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The Tragedy of Gladiator Sandals
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The Tragedy of Gladiator Sandals all indie

Ok. I don’t want to offend anyone, but look. Gladiator sandals. Why, ladies? I simply don’t understand. Do you want to look like an extra from Troy? Almost no one can pull off this shoe without looking like their bottom half comes from a different century. Ok, maybe this look can be totally rocked by a half-naked Italian model who spends her time being photographed by Guy Bourdain while draped languidly over obscenely expensive furniture, but this is not you. As much as you’d like to imagine yourself as a waifish, fashion-forward lady warrior, I’m sorry to say it, but you look awkward. Pairing gladiator sandals with denim shorts and a t-shirt from the Gap is a look that says “Hey, I totally read Vogue magazine, I get it, I’m trendy. I’m also an editorial assistant who makes under thirty thousand dollars a year and can only afford clothes from Marshalls—and unfortunately, as much as I’d like to strut around Newbury Street looking like I own half of Marc Jacobs’ inventory, I can only pull off looking like someone dissected Jason and the Argonauts and paired his bottom half with a freshman college student’s torso.” Is this really the message you want to give to passers-by?

Some trends are meant to be ignored. Maybe Mischa Barton can look good in it, but you’re not her. You’re a totally normal person. So dress like one. No Uggs (seriously, I don’t care it they’re warm and comfy. You can get warm shoes that don’t look like you stole them from an unconscious Australian backpacker. Also, especially don’t tuck your jeans into them. You will look like every teenaged girl I’ve ever seen. Be your own person.

Oh, and don’t even get me started on Crocs. The only people who are allowed to wear them are nurses. And nurses, since I’ve allowed you to wear Crocs, will you do me a favor and don’t put any of those cutesy little buttons on them?



FIRST LOOK: Russell Crowe as Robin Hood
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FIRST LOOK: Russell Crowe as Robin Hood all indie

Is it just me or does he look exactly the same as he did in Gladiator? Which kinda defeats the point of him being Robin Hood…



The Bashed: Nancy Wu for Nike
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The Bashed: Nancy Wu for Nike all indie

Nike has asked Nancy Wu to design a remix project for the brand. I have to say, the results disappoint me. Her illustrations and such are so adorable, but I can’t figure out how she came up with these. Gladiator sneakers… really? I don’t see how these serve a purpose, whether fashion or function wise. It looks like the pair of Goodwill sneakers I tried to make cutouts in a few years ago. FAIL.

Thanks Highsnobette!



TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now
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Nirvana I’ve noticed recently that lots of people are looking back to 1994 for style inspiration. Some may say that girls like Cory Kennedy and MK Olsen look homeless but the combat boots, the plaid, and the floral dresses all scream GRUNGE! The difference between grunge style of today is it’s high fashion. Look at Alexander Wang’s collection (see below), torn tights with a $1,000 dress-now that’s Nu-Grunge Chic! So put on your acoustic Nirvania CD and let’s go on a tour of Grunge then and now.
Female Grunge Queen
Then-Courtney Love
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Mary Kate Olsen
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
The Laura Ashley Dress:
Then-1994 Vogue Editorial/Reality Bites
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony/ Nicole Richie
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
The Magazine
Then-Sassy
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Nylon
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
The Designer:
Then-Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang - Runway - Fall 08 MBFW
The Nerdy, Artistic, Ironic Icon:
Then-Claire Danes in My So Called
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Sofia Coppola
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
The Boot:
Then-Combat Boot
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Now-Gladiator Sandal
TrendSpark: Grunge Then and Now emerging fashion
Doesn’t this make you want to go out and buy a plaid shirt from Urban Outfitters?!
And that has been a tour of Grunge Chic, Then and Now!


All the Trends in One Shoe
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On sale at Shopbop, are these part-gladiator-part-eco-friendly summer platform sandals. It’s the best of both worlds!

Tapeet Cutout Heel Gladiator Sandal Tapeet Cutout Heel Gladiator Sandal

FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. A racy vibe that’s made for strutting. Patent leather gladiator sandal with buckle closures at double ankle strap. 1/2 cork platform and 4″ cutout wedge heel. Leather sole. Made in Italy. This item cannot be gift-boxed. Sizing conversion: 36=6, 36.5=6.5, 37=7, 37.5=7.5, 38=8, 38.5=8.5, 39=9, 39.5=9.5, 40=10 – Papavero (Red)


All the Trends in One Shoe emerging fashion

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