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metallic sandals

Metallic sandals should be a closet mainstay for warm weather! It’s summer. It’s warm. It’s all about fun. I am sharing footwear options that are metallic because they create instant *pop* and elevate even the most casual look. Simple, flat sandals (gold) Jewel-encrusted flats (gold, silver, sea green) Gold-tone Birken-esque sandal Rhinestone-encrusted slide (gold, bronze) Fun, block heel sandal (silver) Lace-up, high heel sandal with feathers (silver) Let’s get a look at them below…

2023/06/19

Footwear

new havaianas sandals for summer

Flip flops are the telltale sign of summer so when I saw these new Havaianas you saint tropez sandals, they sparked joy in my heart!! I stepped away from the overcast Saturday weather and though of using my deck in the backyard on a sunny, #socialdistancing day and these flip flops would be perfect. I ended up scooping these steel blue ones and then these mustard pair too! Which ones are you digging on?!?!?

2020/04/18

Footwear

basic but essential sandals

I’m not a “flats” girl but sometimes summer calls for a simple sandal and I’ve found a few that I love including these navy blue pair by Seychelles! Not a lot of fuss but they come in EIGHT different colors, are comfy and light enough to go with summer denim as well as a maxi dress….WINNING!

2019/04/24

Footwear

4 Sandals To Suit Any Man

There are very few shoes you need for summer but sandals are one of them….because there are more than enough occasions when sneakers or driving loafers won’t cut it. We found four sandals to appeal to any man’s taste and cool enough to get him through the mercury spike! Just one good pair to carry you from weekends to bar crawls to boat parties to jazz festivals and more… Which are your favorites?!

2016/06/13

Accessories

Aquazurra vs Ivanka Trump

A 100% bite that you can take advantage of…! Want a pair of $785 designer sandals for $145? Snag the Ivanka Trump Hettie for under $150 – or you can just stick with the real deal by Aquazurra for $785! Do I even need to tell you that Aquazurra is furious?! They took to Instagram to share their disgust…. Do I feel bad that I scooped the nude hettie? I hang my head low when I say “No“…… Or you

2016/03/18

Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: On the Fringe

I have a quiet penchant for things that sparkle and/or create “movement” and these fringe sandals lie squarely in that tendency! The weather has been lovely all week and April promises lots of reasons to rock sunscreen….perfect time to start rocking sandals! Maybe you can’t tell but they’re navy blue too! Perfection with any white, cream or tan outfit you’ve got planned…. And right now, they’re under $40 – WINNING! And, yes, I’m ready for the weekend!

2016/03/11

Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: Alaia Sandals

I’m feeling these Greek-inspired bronze sandals. I don’t wear shorts but I rock short dresses and full skirts all summer…and these seem like the ideal substitute to flip flops to add polish, finish and chicness. Alaia ~ I’m in heaven….

2015/05/15

Accessories

Midas Touch

Three discoveries I’ve made over the years: I’m enjoying the look of gold against my skin (I’ve been a silvertone girl until now)…. Flats without ‘walls’ are for people with skinny feet (which is not me) ~ but I can appreciate that these sandals {which come in black too} will get just about everywhere this summer and make a more polished substitute for flip flops! Nine West is doing a much better job at creating cute shoes that even the

2012/03/14

Sizzlin’ Summer Style Q&A: Beach Wedding Attire

Q: Wedding season is about to begin. For a beach or poolside wedding, is there any such thing as too casual? What is appropriate without being overly dressed? from rainydaydiva A: What a great question, rainydaydiva! Yes, there is such a thing as too casual and you wouldn’t want to fall into that trap. Here’s our advice on how to take it up a notch for a beach or poolside wedding without being too stuffy or high-maintenance for an outdoor summertime

2011/05/27

Super Chic, Super Cheap…Sandals

While Blueprint for Style does not particularly care for the gladiator shoe trend, there are many that have made a go of the Clash of the Titans toe tappers. If you are one, it makes sense to do it as inexpensively as possible because I guarantee (no…I pray) that this fashion romp-in-the-hay will end soon. These silvertone, 2-buckle gladiators seem apropos for maxi dresses or saggy jeans….and right now they are only $24.50!

2010/03/26

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metallic sandals

new havaianas sandals for summer

basic but essential sandals

4 Sandals To Suit Any Man

Aquazurra vs Ivanka Trump

Ready for the Weekend: On the Fringe

Ready for the Weekend: Alaia Sandals

Midas Touch

Sizzlin’ Summer Style Q&A: Beach Wedding Attire

Super Chic, Super Cheap…Sandals

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