Peep toe shoes are a great fit for summer — especially when you have freshly pedicured tootsies. Let your toes breathe and show off the hottest new nail colors (neons and purples, in case you were wondering) with flats, pumps or wedges like these.
Lovely livingThese Shoes for Lovely People flats have a fun print and an unexpected leather cut-out to show more of your fine feet; $125, piperlime.com.
Take a bow
J Crew’s “Lulu” pumps have a flirty patent leather bow, perfect for a summer date night; $198, J Crew and jcrew.com
Fashion platformThis MICHAEL by Michael Kors platform is sexy, plus it’s in fall’s hottest color — purple! $129, Macy’s
Buckle upAre they sandals or boots? You’ll turn heads for sure in these futuristic Schultz peep toes. Bonus — they will work for fall too! $126 at Akira and shop.akirachicago.com
Mellow yellow
Slide these BC Footwear flats on for an instant day brightener; $55 at bcfootwear.net
Patently obvious
Red patent leather gives them fire; buckles make them work-appropriate. Merona’s flats are chic for day or night; $22.99 at Target and target.com
Feeling summery
Sweet and pink, these Taryn Rose wedges are just a little bit retro, and perfect for summer; $445 at Neiman Marcus and neimanmarcus.com
Strap happy
The brightly woven straps on these leather Steve Madden stilettos add in some fun; $139.95 at Steve Madden and stevemadden.com
Purple haze
Metallic ankle boots with a peep toe?
Perfection! Work these Nine West babies through fall — just add tights! $99 at Nine West and ninewest.com
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CHECK OUT
This weekend’s best bargains
Genevieve Lethu
900 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-423-9948
The French housewares shop has taken second markdowns of 30 percent to 60 percent off select merchandise through Monday.
House of Sole
1237 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-834-0909
The store offers up to 60 percent off select spring and summer shoes.
Macy’s
111 N. State St.; 312-781-3545
The State Street store holds a L’ezu Atelier trunk show in the bridal salon on the fourth floor through Sunday. Appointments are suggested.
Simone’s
1060 Gage St.; 847-446-9966
Meet handbag designer Sonal Gandhi from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Prices on her fall collection of hand-crafted bags range $695 to $4,995.
Exhale
945 N. State St.; 312-753-6500
Throughout August, the spa offers the new GRN (“Grow. Restore. Nurture.”) facial for an introductory price of $65. The treatment includes a purifying Thai foot therapy.
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WHAT’S IN STORE
Post27, 1819 W. Grand Ave.; 312-829-6122
Mod squad
Angela Finney-Hoffman and Barkley Hoffman, the husband-and-wife owners of the West Town shop Post27, offer mid-century modernism at affordable prices. A mix of vintage furniture and new, eco-friendly home accents includes a streamlined, reupholstered houndstooth sofa ($2,150) and pillows from the local company Unison.
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