Good am, Thursday. Cool and cloudy in the city today, but still yummy and not too shabby. For those of you in non-city locations, summer is all about exposed toes- flip flops, sandals, thongs, etc. But here in NYC, I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that exposed toes (as in, exposed to NYC sidewalk funk) can be a bit gross- who amongst us has not stepped in some sort of mystery liquid whilst donning Havaianas in the East Village? Yikes.
It's for that reason that unless I'm going on a quick jaunt, I tend to want my toesies covered for the most part. And since I'm a huge fan of the ballet flat, a dainty way for more coverage that looks great with every summer dress, cropped pant, and short you own, I'm LOVING this new ankle strap version showing up on fashionable feet all over town. There's something about an ankle strap with a short pant that looks really sexy, as well as with a skirt with some volume that comes to the knee. Absolute cuteness.
I love the patent leather Louboutins shown at the top of this post (I showed all three colors because I want them all), and obviously the Valentino studded ones above are rock stars in their own right (would love 'em with denim shorts and a white boy's button down), but less spendy versions are available on Piperlime, at Banana Republic (the snake print ones shown below) and at mass marketers retailers everywhere.
I'd like to tell you to strap them on for Summer, but that's just vulgar. Instead, just go buy a pair of these cute little numbers and your feet and ankles will thank you. Cause that's what's up this well ankled (and heeled) machine of a Thursday in my favorite city on Earth. XO