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)

It seems nothing in Hollywood ever lasts these days. I was so shocked to hear Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry split up that I didn’t want to believe it. I quickly did a search to verify the news. Of course, I got side tracked once I found these pictures of Halle wearing embellished gladiator sandals.

Halle Berry (Beverly Hills, April 17)

Halle Berry (New York, May 1)

(all photos from Just Jared)

We saw her with thong sandals before (click her to read article), it seems embellished is her current favorite.

Despite having just broken up with Gabriel, Hally still looks good, with no visible signs of desperation or heartbreak (considering the rumor that it was Gabriel who broke it off). I wish I could look like her if I had just been dumped by someone.

Second point to note in both pictures, Halle seems to love the cropped legging look lately. And these aren’t the only pictures I’ve seen of her wearing the cropped black stretchy number. There are others.

What do you think of Halle’s cropped leggings and gladiators combo? Love it or Hate it?

If you like it, get it with any of these sandals:

B. Makowsky Tara, US$123

BCBGeneration Granger, US$89

Steve Madden Psycho, US$70

WITH

ABS Allen Schwartz Back Cowl Tunic, US$134

CJ by Cookie Johnson Believe Crop Leggings, US$112

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

Ashley Tisdale

Jessica Stroup

Ashley Tisdale Vs. Jessica Stroup

Ashley Tisdale is with her music director boyfriend Scott Speer at the LAX International Airport in this photo dated Nov. 14, 2009.  She shows us how to put together a relaxed yet stylish travel outfit: a black boat neck pocket tee with acid wash jeans, and finish off the look with accessories such as red Ray-Ban wayfarers, a Fendi Zucca Spy bag, and Steven by Steve Madden Bliz roman sandals. Ashley coolly went through security and chilled out with the boyfriend at the departure lounge in this 80s-inspired getup.

Jessica Stroup wears the Steven by Steve Madden Bliz roman sandals as Erin Silver, her character in the TV show 90210. Worn clearly for a scene filmed at the beach, Jessica matches the studded roman sandals with a Marc by Marc Jacobs one piece chevron swimsuit and Current/Elliot trash wash cut off shorts. She carries around a requisite bottle of water to keep cool on that hot summer day.

Each outfit looks great for each occasion, but we have to give it to Ashley Tisdale for this one. Even though she is head to toe in 80s clothes, she manages to make everything look up to date. The roman sandals are a great choice for traveling, as they’re easier to pull on and off than let’s say sneakers or boots. Also, Jessica Stroup’s choice to wear studded roman sandals at the beach is a bit too much – imagine the weird tan lines after an afternoon of wearing them.

Steven by Steve Madden Bliz roman sandals

So who wore it  better for you? Ashley Tisdale or Jessica Stroup?