THE SUMMER SANDAL ROUND-UP 2013

1. The Black Sandal

Pierre Dumas Debby Sandal, $25, piperlime.com

Olsenhaus Aim Gladiator Sandal, $120, veganchic.com

Black Heeled Sandals, $74, modekungen.se

 

Olsenhaus Greece Sandal, $110, Vickerey.com

 

 

River Island T-Bar Metal Sandals, $48, asos.com

 

2. THE NUDE SANDAL

Stella McCartney Flat Sandals, $345, theoutnet.com

Stella McCartney Sandals, $200, net-a-porter.com

3. FRESH WHITES AND EYE-CATCHING METALLICS

Bamboo Bebbo Flat Sandal, $25, dsw.com

Olsenhaus Sandals, $71, fashion-conscience.com

River Island Silver Jelly Sandals, $33.50, asos.com

While searching for the best vegan sandals for this post, I was really encouraged by all that I found. There are WAY more vegan options out there than we think and believe it or not--I think many designers have finally begun to turn away from PVC and towards polyurethane, a more eco-friendly synthetic leather. Yipeee! This can only be a sign of more good things to come.

Currently Craving: The Metallic Gladiator Sandal

Springtime is here! The sun is out, flowers are in bloom! The only thing that seems to be missing is a great pair of metallic gladiator sandals. Unlike most people, I wear gladiator sandals (usually gold) like its my job during the warmer months of Spring and Summer. For me, these jems are more like a wardrobe staple rather than a trendy item I'll no longer wear when I get bored of them (because I don't get bored of them). However, I've appeared to wear my old trusty gladiators to the ground and am now left with nothing to adorn my feet...