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Spot the Real: Stuart Weitzman 'Gilligan' Flats

Can you spot the real Stuart Weitzman lace up flats?
Lace up flats are so chic for summer when you want a sandal alternative that still feels airy and interesting. Enter Stuart Weitzman's 'Gilligan' flats, in red, black or haze ($385, stuartweitzman.com). See how Jane Aldrige of Sea of Shoes, the ultimate authority on all things shoes (and fashion in general), is wearing her pair here. Oh, yes, you'll be taking loads of Instagram shoe shots with these beauties on your feet! But if you want to stay on budget, we've found a fabulous alternative that's a more reasonable $95. Act fast, these flats are already sold out at Nordstrom.com (you might have luck in stores - plus you'll want to check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, pre-sale going on now for cardholders, regular sale starts Friday!) Now, on to the guessing game - see if you can spot the real pair by clicking a link below!


Two Ways to Wear It: Summer Leather

Sydne Summer's leather top and camo jeans
In this week’s Two Ways to Wear it column, team Sydne Style shows us how to wear leather during the warm summer months. The trend works whether you are petite like Sydne (left) or tall like Haley. Check out sydnestyle.com for more fashion inspo!

Wearing summer leather is a huge trend this season. The key to wearing leather in summer is choosing a shape that falls a bit away from the body, giving your skin plenty of room to breathe. And you have to be savvy about what you pair it with.