Aloha!

It may still be a little early for things to be blooming outside (...freakishly warm winter not withstanding), but inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center it’s a tropical paradise!  That’s right, it’s time for the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, and this year’s theme is Hawaii: Islands of Aloha.  In the spirit of the Aloha State, here are some shoes sure to get you thinking warm thoughts!

An espadrille, of course!  The Helena has a tropical-print toe, raffia-covered 3.5-inch wedge, and canvas ankle straps. Just imagine it with a billowy skirt... perfect.  Find them at ASOS for about $36.

The Nancita has a slight heel and an almost jelly shoe-like upper.  The yellow has green and clear rhinestones in the starfish, and the other colors (black, seafoam, pink, blue, and white) have other flattering combos.  They run small, so maybe order a half-size up.  Find them at Nine West for $49.

These are really leis for your feet, aren’t they?  Multicolored flowers around the foot, raffia around the heel and platform... find a grass skirt and a coconut bra and you’re good to go!  Find them on Amazon (whole sizes only) for $60.

The Pethtel has a little bit of everything: cheetah print, zebra stripes, and of course tropical flowers!  Also available in a blue combo from Call it Spring for $30.

These just make you think of cocktails in straw umbrellas on a beach, don’t they?  No wonder Brian Atwood called it the Mojito!  The raffia runs down the almost five-inch heel, and it’s got a pink platform and strap at the toe, along with a blue strap at the ankle.  Find them at Neiman Marcus for $1,452.  (Waiter?  Where’s that mojito?)

Until Friday, aloha!

Go and escape to the tropics sometime this week—the show runs until Sunday, and is open til 9:30 PM on weeknights so you could even head over after work. Tickets are $27 for adults and $20 for students, and all proceeds support The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its acclaimed urban greening programs, including City Harvest.  Thursday is even Girls Night Out, featuring food & wine tastings, health & beauty samplings, and tutorials, shopping, raffles.  Grab some girlfriends and go!