I have always admired Selena Gomez’s elegant red carpet style that when I saw these photos, it totally caught me by surprise.

Selena Gomez performs for the America’s Got Talent audience, July 15

That’s how Selena looked when she performed at the America’s Got Talent show last July 15.

What do you think? Vampy or fashion victim?

Personally, I don’t think she’s a fashion victim, but the outfit does look a little off. Don’t get me wrong, the dress isn’t bad and those metallic red and silver gladiator sandals are stunning but the two don’t seem to work together.

You know how some things are meant to be? Like they complement? Well, this combo isn’t one of them.

Again, the sandals are quite pretty. It got me quite interested that I went looking for it online. I tried and tried and tried to ID it, but couldn’t find any information on it. I think it would look better with a dress that’s more body skimming though; something sexy rather than the girly and flouncy balloon dress she wore it with.

Three Dots Viscose Lycra Draped Cap Sleeve Dress w/ Waist Twist, US$135

Because I currently have no clue where you can get it (Selena’s sandals), I am giving you the next best thing instead – gladiator sandals in red hot red.

From left (clockwise): Type Z Maritza Sandals, US$67 (sale!); Pour La Victoire Claire Sandals, US$138 (sale!); Corso Como Submit Sandals, US$173; Vaneli Khina Sandals, US$115; Bebe Bathilda Sandals, US$111 (sale!)

(from Zappos)

Up for some great deals? Try visiting ShoeMetro.com. You’d be surprised at what you will find over there – hidden treasures in the form of designer shoes and sandals marked down to the hilt!

Check out what I was able to scour after just a few minutes of search:

Top row: Report Ellen Sandals, just US$29

Lower row: BCBGeneration Granger Sandals, just US$60

Top row: Cythnia Vincent Delphia Sandals, just US$64

Lower row: Cole Haan Elisabette Sandals, just US$64

Top row: Coach Gillian Sandals, just US$115

Lower row: Bebe Berton Platform Wedges, just US$98

Imagine what you will find if you really dig into their inventory. Who knows, that pair of sandals you’ve been wanting for so long but couldn’t afford might be there after all, and at a much lower price!

It seems reality TV star Kim Kardashian has a thing for Christian Louboutin sandals. It comes as a no surprise of course, since other stars are just as into it.

She was previously spotted and featured here in Myromansandals wearing lovely lace-up Louboutins (click here to read article), and just last month, she was seen wearing another strappy (and expensive) cage-like pair while out dining with her family in Beverly Hills.

Kim Kardashian

Here’s a closer look at Kim’s sandals:

Kim’s Louboutins

It’s funny because the first time I saw her sandals up close, I couldn’t help but think it looked more like a human rib cage rather than the traditional cage.

If you want to know more about the shoes, it’s the Christian Louboutin Romaine 140 Platform Sandals. You can get the white version at Mytheresa.com for US$1,087.50, pricey as expected.

Or, you can save all that money and try on these instead:

Bebe Bathilda, on sale for US$126 at Zappos.com

Promiscuous Social, on sale for US$88 at Zappos.com

Steve Madden Nusance, US$100

Report Signature Elinor, US$225 (Shoes.com)

LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Faith, US$109 (Shoes.com)

Oscar award winning actress Marion Cotillard has not disappointed fashion critics so far. Her red carpet choices have been well received and seem to have constantly hit the approval mark.

She attended the 2010 Golden Globe Awards last January 17 in a long green gown by Christian Dior and walked her way through the red carpet in some exquisite Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals.

(Photos care of Just Jared)

Marion Cotillard on the (2010) Golden Globes red carpet

The green Dior dress was lovely and flattering on her (although I personally didn’t like the lacy slip that peeked out each time her gown’s front skirt parted) but what caught more of my attention were the gladiator sandals on her feet.

Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals, US$1195

The Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals are made of snake skin leather with green glitter finish. The cut out details and gold hardware create such a unique appeal that celebrities and shoe lovers alike go gaga over it.

If you want a pair of Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals, be ready to spend US$1195, because that’s the price tag of these sandals.

Now if you’re not up for a splurge, you may still get the look by purchasing any of the following:

Bebe Bathilda, US$144

GUESS Goally2, on sale for US$80 at Zappos.com

Dolce Vita Celtic, on sale for US$114 at Zappos.com

L.A.M.B. Gabina Slide, on sale for US$140 at Heels.com