Philadelphia
has a lot of firsts: library, fire department, post office, zoo… but don’t
forget the soda! Our own Phillip Syng
Physick was the first to use sugared, carbonated soda water as a medical
treatment, paving the way for everyone’s moms to give them ginger ales for
their upset tummies. Thank you, Dr.
Physick!
To
celebrate, why not attend the sixth annual Philly
Phyzz Phest at the Physick House tomorrow?
Sing happy birthday, play 18th-century games, and listen to a
reading of the Declaration of Independence.
(A little unrelated, perhaps, but this is Philadelphia at the 4th of July.) In his honor, summery shoes inspired by our
favorite sodas! First up, the classic
cola:
Mmm… kind
of looks like licorice, actually! The Mateo by Life Stride is a braided,
strappy one-inch wedge perfect for any summer outfit. Also available in gold; find them at Macy’s
for $40.
Orange
soda:
The Peggy by Ivanka Trump is so light and
airy, isn’t it? Shiny, braided tangerine
leather topped with a large rhinestone at the toe, and a little half-inch
heel. Beautiful. Yours for $113 from Zappos.
Root
beer, maybe?
The Feather Accent Thong Sandal by Haley Jeans Co.
has an intricately cut faux leather upper and a zipper up the back to let you
in (though I’m not sure where the feather accent is supposed to be!). Also available in black or red; find them at
your local Target
for $27.
Lemon-lime:
The Serafina by Loeffler Randall is a
flowery, yellow-green treat, what with the flower on the front! It also comes in tan if you don’t like it in “acid,”
but I think it’s cheery! Find them at 6pm for $156.
My
personal favorite: black cherry.
With
rhinestones like the bubbles in soda!
The Tapley is a sparkly,
strappy flat made of micro suede and elastic.
If the pink isn’t your thing, it also comes in blue, bone, taupe, and
black—find them all at Bakers for
between $40 and $60 (the pink is $40!).
Whatever
your favorite, raise a glass to Philly’s Founding Father of Fizz!
Philly
Phyzz Fest is from 1-5 PM tomorrow at the Phillip Syng Physick House, at 4th
and Delancy. Go raise a glass to a
Philadelphia First!
Sales this weekend:
Sorry
ladies; the Shoe Fairy is on vacation this week. But my bet is there are a ton of sales
around, so hit your favorite store and give it a try!
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