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For those of us of a certain age, nothing has more summertime nostalgia than jelly shoes. A vacation staple for decades, jelly shoes are now getting a stylish update from some of the hottest shoe designers. Flat and sassy, these are an easy summer staple and the plastic jelly material means these shoes keep a playful sense of humor too!

Stuart Weitzman in particular has picked up the jelly idea and run with it in a number of versatile styles that can go from the pool to the yacht to dinner in one smooth transition. The Blingy shoe comes in a number of neutral tones from clear to gold to black; a dusting of crystals across the toes adds the perfect touch of sparkle. Meanwhile, the Beadles sandal combines clear plastic jelly with a lush and colorful rainbow of teardrop beads. For the pool, Stuart Weitzman’s Zano thong mixes in a touch of metallic shimmer with bubbles of gold or silver.

For a fun and preppy take on this trend, Burberry’s Jelly Thong offers the classic Burberry plaid in multiple colors on the insole. The shade is then picked up in the plastic jelly body of the sandal, offering a playful pop of color around the foot.

Fun and sophisticated, these jelly sandals are quintessential summer style, mixing high fashion labels with a bit of childish whimsy. Isn’t it nice to know that jellies aren’t just for little girls any more?

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Known for his use of unique materials – cork, wallpaper, 24-karat gold – high-end shoe designer Stuart Weitzman’s latest endeavor has been…jelly. Semi-translucent, plastic-feeling, jelly is a texture that is cute, girly, apt for a stroll under the afternoon sun but infused with a slight sense of futurism at the same time. For his first jelly collection, Stuart Weitzman has combined all these qualities with a touch of glam: embellished with beads and studs, Weitzman makes sure that your plastic shoes will not remind you of your shopping bags. Available in a range of colors and silhouettes – sandals, flats, rain boots – this jelly collection is sweetly chic and practical.

- Justina Lee

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You may associate the brand with chic scarves, luxury-leather totes, or shoes adorned with the signature bow tie, –  or with sure-to-please-daddy-on-his-birthday-ties always wrapped to induce oohs and aahs. This spring, Ferrgamo skews younger with a jelly version of their signature shoes, which are priced at a much more affordable $140. Buy them online at Bloomingdale’s and get ready for spring!

-Maria Eilersen

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As the jelly trend is rapidly accelerating for spring/summer, the Tory Burch Jelly Reva Flats, $95 at Shopbop.com caught my eye as the  perfect way to get a hold of the trend in a style that you know you’ll wear over and over again. Plus, compared to the actual price for a pair of the TB Reva flats, these could be considered quite the deal!

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