We've hit the affordable, handcrafted jackpot. In our continued support of Black Footwear Designers, we came upon Kwame Baah Brands (thanks Facebook ads) and his highly affordable, handcrafted, Kente print and woven sandals and sneakers. One look at the super cute
Kwame Baah Fryie Sandals and you see why it stopped us while we were scrolling our timeline. These easy, slip-on-sandals feature a Kente print fabric, perfect to add a pop of color to your wardrobe or celebrate the ancestors. The cotton upper keeps these casual sandals comfortable, while the rubber soles made from recycled tires keep the style environmentally friendly. Each shoe also boasts a soft and comfortable insole that molds to your feet over time. This particular silhouette is available in a solid black so those who prefer to be less bold, but it the prints, like the above Fryie, and the below
Dunu (green/gold Kente print) and
Waaba (orange/red/blue Kente print) that steals our hearts.
Apart from these being beautiful, they are amazing affordable. All three styles are currently on sale for $15.00-$20.00 each on
www.kwamebaah.com.The beauty and price is just one of the things that make this label amazing.
Founded by George Kwame Baah, an engineer from Akim-Oda, Ghana, wanted an avenue to help raise his family and hometown out of poverty. He train artisans from his hometown and nearby regions to make sandals and accessories following his own designs. They currently have eleven artisans that handcraft their shoes and accessories in Ghana, providing a living wage that has improved their lives.
We're celebrating black voices and black talent. We'd love to highlight more black footwear designers, so we are. Today we're celebrating Kendall Miles. You may remember we
previously highlight five of her footwear styles. Let's welcome summer with the Kendall Miles Pharaoh Calf Sandals. These stunning flat sandals feature gemstone-quality stones (agate on the black and turquoise on the gold), Swarovski crystals, a metallic chain, a removable ankle strap for versatile wear, and a minimal .5" heel.
The luxury flats (available in black and gold as previously stated), are available for $450.00 each on
www.kendallmilesdesigns.com.
We know the end of the summer season is near but there are still plenty of days left to enjoy some stunning, toes out footwear. For example, we'd definitely rock the
Aminah Abdul-Jillil Chain Detail Flat Sandals well into September and possibly October. Boasting a minimal yet bold and sexy aesthetic, these gorgeous flats are on everyone's wish list (it definitely is on ours). It features a black suede upper, toe strap, chain detail around the ankle, and a back zipper closure.
Available in gold and silver chains, these can be yours for $289.00 on
www.aminahabduljillil.com.
Happy Shoesday everyone. After all the walking we did yesterday, we decided today's shoe would be another comfortable (and quite chic) pair of flats. Say hello to the
Report Conlan Sandals, a stylish flat sandal with lots of personality thanks to its fusion of footwear silhouettes. Part thong sandal, part gladiator, this beauty wraps your feet in a multi-strap upper of silver metallic, black faux leather, and a yellowblack/white striped print. The Conlan also features an adjustable buckle, back zippered closure, and a silver trimmed sole.
We love the above colorway, which is available at
www.zappos.com ($59.99),
www.heels.com ($69.99), and
www.lulus.com ($59.00), but make sure to check out
www.6pm.com and Tradesy for a polka dot option.
You have to forgive us, we're a bit biased about the stylish sandals we're highlighting today. You see, these awesome range of
FETE-ish Sandals are the work of our cousin, Kayle. But aside from our talented cousin, these sandals are just fab!! The handcrafted styles are one of a kind, made with lots of love and celebrate the creativity and unusual elements of fashion.
The customized sandals can feature elements that range from beads, seeds, chains, charms, embellished leather, and faux leather, giving you a wide range of design options in to really show off your unique fashion sense. To see more from or shop the FETE-ish sandal collection, head over to
www.myfeteish.com.
Teva and Opening Ceremony know the formula for success, which is why they are on their third footwear collaboration of the sport sandals. Their latest collection combines the traditional Teva design with the cool and edgy details Opening Ceremony is known for. This year's collection features unisex and women’s footwear styles in new colors, a blend of classic outdoors aesthetic and modern minimalism, and materials like nylon and bright mountaineering rope. The third
Teva X Opening Ceremony Footwear Collection boasts three styles, the
Flatform Universal Satin, Original Universal Leather, and Original Universal Rope Sandals.
The
Flatform Universal Satin, available in four colors, boasts a Nylon upper, Teva's universal adjustable hook-and-loop ankle and toe strapping system, rounded toe, leather insole, Durabrasion rubber sole, and a 2 1/4" EVA platform.
The
Original Universal Rope, available in three colors, features a rubberized leather and mountaineering rope upper, Teva's universal adjustable hook-and-loop ankle and toe strapping system, logo patch on back ankle strap, leather insole, rounded toe, and Durabrasion rubber outsole.
The
Original Universal Leather (not pictured), available in two colors, features a rubberized leather and mesh upper, Teva's universal adjustable hook-and-loop ankle and toe strapping system, leather insole, and a Durabrasion rubber sole.
The collaborative collection is only available at
www.openingceremony.com.
We've been dying for these beaded sandals from when we first laid eyes on them. Since that time, they've come and gone (my goodness they sold out quickly) but thankfully they are back in stock. We love these because they remind us of the beautiful cultures, the amazing and colorful beading work of the Maasai tribe in Africa, Mexico, and the indigenous people of Myanmar.
The beautiful
Chinese Laundry Posh Lace-Up Sandal celebrates them all, plus it's such a gorgeous flat sandal. The Posh boasts tiny goldtone-coin charms, vibrant and intricate geo beading work, faux-leather wraparound laces, beaded toe-loop, and colorful pompom accents. These eye-catching flats, available in Buff and Cognac, are sure to sell out quickly again. Grab either hue for $80.00 on
www.chineselaundry.com,
www.nordstrom.com, and
www.countryoutfitters.com. A great alternate, it the
Kristin Cavallari Belle Leather Lace-up Sandal (see directly above in a solid metallic coral), retails for $100.00.
Embellished flats are all the rage this year. Flats are no longer limited to being basic. What flat shoe styles are lacking in heel height, they're making up for in designs, details, and embellishments. Take for example these stylish
LFL Dash Sandals, these modern flats are anything but basic. Although the Dash features the slip-on and open-toe silhouette that's tradition with classic flat shoes, the multi-hued flat sandal boasts metal accents at the toe box and at the vamp, a toe-ring strap which coordinates to a thick snakeskin-textured strap, gold or silver faux metallic leather piping (depending on the shoe's color), and a 1/2" mini stacked heel.
The LFL Dash Sandal is available for $49.95 in the following colors: bright multi, black, white/silver, and gold snake. Get your favorite color for $39.99 at
www.offbroadwayshoes.com, or $35.54 - $49.95 on
www.amazon.com.
It's just about sandal season and we've found ourselves paying more attention to flat sandals inspired by Greek mythology, a shoe silhouette that is burning up this spring, with no sign of stopping through to this summer. Grecian sandals were thought to have clean, simple lines that fastened around the ankles. The beauty of these flat sandals is not only are they comfortable, they look amazing with everything. We especially love the look of flat sandals with maxi dresses, the epitome of a relaxed, stylish look for the season. We fell in love with several of the Greek-inspired flat sandals by
BED STU, known for using traditional techniques, like handwoven, hand-sewn, washed natural leathers, vegetable based tanning process and hand finishing, techniques the ancient Greeks used to make their sandals centuries ago.
The Artemis is a playfully designed sandal that boasts a full-grain leather body, multiple straps that hugs the foot, decorative perforations across the toes, stitching details, ankle strap with buckle, back zipper closure, and a padded leather footbed for a comfortable step every time.
Say hello to the Roslyn, a fresh and modern, full grain leather flat sandal which features pinking details, contrast stitching, perforations, a toe strap, and back strap closure. A simple silhouette that won't disappoint as you navigate the hottest of summer days.
If you're looking for a rustic yet chic gladiator sandal, the full grain leather Seneca, which wraps around your ankle with crisscross leather straps is a very stylish option. It features brass buckle detail on the vamp, ankle, and shaft, back zipper closure, and toe strap. You may find yourself wearing this style daily, all season long.
For those looking for a bold, low gladiator style, the Claire boasts an intricately-woven, full-grain, supple leather body, two adjustable buckled straps that secures the ankle and foot, decorative hardware, and a hand-stitched leather outsole. With the Claire, you are sure to step out in style and comfort.
These four styles, and many more, are all available now on
www.bedstu.com and range in price from $125.00 - $135.00.
Sometimes your style must be as deadly as venom, how else will you turn heads? Lust for Life knows this and that's why their shoes are always fab. For those who don't think that flats are were it's at (we were once like that), the
Lust for Life Venom Sandals will change your mind. these cool flat sandals boasts a multicolored, striped leather upper with netted straps that make up a caged vamp, and laces, a pointed toe box adds an extra level of chic to this classic silhouette. This dynamic everyday sandal can be yours for $249.99 on
www.heels.com.
We didn't care what mother nature had in store for us on the first day of spring, we're just ready for winter to be over. Please no more snow, bring on the sun and the warmer temperatures. We know we're not the only shoe lovers whose toes are in desperate need of freedom from enclosed shoes, so today we're sharing what wonderful footwear styles Teva is offering in their latest collection. Get your toes ready for stylish, comfortable and colorful freedom with the
Teva Spring/Summer 2016 Footwear Collection.
The easy styles of the Teva Spring/Summer 2016 Footwear Collection celebrates spring escape and the festival season. The lightweight, comfortable and stylish sport sandal designs boast the original, universal, and flatform sandals in dazzling, iridescent metallics, ombre webbing, juxtaposed patterns, and muted-toned, premium crafted leathers.
The collection has everything Teva is known for, versatile designs that keep up with your life and style, footwear technology that's functional, and an all-around comfort fit. Whether you're hiking the trails or exploring the city, or lunching with friends, these go-to Teva styles reflect your personal style and sense of adventure. We're enamored with several styles including the classic
Original Sandal in the vibrant Ombre print; the
Universal Leather Slide, which boasts everything the Universal leather Sport Sandal has in an easy on-and-off silhouette; and the new styles from the Terra-Float collection (see the
Terra-Float Lexi in the first photo below) which offers an ideal fit, exceptional step-in comfort and lightweight performance thanks to Teva’s new proprietary outsole, Float-Lite.
For spring, Teva also teases with an introduction to year'round footwear styles like the above perforated
De La Vina, a fashionable waterproof, suede ankle boot with modern accents and exceptional craftsmanship. There's so much to love and wear from Teva this Spring and beyond, and oour feet have never been more ready. Are you excited for what
Teva has to offer?
Here's a thought we don't often see in fashion footwear, minimalism. We're not talking about barefoot running shoes, those are after all, running shoes, we mean the chic, fashionable shoes you'd wear everyday. Brazilian shoe brand Ipanema has partnered with world-renowned creator Philippe Starck to present a limited edition
Ipanema with STARCK Spring/Summer 2016 Collection that celebrates just that. The capsule collection combines Stark's minimal and organic design and Ipanema's fun and chic Brazilian sandals for a re-envisioned collection that's modern, and elegant. These are not your typical flip flops, this collection brings a new sophisticated dimension to the flip flop category.
The
Ipanema with STARCK Collection boasts four distinct flat sandal designs:
Thing M Fem Sandals, Thing N Fem Sandals, Thing U Fem Sandals, and Thing G Fem Sandals, all of which are available 12 colors grouped by the following color palettes:
Chic, Glamorous, Arty, and Nature. The collection’s palette is a blend of neutral and citrus tones including white, black, smoke, acid yellow, orange, rose, transparent yellow, and transparent orange, expanding the collection to 48 very chic options designed to enhance the lifestyles of modern women everywhere.
The collection offers you the freedom of choice, as each woman can make her own selection from the variety of strap designs and colors that best represents her own unique style statement. Emphasizing the brand's sustainability, Ipanema with Starck was developed with 30% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. To execute Starck’s stunning designs, Ipanema took a more artisanal approach to its production process by employing a special proprietary plastique injection technique that ensures comfort for the wearer and the highest of quality. The shoes' handcrafted assembly, from the straps to the sole, allows a perfect fit for the wearer.
The collection is now available in stores and online globally at
Opening Ceremony, Alchemist, 10 Corso Como and many more, with prices ranging from $30.00 - $40.00.
