For close to decade, whenever the summer months rolled around, I refused to wear anything but my flippy floppies! Now that I’m pushing 24 (frightening) I’ve been forced to face the fact that while comfy, my rubber flip flops are about as fashionable as BP is environmentally friendly. So I’ve relegated the flops to the beach only, and have chosen these classier sandals for work, casual night out, and other general city merriment.
Lauren, one of our long time models here at Karmaloop is ready to go in this colorful summer look! We’ve been waiting for these Darkhorse leggings to drop for a minute now! Remember our Darkhouse Sneak Peek post? Now they’ve landed, along with new styles from Public Library and Sam Edelman. Check out what she’s rockin!
Necklace: The M.E. Gold Hook Necklace by Jungle Gurl
Hoody: The Las Paimas Hoody by Public Library
Bracelet: The Fringe Bracelet by Obey
Leggings: The Maria Robot Leggings by Darkhorse
Sandals: The Hiro Sandal by Sam Edelman
Check out this week’s featured “Shop By Style” look, Cruise.
Get your swimwear:
Left: The Mojave Bandaeu by Quiksilver
Right: The Blake Cover Up Tunic by Tavik
Strap on your sandals:
Left: The Monroe Sandal by Kelsi Dagger
Right: The Caymen Shoe by Jeffrey Campbell
Protect yourself:
Left: The Becker Sunglasses in Gold by Mosley Tribes
Right: The Spicoli 3 Shades in Tiffany by Vans
See more from Cruise, here.
Seems like the futuristic space agey theme is gonna be way hot this summer, especially when it comes to shoes. Check out these sandals from Melissa Shoes + Zaha Hadid and get your fierce footwear game on point.
Still have a while to go before beach season (with the exception of all you spring breakers!) but might as well start daydreaming about it now: boardwalks, sand, sun, surf, friends, windows down. Vanessa Hudgens has the exact look for that daydream in frayed denim shorts, a floppy beach hat, strappy sandals, and a baggy Wildfox tank.
Get a similar summer style with the Wildfox #9 Mega Babe Tank by Wildfox, the Soth Cloth Relax’d Classique Shorts by Blank Denim, and the Odessa Sandal by DV Shoes by Dolce Vita.
Why spend nearly $600 on a pair of Chloe canvas strap sandals when you can get some from 80%20 that are nearly identical and less than 1/5 of the price? Not digging the canvas? Upgrade to a perforated wedge instead, and STILL have some serious cash $$$ left over. Not sold yet? Don’t forget that each 80%20 sandal features the signature hidden wedge, perfect for an instant growth spurt!
Left: I’m wearing a versatile BB Dakota dress with a necklace from *The Extras and a bracelet by Disney Couture. BB Dakota is also one of my favorite brands at Karmaloop because their pieces can be worn with both sandals and heels for different occasions.
Right: For my second outfit, I am wearing BLANK jeans with a lovely bustier top by Rojas with jewelry by Alex and Chloe and a Nixon watch. I usually don’t wear jeans but BLANK makes unique pairs that attracts me to them, not only are they comfortable, they are extremely stylish.
We were all excited by the return of Jellies a couple of summers ago, but who ever thought that these childhood staples would find their way from the playground to the catwalk? Personally, I’m jazzed that designers are coming out with more chic and sophisticated versions of this childhood staple. Chloe, Givenchy, Fendi and Marc Jacobs have all recently come out with their own spin on the classic plastic sandal. I’m jonesing for Scarfun Wedge by Melissa–they have a much friendlier price tag and a sleek wedge. My inner 6 year old approves.
