandal at ALDO,  Jacqui Sandals by Jessica Simpson at Macy’s, Trey Sandal by Antonio Melani at Dillard’s, Diamondz Sandal by Steve Madden

Take the city by storm in something dark, utilitarian, and sharp.  From L – R: Studded Thongs by Valentino at StyleBop, Exie Thong by Sam Edelman at Dillard’s, Stud Sandal by Blowfish at Asos, Frisk Sandal by Asos

 

Stop traffic with a bold new color, confidence required.  From L – R: Crocodile Sandal by Tapeet at the Outnet, Thong Sandal by Matiko at Bluefly, French Espadrille by Lanvin at Barney’s, Yang Sandal by Jeffrey Campbell at Lori’s Shoes

Which style do you like most for your summer?

Finding the Wild Side


I am having a bit of an animal moment.  I don’t know where it came from, but lately I am gravitating towards animal prints of every variety; leopard, cheetah, tiger, zebra.  Wild animals on footwear and accessories are often on the prowl in South Florida, but spotting animal print in DC is like hunting endangered animals – as in the occurrence is rare.  There is a fine line between eye catching and over the top, let’s see what we can find…

Ralph Lauren Leopard Hair-Calf Peep Toe Pump
Jeffrey Campbell Kammie Ballet Flat
Vince Camuto Rues2
I love the idea of the leopard shoes.  You know I’m all about the classic aesthetic, and I think these all would work great as a surprise accessory with a slim, straight leg jean in a dark wash, or a black shift dress.  They add a kicky pop to any outfit that’s a little playful, a lot of fun, and still classically cool.  
I’m still hunting for animal inspired home pieces too, so look out for that in a future post!

Going Nude


Yesterday I talked about wearing white, and while it was with Wedding Wednesday in mind, there are certain rules that I always apply to wearing white: keep it clean and keep it nude.

The dress should be clean (thank you shout wipes), and the footwear that is sure to be the most flattering are nude. There are limitless benefits of going nude on your feet: a nude shoe gives the illusion that your leg never ends and when made well (depending on the fabric) can really be a seasonless style must have.

Here are a few of my favorites in nude, keeping in mind that there are lots of different shades of nude (just like there are lots of different shades of women!)

Jimmy Choo Logan d’Orsay Pump

Ralph Lauren Caia Pump

And for the curve ball, this is a pair that I have been eyeing for a while, but have hesitated because I really need to try them on first, and can’t find them locally…
Do you go nude?