The sandals saga comes to an end.

After a trial of epic proportions, we have finally come to the end of the search for the summer sandals.  Just in time for me to come away on hols to a place where, to say I am not needing of said items of footwear, is a slight understatement. 

However, were I not to make a decision a) it would be Autumn before we knew it and b) as soon as the temp nudged above 18 degrees, they'd all be sold out. 

So I've stuck my neck out and I've made my decision.  I posted a pic of my final two options on Twitter and Instagram and firstly a huge thank you for everyone who gave their opinion. 

I ordered a plethora (well, two pairs to be precise...three if you count different sizes) of Birkenstock Arizonas.  And they just didn't work.  They look beyond cool on other people.  They really do - I am in total admiration. 

On me?  They just looked ever so slightly wrong.  Wrong as in I was wearing them for comfort reasons instead of fashion ones.  As in, I was just missing a fleece.

And, dare I say it, they weren't actually that comfy.  I know, I know, I'm sure I was doing something wrong but suffice to say, there were others that I had ordered "just in case" that I much preferred. 

Here are the final three that the choice came down to:-

ASOS Far Out Man Leather Sliders £30





The same in black with a red sole lining for £30 again


And these from Zara 69.95 Euro (I think they were £59.99)




Now I won't lie, the ASOS ones did inch ahead in the winning stakes with the most votes.  But honestly, in the flesh, I prefer the oversized buckle of the Zara ones.  There was something about them that works on my feet (in my humble opinion of course).  Being tall, I felt if I was going to commit to the Fugly Sandal, I needed to go for it hammer and tong.  Then there was the red lining which, seeing as I don't really do red, I felt was slightly limiting (and by this point, I was looking for excuses to pick the others)  Gut feel said the Zara's and that's what I've packed in my suitcase. 

And and and I may actually get to wear them tomorrow when, it's due to be 18 degrees here. GASP. *does small skip*.  You see me, Kimye, One D and Peter Kay (who we ran into at soft play in Limerick today - oh yes, all the best people) have brought the sunshine with us to Ireland. 

The following sliders all were close runners up. 

ASOS Fold Up Slippers £28  These were a definite option but I was in my "in for a penny, in for a pound" mode...




Bertie Jackie Leather Cross Strap Sandal £65  These are amongst my favourites but with my ridiculous skeletor toes, this style just doesn't work for me.  However I totally love the modern slider look with the vintage vibe of the crackled, aged leather.  
Or in White £65  And in fact, I love them so much, I may may may just have to order this to prove that my toes do look like ET wanting to go home.




Aldo Bone Parramore Footbed Flat Sandals £65  I've ordered this as a tan coloured pair and they do go perfectly with my bag and I do need a lighter pair of sandals.  However I'm not sure about the strap round the back of the ankle. They're at home waiting for my decision. 


So you can all breathe a sigh of relief that this will be the last post on sandals.  Well.  Maybe.... 

Has everyone else purchased theirs for the Summer?  And have you worn them yet?

Perhaps I'll be wearing them tomorrow.  Here is my outfit from today.  And yes, it didn't rain, there was even a blue sky and it was bright.  Sunglasses were actually warranted. 


Bat sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen
Triple Zip black jeans - Mint Velvet
Black ponyskin sliders - Next

And this is from yesterday.  Lovely day mooching around at home and then a Sunday afternoon in the pub with the kids playing cards.  Beggar my neighbour - for hours.  Totally hilarious and took me back to being a kid.