10 Pairs Of Cuffed Sandals To Suit Anyone's Summer Style!
by Alex Gambardella
Jun 21, 2010 3:47 PM PDT
Ever since cuffed sandals started becoming really popular in the early spring, they were known for a pointedly edgier look than your everyday sandal. Chains, studs, slouchy leather -- they were more like the summer version of the ankle boot than anything else. As summer began hovering over the horizon, however, the trend started to evolve into something more, well, practical. Soft leather, dainty straps, and some even serving as ankle jewelry to boot with gems and sequins, these more versatile details transformed the look from "extreme gladiator girl" to a more sensible summer style. And now that nearly everyone is catching on to trend, the edgier looks don't appear quite so edgy (they're much easier to pull off) and the endless variety of styles leaves room for multiple pairs in your wardrobe (yup, I'm an enabler). Check the slideshow for 10 takes on the cuffed trend -- you're bound to fall in love with at least one of them!
Recession Chic: 10 Flat Booties Under $100!
by Alex Gambardella
Mar 5, 2010 12:18 PM PST
I've been in pursuit of the perfect pair of flat boots for so long that I've recently had to modify my search to the perfect pair of short flat boots, given the updates in shoe trends and the passing of more than one season. But even with my more specific and refined target purchase, I'm still having a hard time making up my mind and settling on one ideal pair. Sure, our favorite fool-proof boot brands like Frye and Dolce Vita have loads of options in every color and type of embellishment, but what if it turns out that I'm totally "over" the trend after just a few uses? What if I have my sights on a different pair before these ones even come in the mail? Lucky for us recessionistas, the flat ankle boot craze has caught on and expanded to incorporate more affordable brands in its arsenal of suppliers -- Report, Steve Madden, Aldo -- so you can indulge in an edgier pair for just a fraction of the guilt... or buy more than one and still stay under the cost of that designer pair you've been drooling over! Check out the slideshow for 10 pairs of flat booties -- all different, and all under $100 a pop!
