Shoes

Jelly shoes for summer are hot and back with a bang

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Jelly shoes were hot in the late 1970’s and children everywhere could be spotted wearing their favorite colored jelly shoes to school, the park and the beach. Well, for summer 2012 jelly shoes are back and they are hotter than ever. For summer 2012, jelly shoes are making a bang with grown up styles, sophisticated runway embellishments and are meant for anything except playing on the monkey bars.

Jelly shoes for summer 2012 are being shown mainly in flats and sandal styles. Of course, there is the occasional jelly wedge and jelly high heel sandal which can be found on store shelves, but the main trend this season is a flat, more casual jelly shoe.

When one thinks of a jelly shoe, one pictures a casual style which can easily be worn as an alternative to flip flops at the beach or a picnic. The jelly shoes being shown for summer 2012 are more than a casual alternative to the flip flop. Jelly shoes for summer 2012 are the perfect alternative to flats, sandals and shoes one would normally wear to lunch, the mall, and a movie; or anywhere on a warm summer day.

In addition to being the hot alternative to a traditional shoe, jelly shoes are not made with leather; making them a fashionable option for vegans or any Fashionista looking to stock less leather in her closet. Jelly shoes are also perfect for summer rain as well as looking fabulous by the pool and on the beach. Since jelly shoes are made from plastic, they are the easiest shoes to keep clean and will remain looking shiny and new for the entire season. Love that!

We found a few fabulous jelly shoes for summer 2012 around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Espadrille wedges for the summer beach season

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Summer 2012 is here and the beach season has arrived. One of the biggest challenges a Fashionista faces when going to the beach is walking on the sand. If the beach day is planned with beach games, swimming, surfing and play, then shoes are not a huge issue. If the beach day is more of a party event such as a wedding or dinner on the sand, shoes become a huge issue.

Walking on the sand can be a huge challenge; especially if you are dressed up for an event. Sand tends to go inside the shoes and walking seems more difficult than training on the Stairmaster at a high speed. Thankfully the espadrille shoe was invented in the fourteenth century and was originally used for walking on dirt and sand. The natural nature of the espadrille makes it the perfect shoe for walking on sand; therefore the ultimate beach shoe.

Of course, if you are attending an event on the beach, you may want more than just a flat espadrille. Wedges are hot for summer 2012 and so is the espadrille wedge. This trend is a fabulous one since there are enormous amounts of espadrille wedges on the market for the summer 2012 season.

Espadrille wedges for summer 2012 are being found in every style imaginable and for every occasion a Fashionista will attend this summer season. Espadrille wedges are being found on store shelves in metallic leather, bright, colorful fabrics, exotic skins, glitter fabric and patent leather.

The modern version of the espadrille, including espadrille wedges, includes a wax or material sole which allows for the shoe to go from the beach to the street. This makes the espadrille wedge a great shoe for the summer and also for any beach vacation. Love this!

We found a few fabulous espadrille wedges online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Patriotic shoe styles for the 4th of July

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The 4th of July is in a few short days and one of the fun ways to show off patriotism is with a fabulous pair of red, white or blue shoes! In addition to solid colored hues from our flag, shoes can be found in two or even three of our country’s colors.

There are many ways to show off our country’s colors with an amazing pair of shoes. Flats, sandals, pumps and platforms can be found in red, white and blue for our nation’s birthday celebrations. Whether you plan to attend a parade, BBQ or swanky soiree there is a shoe for you!

 We found a few fun pairs online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Happy 4th of July!

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