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If there is one shoe that defines this season, the gladiator sandal is it. While adult trends do not always translate well for tots, the gladiator's flat sole and ankle strap make it great for lil one's looking to steal some of mama's style while walking this Summer. Simple: The Gymboree Sparkle Gladiator Sandal mimics the latest mommy trend for only $21 by using faux leather straps and big Read more
This Marciano Analisa Metallic Gladiator Sandal ($200) is the closest we're going to get to looking like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. It's daring, in your face, and designed for the boldest gals out there. It's currently not sold online, but fret not; find a Marciano store near you and get going. To prevent looking like a fashion freak, make sure the rest of your outfit is simple and chic. I'm Read more
You all know by now that I am a huge fan of gladiator sandals, even though my friends say I look like Hercules when I wear them. Whatever. These Lanvin Gladiator Sandals, $575, to me, are one of the best kinds out there. Worn with a pair of itty-bitty denim shorts and a simple white tee, they would look dazzling. If they're a bit out of your league, you'll be excited for the look for less...I Read more
We all love things that others love to hate, whether it's a Counting Crows CD you can't get rid of or your "Degrassi Junior High" boxed set. Now I'm giving you a chance to explain yourselves in a new feature called Defend This. In honor of the fast-approaching 2007 Oscars, I'm devoting this week's Defend This to a recent Best Picture winner that I find baffling: Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Not only Read more
Taking us beyond the label's bandage dress, Max Azria delivered his signature sexy with rich equestrian details and a new sense of strength for Fall. For every curve-conscious silhouette, the strapped bodices and gladiator-inspired footwear counter with militant, almost dominatrix-feeling toughness. If it takes a confident woman to pull off Léger's more typical body-con wear, for this season's Read more
Every season, designer Max Azria has found a way to reinvent the classic bandage dress that catapulted the Hervé Léger line to fame. For Fall 2012, the silhouette was given an equestrian spin, wrapped in leather body harnesses and wide belts paired with knee-high leather gladiator boots. Check out the python prints and gold accessories that were also seen on the runway right here. Read more
American Idol is back, so obviously we've got Ryan Seacrest on the brain. Way before he was hosting the show or dominating the radio airwaves, Seacrest was very young, very blond, with a very different gig. In 1994, he began hosting a kids' program called Gladiators 2000, a spin-off of the popular American Gladiators series. In this clip, Ryan teaches us all about the strongest muscle in our Read more
Have a friend who can't get enough of Parks and Recreation and the crazy Pawnee crew? For a perfect stocking stuffer, these Knope 2012 Buttons ($6) will help show support of Leslie in her upcoming election. Buying this "freaking awesome" Pawnee Goddess T-Shirt ($26) should be your first order of official business for your Pawnee Goddess troop. Or maybe you have a serious Swanson lover on your Read more
Frills, feathers, sheerness, and shine: Karl Lagerfeld's Spring 2012 collection for Chanel had all the feminine indulgences, presented in a dreamy, under-the-sea setting. Models strode the runway in 80 looks, most of them rendered in a soft palette — silver, seafoam green, blush — and walked against a white backdrop filled with shapes from the sea, like seaweed and coral. They wore pearls in Read more
The Greek war is very much alive and well at CU, and on this week's episode of 90210, Naomi makes a power play for control of the Greek Council. The fighting between her and Holly is just as dirty as ever, getting more personal as the ladies go for the jugular (translation: they get exes involved). Meanwhile, Liam and Annie are battling money troubles, while Dixon's fighting for control of his Read more
