July 12, 2015

Fashion Trends: Gladiator Sandals & Lace-up Boots Trend

This is the Gladiator Sandal reinvented and I love it! Do you remember a few years ago when Gladiator sandals were the hottest thing, only then they jus were flat Gladiator sandals that were predominantly mid calf length. Well now this hot trend is back with a bang, now rocked knee high, over the knee or with a heel. Many of the top fashion designers have since come out with their own unique gladiator sandal styles. Another current hot shoe trend which compliments the thigh high gladiator trend is the Lace-up thigh high boot trend. Both shoe styles are very versatile; can be worn casually with a simple T and shorts or dressed up with a short dress with bold accessories. Wherever you are trying to add a bit of edge to any outfit, a nice thigh high gladiator heel sandal or lace-up boot will definitely help to accomplish that edgy look.

See more of my gladiator sandal look and also some of the top designer gladiator sandal and Lace-up boot styles...

I'm rocking my thigh high gladiator sandal from Go-Jane paired with simple white shorts and black cut off T. This was a great casual look for a day out with some friends. I added a coloured accent with an orange bag, and topped it off with some black & gold accessories. 
Go Jane Loop Troop Gladiator Sandals $45
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fnh2G2kCCmPf4haAw-2Zt_8vccws6pAGHNN7byiCag=w493-h657-no
Bag: Nine West / Sunglasses: Michael Kors
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HPMbRq00Xz8a0KjAU6sw-_lmhwnBv0aiDECa2wgNA=w898-h657-no
Bracelets: Aldo
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hKm8rFzROEyly1-y8zwGA-hWyfMv_1NWnG_8SMbWzQ=w748-h657-no
Necklace: Winners / Top: somewhere in NYC
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mUyRYd5YVQjqEIJw5ETJy4rmJOb_VFo4aHOWlzV7lQ=w632-h657-no
Watch: Movado

Designer Brands:

http://fashionbomb.thefashionbomb.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Splurge-Ciaras-Instagram-Gianvito-Rossi-for-Altuzarra-Gladiator-Sandals.jpg
Ciara in Gianvito Rossi Leather Caged Gladiator Heel Sandals
http://fashionbomb.thefashionbomb.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Gianvito-Rossi-for-Altuzarra-Gladiator-Boots.jpg
Gianvito Rossi Leather Caged Gladiator Heel Sandals
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OLe3PHFhpMDzSfbghjmcGq5wVhZFcmaykx2g_NPOTg=s1039-no
Miss Lillian looking fab in a similar gladiator heel sandal
http://static1.heels.com/images/shoes/outside_view/medium/ZPLK211_OUT.jpg
Heels.com Gladiator Heel Sandal $123.99
http://www.verydivine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rihanna-Tom-Ford-Strappy-Boot-Sandal.jpg
Rihanna in Tom Ford Strappy Buckled Gladiator Sandal
http://cdn.yournextshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Tom-Ford-Spring-2013-gladiator-boots.jpg
Tom Ford Strappy Buckled Gladiator Sandal
http://urbanog.com//images/products/2014/04b/large/diva33-blk_01.jpg
Similar shoe from Urbanog $35.50
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CgyLgAhv_bMnAD6c1C4QYYxlQ51illqN9pXW_gHFiZC0iS0Fxkc5cejJ568wHcdYhCtdbk1gmaXCIvTOBzoz4NWdn4tP6Ph7U86mBCsNcCGIVZY8BI_T-6_rU-q5hKbAXg-eRlk_IgfE/s640/blogger-image--109275776.jpg
Kendall Jenner in Sophia Webster Gladiator Sandals
https://www.sophiawebster.com/data/media/products/product_large/Sophia%20Webster%20Mila%20Black%20Boot.jpeg
Sophia Webster Suade Gladiaor Heel Sandal £1,695
I absolutely LOVE these D Squared shoes, I need these in my life!!!
http://www.wgsn.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Glamiators.jpg
D Squared Xenia Studs Gladiator Sandal
http://cdn.yoox.biz/44/44819461xg_18_e.jpg
D Squared Xenia Studs Gladiator Sandal $1,490

Lace-up Thigh high Boots:

I especially love these Tom Ford lacey lace-up over the knee boots. 
http://intheircloset.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tom-ford-lace-up-thigh-high-over-the-knee-boots-black.jpg
Tom Ford Lacey Lacey Lace-up Thigh High boots

 Check out the various fierce looks of Miss Jennifer rocking these Tom Ford Boots:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gI1spSNUqL4sNt7U0fVy5PtK91ndg98vZwxkjDkcfg=w640-h852-no
Edgy: White T with flared black skirt, finished off with a cool black leather jacket and black hat
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UGg8NiZRlhqBZJ6to6d-zUvJOnK6R39vz4Fl9yOttg=w426-h1039-no
Casual: Graphic cut off sleeve T and denim shorts topped off with a bold pair of sunglasses
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FWq_SfluGhQd70_d14ypEYejS_7DLoO0e65kknuj9w=w772-h657-no
Dressy: Simple white top & black shorts dressed up with gold accessories
http://fashionbomb.thefashionbomb.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/3-Karrueche-Trans-Just-Keke-Topshop-Shirt-Gucci-Shorts-and-Tom-Ford-Spring-2014-Lace-Up-Boots.jpg
Style inspiration from Karrueche in her Tom Ford boots
I'm definitely feelin' this trend, how about you?

Now, let me go shop and get myself a pair of some lace-up thigh high boots to add to my gladiators... :)

~G~

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