i have an obsession with ankle straps. and sandals and flats. love the flats. i can barely stand to wear a heel the entire day. i usually end up kicking them off and stinking up the room with my foot funk. its not pretty. so to save the world of more unnecessary air pollution, i will stick to flats or maybe a slight wedge. the ankle strap can also act as a much appreciated obstacle to foot nakedness. i am that lazy. i’ll take them off before bed, thank you.

uh, i’ll stop talking now and show you the goods:

i am in love with these. i love how the ankle is all secretive and demure and the whole rest of the foot is on girls gone wild! comes in silver and gold too, and only $46!

these come in black or white too, but i adore this blue. only $19.99!

simple, textured metallic sandal. you could wear these with literally anything. dress em up or down. or sideways. only $25.45

ankle strap and peep toe are my two favorite phrases. this one only comes in black now, but what a great shape these are. only $19.99 (discounted from $98!)

and finally, an expensive but totally splurge-worthy addition:

i love you, Lori’s Shoes. i can’t imagine a more perfect summer sandal: $88. comes in tan and black too ($10 off with the online coupon).