Trend Report: Gladiators Hotter Than Russell
March 19, 2009 by amyk
TA DA! This week’s Oligoville Trend Report, like it or not, is dedicated to spring shoes, hot shoes and oh so fabulous shoes… GLADIATORRRS. Don’t worry! They’re not as intimidating as they sound. They’re pretty comfy and definitely all the rage with 
celebs and socialites. Amy’s definition: strappy sandal reminiscent of ancient Rome which can sometimes have an aggressive edge.
How do you KNOW this is the latest trend? Uh Rachel Zoe, duh. Rachel, who consistently picks the latest and greatest pairs of designer shoes for online retailer PiperLime.com, has an abundance of Roman inspired sandals for this spring. Here is a ‘bananas,’ neon green pair of casual gladiator sandals for your upcoming spring beach bash. Dynah by Cynthia Vincent retails at $200.00 on PiperLime.com.
Another favorite site of mine, Bergdorffs.com, has dedicated a complete section to ‘Aggressive Black Shoes’ which includes this S&M inspired pair from the illustrious Christian Louboutin for a mere $1,500.00.
Need a pair for Easter?? No prob bob. These sandals are perfect with a flowy dress from Urban. Just make sure to snatch them up in a neutral pair (another fantastic spring trend) and of course… paint those little piggies.
Can we drill into your head ‘gladiators are hot for spring’ anymore in this Trend Report? Didn’t think so, but I do want to warn you of an up-and-coming not so much… jellie gladiators. UCK! BOOOO! HISSS! *Do not purchase or I will repeatedly mock you behind your back.* J/K. Not really.
XOXO
You wont believe this but….I actually own those cobalt blue jelly gladiators!!!!! I bought them on sale at Intuition.com. I couldn’t help myself. They were like $3.00 and free shipping. I got them about two months ago and until now I didn’t know if I loved them or hated them. I still dont know, but now I know not to wear them around you! lol