Sun-drenched style from Melie Bianco + BC Footwear

Nothing can make an outfit stand out more than a killer shoe and bag combo. That explains our friendship with the awesome team over at Melie Bianco. Check out these sun-drenched photos from their Summer ' 13 lookbook featuring some of our favorite BC Footwear styles. Run on over to the BC Footwear shop to grab a pair, then find the perfect bag to match over at Melie Bianco.

Brooklyn Summer Vibes from Dalaga

We're totally feeling the summer vibes from the ladies at one of our favorite Brooklyn shops, Dalaga. The clothes, the shoes, the lovely ladies and the impeccably styled apartment of owner and creative director Mary Mangiliman! Go ahead and watch their brand new summer video, then run over to their online boutique and grab yourself some BC sandals.

  

Swimwear and Sandals: The Pool

Swimwear is great when you look like a Victoria Secret model. 

Not. (Who even started that anyway?!) 

Regardless of what kind of body type you have, you're going to look amazing. You don't have to be paid to walk the runway or model sans clothes to feel confident this summer.  All you need is a cool swimsuit matched with a great pair of sandals and you're good to own that pool. You're sexy and you should know it (two thumbs up to LMFAO for this one). 

1 Mara Hoffman, Techno Animal Printed Swimsuit
2 BC Footwear, 'Spinning Plates' in Black
3 Deben Hams, Twist Front Bikini Top
4 Fat Face, Bold Stripe Tie Bikini Bottoms
5 BC Footwear, 'Spinning Plates' in Vachetta 

BC Footwear Summer 2012: Lookbook Video

Are you anticipating summer as much as we are? The city really seems to come alive with the celebration of bare legs, sunscreen, concerts and sandals. Because we simply can’t hold back our excitement for the warmer months, we decided to debut our newest and hottest summer styles in our video lookbook right in the brink of time. 

Want more? Check out the full collection here. 

DIY: Strawberry Cocktail Popsicles

My immediate urge is to be terribly retro and attempt at using Nelly's, "Hot in Here" as my blind lead. So without shame and with pride for my early musical nostalgia, I say it is indeed hot in here, and what better way to welcome the season than with a refreshing popsicle. 


I have a love hate relationship with the sun and I'm confident those feelings are mutual. One thing we agree on is celebrating the season of tasty popsicles. The kind you think about for a good ten minutes after you're left staring at the stick. 


Thanks to our friend Emma Chapman, who is a contributing writer at A Beautiful Mess, for her recipe inspiration. We owe you a few mouth-watering popsicles for this gem. 

Strawberry Cocktail Popsicles, makes 4-5

Needed: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 water, 2 1/2 cups strawberries, juice from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon Angostura bitters. *note: bitters do contain alcohol, but only a small amount. 

In a small pot combine the sugar and water. Simmer over medium heat and stir until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and allow this to cool as you finely chop up the strawberries. Stir in strawberries, lemon juice and bitters. Pour into Popsicle containers and freeze overnight. 

Artist Spotlight: Greg Laswell

Enchanting. Captivating. Amazing.

Three words that have been used time and time again to describe the beauty and power that is Greg Laswells voice. We seriously can't wait to see him at El Rey tonight! Here's a sneak peak of what's to come in a few hours:

Summer Concert Series Must-Haves

Whether you’re afflicted by the Beiber fevah, or you go nuts for the sweet sounds of Ray LaMontagne, this post is directed at all you die-hard music aficionados.

We know who you are and what you’re doing. We get that your friends nominated you to spearhead the Google calendar where you’re obsessively plugging in every concert you hear of in the tri county area. You’re probably also soliciting tickets from nose bleeds to general admission to front row and will do whatever it takes to scout out the best (and cheapest) way in. 

In the end, saving on music tickets helps you splurge on the little things, like a pair of perfectly matching shoes that complete an ensemble. To help eliminate wonder and confusion, and to help you look ridiculously awesome, we’re going to suggest our first look in a three part series of our favorite summer concert looks. 

Enjoy! xx 

Featured Items:
BC Footwear Shoes
Equipment Top 
Joie Bottoms 
Forever 21 Hat
Herve Van Straeten Earrings 

HOW TO WEAR IT - Libby Story

Popsicles, a Summer Staple.

How delicious do these look? They're Creamy Avocado, Green Tea popsicles, a perfect and healthy way of beating the heat and enjoying one of our childhood musts.

To dive in and try, follow the recipe, as dreamt up by Munchin with Munchkin listed below. 

Creamy Green Tea Avocado Popsicles
 

3 avocados
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp. matcha powder
2 tbsp. agave nectar

• In a food processor, pulse avocados and coconut milk until smooth.

• Add vanilla extract, matcha powder, and agave and pulse until combined.

• Divide mixture between four popsicle moulds and place in the freezer until frozen.

• Serve frozen, on a bed of ice to stay cold.

*Note: If you don’t have popsicle moulds, you can pour the mixture between four glasses and place a popsicle stick or a solid straw in the center.

Yield 4 popsicles

PS. They are vegan, sugar and gluten-free!! Enjoy~

let's ride!

One of the best things about spring is that it's warm enough to ride our bikes all the time. There's nothing better than a carefree day spent cruising around with friends, to the beach, to the flea market, to grab lunch and eat outside in the sunshine. These drawings by Adams Carvalho have inspired us to take our bikes out for a spin this weekend. Do you have a bike? Where are your favorite places to ride in your town?

Get your feet wet.

Rebecca from The Clothes Horse featured our Sleep under the Stars sandals on her blog and we thought this photo in particular captured just how rad they are. (Hello best seller)

To see her full post and yes more stellar shots of our fierce footwear, click here.

Concert in the Grass.

Summer concerts are all the rage and it's necessary to maintain your fashion cred while rocking out in the grass. 

Need a little guidance? Look no further than below to get your Summer Concert Style in gear.

1. Pins and Needles Knit Lace Dress, Urban Outfitters.com

2. Plume Perfect earrings, ModCloth.com
3. Mint by Goorin Fedora, UrbanOutfitters.com

4. Safari, So Near Scarf, ModCloth.com

5. LadyBug wedges, BCFootwear.net

Ps. Who are you looking forward to seeing live this Summer??