Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!  We made it through winter and now we have a three-day weekend to celebrate!  Yes, it’s time to put away your coats, take out your skirts, wriggle your toes in the grass, go to the beach, and just kick back in your favorite way.

The official shoes of summer are sandals, of course.  If you pull them out of the closet and find your collection is lacking, here are some that might be worth adding!

You’ll need a gladiator, of course—how about the Fromeng?  Its criss-crossing straps are braided, studded with rhinestones (and a few spikes), and sewn with sequins.  The zipper is on the outside, which is a bit unusual, but it adds some more gold, which is always good.  Also available in black or white—the black is $40, but the other two are $30.  Find them all at Call it Spring.

The Mae by INC International Concepts is like the ruby slippers of sandals!  It has a faux leather sole and a satin upper topped at the toe with a big bow that’s positively covered in rhinestones.  Also available in black, champagne, or a really smart-looking navy; your choice for $45 from Macy’s.

How I love a bright blue for summer!  The Sawyer by American Eagle has a turquoise faux leather upper with lots of round studs, and a slightly cushioned footbed to keep you comfy!  Also available in black, white, and brown; yours for $15 at Payless.

Silver and rhinestones never go out of style.  The Issina is a fancy little sandal with metallic straps and rhinestone medallions up the front.  Dress it up, dress it down, and you’re good to go!  Also available in gold with gold jewels, or yellow, black, or emerald green with multi-colored jeweled medallions up the front—and all the color combos are different, depending on the color of the sandal!  Now that’s attention to detail.  (The green is especially lovely—majestic, really.)  Find them at Nine West for $79.

The bright colors!  The floral print!  The many tiny buckles!  The Aden by Impo has it all.  (Oh, and don’t worry, there’s a zipper up the back to let you in.  No need to fuss with the buckles!)  Find it at DSW for $40.

Happy sandals and happy summer, everyone!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Summer sale: up to half off
Bloomingdales: Big Brown Bag sale through Sunday, and Designer Shoe Sale through June 9
Bus Stop Boutique: Jumble sale TODAY from 5:30-8:30!  With complimentary Tom Collins!
Lord & Taylor: Online only: save 25% on summer sandals when you buy two or more pairs
Macy's: Memorial Day sale: save 20-50%, plus save an extra 10% with promo code SAVE
Nine West: Buy one, get one half off!
Payless: 5 day sale-- up to half off
Steve Madden: Save 20% and get free shipping on your order of $75 with code BEACH20; save 25% and get free shipping on your order of $100 with code BEACH25