Spring is back after a full year’s cycle of seasons, and so are the Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals!

Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals in Gold Crackle, US$173

Remember these shoes? We featured it a few months ago as Jessica Alba’s favorite walking buddy (click here to read article).

The Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals may not possess ultra fancy design nor are they fully decorated with embellishments (save for the hint of studs on the shoes’ foot bed), but these sandals are comfy to the bone, straightforward, neutral, and a definite classic.

So before you hit the beach, buy a pair of these sandals in your preferred color through the Matt Bernson website, or through  Zappos.com.

You may also want to try these other irresistible Matt Bernson creations:

Matt Bernson Isis in Gunmetal Crackle, US$178

(also available in Conker Tan)

Matt Bernson Love Sandal in Gold Souffle, US$129

(also available in Black and Brown)

Matt Bernson Cassiopeia in Conker Tan, US$179

(also available in Black)

These pictures of Kourtney Kardashian were taken just a few months before she gave birth to Mason Dash, her son with beau Scott Disick:

Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Scott Disick in Miami, Florida

Kourtney enjoys shaved ice in Malibu, California

And these were taken also just a short period after she gave birth to her son:

Kourtney and Scott push little Mason Dash in a stroller

Kourtney’s sisters help her collapse Mason’s stroller

You can see in these pictures how Kourtney’s pregnancy and post-pregnancy style slowly evolves from loose and casual to more dressy and structured. But even as Kourtney ditches the oversized tees and shapeless tops for blouses and fitted shorts, one thing remains unchanged: her footwear.

Kourtney chose to wear comfortable roman sandals throughout part of her pregnancy. Apparently liking the style, she went ahead and bought the black color of the same sandal to pair with her post-pregnancy looks.

Kourtney’s choice is the Report Signature Antonia Studded Flat Sandal:

Report Antonia in pewter

This deceptively simple roman sandal features a trio of buckled straps and a studded t-strap. It has a back zipper for easy slip-on-and-off wear.

For a sandal that Kourtney Kardashian deems comfortable enough to wear during and after pregnancy, it’s a real steal at it’s $59.95 price. Purchase through Zappos.com.

So have you seen Sophia Bush lately?

She’s not exactly a paparazzi magnet, or perhaps she tries to avoid them; however, this One Tree Hill star wasn’t able to evade the camera when she attended the Diane Von Furstenberg show during Fashion Week in New York.

She toted the designer’s spring bag and wore a Herve Leger dress. On her feet was a pair of zippered gladiator sandals that I could not ID. The rose colored dress was quite feminine but the bomber jacket and the sandals did quite a job of toughening up her look.

Sophia Bush

(Photo by Just Jared)

If you like Sophia Bush’s Fashion Week style, you can achieve it by shopping for the following:

Three Dots Dress, US$135

Tripp Black Pleather Jacket, US$39

Jessica Simpson Adreana, US$89

OR

Promiscuous Social, US$87

So, have you ever seen Nicole Kidman wear chunky gladiator sandals? Let me guess, your answer would most probably be either a “no”, or a “not yet”. If your answer is a “yes”, then you are one of the very few.

Nicole Kidman strikes me as someone who wouldn’t go for a pair of chunky gladiator sandals. Her much too feminine persona somehow doesn’t go with the tough chic look that gladiator sandals project.

So I was more than just mildly surprised when I saw this picture:

Nicole Kidman

Tell me, do you think it looks good on her? Or should I rephrase and ask, does she look good in the shoes?

I give her credit for choosing a nude color; not only is it more feminine to look at (compared to dark brown or black), but at least her legs still look long (as the straps blend well with her skin).

But that’s just about all I can say, because honestly, I think the chunky gladiator sandals are looking a little out of place. I feel like she should be wearing something else, like a pair of peep-toes or a pair of nude pumps.

Please don’t get me wrong, the shoes are beautiful. It’s the kind with  curved cut-out straps that swirl at the center, not the usual gladiator sandals with horizontal straps. But Nicole plus the sandals? Not working out.

What do you think?

On another note, if you are into the curved cut-out straps of her sandals, here are some interesting look-a-likes:

Fergie Quickset, US$79

Steve Madden Hitower, US$100

BCBGeneration Giada, US$118

Miss Sixty Indigo, US$165

Charles David Chic, US$215

Here’s a picture of Kesha attending the 2010 Grammys:

Kesha

Not exactly dressed properly for the event (she was in fact, named as one of the Worst Dressed), but I give her credit for wearing a good-looking pair of T-strap Roman sandals. She rocks in those shoes (never mind the outfit)! Not the usual T-strap if I might say, instead of the usual T, this one is shaped like a solid V or inverted triangle. If you want the shoes, you may purchase any of the following:

Boutique 9 Shomera, on sale for US$114 at Zappos.om

Boutique 9 Show-Off, on sale for US$98 at Zappos.com

Nine West Swish, US$89

Steve Madden Trusst, on sale for US$83 at Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Play Date, on sale for US$69 at Heels.com