Flat sandals for summer 2013

The summer season is almost here, which means warm weather and the chance to wear sandals! Of course not every day is about fabulous high heeled sandals which turn heads. There are days when a Fashionista needs to wear a more practical, comfortable type of sandal; the flat sandal.

Flat sandals are the ultimate staple for casual days during the summer; and just because they are flat, does not mean they have to sacrifice style! There are so many fabulous flat sandal styles on the market for summer 2013 which reflect current runway trends and what is hot on the street.

Flat sandals for summer 2013 are being shown in bright colors as well as neon hues. They are also being shown in the season’s ultimate neutral; metallic, as well as 2012’s continuing trend color blocking. If you have flat sandals from last year which are color blocked, bright or metallic, you are in luck! Those sandals can be pulled out from storage and placed front and center in closet. Love that!

There is also a huge trend right now in sandals; the modified Gladiator. These shoe styles offer multiple straps which travel up to the ankle and stop. These are not the Gladiator sandals from a few years back which travel towards the knee-so leave those in storage!

Another huge trend in sandals this summer season is the ankle strap. For “of-the-moment” flat sandals, look for a single strap in front with an ankle strap in a bright hue, neon color or mint green. Love this!

I found a few fabulous flat sandals around the web which reflect the current runway and street trends. All of these amazing styles are in the shopping widget below. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Casual days

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Levi’s 501 jeans, metallic touches and the color of 2013; Emerald green.
Perfect for a casual, holiday weekend day!

Outfit details:
Earrings: John Hardy
NecklacesIppolita and c/o Twisted Silver (for Twisted Silver use code INSIDERS for 15% off!)
Silver knit topSplendid
Jeans: 501’s c/o Levi’s
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (past season) similar here.
Handbags: Chanel (past season) similar style here and color here.
Bracelets: c/o Twisted Silver, Love Hurts and Tory Burch.
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Nails: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking”

What you cannot see:
FragranceChanel no. 19

Photo credit: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Dolce & Gabbana Shocking nail polish for summer 2013 review

Designing duo Dolce & Gabbana have a new, fabulous nail polish color for summer 2013; “Shocking.” This bright, dark pink hue offers the perfect pink answer to summer’s bright nail polish trend while satisfying the need for pink or red nails.

“Shocking” by Dolce & Gabbana blends well with summer 2013’s bright color palette and adds a little pop of color to neutral ensembles. The dark, bright pink acts as a colorful neutral making it an easy-to-wear hue for the summer 2013 season. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” lasted for seven days before starting to wear off at the tips. I tested the nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color; no top coat.

Here is a photo of Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish in direct sunlight.

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This photo shows Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish for summer 2013 in the shade.

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Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish is priced at $20 and can be found online here.

Photos: “Shocking” nail polish c/o Dolce & Gabbana for summer 2013. One base coat, two coats of colors.

Photo credit: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©