Chi-town Chic

Gladiator Sandals

Call me crazy but I am not a fan of the gladiator sandal.  They are all over this springs "A-List" of trends to wear and I am just not feeling it.  Maybe it's because I think you need the right leg shape for the shoe...I think without a super slender leg & ankles these shoes will have the tendency to give the illusion of ten extra pounds on the gams.  I am not sure.  What do you think?  Gladiator sandals a yay or nay for spring?

    

Pictured above on the left: Sam Edelman "Gilda" Sandals and on the right: L.A.M.B "Goldy" Sandal

Loeffler Randall for Target

When designers make guest appearances at Target it makes me happy.  Loeffler Randall currently has a shoe line there that I am loving (they also have a bag line there).  Loeffler Randall's ballet flats would run between $300-$700 if you buy a pair from their other lines...so retailing at Target for $29.99 brings the shoes (and their name) to the masses.  I especially love how the ballet flat is so perfect for the city.  It's still cute and trendy, but comfortable enough to walk for blocks!  Might have to snatch up a pair at Target.com before they disappear!

Christian Louboutin- Catenita Platform Slingbacks

This shoe is so classically beautiful! I love the peep toe, that it's a platform without being thick and clucky, and that it has a padded insole to try to save my city-walking feet. 

The downside...this classically beautiful shoe would set me back $895!  Sounds like I will be looking for a classically beautiful shoe somewhere besides Christian Louboutin's new line or winning the lottery!

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