https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:24:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987758 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:45:11 +0000 rachylou 987758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks-wise, I'm thinking the first one. Versatile also, stylewise. I think these swing dressy/casual more easily. I'm wondering, tho, if the other isn't more comfortable - less chance that something will rub the wrong way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987672 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 17:08:51 +0000 AviaMariah 987672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've purchased two pairs&nbsp;of abeo flip-flops for vacations and love them. &nbsp;I need a lot of arch support and these baby my feet through a lot of walking. &nbsp;So far my oldest pair is 3 yrs old and still going strong.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987668 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 17:04:25 +0000 cheryl 987668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not familiar with the brand at all but I really like both styles and they look very comfortable. Your trip sounds wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987546 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:03:21 +0000 abc 987546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn spotty&nbsp;internet caused me to lose my reply post last night, grr.</p> <p>@Adelfa, no, my feet don't tend to swell. &nbsp;I think I like the more secure (?) aspect of option 1. &nbsp;I've had good luck with that design in the past.</p> <p>@Ceit, I know. &nbsp;Good thing I can learn from past experiences! &nbsp;I got caught in 2011 in Europe with no appropriate shoes for the amount of walking we were doing. &nbsp;Popped into a Camper store to solve that issue. &nbsp;Trying to avoid the "on the spot" shopping need this go-around.</p> <p>@MNSara, thanks for encouraging me to think outside of the box, I normally wouldn't have considered the bright color pair, but now I am, so thanks!</p> <p>@amiable, I can't go on a vacation with my hubs withOUT walking sandals! &nbsp;LOL &nbsp;He pushes me physically (which is good for me) and we end up walking everywhere. &nbsp;I wouldn't have it any other way, but I want to be prepared and still look fashionable.</p> <p>@marit, thanks for the feedback. &nbsp;I checked out the link but for some reason I am against anything that doesn't have an ankle strap. &nbsp;For the amount of walking we do, I think I need it.</p> <p>@Parsley, thanks for the confirmation on the champagne color. &nbsp;I am super excited for this trip since my husband gets to come along this time. &nbsp;It will be super special I am sure.</p> <p>@Sveta, yes, the champagne will be a bit of a sparkly nude for me &nbsp;I'm not sure I understand which strap you don't care for in pair #2 though.</p> <p>@BethAnn, thanks! &nbsp;I'm leaning far toward pair 1 in champagne.</p> <p>@ManidipaM, oooh I didn't even notice the black multi ones, with a hint of animal print. &nbsp;I appreciate your feedback on having 2 pairs. &nbsp;I feel like I might be going overboard to get 2 pairs, but you are right. &nbsp;They will get their wear on this trip for sure, and I'm certain for some time to come. &nbsp;I agree with you, my metallic flats get TONS more wear than the black ones.</p> <p>@Debra, thanks! &nbsp;Champagne it is!</p> <p>@Thistle, thanks for the confirmation on the color. &nbsp;I wish someone could weigh in on the brand, but at least the website has reviews and the ones for these 2 pairs are all 5 stars.</p> <p>Thanks, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987424 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:30:19 +0000 Thistle 987424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also very pasty white and have light hair. From personal experience, I can tell you to go with the champagne/pale gold. I have a pair of sandals in a similar color and they go with everything, still act as a nude, and still act as a little bit of bling. One of my best purchases this summer!</p> <p>I am not familiar with the brand though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987415 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:13:19 +0000 Debra 987415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great, I like the champagne too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987305 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:41:45 +0000 ManidipaM 987305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for champagne!</p> <p>Also, if you decide to get two pairs---I would, on a trip that involves lots of walking over weeks, as feet and shoes both need rest from each other to avoid wear and tear on both---I would then go with the multi-strapped ones on the second, either black for a more dressy vibe when occasion demands or with the coral for more fun and a splash of colour depending on the clothes you are taking (that's the kind of sandal that could be one of just a couple of bright spots in a very neutral outfit; or could be used to contrast/complement other colours, so funky!). </p> <p>ETA: I was in the exact same boat for a much shorter set of trips last year. I went with bronze (I'm darker skinned) and black sandals (I have black hair). I can tell you the metallic still gets worn way more than the supposed 'goes-with-everything' black!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987301 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:35:19 +0000 Beth Ann 987301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Champagne!&nbsp; And have a marvelous trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987283 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:39:01 +0000 Sveta 987283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first pair best - I am not a fan of the strap across the ankle in the second type. Champagne looks like a perfect color for you, almost like nude, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987278 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:30:40 +0000 Parsley 987278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic sandals should be perfect as a&nbsp;neutral for your trip, abc.<br />Both styles are nice and look comfortable. I really like the champagne color, but I would choose whichever is more comfortable for lots of walking.</p> <p>That sounds like&nbsp;a&nbsp;fabulous trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987273 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:24:11 +0000 marit 987273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the metallic champagne colour on #1 but prefer the look of #2! I have to say I like the black multi on #2... anyway if it's down to those I would go with the champagne #1 =)</p> <p>Did you see this one? (no ankle strap though): <a href="http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/abeo-baina-neutral-champagne/27763" rel="nofollow">http://www.thewalkingcompany.c.....agne/27763</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987213 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:27:23 +0000 amiable 987213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both! &nbsp;I've never heard of the brand, but it sounds like a terrific idea to get walking sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987211 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:22:19 +0000 MNsara 987211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, if you are fair skinned then I think the champagne will be even more neutral than the pewter for the first pair.</p> <p>The other pair looks good in copper, but did you see that orange multi?&nbsp; It might be a nice variation if you do get the champagne in the other sandal.</p> <p>I don't know this ABEO brand, but they have a few reviews, the stores have been around (me, at least) for a while, so they should know their stuff!</p> <p>Sounds like a fun trip </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987209 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:19:11 +0000 Anonymous 987209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing you identified the hole now! I think champagne. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987205 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:16:05 +0000 Adelfa 987205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are your feet prone to swelling? If so I think the Lagunas will work better. Otherwise I agree with Suz about the champagne. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987203 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:13:34 +0000 abc 987203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz:&nbsp;Yep, I am fair (aka pasty white, haha) with blonde hair, that is probably why I was leaning toward the champagne. &nbsp;I really do love metallic shoes so I am excited to try these and fill the wardrobe hole. &nbsp;Thanks for the input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987200 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:10:41 +0000 Suz 987200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No experience with this brand, but it sounds like a great idea to get yourself a pair of sandals. Is your skintone fair? If so, the champagne will read almost as a nude and I think it will probably work well with your wardrobe unless it is much more gold IRL than in the pic. That copper one (the second) might work in a similar way. </p> <p>Definitely give them a try!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doh-slapping-forehead-moment#post-987192 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:05:00 +0000 abc 987192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the heels of qfbrenda's post about capsule wardrobes for hiking, I am having a similar moment.</p> <p>With an upcoming 2-week trip to Brazil for work AND play, I realized today that I own only TWO pairs of flat open toe&nbsp;sandals, both bought well before my big move to Mexico in 2010, and neither of which are going to be able to withstand what I am going to put them through on this trip.</p> <p>Needless to say, I have a gaping wardrobe hole for open toe sandals that are 12 hour shoes. &nbsp;I know we will be walking a ton and whatever pair I can find that fits the bill will be worth every penny.</p> <p>A quick search of The Walking Company turned up these two contenders:</p> <p>Option #1: &nbsp;the pewter (silvery) color might match my wardrobe slightly better but for some reason I like the champagne color better. &nbsp;Bonus that they're on&nbsp;sale.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/abeo-brooklee-neutral-champagne/27623">http://www.thewalkingcompany.c.....agne/27623</a></p> <p>Option #2: I like the copper color<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/abeo-laguna-neutral-copper/18661">http://www.thewalkingcompany.c.....pper/18661</a></p> <p>Which pair do you like better for my size 8.5-9 slightly wide, very flat&nbsp;feet? &nbsp;</p> <p>I think going with a metallic will be great as they serve as a neutral. &nbsp;Open to other suggestions as well.</p> <p>Anyone have experience with this brand (Abeo)? </p>