All this sunshine we've been having this week has been making me long for the weekend like never before - and for a yummy cocktail to be planted firmly in my hand as I take in the views on one of London's lovely rooftop bars.
What I'll need on my feet however, is a pair of shoes that are equally glam, and will lift my spirit as equally as the glorious sunshine has. I believe these geometric gem T-bar sandals by DSquared will fit that bill extremely well. And then I can focus all my attention on deciding which cocktail I'd like to try first... Ahh decisions, decisions! They are on sale now for $831 at Zappos Couture.
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While Steph and her feet were dreaming away of those Fendi platform ankle boots on the hottest day of the year so far, me and my own tootsies can't think of anything else but heatwave-busting strappy sandals! And the conclusion we (my feet and I, obvs) have come to is this: The less material, the better.
These Jessica Simpson gold sandals fulfill this wish nicely - there's not much in the way of material or straps which equals happy (and airy) feet. Yay. They are £54 from ASOS.
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If someone said to me "I want you to make a shoe inspired by a tiki hut" I think this is what I'd come up with.
When that happens, I doubt I could sell it for £654 (and that's on sale too. Originally they were £1308) but Azzedine Alaïa have done so with their 'Raffia, python and shell wedge shoes'.
Not made from straw like I first suspected, the toe strap and wedge are actually woven raffia, the heel is cut out from python and the cuff is finished with tiny shells, giving it that tropical theme. If you want to get these they're £654 (as I said before) from Farfetch.
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If you want something a bit different from all the gladiator sandals that the market is saturated with, then you might like these strappy 80's style sandals from Mogil.
Tan leather and bright orange with a small heel, these would make a great summer shoe. Get them for $175 at Pixie Market.
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In my seemingly never-ending quest for the perfect summer sandals, I have managed to uncover a gem (ha!) in these Diego Dolcini Swarovski crystal flats. They're sparkly without being at all garish, and with my Ibiza holiday looming, they're the perfect sandals for teaming with a pretty maxi dress and soaking up the sunset at Cafe Del Mar.
With a leather upper and an ankle strap with side buckle, they are not only pretty but practical too. If you're as much of a fan as me, you'll be pleased to know they have 50% off right now and are down to £304 at Farfetch.
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So it looks like sandal weather is officially here, if the heatwave reports are anything to go by.
Just in time, Urban Outfitters have brought us these studded gladiator sandals. By London Rebel they feature studs, jewels, beads, riveting and buckles - maybe slightly inspired by Balmain's famous heels methinks?
Get them here for £40 to give a rock edge to your floral dresses, or just team them with shorts and a tee for simple summer cool.
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Ah tan and coral...the two shades we just can't get enough of in the summer. This shoe's got both of them, and in beatifully balanced harmony, too. The gladiator strapping adds a touch of glam, and don't forget that the style is fantastic for keeping you upright in those daringly high heels! Pop them on with your favourite shorts or a floaty summer skirt, and you'll be the belle of the barbeque!
I think these shoes are great value for such an outrageously on-trend style: they're £70 at Shoe Shop.
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