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

Actress Carey Mulligan has been coming out in hit after hit red carpet looks recently and this latest one she wore at the Directors Guild of America Awards last January 30 is definitely another one for the books:

I don’t know if it’s the pixie cut, the awkward posture, the cute facial expression or a combination of all of these things, but Carey can pull off these quirky looks which very few actresses can. If Carey continues on with this fashion streak (and continues showcasing her amazing acting skils), people will soon stop calling her as “Shia Le Beouf’s girlfriend” and start referencing the accolades she’ll be raking in in the future.

In the picture above, Carey Mulligan is wearing a one-shoulder dress from the Lanvin Spring 2010 RTW Collection and Gianvito Rossi Organza Ankle Strap Sandals. Check out the close-ups:

It’s details like unfinished edges and foot-embracing shoes that win it for Carey.

You can’t quite see the leather and organza in the picture, so here is a separate product pic of the Gianvito Rossi Organza Ankle Strap Sandals:

Aren’t they just gorgeous? The sheerness, the leather trim, and those black ribbons that thread through metal eyelets really up the sexy factor on these sandals.

Although it’s tempting to search for sheer strappy sandals too, it’s really the construction, the shoe shape, and the straps placement that make these sandals so attractive on Carey. The way the shoe meets at the center lengthens the foot and adds height despite the thickness of the straps. Here are 2 other sandals that seem to embrace the foot too:

Naughty Monkey Close Encounter, on sale, now only $50.99

L.A.M.B. Haru Heel, $379.99

Both of these sandals are available at Heels.com.

The roman sandals we see on celebs and in stores are typically very masculine in style with their thick straps, flat soles, metal hardware and all. Being that they ARE inspired by the footwear of land-conquering and civilization-vanquishing Romans, we don’t really expect these sandals to look even the least bit soft and sweet.

But what if someone made roman sandals that did?

There are other roman sandals styles out there and they CAN be feminine. Check out these sandals with the girliest embellishments such as ribbons, bows, ruffles, and (gasp!) hearts:

Naughty Monkey Bandit

A gold suede rope tie adorns the straps and each step you take will leave a heart-shaped mark on the ground. These cute Bandit Sandals from Naughty Monkey are $69.94 at Zappos.com.

Roberto Cavalli T90032

Even the pyramid studs couldn’t detract from femininity of the slim sole and the thin straps. The tiered ruffle effect of the ribbon loops are a nice touch. These Roberto Cavalli T90032 Sandals are on sale, now $400 at Zappos.com.

Chie Mihara Shoes Wonder Suede Flat Sandals

How much more sweet can bows of ribbons get? We know: you make them tiny and call them baby bows. A-bow-able. These Wonder Suede Flat Sandals from Chie Mihara Shoes are $380.00 on Shopbop.com.

Find us a pair of roman sandals with unicorns or rainbows on them and this list would be complete.

Sweet and girly roman sandals: do you like them or do you prefer the more masculine style?