Dea Girlfriends ~

So you didn’t get your Gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing?, but there is still time!  Wearing gold gladiator sandals this season is the ultimate treat and win!

While on the metro/subway the other evening  heading home from work, I spotted an ultra fab lady wearing a rustic colored gold pair of gladiator sandals with a black maxi dress – she was too fab, I had to tell her!  I think I made her day.  You too can have that same response when I see  you on the streets on downtown Washington, D.C.

As you may already know, gladiator sandals are a big trend this season. Like a lot of things lately, the ancient sandal has been modernized. It now comes in all shapes and sizes, and is accessible to more women. Gladiator sandals can be tricky for some. The question “what would I wear them with?” is on the minds of a lot of women.

Let’s take a look at the blaize metallic gladiator which offers a metallic synthetic upper, back zipper, flat and rubber sole.  $49.95 

Take a step back in time in these Sam Edelman Gilda gladiator sandals. Textured leather upper in a casual thong style sandal with a leather toe thong post. A slightly agressive strap design for an edgy look, dual ankle straps with adjustable buckle closures and a backless heel. Smooth, lightly padded footbed with Sam Edelman signature logo and contrast topstitching. $89.00

Get noticed in the trendy Fergie Island T-strap gladiator sandals, from the Kickin’ Back collection. Leather upper in a T-strap thong sandal style with an open toe and rolled toe thong post. Metallic stud embellishments add visual and textural interest. $99.00

Sam Edelman Sandals

Fergie Sandals

For instance, a simple gold gladiator can take a gold shimmery evening dress from ultra formal to ultra fabulous … similar to the girl on the subway remember?!? It’s a look that can easily be worn to a cocktail party on the beach.

Reflect on glorious style in the stunning Jayla sandals from Jessica Simpson. Leather upper in a dress gladiator thong sandal style with a round open toe. Mirrored round discs adorn vamp straps, adding bright, contemporary appeal. $69.00

Jayla Sandals

Stylish faux leather and metallic gladiator sandals featuring a strappy front construction, a triple ankle buckle closure, and a back zipper placket. $18.80

Get a great gladiator look with this sandal. Featuring a faux snake upper with a thong strap and a flat sole ($14.00). Or try the soft tumbled leather shapes a breezy gladiator sandal centered by an ornamental cutout. Brassy studs dot the double ankle straps of the warm-weather style. ($96.00). 

Juicy Couture Jackie Sandals

It’s a “bohemian meets roman goddess” look that is perfect for running around on a hot summer day.

Flat metallic discs shine down the center of an ankle-strap gladiator sandal lifted by a wrapped wedge heel. $89.95.  Spring your way into one of this seasons hottest trends. Gladiator leather thong sandal with metallic ankle straps, leather sole and low flat heel. $69.99

BCBG Axel Wedge Sandal

Gladiator Thong Sandal

The snakeskin gold gladiator is another style that I love. This one is perfect for casual chic days, or casual fridays at work. It’s a more sophisticated gladiator, and can easily be dressed up or down. You can pair it with white jeans, slacks, or shorts.

A downtown-glam take on the gladiator. Metallic leather sandal with studded upper. Tie at ankle. Leather sole. $77.00

Cocobelle Metallic Studded Sandal

The  gladiator sandal makes a statement! Hopefully, this will help you pull your gladiator together.

Until the next style adventure,

Monica