Shoes to Pack for Summer Travel

If you’re lucky enough to escape the heat long enough for a quick summer jaunt, then packing is surely on the mind! Here, we take out all the guesswork for you and show you exactly what shoes to pack that are perfect for summer travel. Don’t worry, we’ve got just about every scenario covered!

Sightseeing 

Fashionable ladies would not be caught dead sightseeing in tennis shoes. Instead, pack a pair of chic flats. Shop around for a pair that’s both stylish and comfortable, too. (Your best bet is to try on shoes late in the afternoon when your feet are swollen from walking throughout the day.)

This season, cap-toe flats are some of the chicest kind. Look for either a metallic cap-toe or color-blocked pair. These babies will get you through the streets of Paris and Milan in style.

sperry boat shoes

If your vacation is a little less trendy and a little more beachside casual, pack a pair of boat shoes. It’s another one of this season’s hot shoe trends and comfortable for sight seeing along the beach and other laid back places.

Lounging

chic summer sandals

Whether you’re planning on being beachside, poolside or getting some R&R at the resort,  a few cute pairs of summer sandals are definitely something to pack.

Cocktail Hour

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Cocktail hour calls for something resort-chic: it’s not quite as casual as a wedge yet not quite as formal as an all-out pump. We love this Franco Sarto sandal (found right here at our Scottsdale, E&Js!) for its modest thick heel and classy look.

Dinner

statement pumps

Nighttime means it’s time for a little glamour and a pair of Statement Pumps is an easy way to get there. If you’re packing mostly basics like LBDs that you can reuse throughout your trip, a Statement Pump can give you an instantly stylish look.

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Top 4 Spring 2012 Shoe Trends

Looking to stock your shoe closet with some of this season’s latest looks? We’ve got you covered with some of our favorite picks for the top 4 Spring 2012 shoe trends, and how to wear them.

Spring 2012 shoe trend boat shoes

spring 2012 shoe trends boat shoes

Boat Shoes

This spring and summer, embrace a preppy look with a pair of boat shoes. From summer whites to stripes and metallics, these fun flats come in a variety of shades and are no longer reserved for days spent sailing. Wear your boat shoes to that beachside BBQ with an easy-breezy summer dress or casual shorts.

brian atwood neon pumps

Neon Shoes

This season it’s all about the brights! And when we say brights, we mean neon brights. This shoe trend is definitely daring and comes in bright pinks, shocking greens and color-blocked versions, too.

celebrity shoe trend neon shoes

To pull off the neon shoe trend, wear them with more subdued colors. We love how these celebrities rocked the neon shoe with a black-and-grey color palette. The shoes are the star of the outfit, so let the rest of your look be a bit more demure.

spring 2012 shoe trends cap toe heels

Cap-toe

Cap-toe pumps and even flats are everywhere this spring and summer! We’ve spotted them in metallic shades (as shown above) as well as in contrasting colors to create a color-blocked look. Dress up your skinny jeans with a pair of cap-toe flats or, show off your sassy soles by pairing your cap-toe pumps with a slinky dress.

spring 2012 shoe trends summer wedges

Wonderful Wedges

Wedges won’t likely fall out of fashion any time soon. This spring and summer, some of the hottest trends in wedges we are seeing are stripes and ethnic prints, too. Wear your wedges with summer dresses, skirts or even your favorite pair of jeans.

What are your favorite spring/summer 2012 shoe trends??

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Spring Shoes To Love

Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to invest in color. Here are a few styles that are sure reinvigorate any wardrobe.

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This Just In

Matisse Tiarra rose gold sandals, $79.99

Enzo Angiolini Yoshi croc flats, $69.99

Andre Assous espadrilles, $99.99

Charles David leopard wedges, $69.99

Nine West Voska gold multi-strap heels, $59.99

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Spring Has Arrived

With a new season comes a new crop of colors. Here are the styles and shades we can’t wait to try!

 

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Sandal Season!

A new crop of sandals have just arrived in our stores! Here are a few of our favorites:

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Matisse silver sandals, $69.99

Matisse stone embellished sandals, $79.99

Jessica Simpson neon sandals, $54.99

Cole Haan sunflower sandals, $59.99

 

 

 

 

 

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Shoe Heaven

For those of us who have a slight shoe addiction, sometimes it is tempting to display our pretty heels as art rather than wear them. Here are a few creative ideas for how to update your closet and display those beauties!

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Fashion Week

Fashion week always thrills us.  From the models strutting to the taste makers in the crowd, we can take inspiration from just about everyone. Here are a few looks that we are slightly obsessed with from head to stylish toe …

Photo from one of our favorite fashion sites Who What Wear 

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Wonderful Wedges

Who doesn’t love a good wedge? They are comfortable, lengthen the line of your leg and are ideal for outdoor events (heels get stuck in the grass – never fun or chic!) So, to celebrate our love of the wedge, here are a few chic styles that have just arrived!

Charles Charles David, $69.99

Charles Charles David, $69.99

Nine West wedge, $79.99

Steve Madden nude patent wedge, $59.99

Charles Charles David leopard wedge, $89.99

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Shoes To Love

If you are finding yourself in a style slump, just remember one pair of shoes can reinvigorate your entire wardrobe. If you aren’t sure what shoes to purchase next, here are a few looks to get you going!

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