Sandals & Flip Flops to Add to Your Summer Wardrobe

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial switch to summer, making right now the ideal time to pack away the sweaters and reorganize your closet with hot weather staples like linens, shorts, swimwear and sandals. Get inspired by this year’s chicest sandal trends like minimalist leather flip-flops, ultra-thin straps, chunky platforms, metal jewelry details, grown-up jelly shoes and more!

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Ultra-Wearable Every Day Sandals

These are the sandals that compliment even your most relaxed looks with the subtle elevation of versatile leather, thin straps, wraparound or layered straps and minimalist no-fuss designs. Consider these looks with anything from jeans, shorts, linen pants and casual dresses!

Metal Jewelry Sandals

These sandals elevate any look with jewelry-like metal embellishments. Shop our favorites from “barely-there” thin-strapped embellished sandals to dangling pendants and gold coin straps!

Platform and Espadrille Sandals

Pair trending platform sandals with your favorite linen trousers or summer dresses for resort looks, going out, weddings and more!

Heeled Sandals

Chunky heels, micro heels, 90’s peep toe mules and the return of high heeled sandals are great for work, summer date nights and weddings!

“Grown-Up” Jelly Sandals

First it was with nails, then with makeup and now with sandals! These nostalgic jelly sandals toe-the-line between chic and whimsical, giving us an approachable way to incorporate bright colors into our outfits with the subtlety of sheer translucence and gel-like shine.

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Alright – Let’s be real… The shoe trends are TRICKY this year. No one knows what to wear, designers are STRUGGLING with the quasi-casual lifestyle of 2021; thus creating pieces that favor comfort over chic – and worst of all, are a MUCH easier wear for teenagers. (Nooooooo!!!!!)
We’ve combed through the gray zone to find the 5 trends we feel are most fun, but most flattering and realistic in our daily lives. Check out our favorite shoe trends below!

Chunky Lug Sole Boots

It’s no secret that this trend is a hard one to pull off.
The key to mastering this look is creating balance. Wear a chunky or voluminous sweater or jacket on top to distribute the shapes throughout your outfit. You can also try wearing a lug sole boot in a lighter shade such as white, sand or olive to remove heaviness from the boot.
Still not sure if the lug sole is for you? Try a thinner alternative! Many lug sole boots vary in thickness and shape. A more form-fitting boot may help to create a flattering silhouette.

Sherpa & Fuzz Slipper Shoes

This is the work from home dream shoe, as well as an adorable shoe for casual errands and self-care days!
Looks great with jeans and sweaters, teddybear jackets, knit sets & knit dresses.

The Second-Skin Boot

A great option for return to office, dinner and evenings out – this style can be worn under trousers, denim or dresses.
We love how the stretch in many of these boots provide flexibility for a large variety in calf sizes, making it an easy wear for everyone! 

Strappy Closed Toe & Slingback Heels

These shoes are great for a return to office look or an evening out. We love the freshness of an open heel while the closed toe is winter-friendly! A slingback opens up and lengthens the foot from the front, creating a flattering shape and balancing the closed toe.
Wrap-around straps nod to 2021’s latest trend in sexiness (Think back to leather, corset tops and the strappy wrap-around bikinis we’ve seen in summer. Consider this a backlash to our year in at-home sweatpants – Sexy is IN!).

Loafers, the Updated Flat

Swap out your flats for this update on the everyday shoe. Take the french-girl approach by pairing your loafers with straight leg jeans!

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In the Arts District of Downtown LA lies a brand new hub for outfit-defining artisan shoes catching the eyes of stylists & celebrities alike. (Celebs like Courtney Cox, Laura Dern and Janelle Monae – to name a few!)
Esquivel offers unique readymade pieces available in their showroom and online, as well as made-to-measure and custom shoes. Custom made-in-LA pieces allow for a choice in style, color and even the finish of leather; topped off with hand sewn shoelaces and a sensible turnaround time of 6-9 weeks.
Esquivel supports individualistic style and expert craftsmanship at a price range more attainable than coveted designer brands. Toeing the line between event pieces and everyday outfit game-changers, we like to think of Esquivel’s shoes as a piece of art that you can wear!

Fabulous for events, weddings and as everyday standout shoes – we love these picks for women!

Check out Esquivel’s unique, expressive colors available for men.
These shoes are fantastic for someone in a creative field or for special events!

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Spring Shoes

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How to Wear Cowboy Boots!

If you don’t already own a good pair of cowboy boots, after reading this post you may understand why we think this classic shoe silhouette is a MUST-have for all fashion girls!!! We love this shoe for it’s wearability throughout every season. It adds just the right hint of flair to a t-shirt and jeans, yet playfully pulls dresses into the casual territory. Here are four ways we’re styling this closet-essential for Fall!

Pair it With Your Dress

Transform your summer maxi dresses and slip dresses by switching the sandals for boots as a transitional outfit while the weather cools down. Button up dresses with boots are great for casual work at the office, from home or over Zoom!

The Oversized Blazer

We love how an oversized blazer brings outrageous proportions to the already angular cowboy boot.

The Sneaker Upgrade

Swap your sneakers with boots for a chic upgrade to your everyday. Pair with this season’s straight leg jeans, or use this combo to revive your skinny jeans!

The Casual Date Night

Alternative skirts like denim or printed slip skirts create an eclectic yet fun look for a day off or date night! Casual yet put-together cowboy boots will allow for walks in the park, dinners outside and so much more!

Check out our pinterest page for more outfit ideas!

Cowboy Boots We Love:

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You’ll know just what outfit to wear for the next holiday party with our ideas on how to wear glitter and metallics. Whether you prefer subtle shine or bold sparkle – we have looks that cover anything from casual outings with friends to office party mingling, and even the most fabulous nighttime soirées!

GLITTER & SHINE SKIRTS:

The outfit possibilities are endless when it comes to shiny statement skirts! Match a sequin pencil skirt with a sweater and boots for an easy-wear outfit to the office party, or pair metallic pleats with a leather jacket, tee and white sneakers for an easy weekend look. We love the idea of pairing a sparkling skirt with muted colors and neutrals for impressive contrast.

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GLITTER & SHINE PANTS:

Pants that shine possess an ability to give two distinct moods: Go sophisticated with a white blouse or simple sweater, or go full rocker chic with feathers, fur or fringe!

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GLITTER & SHINE TOPS:

We love a glitter cami layered over a mesh top or under a blazer! Sparkly tops also look great with simple black jeans or muted leather leggings.

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GLITTER & SHINE BLAZERS:

Layer a glitter blazer over a tee and leather pants or a mini dress for nights out!

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GLITTER & SHINE EVENING:

Embrace glitz and glamour with the all-out elegance of a sequin jumpsuit or dress!!! For more stunning metallic and sparkle evening wear, check out our post on Galvan.

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GLITTER & SHINE SHOES:

Use shoes that shine as a statement, or as additional texture to compliment another piece in your outfit. Here are some of our favorites!

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GLITTER & SHINE ACCESSORIES:

Perhaps the most subtle way to add luster to your ensemble, try out a hair accessory or silver-flecked socks to distribute understated radiance to any outfit!

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Jerry Lorenzo (Los Angeles designer) founded Fear of God in 2013, rising to streetwear status symbol via the coolest sneakers in today’s market, and his unique take on “sophisticated yet low-key basics” (as described in his SSENSE Biography).

“It’s a brand that represents stuff I like. God happens to be one of those things,” Lorenzo reported to The Cut. The clothes are heavily influenced by references Lorenzo was exposed to as a child. Some religious, and some notably in pop culture. Figures like Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, John Bender from The Breakfast Club, and NBA’s Allen Iverson are on Lorenzo’s list of inspiration.

Popular with celebrities and especially the NBA, Lorenzo went so far as to appease his admirers with an innovative NIKE collaboration, producing a highly sought after collection of on- and off-court gear, which released this past December.

Unassuming easy-wear layers, cult favorite side-zip hoodies and sneakers that never disappoint are what champion Lorenzo’s triumphant mark in menswear. See our list of Fear of God’s most essential shoes below!

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Highlighting sunshine-ready designers that offer the most breathtaking silhouettes of 2019. From the clean and minimal of Matteau, to the volume and color of Rhode, to high voltage prints of Stine Goya…Stroll into summer wearing these chic under the radar resort lines for breezy pieces that will have all eyes on YOU!

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Vacation Heels & Summer Sandals

*photography of dresses, travelwear, resort pieces and vacation shoes from Rhode, Kalita, Matteau, Stine Goya, La Vie Style House, Three Graces London, Farfetch, Matches Fashion, and Moda Operandi

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Check out our pinterest board on more casual spring-ready looks here.

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1. White Boots

2. Casual Suit / 3. White Sneaker

4. Green Skirt or Dress / 5. Pleated Skirt

6. Oversized Blazer / 7. Biker Short

8. High Waisted Full Leg Jean / 9. Oversized Trench

For more light layers, check out our Transitional Layers post on the blog here.

10. Same Print Head-to-toe / 11. Animal Dress

Check out our blog post on more ways to wear Animal Print here.

12. Micro Bag / 13. Red Bag / 14. Belt Bag / 15. Top Handle Bag

Check out our blog post on Belt Bags here.

16. Structured Top with Exaggerated Shoulders / 17. Mixing Prints Head-to-toe

18. Sunglasses / 19. Boilersuit

20. Head Bands & Barrettes / 21. Link Jewelry / 22. Bold Color Belt / 23. Architectural Earrings

24. Feathers

25. White Double Breasted Blazer / 26. Denim Jacket

27. Head-to-toe Blush Tones

Check out our blog post on How to Wear Blush Tones here.

28. Kitten-Heel Strappy Sandals / 29. Delicate Black Mules / 30. Snake Boots

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For more red shoe inspo, check out our RED SHOE pinterest board here. 

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