It was actually while searching for stuff to write on the Olsen twins that I came across this picture of Julianne Moore.

Julianne Moore

(Lend Me a Tenor opening, April 4)

The seasoned actress was spotted attending the Lend Me a Tenor opening last Sunday, April 4, along with other celebs like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Stanley Tucci, and Justin Bartha.

Now I appreciate Julianne’s effort to look young, tough, and trendy by donning a pair of gladiator sandals, but I seriously don’t like her dress. I mean, what was she thinking? If it was a stylist who pushed her to wear that dress with those ankle high sandals, then that stylist should be fired.

I don’t want to keep on repeating it but I think I have to for this post. The first and most important rule when wearing a pair of gladiator sandals is to always match it with a short outfit.

Sad to say, Julianne Moore’s dress, though it falls slightly above the knee, is still too long. Plus, it is so shapeless! The whole look is so disproportionate and unbalanced; definitely a fashion disaster.

Now if I were to correct Julianne’s style mishap, I would ask her to don a short dark number like the ones below.

Twenty8Twelve Depp Dress, US$255

Black Halo Ariel Mini Dress, US$375

The short dark dress will show off her legs and luminous skin, and the tough looking sandals will be a great complement to all the sexiness.

Now if you want to make this look your own, be sure to use a sexy short dress like the ones above, and strap on any of the following gladiator booties:

Modern Vintage Shoes Georgie High Heel Booties, US$275

Boutique 9 Driven Open Toe Strappy Booties, US$190

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.

Thank goodness for the Romans, because first they gave us democracy, and second they bequeathed us with trendy, comfortable and fashionable footwear!

Step out in pure Roman style in this glamorous yet majestic Modern Vintage Janara Sandals. Its white leather upper is designed with gold criss cross details and secured with gold studs at the vamp that speaks of elegance while the leather t-strap design is linked to two adjustable ankle straps connected to the peek a boo toe design for extra comfort and fit. This earthy, walkable sandal is oozing with class and chic that will make you send out a tremendous dose of sexy attitude into the world.

Modern Vintage: Janara Sandal – White

Available at www.heels.com for only $84.99

Combining equal doses of majestic sophistication and modern appeal, these exquisitely eye-catching sandals go well with jeans but are perfect for shorts, skirts and flowing dresses and will ultimately make you look and feel like a Roman Goddess!