Apr 23, 2008

Designer Jelly Shoes - Summer 2008

Although I am almost ashamed to admit it, I am a big fan of jelly shoes. Not only are they practical beachwear, protecting your feet from hot sand, stones, coral and concrete but they are also so amazingly comfortable that you forget you have them on. I wear them around the house, the garden and to walk my dogs. The current resurgence in jelly shoes means that not only is there a variety of cute, flirty, feminine styles to choose from, but for those who want to sport an upmarket fashion label, premier designers like Fendi and Marc Jacobs have got in on the act. Whilst they may be a bit over budget for many, Fendi’s clear jelly ballet flats with ankle strap ($175) provide a fun summer feature with a sundress, caftan or shorts. A pair of Marc Jacobs, oh-so-comfortable, pastel blue rubber ballet flats ($160) would look really cute with a mini dress or a pair of skinny jeans. If you are satisfied with less than designer then there are many high street brands available in the marketplace including embellished jellies with petals, beads and gems. Shellys London rhinestone jellied sandals with ankle strap are an example of how jellies have evolved from just plain practical to ultra-stylish. Finally, what summer 2008 shoe collection would be completed without combining the best of summer’s shoe trends, gladiator sandals and jellies. Givenchy’s fierce looking jelly gladiator sandals ($165) are “a cheeky take on the Roman style,” according to Style.com. The Romanesque gladiator sandal is this season’s must-have, a perfect partner to the current fluid fashions and Grecian dressing of the moment.