Summer Trend 2010: Gladiator Sandals

Sandal Season is here!! Well, it is in L.A. Sorry, I don't mean to brag. Some of you will get yours soon! Then you'll want to try this trend, if you haven't already.

This is another shoe style that I didn't really love at first. That is until I tried it on and the gladiator sandal captured my heart. These go great with maxi dresses, capris, shorts, skirts, and even skinny jeans. If you have a wide foot, don't worry...Torrid has us covered!

I just want to thank all those hunky Roman gladiators for bringing us this trend!

My golden rule: Make sure you try them on before buying them! I know this sounds like common sense, but the width can be tricky in these.

1. Torrid Audrey Gladiator Sandal $28
2. Alloy Mari Gladiator $42.90
3. ASOS Oasis Interlinked Gladiator Sandal $64.25
4. Torrid Anna Gladiator Sandal $28
5. Torrid Marilyn Gladiator Sandal $28
6. DSW Union Bay Valencia Sandal $24.95
7. Dillards Kenneth Cole Reaction "Gem 'N' Toast" Sandal $79
8. ASOS Miss KG Kalila Plaited Gladiator Sandal $84.55
9. Forever 21 Elegance Lattice Sandal $18.80

Summer Trends: The White Dress

Keep yourself cool this summer with a chic white dress. The thing I love the most about this trend is you can definitely mix it up! It's as easy as adding a colorful accessory, a short sleeved cardigan, flip flops, or whatever you want! Or simply just wear it by itself. It's a no-brainer. Don't you just love easy fashion?

My golden rule: Don't mix up different shades of white, keep it simple.

1. Asos Curve Jersey Maxi Vest Dress
2. Torrid White Swiss Dot Rosette Hem Dress
3. Macy's London Times Puff Sleeve Eyelet Button Front
4. Nordstrom Donna Ricco Notch Front Dress
5. Asos Curve Lace Bow Bandeau Dress
6. Macy's Calvin Klein Banded Waist Shirt Dress
7. B&Lu Keisha Dress
8. Carmakoma Mitte Dress
9. Asos Curve Frill Hem Midi Dress
10. Alloy Kristen Kimono-Sleeve Dress

Curves & Chaos: Spring Trends - Denim

When I think of denim, the first thing that comes to mind is a great pair of jeans. If you're the same way, you might want to rethink denim this spring. It's coming at ya' in the form of jewelry, dresses, skirts, shoes, and jackets. Are you ready?

**My fave is #2 the Denim Allure Dress by F21. I wanted to buy it this weekend but they only one left and it was too small!

My golden rule: Don't do denim head to toe. Add one piece and work around it. You don't want to look like a denim factory threw up on you!

1. Forever 21 Denim Chain Bracelet
2. Faith 21 Denim Allure Dress
3. Torrid Blue Denim Aunika Heel
4. Evans Stud Tulip Skirt
5. Evans Denim Asymetric Biker Jacket
6. Alloy Cruz Wedge
7. Next Blue Denim Shirt
8. Alloy London Stiletto in Bleach Denim
9. Torrid Source of Wisdom-Denim Stretch Bubble Dress
10. ASOS Dark Western Denim Jacket
11. Torrid Denim Puff Sleeved Dress
12. Alloy Spoon Jeans Chambray Skirt
    

XOXO, Monique

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