Twinkle toes

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Twinkle toes

— by Angie

on July 11, 2007

As an update to last season’s gladiator footwear look, the opulent thong sandal continues to trend for Summer. This year they’re less warrior-like, a little more lady-like and perfect with just about any summer ensemble. Wear these shiny strappy flats with dresses, skirts, jeans, cotton-rich pants, leggings, shorts and swimwear. From bejeweled beauties to patent, colourful or metallic options, there’s something for all thong sandal wearers. While they don’t make my essential “must have” list, they’re certainly a nice to have. Versatile, timeless and ageless, a lavish thong sandal is the ultimate answer to casual chic.

A selection of smart flat thong sandals from Zappos.com. I bought the “Me Too” (middle row on the right) metallic pair last Summer and they’re still going strong. They’re comfortable and make my “4-hour” mark.

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Christie

I love those Ted Baker Bacall ones (top row on the left). But it seems everyone else does, too. Zappos is almost out.

July 11, 2007 at 10:36 am

budget babe

(website)

yup, my eyes went straight for the ted baker bacalls too! unfortunately i have to avoid wearing thong sandals because of my ::gasp:: bunions.

July 11, 2007 at 8:58 pm

Tarzy

Very pretty! I’ve always avoided thongs, since I have large feet and I find that “flip flop” effect when I walk a little strange. But, as part of my new effort to become more fashionable – I am going to go to Nordstrom’s and try some on. If Angie suggests them – I feel my feet are in good hands!

July 12, 2007 at 10:45 am

Angie

(website)

Thank you for the compliment! You sort of need to get use to thong sandals at the beginning of a hot weather season and you absolutely need to find comfy ones (of course). Most of them cut into you as you walk and it’s torture. But you’ll never know until you try! I’ve had great luck with the “Me Too’s” shown above. I can walk my doggies in them quite happily. I hope that you have a spot of luck yourself. And by the way, larger feet look really pretty in thong sandals!

July 12, 2007 at 4:12 pm

Tarzy

Wow! I ordered the Matisse GIVE and the Me Too KALI, thinking I’d only keep the pair that looked best. Problem – I love them both! They do not make my feet look big at all. I LOVE the way Give looks on my foot, and KALI feels very comfy. And I’ve finally broken through the “all black” shoes barrier! I can’t believe I resisted thongs and flats for so long. I finally “get” the difference now between my heavy regular shoes and light, summery shoes. They really are very feminine. I’m a bit slow with all this fashion stuff, but I’m getting there. This is not good for my pocketbook, but great for my image. I feel I’ve taken a huge leap forward with these shoes!

July 13, 2007 at 8:55 am

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