Jelly Shoes

We all remember jelly shoes, right? Ah, childhood memories—slipping those pieces of plastic over our feet in the summer and we were ready for anything! Running through the sprinkler, playing with the neighbor kids in the park down the street, getting ice cream from the ice cream man... Just because we grew up doesn’t mean we have to give up our jellies. And look—while we were growing up, jelly shoes grew up too!

The Yipee Wedge Sandal by Harajuku Lovers has a 2.5-inch wedge, heart-shaped buckle, and comes in red, yellow, black, and white. I just love the big jelly bow at the toe! It makes me want to hold a picnic just to wear them. I picked these beauties up myself on my last trip to DSW, and they can be yours too for $30. Cinderella’s summer shoes! (Glass slippers are just too impractical for summer.) The Victory by Nina have a two-inch heel, an elaborately knotted upper with rhinestone detail, and can be yours most cheaply from HSN for $50. Free shipping too!

Want a nice, simple summer flat? How about these?

  The Campana Zig Zag by Melissa is almost like poured strands of gold for your feet. (Gold, or silver, or red, or black—all glittery!) They’re not made of your average jelly sandal plastic, either—they’re made of something called MELFLEX, “a trademarked plastic which offers improved elasticity, impermeability, and resistance to water. The material is injected with natural materials resulting in a sweet smell. It is also hypoallergenic and recyclable.” Cute and good for the environment! Sweet! Pick up a pair for $80 ($60 for the red) at KarmaLoop.

And hey, jellies don’t necessarily need to be sweet.

  Look at these bad boys! The Kooper by Penny Loves Kenny has a five-inch stacked heel with a 1.25-inch platform, lug sole, and badassery to spare. You can pick these up from DSW for $45.

Jellies will make you smile through even the worst heat wave. Pick up a pair and relive your childhood today! (And eat an ice cream while you're at it. Thank me later.)