i forgot! my friend, vera, also wanted me to get the word out about some sweet footwear. her friend dani went to africa for a semester (or a summer...the details are a little fuzzy. all i know is dani is awesome) and brought these sweet sandals back for her. (she brought v teal ones that are not pictured).
here's the site: http://www.ssekodesigns.com/
they are cute and sassy and go for a good cause! (which is probably why vera loves them so dang much. and well they are real cute). they are made by women who are trying to earn tuition money to continue their education in uganda. the price may seem steep at first (not as pricey as toms) but the money is going to support women as they strive to continue their education in hopes of stabilizing and helping their community.
i highly suggest visiting the site! you can even see the women who make the shoes and hear their story!
not only are the sandals fun and support a great cause, the straps are interchangeable and you can even thread them through the sole in a variety of styles. (i tried to choose pictures that best demonstrated the creativity/variety of the ways you can wear them).
i have my eye on the yellow ones. or maybe green. or brown or black....good things extra straps are only $9!
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