yellow crystal-beaded thong sandal

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Try some sparkle for day in a vivid pair of crystal-beaded thongs.

$10, MakeMeChic.com
Old Navy thong sandal with rhinestone detail

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These slender-strapped thongs get their shine from berry-colored rhinestones.

$15, Old Navy; 800-653-6289 for stores
Miss Trish for Target blue daisy wedge sandal

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Electric blue daisy wedges pack extra style at a great price.

$20, Miss Trish for Target; Target.com
sandal with pink and gold detail

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Pink and gold look brilliant with a bright pedicure.

$29, CityClassifiedShoes.com for stores
Laila Rowe orange blossom-topped sandal

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The cushy footbed of these blossom-topped sandals provides all-day comfort.

$30, LailaRowe.com
Banana Republic suede thong sandal with chiffon petals

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Multicolored chiffon petals give suede thongs unexpected texture.

$50, BananaRepublic.com
AK Anne Klein patent leather sandal

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Take a load off at the beach or pool in gilded patent leather with supple soles.

$69, AK Anne Klein, select Macy's stores; 800-622-9748
Ivanka Trump salmon sandal

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A demure bow and rhinestone-studded medallion crown pretty salmon sandals.

$80, Ivanka Trump; Zappos.com
Bruno Premi sandal

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Crystals and stones in shades of the sea are like jewelry for your feet.

$95, Bruno Premi; Scarpasa.com
Jack Rogers sandal

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An embellished ornament updates the definitive summer sandal.

$158, Jack Rogers; JackRogersUSA.com
Chelsea Paris sandal

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Champagne crystals and satin straps pair perfectly with a sundress—or jeans.

$245, Chelsea Paris; DDCLab.com

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Espadrille-inspired flats combine materials for a luxurious nautical look.

$395, ChristianLouboutin.com

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