The last battle cry of the Summer
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So as I sit and type this, the sun is shining, the end of the week looks like it's going to be gorgeous and I can't see the temperature dipping below 18 for the next couple of weeks (that's because I checked two weather apps, not because I have some sort of bizarre in built weather vane).
Anyway, I still think we can wear sandal. Especially those of the chunky monkey variety - the fuglier the better. They need to be solid and hard wearing and will absolutely take you into the Autumn months on sunnier days. Plus you're also ready for Spring next year...Or... is there going to be a holiday in October? I can't quite see it, but you never know.
I have worn mine all Summer and will continue to wear them for the next month or so. Yes they've worked for me with dresses but into September, I'm planning on teaming with wide leg cropped trousers, thin knits, trenches or blazers.
Now I have favoured the two strap birkenstock style of which there are some FAB options.
Interestingly hardly any of these are in the sale but that's because people are wearing thee into the Autumn and these styles will also be around next season as well.
As much as I love coloured ones (I've lived in a pair of yellow Birkenstocks - alas sold out now), probably the most useful colour will be black.
Newport Leather Sandals from hush £79
Although tan is obviously the next best option. Perfect with all Autumnal shades as well as leopard and camo.
Speaking of the perfect Autumnal shade - how about a classic leopard in the sale at ASOS?
Birkenstock Arizona sandals in leopard were £75 now £60
Classic black Birkies at & Other Stories.
Single Strap but a complete bargain from Tu at Sainsburys.
SPOT ON Black Mock Croc sandals from Tu were £16 now £8
And a platform one strap mule at Mango
Platform Leather Sandals from Mango £59.99
Love these from Shoeaholics - you can pretty much always get a discount with them if you subscribe to their newsletter.
Dizzy from Shoeaholics Collection was £39 now £34
And in the white. Love. These. All black outfit - white shoes, Indian Summer nailed.
Dizzy sandals from Shoeaholics were £39 now £34
I have been a huge fan of my sheepskin ones over the Summer but these are perfect for the Autumn.
Krumble in navy from Carvela at Shoeaholics were £120 now £49
For me - with hindsight, I would have LOVED to have got an embellished pair. The idea of a completely plain outfit and then some sandals that do all the talking - OH YES!
Elton Sandals from hush were £89 now £50
These however - oh helloooooo
Candy from Carvela at Shoeaholics were £129 now £44
Studded again at hush in the sale.
Lisle Studded Leather Sandals from hush were £99 now £65
Then there are the extra strap option...
Bertie Larsen Leather Chunky Sandals from John Lewis £75
Chunky leather sandals at Arket £150
All Black Tara Sport Sandals £115 from Anthropologie
As much as I am usually a lover of a delicate strappy sandal, the long walks this Summer, combined with a pebble beach has meant it's been chunky, wearable and all about the comfort this Summer. I don't think I'm "quite" ready to get the socks out yet.. although there are then the mule versions. OOH maybe I'll do some mules...
And here are a couple of pics of me in mine - in some more Autumnal style outfits so you can see how I thought you could wear them into the cooler months.
And I will be back with...hmm I might leave boots until next week - maybe leather jackets (thinking about all things transitional...), maybe trench coats, maybe some inspo from my latest obsession Schitt's Creek. It's all David Rose's fault....
