Monday through Friday, what we eat is unfortunately a matter of sustenance and convenience. As many do, we balance careers with hobbies and a social life which can unfortunately make taking time to prepare nutritious meals for ourselves fall off the list of priorities. Many a time, Amy's   organic soups or chilis  have come to our rescue. Not to mention delivery from our local Oakland favorites, including but not limited to  Banana Blossom Thai , Caña Cuban Parlour , Lanesplitter pizza  and Shaan Indian  cuisine.  So at the weekend, when we have an additional precious 20 hours or so back to focus solely on ourselves, we adore luxuriating in the making of a good breakfast, lunch and dinner. Picture the scene - it's Saturday morning, the coffee is brewing and you're listening to your favorite record. Your stomach rumbles and instead of grabbing a CLIF "candy-in-disguise" bar that you have to shove in your mouth while power walking to work, you can actually

1. Pool side slides, because laces are hard: For cold kickin' it - cocktail firmly in hand - on the beach front, stoop, pool side, backyard or whatever venue you chose to do summer in, you need an all comfort footwear option that doesn't lack on the style or sass front. Cue  these  slides from  UNIF . 2. A do-it-all sandal: These babies will go from a casual, woodland wedding - who doesn't love a "no heels allowed" wedding, btw?! - to a day in the office, to dinner dates, to many happy hours and beyond with us this summer. With a chic mix of neutral black and tan leathers that will pair nicely with your entire closet, clean detailing and a sturdy and totally walkable 1" heel to provide just enough elevation to lengthen your legs more than a flat ever could, these  Madewell  sandals will be working overtime for us over the coming months. And,  don't tell anyone,  but they were on  sale . If you're less of a tomboy than us and can go the