toe to toe

 

Last night at a party celebrating Clare V's newly-expanded Silverlake boutique, my vintage toe-ring Chanel sandals drew a quiet but steady stream of compliments. It felt like a personal style victory--especially in the company of LA's biggest fashionistas--but also, perhaps, a sign of the times. According to a recent Vogue feature, toe rings—dormant for decades save for the occasional bohemian cameo — are officially a THING, their delicate loops lending an architectural elegance to the foot, plus a jolt of sparkle. If you’re toe-ring-curious, the easiest entry point is footwear—a subtle strap looping around the big toe, creating that same focal point without the actual jewel. My current edit: these highly coveted Guiseppe Zanotti (in black too), these on-sale Jeffrey Campbell slides (these are practically jewelry for the feet!), Tory Burch, and Amanu. For the real deal, I love the eye-popping toe rings by Chan Luu (also here). Click to see how I'm pulling it off! P.S. My cute paracord anklet is by Ariel Gordon x Honestly WTF.