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Simple or Swank: Gladiator Sandals for Little Gals

LilSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:00:54 PDT

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 sparkles.
Swank: For more than three times the price, the $65 Primigi Nikita uses real leather and studs on its version of the fashionable footwear.
Which do you prefer?

Fabworthy: Marciano Analisa Metallic Gladiator Sandal

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:00:22 PST

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 talking an all-black ensemble and simple jewels. Let the shoe do all the talking, er shouting . . . it sure has lots to say!

The Look for Less: Lanvin Gladiator Sandal

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:50:44 PDT

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 sure was!

To see the less expensive version,

read more Almost identical, these Dolce Vita Fondue Gladiator Sandals, $87, are the perfect alternative to the Lanvin ones. They even have the same t-strap and python detail. For less than half the price, I'd purchase these. And if ever asked "Are those Lanvins?" I'd just smile and nod. A little white lie never hurt anyone!

Defend This Movie: Gladiator

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:14:02 PST

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 did this movie take the top prize at the 2001 Oscars, but Russell Crowe also won Best Actor, beating out Ed Harris for Pollock and Javier Bardem in Before Night Falls. More tragically, what was basically a mediocre action movie set in ancient Rome beat out the far worthier Traffic and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Now, I know many of you are probably saying to yourselves, "Hey, I liked Gladiator!" Great! But can you justify its winning a Best Picture Oscar? If so, tell me below. Now, on your marks, get set, defend!

Hervé Léger by Max Azria Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:32:03 PST

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 offerings - complete with leather harnesses and fur detailing - only the fiercest of fashion enthusiasts need apply.

Trends: Fetish, harnesses, leather, fur.
Colors: Black, white, nude, burgundy.
Key Piece: The white maxi paired with the fur-trimmed black leather harness.
Accessories: Slick mirrored clutches, gladiator-style knee-high boots with shin guards, open-toe ankle boots.
Who Would Wear It: Hervé's fans; the risk-taker with a taste for sexier fare.

Check Out the Hervé Léger Fall 2012 Runway Show

FabSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:28:45 PST

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.

Buzz Time Machine: See Young Ryan Seacrest in His 1994 Hosting Gig!

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:30:57 PST

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 bodies: the heart, referring to it as "the Arnold Schwarzenegger of your body." For bona fide Seacrest gold, don't click away without watching this awesome, informative clip.

Buzz Gift Guide: Parks and Recreation Presents

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 PDT

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 hands? Look no further than the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness ($20). Follow its advice and your friends will find themselves transformed from "boy to a man, from a man to a gladiator, and from a gladiator into a Swanson."

Hopefully, you know someone that loves Parks as Rec as much as we do; they'd be thrilled to get any of the Pawnee-inspired gifts we've pulled below. And if for some reason you don't know someone who adores the show in the same vein you do, I urge you to "Treat Yo Self." Some of these gifts are just too good to pass up.

Knope 2012 Buttons ($6)	Snakehole Lounge Shot Glass ($7)
Pawnee Today Mug ($9)	Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America ($15)
Swanson Pyramid of Greatness Poster ($20)	Lil Sebastian T-Shirt ($26)
Mouse Rat Concert Hoodie ($40)	Parks & Recreation Quencher Combo ($54)

Chanel Spring 2012

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:29:04 PDT

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 their hair, and as belts. Girly dresses with short hemlines, styled with metallic ankle booties or gladiator sandals, looked made for Chanel ambassadors Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, and Alexa Chung. On the flip side, slim-fitted sheath dresses worth with iconic tweed jackets might have seemed more conservative, and certainly lacked the frills, but they felt light and even sexy.

Trends: feathers, peplum, seafoam green, .
Colors: seafoam green, iridescent hues, light blue, white, pale yellow, blush.
Key Look:Supermodel Freja's seafoam green, feathered dress took our breath away.
Accessories: Silver ankle booties, silver gladiator sandals.
Who Would Wear It: Girly, modern style icons of our day, who can easily wear feminine clothes without seeming too precious.

90210 "Let the Games Begin": Most Scandalous Moments

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:27:12 PDT

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 concentration.

It's a fun, silly episode that's packed with plenty of bikini shots, the return of a major character, and one particularly salacious commercial starring Liam. Let's break it all down when you keep reading.