I love checking out what Alice + Olivia cooks up for Payless every season because, no matter what, it's always funky, colorful and youthful. In the past, we've seen purple Maryjane heels, lime green wedges, strappy sandals with chunky heels in purple and fuchsia, polka dot ballerina slippers, and much more. And for its Summer 2009 collection, Alice + Olivia is really letting loose, with a collection of daring, fun-loving platform sandals in gladiator styles, animal print, polka dot patterns and more.
My absolute favorite shoe in the collection is the Beatrix Patent Platform Sandal pictured above, which features a bright yellow 1" platform and 4.5" heel and a geometric, two-toned, black-and-white patent leather upper. The construction of the patent straps is funky in and of itself — notice how the straps are wider at the edges, thinning out along the middle and then widening again for a very trippy, pop art-inspired effect. And the adjustable strap in the back makes for a perfect fit.
Wearing 5" platform sandals may sound intimidating but I assure you that these are comfortable shoes and, surprisingly enough, relatively easy to walk in. So why not reach for new heights?
Alice + Olivia for Payless Beatrix Patent Platform Sandal, $38. Visit Payless.com
