Cheap Trick

There is a serious dearth of spring/summer shoes in my closet right now, which left me wholly unprepared for the sudden hit of humid, beachy weather we've experienced in NYC these past few days. I've always subscribed to the notion that there's no need to invest in expensive designer shoes for the summer months--with all the running-around/beach-going/Central-Park-picnicking/rooftop-drinking/party-going I do when it's warm outside, every pair of shoes I own is inevitably completely ruined by August. I'd rather wear my cute cheapy shoes to death and not care, than have to be devastated by the death of that $1,200 pair of Louboutins come fall. Anyway, in honor of that particular notion, I've compiled a little collection of my favorite inexpensive shoes to snatch up now. xoxo

1. Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson Dany platforms, $98, at jessicasimpsoncollection.com

2. Louise Goldin for Topshop

Topshop Twist Knot sandals by Unique, $310, at topshop.com

3. Steve Madden

Steve Madden Melin oxfords, $98, at stevemadden.com

4. Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Campbell tick booties, $158, at lorisshoes.com

5. Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Campbell Mariel wedge in cheetah, $145, at singer22.com

6. Topshop

Topshop Addison wedge, $160, at topshop.com

7. Aldo

Aldo Gettel wedge, $100, at aldoshoes.com

8. Steve Madden

Steve Madden Genevvaa sandal, $89.95, at stevemadden.com

9. Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Campbell Charlie clog, $135, at jildorshoes.com