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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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Swimsuit cover-ups for the summer 2012 season

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Swimwear  tagged beach / summer 2012 by

Swimsuit season is here; and pool parties, beach excursions and tropical vacations are on the horizon. The only dilemma a Fashionista faces at any event requiring swimwear is what to do when walking to and from the car, taking a break from the ocean or pool for a meal or lounging after taking a dip in the water. These dilemmas can easily be solved with a fashionable and sleek cover-up which shows off one’s style savvy as well as helps to keep the goose bumps at bay!

Swimsuit cover-ups for summer 2012 are being shown in an array of styles; all of which take their inspiration from the current trends that were first spotted on the runways. Cover-ups are being shown in bright colors, tribal prints, color blocking, stripes and florals for the summer 2012 swimsuit season.

In addition to on-trend prints and colors, swimsuit cover-ups for the summer 2012 season are being shown in strapless, halter and blouson waist styles; all of which are hot trends in apparel from the spring/summer 2012 season.

When picking out the right swimsuit cover-up for the summer 2012 season, it is important to first purchase your swimsuit. Swimsuit shopping is just as difficult as denim shopping, so to make things easy, always buy your swimwear first. This will help alleviate any potential “matching” problems when it comes time to pair your swimwear with your cover-up.

If you choose a solid colored swimsuit, look for a tribal, floral or striped cover-up to contrast the swimsuit. Vise-versa, if you choose a swimsuit with a print. Pick up one color from the suit and look for a cover-up in that hue. If you can buy the swimsuit and the cover-up on the same day-even better!

As for silhouette, look for the same necklines and silhouettes in your cover-up which you have already found flattering in your attire. If strapless dresses never work for you, don’t even try it with your cover-up. If halter tops always flatter you, stick with this style and pick a cover-up with a halter top. After all, your fabulous fashion sense will make any swimsuit soiree all the more amazing. Happy shopping and swimming, and stay fabulous 

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