Mini-wedge with Ankle Straps (Zara, $50)
Every woman needs a black summer sandal. Unfortunately, too many women are wearing shoes that look like this, and this, and dear God, this. Chuck those clunky, heavy sandals and reach for something more feminine.
My dark under eye circles have been the bane of my existence since I was 12. Is the cause lack of sleep? Dehydration? Sinus issues? Stress? Who the hell knows. But there they are, every day, telling the world that I am an exhausted working Mom.
Every now and again, I spot a piece on sale and I have to have it. I need it. I cannot live without it. Recently, I spotted a jersey tee at Boden that takes a casual top to the next level, and I just needed to share.
Sloane loves the pool. She jumps from the deck into the water with a crash, never considering her own safety, only to emerge on the surface, shouting “Again!” The pool is my daughter’s happy place. But no place where I need to wear a swimsuit in public is a happy one for me.
My dark under eye circles have been the bane of my existence since I was 12. Is the cause lack of sleep? Dehydration? Sinus issues? Stress? Who the hell knows. But there they are, every day, telling the world that I am an exhausted working Mom.
Every now and again, I spot a piece on sale and I have to have it. I need it. I cannot live without it. Recently, I spotted a jersey tee at Boden that takes a casual top to the next level, and I just needed to share.
Sloane loves the pool. She jumps from the deck into the water with a crash, never considering her own safety, only to emerge on the surface, shouting “Again!” The pool is my daughter’s happy place. But no place where I need to wear a swimsuit in public is a happy one for me.
The Crowdstrike/Microsoft Meltdown forced me to take a few days off this weekend. No laptop. No billable hours. So we packed Sloane up for a visit to a local llama farm, stopped by the pool, went for coffee, etc. Few things are as funny as watching a 23-month old feed carrots to a ravenous rescue […]
Yes! yes! yes! Clunky shoes make women walk badly. They make skinny legs look like sticks and chunky legs look like furniture. May they disappear into the fashion void and never find their way out again.
Love this! I really need to branch out into cute sandals- I seem to default to my Rainbows all summer. I suffer from a bit of a cankle so a lot of strappy sandals don't work for me 🙁
I like these shoes but I need a little more height. I would love a dressy summer wedge option.
I actually feel like black is the one color I never wear in the summer (outside of the office). I would love to see an outfit with these at some point!
Gilt has a great seychelles sale going on! Lots of options!
I second LS's request to see summer outfits with black sandals! I bought a pair of non-clunky black sandals last summer and then returned them two months later when I realized that I hadn't worn them because I always reached for metallic sandals instead. I was just never sure what to do with them.
Ha…I clicked on your links and now google ads is bombarding my sidebars with hideous, clunky shoes. So sad.
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so true! ugh, so many women in my office wear these all summer (and with reinforced toe suntan hose). also, my mother in law wears them with a toe ring. so gross.
I have short, muscular legs, and I worry about ankle straps shortening my leg line. Is this a legitimate concern, or am I overthinking? What about if the shoe was some color other than black. Say, yellow or nude?
Emily: It is a legitimate concern. For some women, their legs just aren't built to look good in an ankle strap. Try a slingback instead.
i love these sandals!! i wish zara made them in a size 5!! i laughed so hard at those horrid links… my friends and i always make fun of those. 🙂
Thanks!