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Last summer I purchased my first pair of footbed sandals. Remember these from Target? One of my fashionista friends asked me if there were Loeffler Randall. I wore them non-stop. 

These may be this year's sandal of the summer. They also are quite similar to the Paz sandal from Loeffler Randall, but are a fraction of the price. 

SOLE SOCIETY MAE SANDAL $74.95

Reader Challenge: Wedding Wedge

I have a friend that is getting married this Fall. Last week I came across this dress from French Connection and sent it to her thinking it would be a great "dancing dress."

French Connection Illusion Sheath Dress

She is wearing a stunning Vera Wang gown, but this would definitely be easier to move in later in the night. 

Since I've seen "the dress", I couldn't help by ask what shoes she is going to wear. Unfortunately, she is yet to find the perfect pair. We all know good shoes are nearly as hard to find as a good husband! 

Since I found her a great dancing dress, I figured I may as well help her find the right wedding shoes too. The wedding will be held outside on grass, so a wedge will be the most practical choice. Here are some great options at a variety of price points. 

First I thought I would start with more traditional options that compliment the elegance of the dress. 

Jimmy Choo Fearne $750

Loeffler Randall Allegra Wedge $375

LK Bennett Erica Glitter Print Leather Peep Toe Wedge $360

Kate Spade Radiant Wedge $350

BP. Roxie Wedge Sandal $59.95

I'm kind of obsessed with these! They also come in a champagne color. 

Klub Nico Moxie Laser Cutout $294.95

Badgley Mischka Melaney II Wedge $215

And while I am all about elegance, I also like the fact that you can "hide" a really fun pair of shoes under a wedding dress. These aren't a wedge, but they would certainly be stable enough to walk in grass. 

Lien.Do Gliding Stripe Heels $99.95

And either of these could easily be her "something blue". 

Jeffrey Campbell Rodillo-hi $145.00

Aquatalia Surprise $395

Good thing I am not the one getting married because this would be far too difficult of a decision! 

Splurge vs. Save

I've had summer shoes on my mind lately despite the fact that the official beginning of summer is months away. We are going to Paris at the end of August, and I've been thinking a lot about what cute and comfortable shoes I could wear to walk the city. 

In my online browsing, I came across these Loeffler Randall Espadrilles. They come in black and tan and black and white. I really like them, but the $195 price tag is a bit more than I had in my head since I do have other shoes in my closet that would work just fine. 

Loeffler Randall "Mara" Espadrille $195

Later in my online browsing I came across nearly the identical shoe, which also comes in the same two color ways but is half the price. 

 Halogen "Sandy" Espadrille $89.95

I do like the Loeffler Randall pair a bit more, but $100 more? I'm not sure. I plan to go to Nordstrom later this week to try both on, so I will be sure to report back. 

So, what would you do, splurge or save?

Also, as you may have seen on Facebook, Katie is out of commission for a few months, and I would love a little extra support on the blog. So, I am looking for readers who might be interested in writing a guest post. Please email cardicouture@gmail.com with your ideas!