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Quite possibly the biggest trend of Summer 08; the gladiator sandal has adorned the feet of both celebs and people on the street. The styles of this strappy shoe range from ankle-high to knee-high and flat to high-heeled. When I first saw this style I thought it was HIDEOUS. To me, a lot of the gladiator styles look kind of ridiculous, such as the knee-high caged sandal ( the photo above is a great example). I personally favor the ankle high style with more diagonal straps rather then the ridged horizontal lines. I really love these sandals in metallic colors as well ( the photo below is a pair that I recently purchased!). The high heeled versions are HOT too!

I remember the first time I saw someone on the street sporting the knee-high ones; my first thought “You are not Sparta, why are you wearing those?” Well since that day, I have seen 100’s of different styles of the gladiator sandal, both in shoes stores and on the feet of people I see walking around the mall or beach.

I have battled a love-hate relationship with these shoes. I actually own a couple pairs now. But I didn’t invest much money into them because I figure either they’ll go out of style or I’ll decide not to like them anymore, lol. What’s great is you can find inexpensive versions of the gladiator sandal if you know where to look. Mine were only about $25 to $30 each! But don’t get me wrong, some of the more expensive designer ones are pretty gorgeous so it may be worth the splurge!

Want a pair like these? Check these out:

In God We Trust Mogul Gladiator Flats

Modern Vintage Fernanda Gladiator

Intuition’s Matt Bernson Gladiator Sandal

Photo Credits:

Camillionaire’s Photostream

Urbanog

Posted by: Kyla

I’m sure you’ve seen them, you may even own a pair, I know I do! Shiny ” leather-look” leggings are one of the biggest trends right now. You’ve seen them on celebs like Mary Kate Olsen and Lindsay Lohan. Currently, they are huge in the emo/indie rock music scene. These aren’t your ordinary leggings. They are eye-catching! Definitely not for the shy and timid! What’s great about these is you get the look of leather pants, but they’re as comfortable and flexible as regular leggings. They’re definitely not meant for the gym, but if you’re going out clubbing with your girlfriends, you’ll totally turn heads! Sexy and comfy is hard to find, but not with these leggings! They come in a variety of different textures and colors. American Apparel has become the mecca of them; ranging from basic black to hologram electric blue, they have one of the widest selections of shiny leggings, which retail for around $40. Celebrities wear some of the higher-end versions like Kova & T latex leggings, which retail for about $160. Being the bargain hunter I am, I was able to find a pair of the AA shiny black leggings at a thrift store for $9, Go me! Peep these flashy leggings:

Where can you get cool leggings like these?

Intuition Kova & T Leggings. Intuition carries the celeb-favorite: Kova & T leggings.

Inuition. Intuition’s store on Shopflick!

Filthmart Sophomore Leggings Not shiny, but just as fabulous!

Photo Credits:

http://tessajoy.buzznet.com/user/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joliecanoli

Posted by: Kyla

Hello all! My name is Kyla and I just turned 21 years old! I was born in Manhattan, raised in South Florida, and I currently reside in Los Angeles; all major fashion meccas. My interest in fashion started from a very young age. I can remember back to when I was in elementary/middle school I started watching fashion themed shows on the E! Channel and later came the Style Network. While the other kids in class were shooting spitballs at each other, I was sketching dress designs. While they all went to soccer practice after school, I went straight home, turned on the TV, and watched runway shows from New York, Paris and Milan. My interest in fashion has carried with me to the present. I’m currently interning at a fashion-based website called Shopflick.com, while attending Cal State Long Beach. My forte’ is finding great bargains! I can put together an outfit, including shoes!, for under $100, even under $50! Being a very observant person, I love to people watch and see what people are wearing and how creative they can be. Thus, I’m going to take you on trip through the streets! I will be covering “Street Style”: what people are wearing, who’s doing something unique, who’s following the “trends,” and who’s violating the word “style” all together! So, sit back, relax and enjoy my off-beat sense of humor as I call people out on their horrid fashion sense… I kid, I kid, I’ll be nice…well, I’ll try to. : )

Some of my fave Shopflick items:

Raquel Allegra’s Asymmetrical Shirt. So one-of-a-kind, I haven’t seen anything like this anywhere!

Ric Rac Clothing’s Fluxe Jumper. This is adorable and looks really fun to wear during Summer!

Verameat’s Dino Eating Fried Chicken Ring. I just think the concept for this ring is so clever and hilarious!

Desideri Design’s Swarovski Crystal Necklace. Gorgeous in every way, I love all of her pieces.

Frozen Peas’ Sleep Little Fox Necklace. I can’t help but love this, after all my nickname is Fox.

Posted by: Kyla