Summer Shoe Highlights: The Gift Guide for Shoe Lovers

Shoes can instantly elevate an outfit. Especially now in summer, it's the season for sandals, but also dressy shoes, as many are going on vacation or dancing at weddings. Whether as a gift for your best friend or a treat-yourself gift for yourself: These shoes instantly bring vacation and party vibes to life. From sparkling statement heels to glamorous flats, there is something here for every shoe lover.

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High Heels – for Parties & Special Occasions

We start the day or evening strong with high heels.
By this year at the latest, we have seen how popular shoes in the ballerina aesthetic are. I love the style too. Here are two of my favorites as high heels. 
The Steve Madden Larina Pump, Pink Satin is a timeless pump with a sophisticated ankle-wrap detail in soft pink, a classic for everyone who values high-quality brand quality and an elegant finish. The beautiful shoe is also available in black and ivory and currently costs €108.50 instead of €123.47.


As a slightly more affordable alternative, there are the Satin Ballet Heels with Ballerina Bow in the colors light pink and baby pink from €66.89. The two suggestions are for everyone who loves the ballerina look, but still wants to wear heels and bring romantic elegance to their outfit.


The brand Dune London is my very personal new discovery and I fell in love with it immediately! I only bought a pair of sparkling flat sandals from Dune last week and I am obsessed. The photos are below in the sandals section. These are from Dune London with the title Confident black Hotfix Embellished Open Courts for approx. €59.55 instead of €150.63.

Kitten Heels – the elegant middle ground

A smaller heel, but still a statement, kitten heels are my go-to, elegant and friendly to the feet. Ideal for everyone who wants to be stylish out in the evening without sacrificing comfort.

We start with the Bow Slingbacks in black from Dream Paris.

A timeless black kitten heel with a sparkling rhinestone strap and bow detail at the toe. This shoe can be combined with practically any occasion, from dinner to a wedding. Currently, they cost €45.99 instead of €53.99.

The same elegant silhouette as above, this time in deep burgundy for €45.99. The Closed Toe Kittenheel in Burgundy with bow and slingback is perfect for everyone who likes to wear darker, autumnal color tones in the summer. A great color and a beautiful shoe also for fall outfits and winter events.

Here is also a very colorful shoe that also fits with simple outfits.

The Betsey Johnson Audree Court Shoes come with a romantic floral print in red-green with 3D flowers for €101.11. A shoe for everyone who likes it playful and striking.

One last example and they are not kitten heels, but they have a similar height.
I know the brand Buffalo because of their chonky sneakers, but as you can see they can also make beautiful sparkling sandals. A narrow block heel meets intertwined sparkling straps.

Flats – glamorous and ideal for summer 

We start with my absolute favorite, the brand I already teased above. Dune London is the brand and my new favorite shoe Noa in gold for currently approx. €71 instead of €119. But I would have bought these shoes for €119 too.

     
It is a dream come true for all women who love glitter and good quality. You can tell the difference in quality immediately when unwrapping it, high-quality workmanship, rich glitter embellishment, a very firm stable sole. They are slightly heavier than other sandals in this price range, but that is exactly what gives them this investment-piece feel. By far the most beautiful sandal I have found in years. A knotted glitter strap and a stable sole, ideal for everyone who loves the glitter look and wants to wear high-quality stylish flats with their summer outfits. Perfect as a gift for friends who want style and comfort. They are also available in a wider width.

Now we come to some beautiful sandals for everyday wear. The sandals that have accompanied me for many years and bring me joy every summer are from Tamaris. So I had to show a few sandals here that are similar in look.
These sandals from Tamaris were at the very top of my shopping list. They are super practical for the office on hot summer days, but also made for the beach or city vacation. These shoes with delicate straps in a warm sand tone with subtle glitter are also available in black and grey glam for €59.95. 

These beautiful sandals with a 3D flower are available from Tamaris on Amazon for €59.90. Comfortable and stylish in the colors light gold and black. 

Whether as a gift for a shoe lover in your life or as a little reward for yourself – these sandals are guaranteed to bring summer and party vibes to any wardrobe. Follow me on Pinterest for even more sparkling finds!