
01 Jun Trending Now: Birkenstock Style Sandals
Hello ladies
Would I ever have thought I would be doing a post on Birkenstocks or Birkinstock-like sandals? Probably not. Even in my college days, I never wore them. I was always turned off by the people that wore them with socks! More guys then girls, but don’t we know this is a fashion faux paux, socks with open toed sandals?
To each their own , I say!
However…
Mine here are the Cognac brown leather color by Sam Eldeman.
This recent trend has me interested. When I saw a pair on Trina of Tea Time With Trina, HERE, in blue floral, well of course I liked them. Floral and I go together like peanut butter and jelly. Laurel and Hardy, Batman and Robin.. Ok. You get the point. The large selection that is now on many retailers sites and stores has made me rethink my aversion to these sandals. I actually do like them! Yes, they are causal and you really shouldn’t wear them out to an evening at the Symphony, but so fun and comfortable with a pair of jeans, shorts, or perhaps boho floaty dress. There are so many styles, one can really find what they look for, and the comfort factor, I am told, can’t be beat!
I know when I tried on Birks before, it felt like I was slipping into some high-grade cardboard, but I was told that they take a bit of time to “break in”. So, I am thinking I might have to give it another go! Women and men swear by the comfortable broken in wider footbed, like they are walking around barefoot.
When I first saw them, years ago, I think I thought to myself, I would rather walk around barefoot, then wear them! However, they have grown on me, although I just remember my art college, where some wore them, with the stereotypical musician look, I think they really DID GROW on them, an actual extension of their appendages!
They are fun, and causal, and I really think they look great with a laid back feel of a boho look or flowty summer dress.
Now, that is appealing to me!
Outfit: Ann Taylor top: Ebay, White skinny modern jeans” LOFT, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Sandals: Sam Eldeman: Adora.( MY Habit, also found here)
Which of these sandals would you choose, and are you one to wear Birkinstock-like sandals?
Have a great day!
Jess xo
THERE WERE QUITE A BIT OF PEOPLE LINKiNG UP LAST WEEK AT TURNING HEADS TUESDAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR ALL OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT! Please join in tomorrow for the link up, I so enjoy seeing your fashion, it makes my day! ****
1. Urban Outfitters “Birkin Babe”-$90
2.. Sam Eldeman , the ones I have the are the Adora
3. Steve Madden: Hot Pink- $90 in Pony Hair
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Priscilla Hedlin (@WheelchairMommy)
Posted at 10:06h, 03 JuneThe ones you are wearing are honestly really cute. Usually I think Birks and I want to roll away quickly!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:40h, 03 JuneThank you so much! i UNDERSTAND ! Enjoy your week. xx
Elle
Posted at 19:43h, 02 JuneWell they look wonderful ( of course ) on you ! I love the matching caramel bag. I have always liked the look of these, but they never felt quite right on me. Loved the other shoes you showed, too!
xx, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:26h, 03 JuneThank you Elle, I wasnt so sure but these look different than the birkenstocks and I love the color. Thank you! Have a great day friend xx
Ada
Posted at 06:55h, 02 JuneI am loving the many adorable, stylish, updated Birkenstock-like sandals of 2015. I love the ones above. I might try a look-alike pair from like Old Navy. And you always look great in florals. Your floral piece today is so pretty. =)
jess
Posted at 19:25h, 03 JuneHi Ada! Thank you for the lovely comment, I liked the peach and rust in the top,. I have seen the old navy ones, cute too! Xx
Timhattan.
Posted at 06:49h, 02 JuneHi Jess. Great post on this emerging trend. They look great and all the cool kids are wearing them. Lanvin out of Paris is even doing them and has been for a year or so. Enjoy!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:42h, 03 JuneWell, if the cool kids are wearin them, I have to be! hhaha lol/ Glad you like it bro!! Stop in anytime, would love to see Lavin’;s version.xx
happinessatmidlife
Posted at 00:56h, 02 JuneI am not a fan of Birkenstocks at all but your slide version is so cute!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
jess
Posted at 19:23h, 03 JuneThank you Alice, I know what u mean, glad u like them!! Xx
trinagrandinetti
Posted at 22:09h, 01 JuneYay! So glad you joined in and decided to purchase and wear some birkenstock style sandals. And see, you just made them look elegant, you stylish gal. Very smart choice with the cognac ones, they will go with everything! How about those leopard ones . . . dang, I just don’t think I can justify another pair. Thanks for the shout out today.
jess
Posted at 19:26h, 03 JuneThank you Triina
You are sweet, I actually first seriously thought about them when I saw your floral ones!! Glad you like em!! Enjoy you week friend!!
xx
stinedurfdl
Posted at 21:40h, 01 JuneLove the sandals! Last summer I tried the faux Birkenstocks and much to my surprise I loved them. Last month I bought my first official Birks and I really do love them. It’s true…the more you wear them, the more comfy they get. I know they’ll be the sandal I wear pretty much daily for running around so they will definitely be worth the investment (try convincing my husband of that though…lol!).
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
jess
Posted at 19:21h, 03 JuneExcellent Deb! I love these they could be my go to sandals this summer! Great, I could see u in them too!
asallows
Posted at 15:07h, 01 JuneWhat cool sandals! I love all of the prints and colours they come in
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:39h, 01 JuneThanks my cognac brown pretty much goes with everything! enjoy your day! xx
versatilestylebytracey
Posted at 14:23h, 01 JuneI embraced Birkenstocks last season after calling them the ugliest shoe ever in my 20’s. When I broke my toe last Summer they were a life saver. I now own 3 pairs. I love these cognac ones.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:57h, 01 JuneThanks Tracey! See, things do change huh.. Hope to see you for Turning Heads Tuesday linkup tomorrow. xx
suzannecarillo
Posted at 13:24h, 01 JuneThese look great on you but for me they just make me look short and fat. LOL I don’t need any help in those areas.
Looking lovely!
bisous
Suzanne
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:56h, 01 JuneThanks Suzanne! oh i find that hard to beleive. See you tomorrow! xx
trinagrandinetti
Posted at 22:07h, 01 JuneSuzanne, you are so far from ever looking fat that you could definitely pull off wearing birks. I seriously live in mine (well I now have four pairs so its easy to do that).
jess
Posted at 19:19h, 03 JuneWhy didn’t I see this part earlier? There is nothing girl that makes you look fat!! You look great so dispell that myth my friend! Xx jes
Patti
Posted at 12:57h, 01 JuneThere are so many good looking ones to choose from now! Thanks for letting us see yours, xox.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:56h, 01 JuneSure! Glad you like them xx
weshopinheels
Posted at 11:17h, 01 JuneI’m loving those leopard ones. It’s funny I used to wear this kind of sandals to school, it was a trend to wear them with socks LOL ;D
-Tatiana
We Shop in Heels
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:25h, 01 JuneHi Tatiana!
Some people may like that, I guess it is just not my thing. I do like the sandals, mine are the cognac brown ones and they are super comfy! Trends do make their rounds huh?
Posh Prime
Posted at 10:26h, 01 JuneI cannot look at socks and sandals! I do love these simple brown ones though! The pretty pink floral top looks great on you!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:38h, 01 JuneThanks Megan! I know!! Thank you, it is actually a rust color and peach, just so you dont think I wear only pinks! :-)) thanks my friend xx
robjodiefilogomo
Posted at 10:04h, 01 JuneI was laughing when you said you’d rather go barefoot than wear birks….exactly how I’ve felt. But, just like you, I may be ready to try them…at least the pair you’re wearing. They are my favorite of the group! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Pam@over50feeling40
Posted at 07:46h, 01 JuneLove those leopard ones! You look great as always, Jess!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:13h, 01 JuneThank you Pam! I like those too, I have the cognac leather ones. Enjoy your day Pam! xx