I’ve been reading this piece in the New York Times on the opening of the Tory Burch boutique in SoHo, and I’ve been haunted by this vision:

Summer! Sandals! Shiny! Whee! And unlike most high-end designers, these are actually almost affordable, as they are priced in the low-to-mid $200. You can, of course, find a good selection of Tory Burch shoes at Nordstroms. As for me, I’m partial to the gladiator:

The “Alexis” sandal is $275 at Jildor Shoes - perfect for a stylish summer romp!