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The return of the Gladiator sandal for spring 2013

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged runway trends / sandals / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

The Gladiator sandal was a huge trend a few years back in 2008. Celebrities and Fashionistas alike were caught wearing gladiator sandals with everything from red carpet looks to jeans. For the spring 2013 season, the gladiator sandal is back and the look is to wear them with a skirt or a dress.

Gladiator sandals are hot for spring 2013. The last time they were on-trend, Gladiator sandals were flat and looked like they really were worn by Gladiators! For spring 2013, the Gladiator sandal has gotten a little bit sassier. Gladiator sandals are not only being shown in flat styles, there are high heel and platform styles! Fabulous!

Gladiator sandals are being shown in all of the hot colors of the season as well as metallics and neutrals. Any heel height goes this season where the Gladiator sandal is concerned; but for the freshest heel height, look for a flat sole and 3” heel. Love that!

These not-so-simple shoes look fabulous with A-line skirts, flirty dresses and all of the patterns, solids and color blocked frocks of the season. Although Gladiator sandals have a strong look, they are the perfect contrast to spring 2013’s soft fabrics and girlish prints.

We found a few fabulous Gladiator sandals around the web and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! To shop the sandals, please click on the photos in the shopping widget below and you will be taken to where you can find them online! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Spring 2013 trends: Studs and Spikes

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged rocker chic / runway trends / spring 2013 / summer 2013 / valentino by

The rocker chic trend has been booming over the past few years and for the spring 2013 season, designers have decided to take studs and spikes a little bit further than in past seasons. In the past, studs and spikes have been shown on every garment and accessory imaginable in traditional metal. For spring 2013, designers have been showing studs and spikes in bright colors, pastels and more as they match the details to the accessory or garments fabrications!

That’s right! For spring 2013 there are pink leather shoes with matching pink spikes, red leather shoes with red studs and the list goes on. Starting with Christian Louboutin and his famous spiked shoes, as well as Valentino and their poplar RockStud collection, designers have jumped on the trend and colorful studs and spikes can be found everywhere!

This is not to say metal studs and spikes have gone by the wayside, they are as popular as ever. For spring 2013, anything goes when it comes to studs and spikes. If you prefer color; go for it! If you are a more traditional Rocker, look for the metal hue of your choice. Just make sure Metallica and Van Halen are on your playlist  Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

To shop this trend, click on the photos below!Styling tip: Too many studs and spikes worn together is overkill. Pick one piece, whether it is a garment or accessory and make that your studded or spiked piece for your ensemble.

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Spring 2013 trends: the mirrored shoe

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged high heels / metallics / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

Metallics have been hot for the past several years, so it is no wonder that designers are taking this sparkling trend to the next level for the spring 2013 season. Mirrored shoes for spring 2013 have been popping up on store shelves as well as on the feet of the fabulous. These shining shoes feature mirrored leather or faux-leather material in bright shades of silver, gold, rose gold, pewter and even colors!

That’s right! The mirrored shoe is hot for spring 2013. This not-so-subtle shoe style began appearing in 2012, but for spring 2013 the style has exploded into what may be the most important shoe fabrication of the upcoming warm weather season.

Mirrored shoes are being shown in every shoe style possible, but the hottest styles, and in our opinion the most flattering shoe styles, are classic pointed-toe pumps and high heel sandals. While mirrored sneakers, flats and boots have made their way onto store shelves, these styles seem less, shall we say, wearable?

The mirrored pump or high heel sandal is the ultimate way to rock this shining trend for the spring 2013 season. Mirrored shoes can be worn during the day with almost anything and are a modern alternative to satin, glitter or crystal encrusted pumps/sandals at night. A day-into-evening shoe style! Rare but fabulous! Love that!

We found a few amazing mirrored shoes around the web and assembled them into this article. We hope you love them. Shine on! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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