Fall in Love with Native’s Jericho

Beach days, BBQs, and music festivals all require lightweight, poppy gear. And whaddya know? Lightweight and poppy would be the 2 words to best describe Native shoes. Fall in love with the low-profile Jericho Sneaker in this butterfly-inducing video. Plus, if some combination or all of the aforementioned activities are on your calendar…peep DailyCandy‘s guide to Summer Music Festival Gear. We are stoked to see that the Jericho is their footwear of choice, and though Karmaloop doesn’t carry fire pits, tents, or dry shampoo, we do guarantee that you’ll find the mandatory floral tank dresses, parkas, bucket bags, turbands, and even aluminum water bottles in our lineup.

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Summer 2011: Best Swimwear

swimwear bikini

After months of trudging through snowdrifts of epic proportions and trying to convince ourselves that parkas can actually be chic, it’s finally here! SWIMSUIT SEASON!!  Having come from an island that stays relatively temperate all year long, I am not built for a Boston winter, and could not be more psyched that summer is just around the corner! In honor of the season, I’ve created a round-up of my favorite summer swimsuits! Whether you’ve got the stones to sport the teeny weeny bikini, or you prefer a little more coverage, we’ve got the suit for you!

Summer 2011 bikinis

1. The Dolly Printed Bandeau - L Space

2. The Ginger BikiniJungle Gurl

3.  The Gypsy Gold Bustier Bikini - Insight

4. The Bright Young Thing Bikini - Insight

5. The Tarona SwimsuitJungle Gurl

6. The Stardust Fringe SwimsuitL Space

7. The Oksana Swimsuit - Cheap Monday

8. The Havana SwimsuitVans

10 Best Shoes for Summer

Best Shoe of Summer Karmaloop

I don’t know about you, but I’ve totally already earmarked a portion of my next paycheck to be devoted solely to new summer footwear.  Wedges and sandals and platforms, oh my!  From flippy floppies to flatforms, there’s no shortage of cute new styles and silhouettes out there this season. I want them all! Unfortunately, unless I want to live in a box on the Common, having ALL the shoes is a financial impossibility.  But a girl can dream, right? I’ve put together a list of my top 10 favorite shoes for summer… What do you think? What styles are you most excited for?

Best shoes of Summer Karmaloop

1.  The Daisy-D Shoe - Jeffrey Campbell

2.  The Hoot ShoeSeychelles

3.  The Meliss Marine II ShoeMelissa Shoes

4.  The Orleans Sandal*Sole Boutique

5.  The Yossi Sling Back Wedge - 80%20

6.  The Bianca Shoe in Multi Glitter - Jeffrey Campbell

7.  The Kebah III Shoe - *Sole Boutique

8. The Freckles SandalBC Shoes

9.  The Dewey Sandal - DV Shoes

10.  The Two Hundred Shoe - Ego and Greed

Insight 2011 Swim

Insight Summer Swim

It’s not quite bikini weather here in Boston, despite how hard I’ve been trying to make it warmer using just my MIND.  I guess I’ll have to continue to be patient, but I’ve never been very good at that.  I’m always the girl at the beach in April, who insists on wearing a bikini despite the fact that I’m shivering, my lips and blue and it’s 50 degrees out. Oh well… at least our friends at Insight give us something to look forward to for when the weather DOES decide to warm up! Check out select images from their 2011 Swim Lookbook.

Insight summer swim 2011

Insight swim

Insight Swimwear 2011

Insight bathing suit

insight tee

insight swimwear summer 2011

Mata Hari Summer 2011 Lookbook

Mata Hari Spring Summer 2011 Collection

The Mata Hari Spring/Summer 2011 Collection, “pays homage to all the modern and youthful women who are redefining luxury.” The brand has teamed up with sister brands Hellz Bellz, Lovemade, and Melody Ehsani to bring us unique and stylish collaboration pieces that seamlessly blend fashion and function. You can expect to see the Hellz and Lovemade collabs on the site in June, while the Melody Ehsani posts will drop later this fall!

Hellz Bellz x Mata Hari Clutch

Mata Hari Amy Makeup Bag

Mata Hari Amy Makeup Bag

Mata Hari Amy Traveller Bag

Mata Hari TLS Wristlet

Mata Hari x Hellz Bellz Bucket Bag

Melody Ehsani x Mata Hari Clutch

Lovemade x Mata Hari Backpack

Lovemade x Mata Hari Heart

Matiko SS 2011 Collection

Matiko Spring Summer 2011 Lookbook

Matiko’s is an LA based shoe brand that was founded in 2003 by Jesse Howard with the aim to ” juxtapose the classic silhouettes, stylings, and quality of Europe with his perspective on Southern California’s funky and eclectic style.” Seems like they are doing something right! We’re loving their funky flats, experimental wedges, and sultry heels! Check out their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection below!

Matiko Shoes

Wedge Sandal

Leather sandal

Silver flat sandal

Black sandal

Spring Shoes

Black wedges

Brown leather wedges

Spring Summer 2011 Lookbook

Leopard Print

Sandals

Matiko Emilie

Matiko Sela and Audra

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Sela

Matiko Poca and Roxy

Roxy

Tavik Swimwear Spring 2011 Lookbook

Tavik Swimwear

Spring Break is just around the corner, which means BEACH TIME! What better way to reward yourself for weeks of late night papers and cramming for mid-terms than by taking a break to pick out a cute bikini for your vacation?  Tavik’s got tons of new colorful and unique styles that are bound to make you stand out of the Cabo crowds.

 

Tavik Bikini

Rose Dress in Black

Pink Bikini

Babette Bikini

The Natalie Bikini Top

The Vice Bottoms

Cover-Up

The Lolita Monokini

Bikini

The French Top in Pink

The Bardot Swimsuit

The Raque Top

The Bridget Swimsuit

The Goldie Top

The Mia Bottoms

The French Bottoms in Black

The French Bottoms in Pink

The Rose Dress in Pink