Sometimes, Always, Never - Summer Shoe-la-la

The majority of your summer should be spent barefoot... but if you can't be barefoot...

Sometimes

Flats seem stuffy to me. If you must, wear them in a bright color.

Sneakers or Toms are great for the summer hikes, or when you are traipsing through fields to find the perfect stargazing spot.

Always

Gladiators are clearly the superior option for summer. Classier than your basic flip-flop but still light and easy.

Anything open-toed. Paint your toes something bright and let them shine.

Never

I have said this before and I'm going to say it again and I refuse to apologize.

IF IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR PANTS IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR BOOTS.

Why? Why do you do this? How sweaty are your feet? Were you anticipating a stampede that would require your expert cowgirl knowledge? 

Oh you're just a slut? Ok. Great. Don't snag your nasty belly button ring on your torn apart Daisy Dukes.

Sometimes, Always, Never - Sandals

Summer Summer Summer. With the warm weather, toes have been making their appearance. And I couldn't be happier about it, as long as people respect the rules. Here they are.

SOMETIMES

Old Navy $0.99 flip flops are only ok if you are in a swimsuit. Basically heading to, from and around a beach, pool or lake. Or in a gross public shower. No other exceptions. We don't want to see these in the workplace or at the mall. Grow up and put on real shoes.

Ankle-strap sandals. Only if you don't have "cankles." Trust me. These are beautiful but they will make your cankles look like sausages.

ALWAYS

Anything other than the "Sometimes" or "Never"s with a nice pedicure. You don't even have to pay for one. As long as you are clean and patient, you can give yourself a killer pedicure.

The slingback wedge. When in doubt, put on a slingback wedge. They are my favorite. Leg-elongating, comfortable and effortlessly chic. Get a pair in a fun color and throw them on with anything. I CANNOT WAIT TO BUY SOME TOMS WEDGES.

NEVER

Are you Bear Grylls? No? Ok then. These should never be worn around humans.

This too.