Keep reading to see what types of shoes and examples of what’s hot for this season.

Take a walk on the wild side with these animal inspired Jeffrey Campbell wedges – $190

1. Reiss Clairey Chain Detail Flat $175, reissonline.com

2. Tapeet Embellished Denim Sandals $163, theoutnet.com

3. Bernardo Jeweled Emilio Sandal $375, editnewyork.com

4. Topshop HUNK Tan Metal Chain Gladiator Sandals $60, us.topshop.com

5. Armani Exchange A|XX 20th Reptile Sandal $58, armaniexchange.com

6. Betsey Johnson Beckky Heart Flip Flop $69.95, betseyjohnson.com

7. Butter Arrow Fringe Thong Sandal $242, endless.com

8. Mossimo® Peita Flat Thong Sandals $22.99, target.com

9. Lilly Pulitzer Set in Stone Wedge Sandal $268, simplysoles.com

10. Antik Batik Akan Thong $225, calypsostbarth.com

What is your favorite pair of flip flops you use to beat the city heat?

Clockwise from top:

Juicy Couture Stripe Floppy Paper Straw Hat $78 – Look fabulous, and protect your skin and eyes from dangerous UV rays.

Kayu Bamboo Sunglasses $180 – Earthy and chic. Plus, for every pair of glasses purchased, Kayu sponsors one sight-restoring surgery.

We Are Handsome Printed Bikini $159 – If a two-piece swimsuit is your thing, this print gives a taste of the county on the coast.

Roxy Pack It Up Backpack $24 – An adorable and easy way to keep track of your things on the train to Rockaway.

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Pop Art Sandal $39 – The perfect sandal for both the beach and the boardwalk.

Momentum Dive Watch $110 – Keep time without getting sand in your iPhone.

L*Space Stardust Fringe Monokini $130 – If a one-piece swimsuit is your thing, this monokini is the coolest I’ve seen this season.

Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil Free Sunblock SPF 30 $26 – Red, leathery skin is sooo not hot. Protect ya neck with sunscreen, you’ll still get a tan.

VOLCOM Stone Time Towel $36 – The bright, geometric print on this beach towel is super easy to spot from the ocean.

Now that you know what to wear, what is all the hype about the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk? Joining the famous outpost Rockaway Taco are Brooklyn favorites like Caracas, The Meat Hook, Roberta’s and Vinegar Hill House. For all the vegetarians out there, Babycakes and Veggie Island are also joining the party.

Good food right on the sunny beach -  I guess we don’t have it so bad here in NYC this Memorial Day Weekend. For more information on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk food stands, visit Brooklyn Based. If you have questions about any of the beach essentials mentioned above, tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

**With all of these guides, remember you will be wearing one of the daytime outfits to your destination. And, if you’re like us, you’ll probably be wearing most or all of the accessories too.

The Hamptons

The Bag
Bodhi “Weekender” Bag $648 – Sleek and luxe, just like your favorite string of Long Island beaches

The Accessories
Cutler & Gross Sunglasses $485

Alexander McQueen Mini Ivory Western Wicca Satchel $1,595

Malene Birger Ginau Mixed Bracelet Set $165

Aldo Stewarts Earrings $12

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian 14KT Gold Stone and Pave Cocktail Ring $38

Marimekko Unikko Pink and Red Beach Towel $85

The Daytime Pieces
T by Alexander Wang Button Down Silk Tank $140

3.1 Phillip Lim Knot Front Pleated Short $295

T by Alexander Wang Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Shirt $188

Mara Hoffman Ruffle Bustier Bikini $220

Rag & Bone Emma Short $143

Diamond by Julien Macdonald Dark Pink Palm Print Kaftan $52

Topshop Rope Tie Leg Sandals $75

The Nighttime Pieces
Diane Von Furstenberg Bicolour Wrap Dress $535

Alice + Olivia Grace Belted Stretch-Silk Dress $330

Lanvin Ankle Strap Pumps $1,050

The Catskills

The Bag
Fossil Vintage Reissue Weekender $218 – Rustic and bohemian, this bag will hold all your mountainside lake looks

The Accessories
Barbara Bui Floyd Mini Fringe Bag $595

Alexander McQueen Head Skull Necklace $595

Alexis Bittar Gold Ombre Bracelet $270

Rebecca Norman Rocky Ring $135

Linda Farrow Retro Style Sunglasses $425

The Daytime Pieces
Damir Doma Cropped Tank Top $230

Love Sam Lace Top $99

Topshop Green Flippy Skirt $55

Undrest Liberty-Print Cotton Swimsuit $275

Fly London YLVA Platform Sandal $185

Victoria’s Secret Maxi Dress $48

The Nighttime Pieces
Miss Selfridge Orange Twill Crop Jacket $73

AllSaints Aztec Dress $460

Camilla and Marc Blind Call Leopard Frock $705

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute 105 $1,395

Cape Cod

The Bag
Buti Pebbled Calf Leather Weekender Travel Bag $540 – The perfect blue to match the skies of this classic, nautical vacation destination

The Accessories
Robindira Unsworth 22k Gold Hammered Hoops $144

Cynthia Rowley Denim Frame Heart Shoulder Bag $130

Larkspur & Hawk Emma Ring $850

Rag & Bone Short Brim Beach Hat $135

Kenneth Jay Lane Starfish Gold-Tone Bangle $84

Selima Optique Andy Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses $325

The Daytime Pieces
H! by Henry Holland Beige Cropped Jersey Blouse $26

Rebecca Minkoff Hali Cut-Out Rose Print Shorts $228

Marc Jacobs Floral-Print Silk Tank $198

Karen Walker Belted Swing Skirt $180

Topshop Red & White Stripe Bandeau Cover Up $52

D&G Reversible Halterneck Bikini $300

Keds Champion Austin $50

The Nighttime Pieces
Alice + Olivia Cody Color Block Dress $368

Diane Von Furstenberg Mini Maize Silk Pleated Dress $695

Schutz Laser-Cut Platform $210

What is an absolute must-have for your Memorial Day getaway?

This Boutique Critique is about the amazing designer vintage store, 1 Of A Find.  Curator and self-professed shopaholic Honey Moon goes on buying trips all over the world seeking out beautiful, unique, impossible-to-get-your-hands-on Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Lacroix, and Lanvin to satisfy her international clientele.  She used me as a Barbie doll and transported me into worlds I only dream of.  Best part? Her prices are as unique as her collection, so we definitely recommend scooting over to her Brooklyn location asap.  Check out all our amazing finds after the jump.

This gown was to DIE for.  It caught my eye immediately as a dress made for the 1950′s movies I play out in my head. When Anna Wintour extends me a VIP invitation to the Met Gala, I will surely be sporting something like this on the red carpet.

Vintage red bow evening dress- $250
Neiman Marcus rhinestone snake shoes- $135
Gold Heart Christian LaCroix earrings- $125
Little Black velvet purse with rhinestone clasp- $65

Oh-la-Lanvin!  This split front evening skirt with matching metallic sandals took my breath away.  I channeled Carrie Bradshaw and paired it with a Levi’s jean jacket and a fun net hat (something so Kate Middleton right now) to mix it up.

Lanvin gold brocade skirt- $850
Black velvet and net hat- $55
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
1960′s gold platform sandals- $68

The perfect summer maxi — the sheer chiffon made it cool in the heat while making a major fashion statement with its bold prints.  Paired with Dior booties, a Gucci bag, and a summer straw hat, I was loving this luxe warm weather look.

Sheer floral chiffon dress- $138
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
vintage coral necklace- $48
wooden beaded necklace- $25
1970s Pottery leaf & corded necklace $55
1970s Gucci “hobo” bag- $345
Chunky Amber Bracelet- $75
Wide brimmed straw hat- $55

You can’t do Brooklyn vintage without channeling a little inner hipster.  These Dior shoes (with the angelic sweet bows), vintage Levi’s and amazing seuqin blouse kept the look casual but party ready.  A python bag and flat brimmed hat made me look MUCH cooler than I am.

Silk and Sequin blouse- $85
Stetson hat fedora- $125
Vintage Levi’s 501s- $85
Dior Python and leather shoes- $65
Beige python and leather bag- $135

What screams glamour like a metallic jumpsuit?  Nothing.  What screams glamour-queen? Pairing it with these futuristic shades, a geometric statement necklace, and lace up leather booties. Retro chic and ultra fierce.

1980′s silver colored jumpsuit- $115
Etienne black and gold belt- $35
Maud Frizon brown leather booties- $138
Liz Claiborne 2 tone glasses- $45
Monet black and gold necklace- $65

The Mod Squad would have adopted me in a heartbeat in this Montaldo Op Art dress.  I fell in love with the digital print, it was so eye catching and well, trippy.  Bubbled sleeves and a high neck are hard to pull off without looking like Julie Andrews, but this psychedelic wonderland of a dress with slim cuts made it utterly chic.  I fell in love with the leather wedges and actually scooped them up for myself (sorry shoppers!).

Montaldo’s Op Art Dress- $115
Andrew Gellar white leather clutch with gold trim- $85
Chunky multi-colored beaded necklace- $65
Clegerie leather platform sandals- $88

I never thought I could pull off a Blair Waldorf headband until I found this gem of a velvet headband.  So sweet and a little schoolgirl, it matched perfectly with this lace dress from the 60′s. The chunky heeled shoes kept the look 100% vintage, and the hand painted wooden purse kept a touch of fantasy in the mix.

1960′s burgundy lace dress- $98
burgundy satin headband- $35
1960s hand painted wooden lock purse- $135
Chaos of London stacked black velvet shoes- $85

If you have any questions about the store and more vintage finds, tweet me @iamsamlim

Michelle Madonna, in a cotton vintage floral print button up (True Religion), stone washed denim shorts  (LF), and brown suede sandals (Sam Edelman).

Yours truly from FashionIndie,  in oversized sunglasses (Gucci), vintage wash tank top (True Religion), white denim cut offs (Abercrombie).

Renee from Denim Therapy balances our her cuffed denim shorts (Banana Republic) with a cotton print button up (True Religion) and a pop of bold orange lipstick (NARS Heat Wave).

Sally Singer‘s T Magazine declares that this “multistrapped mid-’80s fashion disaster beloved by Deadheads in dreads, is having a moment.” There are at least 5 things wrong with that sentence so would it be possible to end this moment before it even starts?

Apparently Lanvin (left Alber, what were you thinking?), Bottega Veneta (center) and Richard Chai (right) all showed them on their spring runways. So with the coming warm weather also comes the threat of seeing people’s gross feet on the subway…

The New York City subway…

In flip-flops…

Why not just walk barefoot through a pile of hypodermic needles? It’s the same experience. So, gentlemen, before subjecting your feet and the world to Teva torture, perhaps consider a slip-on? An espadrille? A casual man-heel?

Photos: GQ

Brandy stepped out with buddy Kelly Rowland in a pair of super cute Camilla Skovgaard black leather sandals with buckle details:

She wore the saucy stilettos with a flutter sleeve striped top and black high waisted skirt.
At $275, the sandals aren’t your traditional definition of a steal…but compared to other celebrity items, they’re a more affordable splurge:

Get the shoes plus the rest of Brandy’s outfit here:

More Camilla Skovgaard…

It’s a good look for Brandy, no?

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Saying that tribal has hit it big this summer would be an understatement. Clothing has acquired a more exotic feel and accessories are no exception. We’re loving these native american inspired gladiator sandals, now we just need a dream catcher of our own…

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These Balmain studded sandals (recently spotted on Heidi Klum) retail for $860 on Bluefly. Here’s where you can get a similar look for less (on right) for just $38.

More Steve Madden…

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Fendi….ummmmm

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These handmade leather sandals ($49) are elegant and feminine–perfect if you hate the chunky gladiator look.

The crisscross pattern on this pair of handmade leather sandals ($69) is special, and looks eclectic paired with all of your summer dresses.

I consider these the perfect t-strap sandals ($49)–so authentic-looking, it’s hard not to picture Aphrodite gliding around in a pair.

See more of our favorite Etsy finds, plus our best find of the day posts, sales and deals, and our entire guide to flat sandals for summer. Looking for high heels? Try our guides to nude shoes,  kitten heels, wedges, and espadrilles.

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Beyonce and Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen are trying to start a stripper shoe trend, and it’s not OK. Let’s just kill the look now before it gets any bigger:

Ladies, leave the lucite platform stripper heels to the pole dancers who know how to use them. Not only are they incredibly cheap looking, but they cannot be comfortable. The only “peep show” we approve of is a little peep toe pump, and we prefer “strappy” not “stripper” when it comes to heels. Love, SHEfinds.

What they did wrong:

Beyonce’s are an otherwise chic, strappy pair, but the Lucite heel takes them from sexy to skanky in a hot minute.

Taylor Momsen’s had a built-in tip jar. We don’t even have to tell you what’s wrong with this picture.

What they should have done:

If Beyonce was craving a sexy black pair, she should have gone for these Jessica Bennett ‘Korina’ Platform sandals ($144.95) instead. They are still super hot – without resembling something a lady of the night would wear.

Taylor Momsen should use the “tips” to buy these sexy, sparkly Steve Madden ‘Naughtty’ sandals ($99.95). They are playful without being in poor taste.

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Christina Aguilera is barely recognizable in this awful, sloppy coffee-run outfit. We get that everyone deserves to be comfortable – especially before their first cup – but this takes “lazy” to a new level.

What she did wrong:

Sweatpants are great for lounging around the house – but Christina should have taken the 2 seconds to throw on some relaxed fit jeans or jeggings before going out into the world.

Oversize clothes are on-trend, but only when paired with otherwise fitted clothing. Christina wore baggy pants, an oversize t-shirt, and an extra large sweater all at once. Big no-no.

What she should have done:

The oversize trend is great when it comes to sexy off-the shoulder t-shirts like this pretty pink Rough Roses Lexington Cropped Oversize shirt ($58). Christina could have opted for this comfy top, then gone with fitted pieces for the rest.

Once a good pair of jeans is worn in, they can be (almost) as comfy as sweatpants. Start breaking in these flattering DKNY Jeans Skinny jeans ($54) – they may just become your new favorite pair.

Instead of wearing plastic shower shoes, Christina should have opted for an equally-comfortable, but infinitely better looking leather flat pair like these Steve Madden Rivierra  sandals ($69.95).

Instead of that fall number, Christina should have gone with a more summery hat style (it is July, not December, after all) like this cool Nordstrom Grosgrain Border Straw fedora ($28).

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Gianvito Rossi ‘Organza’ Sandals

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Womens shoes fascinate me- they’re at once perfectly simple and yet such great works of art. The beauty, of course, is in the details, and here, the details are the wonderful capped heel and the stitching on the latticework panels. Available here.

Spotted this photo of Liv Tyler looking effortlessly stylish. Here is how you Inder’s at home can get this same casual look in just four easy pieces. Check it after the jump.

The Dress:

Vince Funnel Elastic Scoop Dress FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. Vince puts a feminine spin on minimalism. Slinky jersey dress with smocked banding at bust and back. Short sleeves. Lined. 36″ long, measured from shoulder. 76% acetate/18% polyamide/6% elastane. Dry clean or hand wash cold. Imported. – Coastal

The Glasses:

Dita Targa Aviators FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. Dita brings a certain glamour to the classic aviator. Contour aviator sunglasses with plastic frame and metal temples. Gradient lenses. Metal logo detail at top. Storage pouch and case included. Imported. This item cannot be shipped outside the U.S.A. – Black

The Bag:

L.A.M.B Handbags Kathy Bag FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. Street cool meets uptown sophistication in classic L.A.M.B. fashion. Canvas-jacquard handbag with leather trim and contrast piping throughout. Logo lock detail and magnetic-snap closure at front flap. Leather patch at chain strap. Print-lined interior features 7″ zipper pocket. 8″H x 10″L x 2″D. 8″ strap drop. Imported. – Black/Natural

The Shoes:

KORS Michael Kors Merge Thong Sandal FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. The classic flip-flop gets all glammed up. Metallic-leather thong sandal with 7-strand straps and ring detail at vamp. Leather-lined, flexible foam footbed. Rubber sole. Made in Brazil. This item cannot be gift-boxed. – Gunmetal

We’ve been a little off the wall with our metallics lately. Half the office is all for gold, the other all for silver. We’ll I’ve decided to vote independent and add copper to the mix. These sandals are the perfect option for showing your love for the under loved tone.

You can fetch these HADLEY sandals for $99 bucks at Max Studio.

Having trouble deciding if I hate these or love them.

They’re $70 bucks at Shopbop.com but I feel that they aren’t as comfy as they look.

Does anyone out there have a pair? Weigh in.