Good for the Summer Sole-Classic Espadrilles

Every few years the Espadrille comes roaring back into style. For me, like a crisp navy and white striped T, the espadrille with its floppy soft canvas cover and jute and rubber sole has never left my shoe closet. Sure they have been reinvented and redesigned with platforms and straps and heels and...but give me the classic and I have instant summer.

Espadrilles at Casa Hernanz in Madrid

You can find them in France, you can scoop them up by the handful in Spain and Saldarini 1882 in Lake Como Italy is known for one of my bag loves the Espa Bag which is a giant espadrille with rope handles complete with rubber and jute bottom--adore!

Though I love basket filled with solid color espadrilles I can't resist a crisp stripe, cheeky gingham or romantic floral.  I love these from the French site Corz

In Madrid the line goes around the block as summer approaches at Casa Hernanz, at Calle Toledo, 18, where they have been making Castaner espadrilles for 150 years selling over 100,000 pair every year in a jelly bean bag color array..we've been told its the espadrille spot in Spain. Can't make it to Madrid then visit Spain on line via Espadrillesetc

Espadrillesetc. has a fabulous collection of espadrille styles from their classic Carmen  ,featured on a Sports Illustrated cover, and Pilar to styles with adornments, miles of ribbon ties, embroidered embellishment, flirty heels,flats,thongs...and all made with the classic espadrille sole.  Love Calypso

and the embroidered Shahrazade

The French made espadrilles from Espadress include art and graphic styles
 like the Zebra

Asos has a great variety of Espadrille styles and these Boat Espadrilles are a great look for guys

Espadrilles may have begun their life as a peasant's shoe but they have adorned many a famous foot...

...and remain one of my favorite signs that summer is here!

Espadrilles from Chance

I DO Know Jack!-Summer Style 101-Jack Rogers

 

Welcoming summer for me means four key things--throwing the top down, planting hydrangeas,baseball and putting my feet into my favorite style of shoes-sandals! For someone who owns countless pairs of shoes I really would walk barefoot my whole life if I could---but I do adore my sandals and I cannot imagine a summer season without baseball or without my red painted toes showing with my Jacks.

Since 1960 Jack Rogers' all American sandal style,so chic and easy, THE perfect summer shoe, has been seen on some very famous feet. The iconic Palm Beach Navajo  is a classic, defining resort style from Palm Beach to Nantucket. They worked for Jackie over 50 years ago and they still work today-it simply cannot be summer without Jacks!  

 

The Navajo is the most recognized sandal in the line but 50 years later Jack Rogers has grown taken their beloved footwear collection and expanded the line to include bags, apparel, accessories and of course sandals all incorporating the Jack Rogers "look" into their new lifestyle line which debuted this spring.  There are platform espadrilles,heels,even  jellies...but for me just give me my Classic Jacks...  

 

For those of us who cannot get enough of the Jack Rogers look the new collection has lots to tempt-easy, comfortable, affordable and as timeless as Jackie's look...

 

Great Tops

 

"Bab's Favorite"

Skirts for effortless style

"Cami's Deck Stripe Skirt"

Dresses to live in

"Jacqueline's Shift"

Bags to match my shoes...

 

"Newport Bucket Tote"

"St. Barth's Tote"                                     

"Lawn Party Clutch"

...and of course shoes!!!!

 

"Flora Moccasin"

"Tansy Moccasin"

"Dakota Ballet Flat"

Look!  Jellie Bahama Navajos!!!

Without a doubt MY all time favorite non-Palm Beach Jack--The Daisy with interchangeable daisies!!! 

Now THAT is summer Style!!

Oh So Pretty! Sara Campbell Style

Most days pulling yourself together to get out the door means less about how you want to look and more about how fast you can get ready to go. There are days,however, that you just need to feel pretty...for those days I go straight for the pieces in my closet that say Sara Campbell.

Sara's clothes are all about feeling special, clothes that go anywhere, totally wearable,timeless...and just simply pretty. Whether for dress up or work days or heading out for fun, Sara's clothes fit in everywhere. The pieces in the collection are tailored not just for great style but also to be worn in a real life--not only do you feel pretty you are comfortable being pretty....

Always flirty, feminine,colorful, and classic.


I love visiting Sara's stores,located in the South End of Boston and recently opened Wellesley. Sara's clothes can also be found at specialty stores nationally. When I shop there it is like playing in a wonderful closet filled with pieces that I want to wear. Maybe it was the black and white stripes with hot pink accents that made me feel at home in the new Wellesley store (just the colors of my dressing closet) but I walked in and felt instantly at home. I scooped up armloads and hit the dressing room . I have always loved to play Dress Up but at Sara Campbell I can make those play days real.


The line is meticulously tailored so the clothes fit beautifully. I am five foot 1 on a good day, yet the recent afternoon I was there there were women of all heights, sizes and ages each trying on pieces and we all looked good in Sara Campbell.

Sara in her workroom

You notice right off that there are a lot of dresses in the collections, skirts, coordinating jackets and coats...hearkening to Betty Draper's days but with an updated style for women who do more than pose in their lives. Yes, you can be a Lady and rule the world.

Sara Campbell's clothes are all designed with beautiful fabrics and there is always a perfect element as they are adorned with special details-ribbons, buttons, applique, ruffles, pleating... that catch attention!

I think no matter what your life is all about, no matter how nuts your days can get, feeling pretty in an effortless way is what we all deserve---simply pretty, simply Sara Campbell.

"At Sara Campbell, we believe in always feeling pretty. We want you to flaunt your femininity. We love to celebrate all of life's pleasures - no matter how big or small..." Sara Campbell