Keds Summer Collection 2012

When I was a kid, the only Keds that were available were the Champion Originals in black or white canvas or leather as a lace up or slip on version. Keds have come a long way since my favorite classic white canvas lace ups. Now you'll find Keds in numerous styles and a multitude of colors and prints. The summer collection includes denim, seersucker, stripes, florals, plaids and ikat prints.

I have the Jute Ankle Wrap Stripe, which I can wear with or without the wrap. The Too Cute Crochet in lime aqua and Metallic Skipper in rose gold are at the top of my list, which I may have to get during the Keds summer sale up to 40% off plus free shipping, going on now at keds.com.

Men's Keds

These blue and red leather Keds are my favorites from the men's collection

- Kim Weling

Keds for Opening Ceremony Summer 2012 Collection

Left: Dot Stitch Pullover, Flat Front Button Down, Silk Scallop Daisy Short, Champion Metallic Laceless

Right: Collarless trench, Silk Daisy Button Down, Vintage Denim Cuffed Short, Skipper Stripe

Keds has teamed up with Opening Ceremony for their Spring/Summer 2012 apparel collection, priced from $70-$300. Women's separates include button down shirts, blazer, pleat front chinos, wide leg pants and daisy print shorts and dresses. Men's separates include floral print shirts, tennis sweaters, polos, blazers and slim pants. The collection is available at New York (33 and 35 Howard Streets) and Los Angeles (451 North La Cienaga Boulevard) Opening Ceremony stores.

Left: Linen Strip Crew Neck, Contrast Pocket Wide Leg Pant, Champion Originals

Right: Bedford Stripe Varsity Blazer, Silk Print Sleeveless Button Down, Pleat Front Chino, Champion Originals

Left: Keds-Blue Pique Crew Neck Sweater, Canvas Slim Cut Pant, Champion Originals

Center: Keds-Blue Canvas Sportsman Blazer, Ringer Tee, Side-Piped Cavalry Pant, Champion Originals

Right: Clubhouse Blazer, Pique Sweater, Clubhouse Slim Pant, Champion Originals

- Kim Weling