Olivia Palermo’s Pedicure Shoe Swap: From Velvet Alberta Ferretti Mules to Metallic Tkees Flip-Flops

Since first coming to prominence on reality television, Olivia Palermo has built a lasting reputation for polished, carefully considered outfits that often mix accessible pieces with luxury accessories. Her street style remains as closely followed as her front-row appearances.

During a trip to a nail salon in Downtown Brooklyn on July 7, 2020, Palermo put together another characteristically layered summer look.

While her layered separates defined the look, the outing also highlighted the practical shoe change she made after her pedicure. Palermo arrived wearing embroidered Alberta Ferretti “Mia” velvet mules before switching into metallic gold Tkees “Highlighter” flip-flops while her freshly painted toenails dried.

Olivia Palermo heads to a Downtown Brooklyn nail salon in a layered summer outfit, carrying her embroidered Alberta Ferretti mules after changing into metallic gold Tkees flip-flops following her pedicure on July 7, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN)

Palermo styled an oversized blue-and-white striped shirt off the shoulder over a sleeveless white button-down with a collared V-neckline, finishing the look with a black-and-white tartan mini skirt.

The layered combination reflected the polished, fashion-forward approach that has become one of her signatures.

Olivia Palermo nails summer chic in a striped shirt with a sleeveless blouse and plaid skirt

She completed the outfit with oversized sunglasses and a KN95 face mask, a detail that firmly places the look within the summer of 2020.

Olivia Palermo helps prevent coronavirus from spreading with a KN95 face mask

Wearing her hair pulled back, Palermo carried a tweed Coco Kelly bag from Two Friends, a boutique based in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Made from recycled coffee bean bags, this eco-friendly bag features a bandana-wrapped handle and an extra strap that can be used as a cross-body strap.

Olivia Palermo totes a Two Friends bag with a pink bandana handle

She slipped into Tkees’ metallic gold “Highlighter” flip-flops, a minimalist metallic leather sandal with a cushioned footbed, while carrying her Alberta Ferretti “Mia” embroidered velvet mules until her freshly painted toenails had dried.

Olivia Palermo shows off her freshly painted red pedicure in metallic gold Tkees “Highlighter” flip-flops after swapping out of her embroidered Alberta Ferretti “Mia” velvet mules

The pointed-toe velvet mules offered a dressier contrast to the understated flip-flops, illustrating how a simple footwear change adapted the same outfit for life immediately after a salon visit.

Olivia Palermo carries her Alberta Ferretti mules after having a pedicure

Olivia wore a similar pair of mules while walking her dog, Mr. Butler, in Brooklyn the previous week.

While the metallic gold “Highlighter” colorway is no longer part of Tkees’ standard lineup, the brand continues to offer its signature minimalist leather thong sandals in a wide range of finishes. As of July 2026, Farfetch stocks several current styles, including the Lily leather flip-flops, Lily metallic sandals, and Lily Fairylust metallic strap flip-flops, alongside other classic Tkees sandals.

The Tkees “Highlighter” flip-flops in metallic gold feature the brand’s signature minimalist leather thong design with a softly cushioned footbed

Olivia Palermo’s Shoe Swap Proved Practical Style Can Still Feel Polished

From embroidered Alberta Ferretti “Mia” velvet mules to metallic gold Tkees “Highlighter” flip-flops, Olivia Palermo demonstrated how a simple change of shoes could seamlessly adapt the same outfit for different moments of the day.

Explore more of her standout footwear choices, along with other celebrity looks featuring embellished mules and minimalist leather sandals.