Miu Miu Starfish sandals; gem embellished and shimmering against lustrous gold leather straps are eye catching. Although, it is a valid statement to stand tall and put on those heels that elevate your presence, there are moments in time in which we all want to wear flat sandals during the summer. Whether wearing a romantic silk dress, jeans or any summer white ensemble, gem embellished sandals are relaxed but still elegant and feminine.

(A similar variation on the gem embellished sandal with Swarovski crystals and glittering gold)

I thought it would be nice to find sandals with potential to be worn almost anywhere after a day at the beach or dinner. Although, one of the reasons, more formal sandals were on my mind was my best friend who is very pregnant right now, had been seeking my help to find her some shoes to wear to summer weddings. I kept thinking a somewhat moderate heel would be sufficient but a flat sandal is what she felt most comfortable in. Yes, while I can imagine myself wearing ankle strap heels on any given day and celebrities such as Victoria Beckham manages to step out in Louboutins while expecting, that is not for everyone! So for any of us that are seeking an alternative to a summer evening heel, here are a few glamorous flat sandals that can be worn as an alternative to a heel in a more formal setting. The Miu Miu crab sandals below are just hard to not lust over! A work of art!

B Brian Atwood Callas Sandal; champagne crystals on snake stamped leather. Suitable to toast to a lovely summer evening. 

Pelle Moda Hanalee Sandal. Classic and timeless summer sandal.