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Balenciaga Espadrille Wedge: From the Beach to the Street

Holy height! Every now and again you encounter the rare espadrille that reads as anything but your typical beachy, nonchalant sandal. Not that Balenciaga’s eclectic cocktail of oxford-worthy perforated straps, nautical stripes, and far-out color combination isn’t as happy-go-lucky as it gets. At just under 5.5 inches, this isn’t the highest heel I have ever … Continue reading “Balenciaga Espadrille Wedge: From the Beach to the Street”

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Dsquared2 Furia Heels: Pump The Breaks

As soon as I saw these, they made me think of a printed sundress, a gold cuff, some cute cheap-o forever sunglasses (because I lose every pair every year, I’ve learned my lesson to keep them cheap) and a crossbody bag with some tassels. These are something I would rock to a day-date or for … Continue reading “Dsquared2 Furia Heels: Pump The Breaks”

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Diane von Furstenberg Flama Tie Scarf Platform Sandals: Tie yourself up this summer

Usually, I’m not a tie person. They can be difficult to pull off and can look a little too fancy for me for daily summer wear, however, I enjoy these little guys. The coolness of the blues gives them a relaxed, laid-back feel and the wood makes these an easy wear with a ton of … Continue reading “Diane von Furstenberg Flama Tie Scarf Platform Sandals: Tie yourself up this summer”

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Givenchy Zip-Detailed Leather Sandals: Zip It Good

We’ve seen them on the runways of Versace, 3.1 Philip Lim, and Balmain. And now all over your feet. Zippers are not just reserved for seams and closures and not only ornamental on punks and rebels. Rows of zippers have never looked more glamorous than they do on these Givenchy platform sandals. A sleek stacked … Continue reading “Givenchy Zip-Detailed Leather Sandals: Zip It Good”

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Theodora and Callum “Biarritz” Printed Linen Wedge Sandals: Seaside Height

A shoe carrying an unexpected mix of patterns can be difficult to pull off gracefully, but solids and neutrals can be brought to life with these printed wedges. Named after the French seaside resort town, Theodora and Callum‘s sand-and-sea color scheme and widely woven tan stitching call to mind a breezy holiday. And they’re vacation-easy … Continue reading “Theodora and Callum “Biarritz” Printed Linen Wedge Sandals: Seaside Height”

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Proenza Schouler Platform Wedge: Mixed Materials

Proenza Schouler mixes up leather details for an earthy and eclectic wedge. But not in a granola way! Braiding and top stitching are conventional on their own but here they come together for a confusion that pleases the senses. Natural orange and rustic brown leather with a hemp-like fabric evoke images of the summer and … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Platform Wedge: Mixed Materials”

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