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

17-year old pop star Miley Cyrus has occasionally had her fashion hits and misses, but she definitely wowed us when she attended the 2010 Grammy Awards held last January 31.

She graced the red carpet in a short but stunningly beautiful Herve Leger dress, and finished off the look with a pair of Balenciaga gladiator sandals. She was in fact, named as one of the best dressed celebrities on the red carpet during that event. And we all know that such a praise from fashion critics counts a lot for young celebrities like Miley.

Miley Cyrus on the 2010 Grammys red carpet

If you want the dress or the shoes, feel free to purchase it from the designers’ stores (if you have the cash to spend) or you can visit the site where Miley will be auctioning off these items to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti (Ebay.com).

Now if you’re after the look for a lot less instead, simply use your short black dress and pair it with any of these shoe suggestions:

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

Bandolino Tiernan, US$69

Dolce Vita Cajun, on sale for only US$90 at Zappos.com

Nine West Jamie, on sale for US$72 at Zappos.com



The typical Roman sandals have multiple horizontal straps that cross the feet and ankles. These straps are usually thick, giving a rather masculine appeal to the shoes. These horizontal straps can also reduce the height of a person as it cuts across. This is precisely why a lot of celebrities wear their Roman or Gladiator sandals with short outfits – to compensate for the loss in height caused by the horizontally inclined straps!

Typical design of flat Roman sandals from Diba USA

For the women who are averse to wearing Roman sandals because they find it a little masculine for their taste, or simply because they are scared it will make them look short, a good alternative is to purchase strapped thong sandals.

Yes ladies, strapped thong sandals (I am pertaining to the ones with straps at the back, NOT the slip-on type with open back), also belong to the Roman sandal group.

Strapped thong sandals are more vertically inclined and are relatively less strappy. With only two (2) front straps shaped like a V, or just one front strap shaped like a T,  these sandals actually make you look taller as it shows more of your skin.

The thong straps are generally thinner. Combine this with the V or T shape, the sandals look very feminine. Wearing these shoes will not only help you look taller, but also sexier. If you’re a little short on height, be sure to purchase the ones with back straps that fall just below the ankle or just along the heel.

Here are a couple of style suggestions for you:

Type Z Signal White Thong Sandals

Dolce Vita Able Thong Sandals

Steven Cosma Thong Sandals

Spotted on Nicol Richie’s feet were these black Fabrizia roman sandals from Modern Vintage:

She was seen wearing these roman sandals practically everywhere while she was still pregnant with Sparrow James Midnight, her second child with partner Joel Madden.

If a lady chooses to wear these roman sandals 24/7 while pregnant, then these must be some darn comfy sandals!

The Modern Vintage Fabrizias are available on Shoes.com for $227.00, but of course, we didn’t stop there. We like looking around for a better deal and we enjoy a good hunt.

Here are what we found:

These Irus sandals from Dolce Vita are eerily the same as the ones from Modern Vintage:

Dolce Vita Irus

If you color it black and take off the fringe attachment at the heel, then you’d have the Fabrizia sandal! Except these Dolce Vitas are selling for $167.00, 60 dollars cheaper than the Modern Vintage sandals.

Speaking of eerie identical sandals, again, take a look at these Bronx Peach sandals with a fringe attachment at the back of the heel:

Bronx Peach sandals

The only difference between these and the Dolce Vitas is the fringe is attached upside down! They’re also a really good knock-off of the Fabrizias. At just 1/2 the price of the Dolce Vitas and 1/3 of the Modern Vintages, these Bronx Peach sandals look like the best deal – even if they are knock-offs.

Purchase the Modern Vintage Fabrizias, the Dolce Vita Irus, and the Bronx Peach sandals at Shoes.com.