A feast for the eyes and a treat for the feet, we’re finding spring and summer’s array of shoes simply sandalicious.
This season’s fashions are more fun and cheerful than anything we’ve seen in a while, and footwear is no exception—check out some of our favorite looks.
Color Blocks
If there’s a trend we keep harping on here at Make It Better, it’s definitely the way designers used color this season. Color blocking is one of our favorites, since it gives us pieces that manage to marry vibrancy and minimalism. Channel Mondrian and wear these shoes with graphic black and white prints, or dress in a monochromatic shade that matches one color from your shoe.
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| Fendi Colorblock Grosgrain Sandal $795 Nordstrom | Winston Colour Block Wedge $100 Topshop |
Espadrilles
As the coolest, comfiest way to rise above, spring’s ubiquitous shoe trend is appearing with neutrals, brights, straps, ties and everything in between. Neutral hues continue to prosper and work especially well in an espadrille style, like Diane von Furstenberg’s blush, balletic interpretation (that comes with a cool raffia design to boot). Both these styles also come in brighter, more colorful versions.
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| Diane von Furstenberg Pandora Wedge $255 Shopbop | Michael Antonio Galena Wedge $39.95 DSW |
Sparkles
Formal summer weddings and parties demand a little shimmer. Fortunately, shoe designers have obliged. Platform toes make heels less severe, which equals more time on the dance floor.
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| Jazziest Peeptoe $498 Stuart Weitzman | Haylow-G Sandal $89.95 Steve Madden |
Flats
Looking for something more down to earth? Pair this summer’s maxi lengths with colorful or adorned flats. Tory Burch does it again with a thong that mixes the classic and whimsical, while Project Runway’s Christian Siriano gives us a bright and affordable collection for Payless.
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| Cherilyn PomPom Sandal $195 Tory Burch | Topaz Twisted Sandal $49.99 Christian Siriano for Payless |
Prints
From fierce felines to ladylike florals, bold prints are wrapping up wedges for a different kind of statement shoe. Prints are made to bring a little fun to feet.
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| Alice + Olivia Juliet Wedge, $245 Neiman Marcus | Jeffrey Campbell Swansong Sandal $112 Lori’s Shoes |
