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Friday, September 20, 2024

Halara

John B. Marine | 9:40 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Halara is a fashion designer who aims to infuse active style with everyday garments. Rather than being exclusively activewear or showcase athleisure, they try to make regular clothes but with an active twist. So what you're getting from Halara is stylish clothing that also makes you feel sporty. I will use this post to discuss Halara and their fashions.

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I do not do any sort of Brands posts unless I choose to do a post or if I am contacted by someone to post about the brand. For this post, I did this on my own. My opinions are all of my own, and all content is provided for educational purposes.






Halara


Halara
^ from: (Google Play) - Halara designs active-inspired clothing for the everyday woman.

I always believe activewear is popular mostly for either comfort or for some romantic appeal. This even harks to when yoga pants became very popular in the mid-2000s and late-2000s, even if yoga pants wearers do not actually practice yoga. Even if you are not incredibly active, at least wearing active-type clothing is simple to wear and can sometimes be stylish. Halara knows this and patterns their clothing to suit the sporty or athleisure woman. Want to crush that workout while wearing some quality active fashion? Halara has you covered. Want to show some athleisure chic even if you don't exercise at all or minimally? Halara got you. Halara claims most of their styles and garments come from a lot of research from fashionistas. They are a company that seems to know what active-inspired fashions they want to offer to the world.

Halara themselves even calls their clothing as "Women's activewear-inspired Everyday Apparel. So in other words, a fashionista needs not be a fitness freak to wear Halara's clothing. One can just be the girl who wants to look cute in sporty-style clothing, even if the fashionista is not planning on doing any sort of exercise for the day. A look on Halara's website will show they have many of the sort of garment options that will interest nearly any fashionista. They have an array of options including jeans, active leggings, skirts, skorts, dresses, jumpsuits, and more. With a keen sense of fashion, a fashionista can incorporate this active-inspired chic into regular outfits not oriented towards active usage. For example, one of their wide-leg jumpsuits could be dressed down with sneakers or flat sandals, or they could be dressed up with a chic pair of formal-type footwear for a night out. A lot of Halara's garments can be versatile if you have a keen enough eye for style.


Video Insight.

Let me give you some video insight about Halara and their fashion. One such YouTube personality who did a Halara haul is Sabrina Lilliane. Sabrina Lilliane is a fashionista who loves cute, Japanese-style doll chic. This video shows off some of Halara's fashions Sabrina got and how she feels about each outfit and item:


^ pink pilates princess activewear try-on haul! (from halara)

This gives you some perspective on Halara and their fashion.




My Thoughts on Halara; More Information


Even if you are not the active type or the fitness type, Halara can still provide some great-looking fashion for any fashionista. You can still even work out in these clothes if your heart desires. Making these clothes as active-inspired only makes these clothes stylish for reasons other than for active purposes. It shows how a fashionista does not have to dress fully committed to exercise to be sporty. What looks like everyday fashion has that sporty touch for comfort and style. Those seeking a middle ground between simple style and sporty style can do no wrong by looking at what Halara has to offer.


For More Information...

For more information on Halara or to shop for their clothing, please visit: thehalara.com.





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Thursday, December 21, 2023

The Snowkini Trend

John B. Marine | 9:52 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Swimwear in the cold- would you try it? Normally, you wear swimwear when it's hot. A recent trend of swimwear when it's cold is questionable. To fashionistas, "how do you look stay warm in the cold? Look hotter!" Some have referred to this trend of swimwear in cold weather as the "snowkini trend." So for this blog post, I want to focus in on this trend. Would any of you fashionistas dare try this? Do you think this is cool or silly? I'll discuss as I go along.






Snowkini Trend


Warm weather usually means a love of wearing shorts, sandals, and swimwear. Such clothing usually help fashionistas stay cool and look cute when it's warm or hot. The last thing one wants to do is wear less clothing or light clothing on cool or cold days. There was one time where the Houston area had high temperature of 37°F, and one young woman I saw at a Wal-Mart wore a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flop/thong sandals. Think that's insane? Well, try wearing swimwear when it's cold. This is something that took the likes of Instagram and TikTok by storm. Enter the realm of the "Snowkini" trend, as demonstrated with the only decent image I could find to demonstrate this style:

snowkini trend
^ from: (NeoAdviser - best image I could find) - The "snowkini" trend brings swimsuits to the snow. Don't forget a super warm pair of boots also.

The "snowkini" trend is a fashion trend of wearing swimwear out in cool or cold weather. Think showing up at the ski resort or Winter resort by wearing your favorite swimwear along with some cold weather boots. No fashionista would dare wear any sort of swimwear when temperatures are cold and out in the cold. For some, there is a level of hotness for rocking swimwear out in the cold. The combination of a stylish bikini paired with some sort of cold weather boots can be pretty hot despite the cold. Swimsuits can also be a showcase of one's appealing looks when wearing such appealing swimwear ranging from one-piece swimwear to bikinis. However, you do risk putting your body temperature out of whack when trying this trend. Celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and India Reynolds are among the celebrity influencers of the "snowkini" trend.

Now one time, I've seen a video where some woman wore a bikini along with some sheepskin boots. While a popular pair of boots in cold weather, sheepskin boots like from UGG Australia or EMU Australia were originally meant to keep feet and ankles warm for cool or cold days at the beach. So it is not foreign to want to wear such boots when it is cold. What is foreign, however, is to expose your body on cold days with either light clothing or with little clothing.


The "Snowkini" Trend: Elements.

Upon my research of this topic, there are basically two elements towards the "snowkini" trend- any sort of swimwear and some cold weather boots. So imagine your coolest/cutest/hottest bikini paired with some cold weather-style boots. You're basically set on this front. Optional to this trend is some sort of cold weather hat or cold weather cap. Also optional is a warm weather coat. The main appeal of this trend is to parade around in piles of snow in your bikini.

Cold weather boots to go with swimwear usually is with a pair of moon boots. Alternatively, a tall pair of furry boots also will suffice. Or if all else fails... go with your cutest pair of sheepskin boots.


How about I offer some thoughts on this trend? Go to the next section.




The Snowkini Trend: Final Thoughts


No way would I endorse or promote wearing a bikini on a cold day. It's a wild and bold fashion style to try out. I am not going to say I hate the trend. Though, I will say it is one of the most daring and most outrageous fashion trends to try. I've seen fashionistas wear cropped tops in cold and/or snowy conditions, but that is nowhere near as wild as wearing swimsuits in cold and snowy locations. If you are that daring a fashionista, more power to you; but I'd save the swimsuits either for saunas or for warm weather.





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Would you attempt wearing swimwear on a cold day and in snow?

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Converse Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel

John B. Marine | 6:38 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Converse is known for casual coolness. Their sneakers have been a unisex favorite. One of the new Converses of late has been the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel- a classic Chuck Taylor type sneaker with a low block heel. I will spend some time and talk about these sneakers in this blog post. Care to join me in this adventure?






Converse Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel


Here are the shoes in question:

Converse Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
^ from: Converse - Love Converses but want something more girly? Try the Converse Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel.

Just on the silhouette of these sneaker boots alone, these shoes can be styled casually or in some cases, chic. Maybe a fashionista could see these as more upscale high-top sneakers. Some could see them more like a sneaker version of combat boots. It is possible some classy or semi-formal outfits could be paired with these sneaker boots. In fact, try sporting some of these sneaker boots for Casual Friday at work, or pair them with your most girly dress. You could even hide these sneaker boots under a pair of bell bottoms or wide-leg jeans/pants. The Goth/Emo/Punk set often fancies some Converse sneakers as well. So you can imagine these being paired with some girly dark/edgy outfits.

Take a look at how one fashionista styled these sneaker boots for a week: Converse released a sneaker heel, so naturally, I had to wear them all week.


My Thoughts on These Sneakers.

While I am not a Converse lover, I will admit these sneakers have something going for them. These are much better looking than those sneaker pumps I've seen for years that looks like a pair of Chuck Taylor sneakers but with a stiletto high heel. Their versatility alone makes these sneakers enticing to fashionistas. Honestly, I think it is the heel that makes them more enticing than any average pair of Converses. You lose some of the casual cool of a simple pair of sneakers with the 70 De Luxe Heel shoes, but you gain a girly vibe that allows you to top off a relatively chic outfit with. I tend to like these more chic Converse sneaker boots better than an average pair of high-top Converses on fashionistas. So if you want the Converse appeal on your feet but with a chic touch, you'd be best trying to snap these up to add to your shoe collection.

In case you are wondering, they come in more color combinations than just black and white. I saw these in a total of about four different color combinations.



You can visit the next section or skip it entirely.






Converse Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel


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Sunday, August 13, 2023

Braided Sandals

John B. Marine | 3:49 PM | | Be the first to comment!
An expressive detail to footwear can be had with braided footwear. Such braided details can range from minor to major. I was inspired to blog about this detail from a fashion blogger whose work I've followed for a long time. I now use my fine blog to discuss braided footwear. So I hope you get to enjoy this post of mine!






Braided Sandals


Let me still set the mood of this one with a picture:

braided sandals
^ from: Amazon - Braided sandals can be a stylish fashion detail for those who fancy a stylish pair of sandals.

braided sandals small
^ from: Billabong - Braids in braided footwear can be big, or they can be small like with these strappy sandals.

braided clog sandals
^ from: Scandic Footwear - Braided footwear can take the form of basic sandals, or even clog sandals such as these.

Braided details on sandals provide some boldness and charm. These braids can easily be their own statement piece for a well-structured outfit. I would not necessarily say they provide toughness to a mostly soft outfit. However, they can be attention-grabbing. Braided details can range from small to large. Larger braids can be statement-making. Extra details like metal studs or pearls can add to the appeal of braided sandals.

Braided sandals may be done easily with straw or something, but leather-type braids can be equally appealing. The majority of braided sandals I've seen in my research have mostly been of the leather variety. Such sandals can come in a variety of colors. Usually, though, more skin-toned sandals have been common. Though, feel free to find a pair of braided sandals to compliment your outfit and style if you fancy them.

Braided sandals can be styled any sort of way. Since I think braided sandals are expressive, I find them best with certain bottoms, dresses, or jumpsuits that allow you to show them off. A pair of cropped jeans or cropped pants will allow you to nicely show off braided sandals. Skirts and dresses of any length will allow you to show off your braided sandals nicely. If you're feeling spicy, try some short shorts or some short skirt or short dress paired with high-heel braided sandals. I think braided sandals are more towards daytime fashion, so I wouldn't really recommend them for evening or night fashion. I would even avoid braided sandals for romantic night outfits.


Blogger Example.

To give you an idea of braided sandals, let me share with you an example outfit from one fashion blogger. Take a look:

PETITE FRIENDLY SUMMER DRESS FOR $18 (Stylish Petite)


My Thoughts on Braided Sandals.



I have no problem with braided sandals. They can be very stylish and chic. They make for more interesting slide sandals. As I am not really into flat sandals or flat slide sandals much, braided sandals (even of the flat variety) can be charming for fashionistas. If you want chic daytime style, wearing braided sandals makes for a good alternative to flip-flop/thong sandals.


If interested in getting braided sandals, advance to the next section. Otherwise, skip it entirely. Your call.




Braided Sandals Online


If you are interested in getting some braided sandals of your own, let me help you! You may visit any of the retailers in this section searching for "braided sandals" in any (or all?) of them:


Amazon
eBay
DSW
Famous Footwear
ASOS
JCPenney
QVC-Fashion
Walmart
Target
ShoeCarnival



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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Jelly Footwear

John B. Marine | 11:45 PM | | Be the first to comment!
Are you ready for this jelly? Jelly shoes are the focal point of this blog post. Jelly shoes can be fun and colorful. You can go clear, or with any color or colors for jelly shoes. Whatever your preference, I may have quite the discussion for you in regards to jelly shoes. So come along for the ride!






Jelly Footwear


jelly footwear
^ from: NORDSTROM (best I could find) - Are you ready for this jelly- jelly shoes? The '90s footwear has returned for modern times!

Many people think of the 1990s or kids when it comes to jelly shoes. That especially applies to jelly sandals of the 1990s. Those same styles have resurfaced for modern times for those who want their '90s memories or for the little kid in them. While everyone from kids to adults wear them, there are actually even jelly shoes for males ranging from boys to men.

Jelly footwear comes in at a time where some fashionistas wear some clear shoes and clear sandals. A pair of jelly footwear are translucent, usually in colors other than clear colors. Some jelly-type shoes appear opaque. You can still enjoy clear-colored jelly shoes if you fancy them. Jelly shoes are usually squishy to walk in. Usually, the most popular jelly shoes are translucent fisherman sandals. However, there are also regular sandals and ballet flats that are also in jelly form.

One of the more popular designers of jelly footwear is Melissa Shoes. Melissa Shoes offer some stylish jelly shoes for fashionistas. They also believe in sustainability with their designs. If you are interested in Melissa Shoes' offerings, please visit www.shopmelissa.com.


Thoughts on Jelly Shoes.

I don't really hate jelly footwear. I have no problem with these jelly shoes. They can be quirky and a bit funky. While a lot of people may look at jelly shoes like being for little girls only, jelly footwear can be stylish for nearly any fashionista. They are not super-chic, but they can be pretty cool for casual wear. Those who even love playing with colors in fashion can find something to love about jelly footwear. So feel free to experiment to your heart's content.




Jelly Shoes Online


If you liked this blog topic and want to get yourself some jelly shoes, let me help! Take a look at the items below. The intended items I tried to curate are jelly shoes for women. Anyhow, shop around if interested:



You may also be able to find some jelly shoes if you shop at retailers like these:
Amazon
eBay
DSW
AllExpress
ASOS
FRMODA
Macy's
Dillard's
Rack Room Shoes
Shopbop

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Clear Footwear

John B. Marine | 9:24 PM | | Be the first to comment!
Cinderella wore glass slippers. Fashionistas wear clear shoes. Good news for fashionistas is that you can proudly wear these even after midnight. Also, no fear of your outfit turning into rags after midnight in clear shoes. Anyhow, this post is all about clear shoes. I'll share my thoughts on them in this blog post. Of course, you are free to agree or disagree with my points. So let's do this!






Clear Footwear


Let's set the mood. All images are provided for educational purposes. Here we go:

clear sandals
^ from: (Pinterest) - Clear sandals are among some of the different clear shoes that fashionable types have loved.

clear pumps
^ from: Boohoo - Clear pumps offer the appeal of average pumps, just clear.

clear boots
^ from: eBay - Clear footwear can even take on the form of boots.

clear sneakers
^ from: (Pinterest) - You can even enjoy a pair of clear kicks with clear sneakers like these.

Clear footwear has the appeal of your average footwear but seems invisible. It is a fashion style popularized by the Kardashians and Jenners. Such footwear sort of have an effect of elongating feet and not cutting off your proportions. This can be a plus for some petites. It also can be a plus for those of color who want skin-toned footwear. For instance, (skin-tone)-colored pumps won't be color-matching for someone with darker or lighter skin. Clear footwear can be a stylish alternative to skin-tone footwear.

Before clear footwear became popular among fashionistas of late, most of the clear shoes I've seen primarily have been among the *adult entertainer* or *street walker* type. Most of the clear shoes I've seen aren't real stylish to me. While I don't hate clear footwear, I am just not as much into them much. A lot of them appear cheap and just aren't as stylish as any non-clear shoes.


A Health Warning on Clear Shoes?

A doctor suggests that wearing clear shoes can post some health risks. Wearing such shoes could increase the rate of fungal conditions or bacterial infections. They could also increase the chances of getting blisters on your feet. Read more about this possible health risk by reading this article: "Celeb Doc Says Kardashians’ Clear-Shoe Trend Causes Ugly, Smelly, Sweaty Feet (Footwear News)."


Final thoughts coming up.




Clear Footwear: Final Thoughts


For those looking to elongate one's figure at the feet or have a more accurate skin-tone set of footwear, clear footwear can be a charming option for fashionistas. I am not completely into the clear shoe deal, but I am sure a lot of fashionistas would love the appeal provided by many different clear shoes. I would not construct an outfit to include Anything from clear pumps to clear sandals are some shoes that should entice any interested fashionista.




Clear Footwear Online


(NOTE: The following section is VOLUNTARY. However, your support and involvement would be greatly appreciated.) I took an effort to try to show off some clear footwear that may interest you fashionistas. Take a look at the provided items in this section. I made sure to try to find certain shoes that are either completely clear or mostly clear. Have a look around if you want your own clear footwear:



Or, you may look for some clear footwear from retailers like these:
6pm.com
ASOS
Bergdorf Goodman
DSW
eBay
Amazon
Overstock
Rack Room Shoes
Macy's
Dillard's

Happy shopping! :)





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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Big-Toe Shoes

John B. Marine | 2:22 PM | | Be the first to comment!
Peep-toe shoes can range from cute to romantic. Some even love peep-toe shoes for vintage appeal. Here's a different take- big toe shoes! In other words, the toes exposed in such shoes are your big toes. It is a trending style. What I do think about these big-toe shoes? That's why you came to this blog (for reasons other than saying hi to yours truly :) )- getting my opinions about various fashion topics. Let me give you a piece of my mind by talking about big-toe shoes.


BEFORE I BEGIN...

There are varieties of big toe shoes. The kind I will focus on in this blog post are peep-toe shoes that only show the big toe.






Big Toe Shoes


I had arranged to only discuss open-toe shoes of the big toe. After doing my typing up my original blog post, I decided to focus on both peep-toe big toe shoes and also closed big toe shoes in this blog post. I will start with my original thoughts on peep-toe big toe shoes. Get ready...


Big-Toe Shoes: Peep-Toe Type.

Here is an example of the kind of shoes I will be discussing:

big toe shoes open
^ from: Bustle (best example I could use) - "Let's have some peep-toe shoes ONLY exposing the big toe. That will be stylish!"

The big toe trend is one of the latest shoe styles to pop up recently. For fashionistas used to peep-toe shoes and open-toe shoes, these big toe shoes offer the same kind of open-air comfort and charm offered by the aforementioned peep-toe and open-toe shoes. These openings at the toes can be stylish ranging from flats, high-heels, or wedges. I personally find peep-toe and open-toe shoes to look best with either high heels or platforms. Anyhow, instead of exposing the middle toes or all toes, only the big toe is exposed in big-toe shoes.

Most of you know what I like to say. I often say in this situation, "different doesn't always mean better." I certainly find little to love about big-toe shoes. Unless you are really proud of showing off your big toes, I'd steer clear of these big-toe shoes. Having only your big toe exposed throws off the balance of your feet. Also, just having your big toe exposed just looks all kinds of awkward. I've had holes in my socks at the big toe that look better than most of these big toe shoes of late.


Big-Toe Shoes: Sandals Type.



big toe shoes sandals
^ from: (Pinterest) - Some big-toe shoes only cover the big toes, leaving the other four toes exposed like on these sandals.

Instead of showing off the big toes, this style only features the big toe covered. It's a different take on a traditional sandal, but this is not stylish while being scores less awkward in design than the peep-toe big toe style. I would still prefer basic flip-flop/thong sandals or any kind of slide sandals instead.


My final thoughts on big toe shoes are coming up. Go to the next section.




Big Toe Shoes: Final Thoughts


Before I get into my final thoughts on big-toe shoes, I'd like to express a few thoughts leading up to my final thoughts on big-toe shoes. Think about why sandals and peep-toe and open-toe shoes are stylish. You get the open-air comfort and touches of style. Peep-toe and open-toe shoes can be cute and even romantic at times. For vintage types or for those looking for a pretty way to show off your toes, you can do no wrong with these style of shoes. Any fashionista who is feeling flirty or hot can lovingly show off her middle toes or all of her toes with open-toe shoes. Showing off mostly the middle toes in these aforementioned shoes just simply works. When styled well, your beauty will be elevated in peep-toe shoes or open-toe shoes.

However, big-toe shoes are a major fail for two main reasons. First off, just showing off your big toes or focusing only on your big toes gives an awkward profile up front and on the sides. Second, your other toes don't get to stylishly impact your outfit. The problem with big toe shoes is that they lack the level of appeal and charm a basic pair of peep-toe or open-toes provide. I have not seen a pair of big toe shoes that I like or would recommend in building an outfit.

The only ones I'd give recommendation of big toe shoes is if you're trying to look different and separate yourselves from the fashion-forward pack. Compliments to you about wearing such shoes will be about as rare as seeing the Hale-Bopp comet. This is up in the category of ugly shoes as almost any Birkenstock sandals. As much as I hate to say this, even Birkenstock sandals look better than almost any of these big toe shoes or sandals.

Long story short... stay away from these shoes. You don't need them in your shoe collection. Their awkwardness in style and appearance make them intolerable to the minds of most style lovers. I find no redeeming or stylish qualities to these shoes whatsoever. Even if I somehow ease up on big-toe shoes like I have with peep-toe boots, I am still not going to praise these big-toe shoes or even recommend them for any such outfits any time soon. Get yourself some proper peep-toe shoes, open-toe-shoes, or sandals instead.





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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Not-So-Basic Thong Sandals

John B. Marine | 11:55 PM | | Be the first to comment!
Flip-flop/Thong sandals are the most popular sandals for warm weather times. One can buy a basic pair of flip-flop/thong sandals on the cheap. However, what if you want thong sandals that look more interesting? Well, I'm here to talk about some not-so-basic thong sandals. These are more interesting thong sandals that I want to discuss. If you're expecting the usual flat thong sandals with the rather skinny thong parts to them, this is NOT your blog post. At the least, you will see some thicker thong straps or even some thicker sole thong sandals. So let's get it!






Not-So-Basic Thong Sandals


The flip-flop/thong sandal has long been a popular style of sandals to wear. While females wear them a lot, there are even some flip-flop/thong sandals males often times wear. More popularly, though, are the flip-flop. I personally have not had a problem with seeing flip-flops worn. Especially if a fashionista enjoys showing off her feet, some thong sandals are simple footwear for which to enjoy open-air comfort of the feet and look stylish all the while.

There are some who actually dislike flip-flop sandals. Some say they should only be for going to the beach. The popularity of flip-flop sandals may have waned with the popularity of rubber clogs. No matter how you feel about flip-flop sandals, they have their own appeal.

What if you love the appeal of flip-flop/thong sandals but want something more interesting than the basic flat flip-flops? What if you wanted thong sandals with a little more personality? You know- a platform base, a wedge style, bolder thong straps, furry, maybe some embellishments, maybe with straps for your ankles? Well, check out some of the examples I want to showcase in this blog post...


Not-So-Basic Thong Sandals.

thong sandals
^ from: Free People - If you find basic flip-flops boring, try more interestingly-designed thong sandals like these!

Sure, the example above still seems like an average pair of thong sandals. However, the bolder straps and the chunky platform base have more personality and style than an average pair of flip-flop sandals. There is even a bit of heel detal with the wedge-like design. Thong sandals such as these can be seen as the upgrade over some basic flip-flops while still enjoying the look and feel of thong sandals.


If those sandals still seem basic, let's try some more interesting thong sandals. Here you go:

thong sandals with buckle
^ from: Amazon - These thong sandals have some personality with the further back thong and the buckle fastening.

More aggressive thong sandals have elements to them that make them more interesting sandals to wear than any average flip-flops. Thong sandals such as the above model are styled more aggressively while still being plenty stylish to wear. So do not be afraid pairing these sandals with your cutest shorts or even your loveliest daytime dresses.


Gladiator Thong Sandals.

Let's crank up the boldness a bit more. The gladiator thong sandals featured in this section will get progressively bolder, so check it:

basic gladiator thong sandals
^ from: Walmart - Gladiator thong sandals can be fierce, but this is a more tame pair of gladiator sandals.

Thong sandals, though, encompass a variety of styles. A great alternative to those who love thong sandals but do not like the flip-flop types are gladitor thong sandals. Gladiator thong sandals usually have a long strap going across towards the ankles. These are also bolder-style sandals. Unlike most gladiator sandals, though, gladiator thong sandals are a bit more tolerable and nicer than your garden variety gladiator sandals (at least, to me). gladiator thong sandals
^ from: Walmart - These gladiator thong sandals have some boldness to them with the aggressive design.

Gladiator sandals like the ones above can be bold without overdoing it. If you are fine with a pair of thong sandals that don't completely overwhelm your feet, seek some gladiator thong sandals such as the ones featured above.

low extreme gladiator thong sandals
^ from: Lyst.com - These are a low pair of extreme gladiator thong sandals. The basic thong style of thong sandal is there, but it is met with a bevy of straps, buckles, and a zipper.

extreme gladiator thong sandals
^ from: AllExpress - Extreme gladiator sandals, such as these are tall still have the thong style at the feet.

If you fear Greek mythology will call you and want their sandals back, then avoid extreme gladiator thong sandals such as the two examples featured above. Gladiator sandals can either be of the low variety or of the tall variety. They also may or may not have buckles, zippers, or even laces. Thong sandals with a gladiator sandal appearance can provide the boldest and fiercest fashion statement.


Final Thoughts.

The intent of this blog post was not to make fun of flip-flop/thong sandals. I instead wanted to focus on thong-type sandals that are more interesting in design and offer some more style and personality than a simple pair of flip-flop sandals. Thong sandals are very much a stylish pair of sandals to wear for a variety of fashionable folks (even males who wear thong sandals). However, the basic design of average flip-flops can be made more interesting with bolder and sharper designs. Even adding a platform base or a wedge design can elevate the style of thong sandals. Thong sandals with bolder designs can make for chic footwear to compliment a handful of mostly daytime fashions. Some more interesting thong sandals may even be chic enough for some night-out fashions. If you enjoy the appeal that flip-flop sandals provide but want some more interesting thong sandals, this blog post exposed you to what is possible with more intricately-designed thong sandals. Proudly wear any footwear to your heart's content!


The basis of this post is complete. You may go to the next section or skip it entirely to the conclusion of this post.






Not-So-Basic Thong Sandals Online


If you want to get yourself some not-so-basic thong sandals, I can help you! Use the items and links below to shop for thong sandals or search for thong sandals from some of the retailers I have linked to. Your involvement in this section is voluntary (meaning: not required), but your support would be appreciated.



Shop for more thong sandals by shopping online at retailers such as these:
6pm.com
Amazon
Belk
eBay
FARFETCH
Famous Footwear
Forever 21
Zappos
Walmart
DSW
Rack Room Shoes
ShoeCarnival
THE OUTNET
LOFT
Rakuten




Happy shopping! :)





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