It’s official, the “Birk” is back… big time! I’ve been noticing fashion editors and celebrities sporting them all over the place and few weeks ago I confessed my desires to get a pair with this picture on Instagram. Wow! I had no idea how passionately people felt about how much they loved or hated them. I immediately reached out to style contributor Cristina Facundo and we decided to tackle the topic. We partnered with local Austin boutique Etcetera, etc to prove that while the classic style hasn’t changed, this is not your 1990’s Birkenstock and it doesn’t have to be frumpy. I decided on the classic Arizona style in black oiled leather (word on the street is that they are selling out everywhere) and I have worn them non stop since I got them.
Scroll down for four different looks from Etcetera, etc. that I’m loving with my new Birkenstocks including details on the look and links to buy!
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CASUAL COOL
Frames – Starling Eyewear (similar) // Blazer – Finders Keepers the label available at Etcetera, etc or similar here) // Tank – Finders Keepers the label // Sandals – Birkenstock Arizona // Denim Shorts – old (similar here) // Nail Polish – OPI Alpine Snow // Lip Color – YSL Tangy Mandarine
EASY BREEZY
Dress – Pink Stitch in Citrus // Cuff – old Kendra Scott (similar) // Earrings – Kendra Scott Karina // Lipstick – YSL Fuchsia Tourbillion // Sandals – Birkenstock Arizona
COMFY COTTON
Dress – Finders Keepers the label available at Etcetera, etc. and here // // Lipstick – YSL Fuchsia Tourbillion // Sandals – Birkenstock Arizona // Watch – old Michael Kors (similar) // Nail Polish – OPI Alpine Snow // Sunglasses – Ray-Ban
FLORAL on FLORAL
Top – Cameo Second Song Top // Shorts – Cameo Nightlight Short // Watch – old Michael Kors (similar) // Nail Polish – OPI Alpine Snow // Sandals – Birkenstock Arizona //
What do you think…are you ready to try this trend? We’d love to hear which one is your favorite in the comments below!
CONTRIBUTORS:
PHOTOGRAPHY: Melissa Glynn has spent the past six year developing a style that aims to show off just how fantastic you are. This self proclaimed “Texas girl” loves creating images that are classic, timeless, and lovely. When she’s not behind the camera she loves playing with her pup “Nolte”, riding bicycles, traveling, yoga, and a really great glass of red zinfandel!
Get connected on her website, Twitter and Instagram!
STYLING: Cristina Facundo is the leading wardrobe stylist in Austin, Texas. She is experienced in styling editorial photo shoots, runway shows, live TV, designer presentations, commercials, film, print, advertisement campaigns, celebrities, red carpet, and designer look books. Cristina is available for styling, consulting, brand collaborations, prop styling and art direction.
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July 14, 2014 at 4:13 pm (10 years ago)You look adorable! I especially love the first look…but, Birks will always, always be a no for me (sorry!). I honestly am just baffled by this trend. I feel like the Birkenstock people must have paid a bunch of insiders to make this trend happen. When I first started seeing it make the rounds on Instagram, my brain was like “this does not compute.” I want to like them, because it seems everyone else is determined to, but I just can’t. That being said, you really could make a paper bag look adorable (so that is the upside:))
Martha Lynn
July 18, 2014 at 4:10 pm (10 years ago)Thanks…I think 😉
Heather
July 14, 2014 at 2:49 pm (10 years ago)Love the floral on floral!!