When I was 10 I asked for my first pair of jelly shoes. They possessed three very key elements: they looked like candy, had speckled glitter inside and were impermeable to damage. Once I finally had a pair, I discovered another key detail: all jelly sandals actually smell like bubblegum. This was not a youthful…
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As soon as Memorial Day is in sight, all we can think about is the hours we’ll be logging at the beach in the coming months. The feeling of warm sand between your toes, the smell of salty ocean water, the satisfaction of wearing your new swimsuit—it almost makes those months buried beneath layers worth…
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There is a very special place in hell for any and all walking shoes that give you blisters—which, unfortunately, is most of them. There’s nothing more frustrating than getting overly excited about the first really nice day, throwing on a pair of innocent-looking sandals, and going outside… only to have your outing cut short by…
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The first time I learned what Tevas were was the first (and last) time I went hiking. The brand is known for making the most comfortable walking sandals, but they’re typically used for adventuring, not for walking to and from the subway—which, as someone who was born and raised in New York City, is about…
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It didn’t take long for the sandal for 2019 to reveal itself. You’ve probably seen that one strappy, white, barely-there pair—maybe not IRL, but definitely on Instagram. The reason it’s suddenly so ubiquitous? Well, it’s from Zara. The fast-fashion brand has gone ahead and done it again, creating an “it” item that’s accessible, but still…
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The year is 2019, but fashion trends would suggest it’s 1994. Bucket hats are all over Coachella. Marc Jacobs’ grunge collection for Perry Ellis is back. Bedazzled hair clips are the biggest trend from Fashion Week. Riding the surge of nostalgia that’s brought all of these things—plus tie-dye, plus nylon bags—out from storage, one brand…
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