Arizona Birkenstock | Poppy's Style

Hot as Hell – not just in hot yoga this morning where I thought I might actually pass out, but also in Atlanta – anywhere in Atlanta. The humidity is such that you sweat as soon as you leave the house and the temperature is 94 degrees Fahrenheit. I need no reminder that I live in the deep South. We’re off to a pool party soon so I think some very icy white wine may be in order – it is Friday after all!

Top – J.Crew on sale plus extra 25% off with SHOPNOW // Shorts – J.Crew 25% off with SHOPNOW // Shoes – Arizona Birkenstock

Beach Jumpsuit – ASOS on sale – just $20! // Bikini – J.Crew (top and bottom on sale plus additional 25% off with SHOPNOW) // Flip flops – Havaianas

Happy Weekend one and all!

xxx

Let’s talk spring, summer and sandals. Sensible sandals.

I have succumbed to the Birkenstock trend I’m afraid. A little late to the table, but it has taken me since last summer to convince myself that they can be both comfortable and ‘trendy’. I’ve had a pair of Boston Birkenstocks for years as they are very much part of the Georgia summer uniform here, but I have rarely worn them in recent summers, opting for my Havaianas instead.

Here are some of the images that convinced me they were worth trying again.

Ashley Olsen loves her black patent Gizeh birkies.

And Heidi Klum is also a big fan of the Gizeh.

They look fab on a dude too – he looks so cool here.

I have the white patent which I love. They are super comfortable and for my ‘funny feet’ they are amazing offering great arch support.

I also love the traditional Arizona, but in this blue – it seems a little more feminine than the black if that is possible.

I’ve just received the Mayari in black to try too – very feminine and I love the toe piece on this style.

Another favorite of mine is very similar to the Mayari – the Yara – this time with an ankle strap. I think they are so cool looking in this neutral brown. Great with tanned feet on the boardwalk!

The other style of sandal that I have fallen for in a big way is the traditional Menorcan Avarca Pons. Made in Spain, the leather is super soft, with no seams to rub on hot feet, and they conceal my crazy toes perfectly. The soles are made of recycled bicycles tires so they are non-slip and I like the idea of ‘repurposing’ for my feet! I find them incredibly flattering on – actually quite slimming on my wide feet. The only downside is choosing which color to buy. I have the taupe, but I’m thinking about a brighter color too – and maybe an ankle strap version🙂 I LOVE them and haven’t taken them off all weekend.

As for sizing it says they come up small but I am usually a US 8 – 8.5 and I went for a US 8. I was nervous as often I am a EUR 39 and the US 8 here is labeled as a EUR 38. The 8 is perfect though – the leather is so soft that it gives and stretches quickly to mold to your foot, so I would stick with your normal size as they may end up too big otherwise!

Just to assure you I haven’t gone completely ‘sensible’ on you I’ve also ordered these Ancient Greek sandals…with wings…oh yes indeed how awesome are these?!