Hey Sandaladies! (see what I did there?)
It’s Summertime!! Well… sort of. Almost. My little Kindergartener is actually in school all the way until June 5th! I mean seriously. June 5th. WTF? But, he loves it so it’s actually making us all a little sad seeing this year come to an end. I just keep telling him…
“Summer, buddy. SUM-MER!”
Yep, it’s coming. And we’re planning on mountain trips, gondola rides, long days at the pool, and hot afternoons at the skate park. I’m going to live in tanks, cutoffs, and hats. And this suit from the swim shop! And let’s see… what am I missing?
Sandals! All day. All night. All summer. So what’s better than to round up the hottest summer trends for sandals? I love when research I am doing on my own winds up being something I can post about. Can’t be said for research on rashes around the eyes of toddlers, tricks for getting gum out of the carpet, or how to not kill your terrarium (all literal searches from just this week).
I digress…
I really just focused on flat sandals. You know, sandals to wear in the heat, chasing kids, or out by the pool. But not just sandals you’d casually throw on with your swimsuit. They had to be sandals that felt appropriate with an outfit for lunch or on a date with my bae. Sandals that find that perfect balance between being mom’s best friend* and still freaking rad.
*comfort not guaranteed (but hopefully — they’re flats for goodness sake)
Ok, I feel like I need a countdown or something. Let’s do this. 3, 2, 1, SCROLL!
Hopefully there’s something for everyone here. I also tried to include a lot of range in price points (I know some are still way $$, but maybe you can convince yourself with Shana’s cost per wear theory — I do! Eek). Now if only I could find this beach bag to go along with my summer sandals…
peace ’n love – OE
You have so nailed it on this post. One of these will make it to my closet this summer, guaranteed. Might I also add the Ash Tribal (http://www.zappos.com/ash-tribal-black-brasil-candle?ef_id=VAodtAAAAODvX0Ba:20150527150651:s) ? (But they fit oddly on me, which just broke my heart.)
Dare I ask your take on Sanuks?! The shoe-like ones as opposed to the strappy ones….
I love these gorgeous sandals–so perfect for the beach, a casual lunch, or a summer festival!
Sabrina
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My son is in school until June 25th! Thanks boston and all your stupid blizzards! But winter has been over for a few weeks and I am ready to rock some gladiators! Love the nude colored pair! Also can vouch for the gentle souls, very comfy and I got mine on Amazon for a much lower price point.
Great roundup, OE! It’s so darned hot and humid here in the summer that a good shoe is about all I can manage to elevate an outfit. Any chance you’d care to share deets on that rockin arm party? It’s always a challenge to bring anything that feels edgy into play when it’s H.O.T. but looks like some of those might fit the bill. Thanks!
Guuurl, that swimsuit is HOT! We’re probably going to need to see pics of you in that bad boy!
As with every TME shoe post, I love them. All. But would you pretty, pretty please include and identify a few options for those of us wide-footed mamas?
Thanks for the great ideas. Also, I love those shorts! Details?