Monday Must Have - - Birkenstocks

I was definitely on the fence. I had a misconception about Birkenstock’s from when they were popular in the 90’s. I’m definitely not grungy enough to fit the profile of old. But last year, my very stylish friend says she swears by them. This friend is more stylish, in fashion and southern than I could ever hope to be. She is always put together and is #goals !!! So, I jumped in!

I ordered the patent white Arizona’s about a year ago, I LOVE them. I wear them all the time. I went through my pictures from the last year looking for times I wore these gems. Unfortunately, this activity led to the realization that our full length photos are few and far between. 😂

I’m to the age (ahem) that doing housework barefoot has started hurting my feet. So I literally wear these ALL year. If you have any kind of foot, back or joint issue, these are so supportive beneficial for many reasons.

They are great for travel, they slip on... but stay on. They are cute with white skinnies, cut-offs and sun dresses. They are my go to especially in the Spring and Summer. I live in Georgia, so they are pretty much in season 11 months out of the year.

They are an investment, but they have lasted so well and still have lots of wear left!

If you are on the fence, Birkenstock.com has a very friendly shipping and return policy. The variety of colors and finishes goes far beyond the grungy brown of its past popular seasons. The patents give a more polished look... the metallics 😍. I’m leaning towards the rose gold this year!

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