Glad for Gladiators

My sandals came! I basically love them...even though they kind of make me look shorter because they cut me off at the ankle...they're also sort of my skintone but tanner so they hypothetically are supposed to make me taller...

In any case, the shoes are great. This is the first time I've ever ordered anything from GoJane, and I was pretty worried. Thankfully, the shoes arrived in a quite timely manner and aside from the sole being super-thing and therefore not likely to last years and years, the shoes seem to be of fine quality to me. I actually really like the multiple buckles, not just for the style factor but for the adjustability factor. And the zipper on the back is a huge plus in terms of convenience.

Fierce Tassels

"Girl, you look fierce!" is a trademark exclamation of the beloved model-turned-future-Oprah Tyra Banks. Funnily enough, I often find myself with a mix of astonishment and horror on my face when I witness the looks that dear Tyra has given her seal of approval. Perhaps it's the contrast of styles...T. Banks is all about smiling with her eyes while rocking some ridiculously, well, fierce looks, while I'm all about small smiles while looking down at the ground, clad in pretty neutral and basic outfits with a little smattering of sugar and spice.

So today, I tried to venture into some Tyra territory and smile with my bargain-clothes-hunting eyes as I scoped out my options for an outfit where bargain basement meets Top Model. I suppose I sort of cheated with the $40 black studded gladiators, but they're just so...fierce.

What do you think? I'm pretty surprised, I kind of want this entire outfit now...not to sound arrogant or anything.

Outfit pieces: tank (7.90), skirt ($30.00), shoes ($39.99), necklace ($17.99).

Glad-to-be-on-Sale Gladiators

It seems like everyone these days is purchasing their own pair of the latest fashion trend in summer shoes: gladiators. At stores like Forever 21, GoJane, and Wet Seal, it's typical to find gladiator sandals that will last you through the summer but may not be able to withstand much wear and tear. Here are a couple of pairs from the Piperlime Lime Tag Sale that may be slightly more expensive than your typical teen store find, but will last you longer (and won't give you uncomfortable blisters).

This first pair comes in gold, black, and white and is only $39.99. It's pretty classic as far as gladiator sandals go, and the thinner straps ensure that your feet won't look too heavy. It is summer, after all! There's a small, 1/2" heel, and it's available in most sizes.




The second pair comes in gold and silver, but gold is the only colour that is on sale. These sandals are for those who want to be more avant-garde with their gladiators, as the strap details are slightly different from most gladiators. These are also $39.99 and are from DV by Dolce Vita.



This last pair comes in bronze and silver, and it is only $32.99. This looks a little more rugged than the other pairs, as the front woven detail looks a bit like regular summer sandals. However, this is also the cheapest pair and would probably do you well if you were planning on doing some serious walking in your gladiators.




I'll post later on the teen store bargain finds, but let me know if you guys spot any other gladiators on sale!