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What NOT to wear when traveling

7 February 2012, 8:50 am

It's often a good idea not to stand out from the crowd -- especially when it's of dubous fashion taste. Socks with sandals, for example, were never a good idea.

Flip-Flops Season Is Near: Advice From Xenna On Getting Ready For Spring Footwear

7 February 2012, 3:16 am

While flip-flops have become a staple summer fashion item, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and other foot care experts warn that the wrong pair of summer footwear can lead to problems. “While most flip-flops are fun to wear, they are definitely not foot-friendly and need to be purchased with an eye to safety and fall-avoidance,” says Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation ...

Bumping it up: pregnancy fashion

6 February 2012, 4:02 pm

I'm often asked about pregnancy fashion, and it's a subject I've been meaning to get around to for a while. I have friends who are knocked up, are trying to get knocked up, or have recently finished being knocked up (which has miraculously ended with a child); so while everyone is breeding around me I thought it's as good a time as any.

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The gladiator girl look

The women gladiator look will continue to be a fashion trend this season. The fashion brought us image of a fighter woman without fear to face the modern life arena. This style is created by using gladiator style shoes combined with tights or jean leggings while the weather is colder or with sexy mini-skirts when the hot weather arrives. The gladiator/warrior look is perfect for summer fun events or more formal black tie events when paired with the appropriate outfit.

Gladiator flats have an almost constant presence in all designers collections in multiple styles, shapes and colors. The gladiator-likeness design of these sandals or flats have inspired a trendy movement loved and adapted by many women world wide because it transmits an unequivocally message of a fun however strong independent woman.

In terms of colors the trends are vintage wine tones, bright red, citrus yellow and neon pink. These colors will transmit simultaneously a feeling of fun and power, so in tune with the urban gladiator/warrior style. Check the latest urban shoes at Tsubo.

Gladiator Flats - From Ancient Style to Modern Fashion Trend

Gladiator flats are practical and versatile and, above all, reliable. Gladiator flats aren't a brand new trend, in fact they have been a constant fashion trend for a couple of years now. However, recently appeared a new updated more trendy version. The most significant change has been the ankle straps which start to reach mid-chin. Moreover, the shape and overall style is much more close to the traditional gladiator than in previous seasons.

Gladiator flats can be worn with a sun dress or a short pair of denim shorts for a super trendy look. Metallic Gladiator sandals are big this season, soft metallics are a safe choice, because they are always very flattering on the leg.

Flats and platforms with multiple straps that circle the ankle, and occasionally the shin, have been a summer footwear trend for several seasons but, unlike many fashion trends, they are showing signs of serious staying power and remain one of the most fashionable items. The gladiator style reflects the harder aesthetic that has been appearing on the catwalk for many seasons and was adopt by modern practical trendy women.

The origins of the modern trend can be traced to 2001 when some ancient Roman and ancient Greece themed movies brought the millenarian look to our days. Some designers started to offer distinctly Grecian inspired looks and others simple strap Roman gladiator inspired footwear. More recently, some collections featured knee-high leather gladiators flats and leather gladiators with high heels.

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