Give color or sandals with snappy accessories a chance.

Sandals in basic blacks, white, and browns are perfectly fine. In fact, they’re essential staples when it comes to building a wardrobe. However, true fashionistas never allow themselves to fall into a rut that doesn’t include color and flare… especially when it comes to their spring and summer wardrobes. Stylish sandals in juicy greens, blues, pinks, or reds are terrific ways to compliment a coordinating sundress or make a pair of basic black capris positively pop. Beaded sandals or studded sandals help make jeans and skirts alike look different and fresh. Pair them with matching handbags, belts, or jewelry to create a look that’s even more unique and put together.

Don’t be afraid to go dressy.

Dress sandals aren’t just for formal occasions anymore. Although they’re definitely a wonderful option to pair with a formal ensemble, they’re just as smart a pairing with jeans, capri pants, or sundresses. Add a necklace, bracelet, or a sheer scarf and you’ve quickly and easily gone from boring and commonplace to snazzy with very little effort. Tough utilitarian materials like leather are terrific for walks on the beach or along the boardwalk, but don’t rule out more traditional dressy materials like satin to add a touch of class for occasions like luncheons and nights out on the town with friends either.

Buy online and get make your money go further.

Ever wondered how some women always seem to manage to look terrific even on a pauper’s budget? Smart shoppers who are interested in making their hard-earned dollar go as far as possible buy their spring and summer sandals online and get the same high quality designer sandals you see in high-end department stores and shoe shops at a mere fraction of the cost. Another perk that comes along with choosing to buy online is variety. Since online vendors don’t have to worry about outrageous overhead expenses, they’re able to offer consumers the full catalog of colors, sizes, and styles today’s top shoe vendors have to offer – perfect if you’re looking for a hard-to-find shade to match a specific outfit or wear a less common size.

All in all, sandals are not only useful when it comes to keeping your feet cool on the days the mercury rises, but they make elegant and interesting fashion accessories as well. Add a few more pairs to your wardrobe today and discover the possibilities for yourself.

Shopping for sandals online is cheaper, plus it makes it a lot easier to find something specific like pink sandals, turquoise sandals or navy blue sandals.

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Author: Jeremy Biberdorf

Firstly, let’s look at colour! Although neutral beige and nude tones are sure to abound, if you want to add a splash of colour to your look go for bright oranges, magentas, teals, pinks, reds and metallics are the colours to go for. These hot little numbers (pictured) by Nine West are available in stores from mid-August.

Look for sandals with subtle detailing this spring/summer. I’m a big fan of these ones (pictured) from BANK with their delicately beaded strands that wrap around the ankle. They also have a zipper at the back to make getting them on and off simple, and the fit perfect.

Militaristic buckles and metallic trimmings that dominated winter shoe fashion will carry through to spring, paired with bold colours and atop platforms almost high enough to warrant vertigo. Take a peek at some real shoeart, check out Gucci’s 2009 Spring Collection to inspire this look. I like these (pictured) ones from Tony Bianco; the heel itself will add an extra 15cm to your height… that is if you can stand in them, let alone walk!

Socks & Sandals? A fashion trend? I am a little skeptical about this one and if it does make it as a mainstream trend I am pretty confident that I’ll be avoiding it for fear of embarrassing photographic evidence of me looking like a crazy woman once this fad falls out of favour. Nonetheless, in their 2009 Spring Collection, Marni boldly paired strong, bright platforms with striped knee-high socks. Love the shoes; not sure about the socks.

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