Good afternoon! As I mentioned in yesterday’s Vacation Essentials post, today I am highlighting the spring and summer shoes you need from ballet flats to strappy sandals and occasion shoes with The Ultimate Spring and Summer Shoe Guide. I have collected a fantastic array of shoes, with classic and trending styles, from a few of our favorite brands and retailers, including Nordstrom, Talbots, and Chico’s. All three are having great sales on shoes happening right now. So sit back and enjoy today’s Ultimate Shoe Guide!
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Beth shares the ultimate shoe guide for spring and summer
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The Ultimate Spring and Summer Shoe Guide
Ballet Flats
As part of my 3Bs for classic style, the ballet flat is a welcome accessory all year long. And with so many styles, colors, and materials like mesh, woven, and straw it’s hard to go wrong with a classic ballet flat for spring and summer!
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Slingbacks and Mules
Slingbacks are trending in a big way this season and I love a backless mule style for summer, it’s an incredibly comfortable style for warmer weather – especially for the office!
Shop The Mules and Slingbacks Boutique
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Flat Sandals
Flat sandals are an absolute must-have come spring and summer. I practically live in flat sandals all season long! Whether you’re going super casual, or want to wear flats for a special occasion, I have rounded up plenty of options, plus some outfit inspiration!
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Vachetta Leather Slides | Straight-Leg White Jeans | Similar Button-Up Shirt
Similar Flat Ankle Strap Sandals
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Strappy Sandals
Strappy Sandals range from high heels to no heels; casual to formal; wedge, or block heel to stiletto. In fact, I love a flat or comfortable low-heel strappy sandal because the straps can elevate an otherwise very casual shoe to a more sophisticated level. They’re a great accessory and can really carry an outfit.
Similar Strappy Metallic Sandal
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Espadrilles (Flats and Wedges)
Is it even spring or summer without espadrilles? My love for espadrilles (both flats and wedges) runs deep, just like their history.
Espadrilles originated in the Occitania and Catalonia areas of the Pyrenees, on the borders of Spain and France. They were the footwear for traditional dancing in Catalonia, they were even worn by the King of Aragon’s soldiers in the Basque region during the 13th Century. Much later, in the 1970s Yves Saint Laurent redesigned the traditional espadrille into a wedge – making the espadrille wedge one of the most popular summer shoes.
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White Flare-Leg Jeans | Similar Scoop Neck Tee | Canvas Espadrille Wedges | Similar Black Belt | Bamboo Handle Bag
Similar Lace-Up Espadrille Wedges
Similar Espadrille Leather Wedges
Similar Metallic Gold Espadrille Wedges
Sneakers
A few weeks ago I shared the post Iconic Fashion: My Favorite Sneakers which focused on white sneakers – the perfect way to add a casual and sporty look to your ensemble. Since the weather is right for outdoor activities, sneakers are another must-have for spring and summer. Whether athletic or fashion-forward, sneakers are perfect for vacation sightseeing, shopping, and walking in comfort.
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Occasion Shoes
Do you remember how Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City practically lived in strappy heeled sandals and she always gravitated toward pairing a gorgeous formal pair with a casual outfit to give her ensemble an edgy sophistication. I love this juxtaposition come summer, it’s fun and flirty. You don’t necessarily need to have a special occasion to wear occasion shoes, beautiful, dressy shoes can elevate your mood just as well as your outfit – and they don’t need to be stilettos, there are gorgeous low-heeled and flat occasion shoes to suit every budget and style.
Similar Silver Kitten Heel Sandal
Long Sleeve Dress | Metallic Sandals
Shop the Occasion Shoes Boutique
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In Case You Missed It
This morning, Kelly shared the perfect wide leg pants for spring and summer. Click the title or image below to read the article.
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Now that’s a great post about shoes. Loved the outfits too!
Those shoes look wonderful! I would appreciate an article about comfort shoes. As we all get older, comfort shoes are really important. I’d appreciate you looking into this topic.
Great options and quite the variety. Ordered some today, Thanks for sharing.