The Accessorizer: Behold the Braided Wedge

Behold the Braided Wedge

at Thursday, April 12, 2012 , posted by Krisztina Williams

Despite the growing trend in flatform sandals for Summer 2012, traditional wedges are still everywhere this year. Thank God! I love wedges, because they have the added benefit of extra height, but they're easier on the tootsies than stiletto heels. And nothing says summer like an espadrilla wedge sandal.

Of course with color blocking being so hot this season, there are a lot of color block wedges. Another wedge that is gaining momentum is a patterned wedge in stripes, dots or florals. But there is another type of wedge that keeps catching my eye--the braided wedge.

Braided wegdes come in many different versions, with braiding in the heel, braiding over the top of the foot or braiding in the straps. Pair any of these fabulous braided wedges (featured below) with a flirty dress or tailored shorts and a summer blouse (see pics above).

Classic Braided Wedge Pump In Black, ~~$98.95~~, $26.95

Bakers Womens Aruba Wedge Sandal (available in more colors), ~~$70.00~~, $29.99

Juicy Couture Fernanda Espadrille Natural/Black (also available in all-natural), $59.00-$99.00

Jessica Simpson Women's Coronia Strappy Rafia Wedge in Fuchsia (also available in black), $49.99 - $79.00

Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Cecilia Wedge Espadrille Sandal Sandal (available in many colors), $29.99 - $79.00

(Pictured Above)Dorothy Perkins blue stripe dress, $59, Wallis cap sleeve top, $35, STEFFEN SCHRAUT, navy blue shorts, $175, Stuart Weitzman leather sandals, $365

Click here to shop my hand-picked shop of summer wedges.

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