Maven pick: An espadrille that looks like a rockstar (without the rockstar price)

Good afternoon, Thursday. It's hot up in NYC today and I'm happy to be hidden indoors. I'm but a gentle flower who wilts in 90 degree heat and humidity. Yuck.

So I thought I'd share a great shoe find with you today from a brand I rarely partake in- Aldo.  Aldo always struck me as a brand who makes uncomfortable shoes for girls who like to wear heels with maxidresses. You know EXACTLY who I'm talking about, ps.

But a recent early morning trip inside revealed some great and non-spendy choices for Summertime sandaling. I particularly was drawn to the studded espadrille shown at the top of this post- sure it's a copy of the Valentino version (just above this paragraph), but at $85, it's more than a tenth of the price. And although I'm not one for copies or fakes, these feel different enough that I feel like I'm not cheaping out, rather getting a cool take on the Rockstud classic, at a much better price.

Add in the fact that they look great with everything from dresses to boyfriend jeans and that they are insanely comfy, and you can't lose. Link to buy here- and they also come in a cognac brown that's lovely with white and denim in the warm months. I may need both pairs.

Cause that's what's up this well spent Thursday in the 212. Yours, in affordable cuteness. XO