Unlike Kim’s neutral colored Louboutins, Leighton’s pair is in a wonderfully rich wine color from Derek Lam. She was spotted wearing it on her way to the Gossip Girl set last month (July 26)

Leighton Meester in her Derek Lam Double Platform Lace Up Sandals, July 26

The sandals are actually on sale at Saks for US$316, that’s more than 50% off its original retail of US$790. The wine color is already out though, so you will only have the Black and Grey colors to choose from (visit SaksFifthAvenue.com).

Derek Lam Double Platform Lace Up Sandals

You can also try these lace-ups from L.A.M.B. and Loeffler Randall:

L.A.M.B. Jaco Sandal, US$290 (Heels.com); Loeffler Randall Zola-D Zig-Zag Platform Dino, US$479 (Zappos.com)

Or this very affordable pair from CARLOS by Carlos Santana:

Carlos by Carlos Santana Tamingo Sandals, US$99 (Zappos.com)

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Well, she does have a lot to smile and be sweet about. She’s expecting and she has a new show called Love Bites.

Becki Newton and hubby Chris Diamantopoulos, July 6

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That aside, the pair on her feet was what caught most of my attention. The pieces she wore for travel were actually very simple, but together, they looked harmonious. I love the printed top underneath the jean jacket and scarf; even her bag choice and bangles were worth complimenting. But what really carried the whole outfit were her sandals. It was the final touch that completed the look; the dot at the end of the sentence.

Here’s a zoom view of the pair:

Becki’s sandals

From the front, they look more like booties because of the extra wide T. But up close you can see the straps on the sides. Obviously what makes this one very distinct is the zipper feature.

I don’t know who made these yet, but I did find similar styles you might be interested in:

Dolce Vita Neve Sandals, on sale for US$141 (Zappos.com)

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I figured I should write about her given she was actually one of the pioneer celebs seen wearing these sandals, and she seems to have an ongoing love affair with it until today.

Her latest fascination? A pair of exquisite Emilio Puccis. The stylish actress and mother was spotted wearing it twice, in two different events:

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow

(While promoting Iron Man 2 in the Late Show with David Letterman)

The sandals are exquisite, no doubt. But what makes it a stand out is how Gwyneth wore it. Or what she wore it with to be exact.

The shorts and silk blouse ensemble is simple and easy, yet very sexy. It showed off her gorgeous gams and made the sandals stand out. The same goes for the gold structured mini dress.

If you have gams like Gwyneth’s, then you’re at liberty to copy Gwyneth’s sexy short style. Of course, the Emilio Puccis might be a little too much for some of you so if you don’t have the cash to splurge on a pair, go for these close alternatives instead:

BCBGeneration Amir, on sale for only US$85 at Zappos.com

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The “IT” I am referring to is the subtle yet continuous stream of sandals with floral appliqués I am seeing. It seems this treatment on thong sandals is gaining quite a popularity lately, and quite so because it is appropriate for the spring and summer seasons. Not as visible as say, studded sandals, but still visible enough to be noticed.

Let’s start with the first pair I ever saw; and this I believe might be the one that started it all – the Giuseppe Zanotti E00389.

Giuseppe Zanotti E00389

This pair costs a whopping US$650. A price like that would already buy you several pairs of shoes! But on a Zanotti, it will only just be worth for one.

Now here are 12 other more pocket-friendly renditions which I didn’t have trouble finding:

Madden Girl Adaline, US$49

Diba Quin Sea, US$89

Diba Very Hot, US$49

Poetic License My Haven, US$73

Vince Camuto Alexi, US$83

Matisse Iris, US$62

Juicy Couture Noelle, US$80

Seychelles Jayne, US$84

Patricia Green Rosette, US$131

GUESS Artly 2, US$68

Born Gladiolus, US$85

Cole Haan Air Halsley, US$148

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Check out this picture of Diane Kruger and boyfriend Joshua Jackson. The two were spotted walking around Soho, New York last April 20. They look so cute together, don’t you agree? I hope they last.

Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson

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The floral embellished thong sandals on Diane’s feet immediately caught my attention. I have been seeing a lot of this type in stores lately. It seems to be an ongoing spring trend.

The first pair I ever saw with floral appliqué on it was a Giuseppe Zanotti creation. Retail price? US$650.

Giuseppe Zanotti E00389

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A metallic below-the-knee number with white nylons and ankle-high sandal booties – what was she thinking, right?

This was taken last April 15, when she attended the  Tod’s boutique opening.

Don’t get me wrong, the sandals are really cool with its multiple cutouts (it’s actually the Zan Sandal from Gwen’s fashion line, L.A.M.B.), but I do wish her dress was shorter.

L.A.M.B. Zan Sandal, US$380

And what’s with the white nylons? She would have looked so much better without it.

It seems Gwen likes sporting white stockings these days. Because I found another photo of her wearing one.

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What do you think?

Honestly, these pictures make me wonder if she’s trying to hide her legs or something. But really, we all know it’s not that.

I know she has an unusual fashion sense, a little Harajuku-like; however, this particular Gwen Stefani style, I truly don’t appreciate.

Had I my way, I would probably ask her to keep the shoes but wear a shorter dress; and definitely lose the white stockings!

Type Z Zafina

L.A.M.B. Zan Sandal

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A nautical Kim wearing lace up Louboutins

A collegiate looking Kim in lace up Louboutins

Notice how she likes pairing her outfits with those lovely lace-up Christian Louboutins?

It seems Kim is obsessed with these shoes. We even found a blog entry of her wearing the same sandals in allgladiatorsandals.com (click here to read article). Here’s a picture of Kim from that entry.

Kim in a sexy romper and the same lace up Louboutins

We can’t blame Kim for loving these shoes really. The nude color is perfect for pairing with various outfits. You can actually wear these sandals with a suit like the way Caroline Sieber did (click here to read blog entry on Caroline Sieber).

And because the color is neutral, it blends with the skin easily making it more flattering to wear. If you want a pair of these Christian Louboutin lace ups, you can purchase it for US$1,195.

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If you’re one of the few who were able to score bleacher tickets inside Kodak Theatre for the event, then be sure to dress your best because you will be walking on the red carpet, after all.

Glamorous to perfection is how you should be – from your gown, to your purse, to your shoes.

If you haven’t picked out your shoes yet, remember to choose one that covers the heel or at least part of it.

Why? Because of two simple reasons: one, it is more formal to cover the heel; and two, the hem of your gown could easily get caught between your foot and the open-heeled shoe as you walk. Now you wouldn’t want to keep on pulling and fixing your gown every time that happens, would you?

If you cannot picture the kind of shoes I am describing, here is a sample:

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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:

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