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The top layer blooms with velvet petals, laying over a luscious yellow satin underlayer

I love how this color blends with my skin tone for a barely-there look, and the flared heel gives them a modern feel

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Keep the rest of the salad simple a bowlful of lettuce (I used red leaf lettuce, but Romaine or even crisp but maligned Iceberg would be just fine), a few cucumber slices, maybe a couple of cherry tomatoes