This summer denim is considered to be one of the top fashion trends. You’ll see everything made of denim for this season’s clothing line and denim accessories galore. Fashion icons have also been spotted wearing everything from white denim jeans to the coolest denim-strapped shoes. Below are just some of the ways you can wear denim this summer and come out feeling cool while looking hot.

Denim shorts – Its summer and short shorts are the staple wear for many. You’ll find great denim shorts from almost any label. Take your pick!

Boyfriend Jeans – Relaxed, comfy and very versatile. Jeans from Banana Republic.

Footwear – A hint of denim is all you need to make your outfit pop. Pear these espadrille wedges from Old Navy with your boyfriend jeans or with a denim bag. It’s all in the accessories!

Denim bag – So many to choose from but I’m loving this rope bag from Mango. Shouts beach to me!

Rompers – The rompers on the left is from Hilfiger and it sure shouts summer! You can also fake the denim because the one on the right is actually made of 100% cotton (from GAP).

Think about those shoes that you love to death (no pun intended). Seriously think about them and how your feet feel after wearing them for a bit (not even for an hour). Forget the emotional aspect – you feel great because you look great in those shoes – but remember the physical pain.

That is precisely what doctors – podiatrists in particular – are saying:

“It’s partly why we have a job,” said Dr. Martin Alongi, a podiatrist at Beverly Hills Podiatrist in California.

“I just figure women in their 20s are going to do it. If they take care of their feet all the other time, most people can get away with it. There’s going to be an occasional person who injures themselves.”

So why are we continuing to wear high heels? Why do these heels keep getting higher and higher?

I suppose that you can answer that for yourself. It’s just the way it is. Never mind the pain and the risk of getting injured. Heels are sexy.

However, experts tell us that we do not have to suffer just to get the look we want. Heels don’t have to be six inches to look good, do they? Here’s something that you probably already know, but it’s a good reminder: wear what looks good and what makes you comfortable in ALL aspects.

Wear heels that will give you a look to die for, not a look that will kill you.

I have been eyeing this line of flip flops for a very long time now, but for some reason, I kept putting it off. Last month, though, right before I left for a week-long beach vacation, I decided to just go ahead and get myself a pair. I do NOT regret it; not one tiny bit.

So what’s up with these flip flops? A little background information: Ipanema is this long stretch of white sand beach in the southern part of Rio. Just imagine the lifestyle of the beautiful people there – that is summed up in a simple pair of flip flops. Seriously. The designs are simple and laid back but classy enough to wear to most places. From the beach to the bar and even to work (on dress down days I suppose), these sandals can be worn.

On the practical side, these flip flops are very very comfy. They are made of PVC material that is eco-friendly and they are so soft that you can walk around all day and not have your feet kill you at the end of the trek. They are a bit pricier than the average pair but they really are worth it.