My internet crashed while writing this article, apparently having around 30 tabs open all with shoes makes my computer give up (le sigh), this means I had to write this article twice.
Sorry for the long delay though, I just started work and after hours on end staring at computer monitors, you aren't really in the mood to blog when you get home...
Anywhoodle, well trends come and go, and it seems the gladiator sandal came back this season, with a vengeance! (Bum bum bum! Lightning! Thunder!) I'm breaking this one up into 2 parts. In part un I'll blabber on about my opinion, ' do 's, ' don't 's, and some haha's, hehe's and possible a few hoho's. Part duex I'll have some shoes that are available right now in various price ranges.
Now how someone saw these guys:
and thought, "sandals!!!", I don't know. (The one on the right, if he was actually that big, would be adorable with that over sized helmet)
(much like a mouse wearing this: 
)
)Seeing as Roman and Greek styles have been around for over 2,000 years, coming in and out of style, I am not really sure if we can call the gladiator sandal a fad or trend at this point, but this is one trend I'm cool with and if done right will add a new edge to your summer outfits.
What defines the gladiator sandal is the strip bisecting your foot with perpendicular straps attached to that with both these going all the way up the course of the shoe (or boot if it's a gladiator sandal that goes up to the ankle or higher). One simple rule is that the more perpendicular straps, and the finer the straps, the edgier and trendier the shoe. If you looking to pick up a pair remember this: the ones with fewer and wider straps will tend to not look out of date when gladiators aren't in, but if you want that hip edgy look, lots of thin straps are your friend. (Your sexy / trendy friend who doesn't take no sass, Mmmmmhmmmm)
When it comes to gladiator sandals I'm not a big fan of the ones that go up your leg. If your going to play this look remember that, since a gladiator sandal is a fairly simple shoe in terms of structure, you need to use it in the same way you would use a shoe as an accent (more of an accessory like jewlery). You can add a lot of punch to an outfit with one of these shoes climbing up your calf, but only if it acts as part of the outfit, tying in with the look and giving a unified vibe. Perhaps some bangles on your arm will help, but simple, flat, monochrome fabrics on their own won't cut it. You need texture if the outfit is more flat. Think lively folding fabric or textures like leather.
Hopefully that helps a bit, but more will be explained in the next installment. Stay tuned; tomorrow part II is coming (with pictures of shoes, I swear!).
Completely unrelated - To see more mouse, cat and dog armor visit this artist's website; this person has great talent. http://jeffdeboer.com/Galleries/CatsandMice/tabid/77/Default.aspx
1 comment:
I hail the gladiator sandal! And this post...according to it I am trendy...ha!
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