Gladiator glory!

Are gladiators about to join the long line of perennials? I did an about turn on them last summer as my trusty pair of gladiators I had had for some years gave up the ghost. Well, rather even Mr MDS sort of gave a look that conveyed the fact missing studs and frayed front and battered sides wasn't working. And, this is the stupid bit, because they were every where and the sandal of the season, I sniffily refused to replace them.

This leaves me for a second year without a pair and my resolve is beginning to wain. I still hanker after my old pair and haven't been inspired to replace them - that and a wafer thin budget.

I rather fancy a couple of pairs in Russell & Bromley one at the princely sum of £155 but then I think its silly to spend so much.

Russell & Bromley gladiator sandal in tan calf

My perusal of Office, Faith et al hasn't revealed a favourite, partly due to my nostalgia for my past pair - so if you've got any faves or a gladiator glory pair you want to share - do tell!

PS Thanks to RML for this very handy link which has me sold on all three! It's like the bus scenario...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/5361117/The-closet-thinker-Trends-Romans....html

If I were a rich girl...

I'd be shopping at Prada and Lanvin for my summer collection! My UK Vogue dropped through the door - it's on subscription via my business account and for the first time in ages I was glad of it for it's S/S09 runway selection. I'd forgotten all about the looks and as I tend to just reference blogs I'd not given style.com a whirl in ages. I loved the Prada and Lanvin collections which now look just peachy perfect for the coming spring/summer we hope to have! On the subject of British Vogue, it needs a shake up! The front cover with Cheryl Cole would be fab if it looked like her, but lovely as she is, what is she doing on and in Vogue mmm.




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