Design Bitch

If you haven’t noticed, shoe embellishments are everywhere. It’s almost impossible to find shoes with no embellishments this season. Studs, jewels, feathers, fringe and more. We’re seeing embellishments on ever type of style from sandals to pumps. It seems designers are really going wild and having some fun with their new creations. What do you think of this latest trend- Like it or not?

Ash Woven Strappy Wedge

Chinese Laundry Rockie Women's Sandals

Camilla Skovgaard Satin Chain-embellished Sandals

What’s not to love about all-American designer Michael Kors? His footwear lines are consistently beautiful and chic, but not too fussy. Season after season, I’m delighted with the simplicity and elegance of this brand. Even when other designers may miss the mark, I can always rely on finding fabulous shoes from Michael Kors! This spring I’m having trouble deciding on my favorite sandals, because there are too many truly special pairs. Here are a few pairs that are really hot. Let me know what you think!

MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Artisan’ Gladiator Sandal, $149.95 at Nordstrom

MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Juniper’ Espadrille Sandal, $139.95 at Nordstrom

Michael Michael Kors Women’s Gansevoort Platform Sandal, $165.00 at Endless.com

Five reasons to love Willow sandals by Twenty Two Shoes: 1) they are simple, 2) they are hand-made from Italian leather, 3) they use vegetable dyes and non-toxic glues, 4) their packaging and shoe boxes are crafted from recycled paper and printed with soy ink, 5) they come in silver or gold. If these flats float your boat, you can stop by their LA location or purchase them at their online store.

Twenty Two Shoes

8304 W 3rd St.

West Hollywood

b/t S. Flores St. and S. Sweetzer Ave.

(323-782-1929)

Jil Sander has done it again! Design cool shoes that is. I like the cubist/futurist heel and strap construction of these high heel leather sandals. They come in fluo orange or sea cloud. How poetic. Find them at Jil Sander online or My Prestigium.

So I guess there haven’t been enough Crocs-related accidents to justify shutting them down. Only 77 escalator entrapment incidents reported in the US and 65 in Japan. A three year old girl got “severely and permanently” injured when her tiny pink Crocs clog got caught in a JFK escalator maiming her toe. Undoubtedly, there are a lot more cases that never made the news, yet millions of Crocs continue to be sold and exported. But instead of banning these hazardous sandals, they give us escalator safety tips. How many more little mangled feet will it take to take Crocs off of the market? Don’t get Croc Attacked, get even!

You’ve heard me bash Crocs on more than one occasion, so you know my stance on the subject… nuff said.

Jil Sander, grey leather sandals, JilSander

Catherine Malandrino, multicolored leather sandals, Malandrino

Michael Kors, chic strappy flat sandals, Michael Kors

Wanna reek of attitude on your first day at the beach? All you have to do is show up with the latest summer accessories from Married to the Mob and Bob’s your uncle.

Married to the Mob flip-flops

Married to the Mob bitch towel

Crocs have come a long way since they launched their original rubber Crocs clogs. They have expanded into Crocs ballet flats, Crocs slip-ons, Crocs flip-flops, Crocs wedges, Crocs mary janes, Crocs boots and they have finally outdone themselves with high heel sandals. Oh, and of course the unforgettable Crocs Mammoth. Don’t look at me, I’m not the one who buys them. I can barely keep up with their latest styles, colors and clever titles. Thank their fans in Santa Cruz, who already have a pair named after them – Crocs Santa Cruz Sandals.

Crocs Sassari Sandal

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It’s almost summer and it’s time to invest in some smart sandals for the season. You’ll definitely be needing a pair of plastic flipflops for the beach, the pool and the like, so why not be eco-friendly and make it a pair from recycled rubber. Visionary Eco-Chic Boutique on Melrose sells these nice and simple black Sole Seekers that will match almost any summer outfit without making you feel bad about plastic. You’ll also feel good about the statement that you’ll be leaving behind your every step: “Love Earth”.

More fun summer sandals and flip-flops:
Havaianas Flip-Flops
Just Married Flip-Flops
Designer Sandals