Soludos

Confession: this girl {Anna} did not know what espadrilles were until a couple of years ago when a dear friend was referencing the shoes she would be donning for a summer evening out. What makes this unfortunate? I studied fashion in college... how did I miss that vocab word?! If you're in the same boat, just file that word away under summertime shoe faves and make note that a pair of Soludos espadrilles should probably find their way into your closet this summer. ;)

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I just love their mantra that there is "life beyond the flip flop" and it reminds me to expand my horizons for casual shoe wear. Yes, these may appear to be a close relative to Toms, but don't be fooled! Soludos have been around for centuries and were sold in the Mediterranean long before they ventured into the states. We're obsessed with their breathable jute sole & their pretty patterned cotton & linen body... all perfect characteristics for those sunny summer days!

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