The piece: Kate Spade New York Aurora Cross Strap Sandals [1]

The price: $198

Why we want it: Love 'em or leave 'em, you can't deny that pool slides are having a moment [2]. And, since I was already in the love 'em camp, I fell even more for the trend when I saw the version Kate Spade New York has to offer. Like everything the label does, it's the attention to detail that sets them apart from the pack [3]. Between the leather finish and the cutout trim, you'd be doing a disservice to wear them to the pool — they deserve to be taken out on the town, as I fully intend to do!