The best part about trends is that even a bad one will go away.  We admit that last year’s trend of over-the-top wedge sneakers were interesting as a Isabel Marant cult following. Once the style started taking over entire sections of the shoe department, however, the trend went from interesting to insufferable.

Nobody can be surprised by the 180-degree backlash debut of the slip-on sneaker. While toddlers in tiaras are stomping around in their tripple velcro wedges, the fashion scene will be slipping into this season’s low-rise printed sneaker trend.

Givenchy is the front runner with their versions, which look like a variety of printed scarves. Our favorite is undoubtedly the black and white Macrame. We love how the delecate lace print plays naughty and nice in a black and white. The mix of leather and rubber just adds to the yin-yang effect.

Yes, you can always opt for the less expensive lace slip-on from Marc by Marc Jacobs ($248). Just keep in mind that stepping into low-street version can taste like generic Frosted Flakes. In this case, we would be much happier with Comme de Garcons Chuck Taylor low top. And these are just 100-bucks.

Givenchy Macrame Slip-On $650

Few things are better than a girly summer trend. Remember loving those feather extensions back in 2011? How about last summer’s cutesy manicures? This year’s trend, of course, is the best. Girls of all ages –present company included–are obsessed with colorful Rainbow Loom bracelets.

These springy rubber band bracelets are akin to the traditional sleepaway camp friendship variety but the designs are even more elaborate because of the loom from which they are created. The aforementioned loom is more like a peg board device that allows you to create a variety of patterns and designs with colorful rubber bands and a crochet-like hook. The best way to learn new patterns  to watch the approximately 130,000 tutorials by children on YouTube.

If you don’t have a a niece or little sister, you can always find the perfect bracelet on eBay or Etsy. Prices generally range in the $1 to $5.  We suggest, however, trying the loom yourself. It’s so much fun and like any good summer trend it’s poised to be over in about six months. By then, times tables will have replaced this temporary distraction.

Rainbow Loom $16.50