Is Ashley Benson trying to make us all feel like broke peasants, or are we just reading between the lines here? Because honestly, the Pretty Little Liars alum just proved that you don’t need a trust fund to look absolutely FABULOUS on the French Riviera.
So here’s the tea, bestie: While everyone was obsessing over Ashley’s designer handbags and lace slip dresses during her recent Saint-Tropez vacation, this absolute genius decided to keep her feet comfy AND chic in a pair of jelly flats that literally cost FORTY-NINE DOLLARS. On Amazon. THE AUDACITY. The fact that she managed to keep this little secret under wraps is honestly more impressive than the vacation itself.
Let’s talk about why this is absolutely genius-level thinking. Ashley was serving looks that screamed “I summered in the South of France and have excellent taste,” while keeping her feet happy in a shoe that probably costs less than her morning cappuccino. It’s giving frugal-chic energy, and we are OBSESSED with it. The jelly flats come in multiple colors and have actual reviews praising their comfort—which means Ashley wasn’t just making an aesthetic choice, she was making a SMART choice.
The internet is having a literal MELTDOWN over this discovery. Fans are flooding Amazon searches, trying to snag their own pairs before they sell out completely. We’re talking fashion influencers, mommy bloggers, and literally everyone who wants to pretend they’re gallivanting around Europe this summer. One comment literally read: “If Ashley Benson wore it, I’m wearing it,” and honestly? Iconic behavior.
What really gets us is the contrast here. You’ve got Chanel bags that cost more than some people’s monthly rent sitting right next to a pair of shoes that won’t break the bank. It’s very “I’m rich but also make smart decisions,” and that’s the energy we should ALL be channeling. Ashley just gave us the ultimate celebrity hack: You can look like a million bucks without spending like it.
Fashion editors are literally scrambling to update their “affordable luxury” guides, and designers are probably sweating right now wondering why nobody’s paying attention to their $600 flats when Ashley’s making Amazon look like Milan Fashion Week.
What do you think? A) Ashley’s a genius for keeping these under the radar B) She should’ve flexed her designer shoes instead