Here is a photo of Gisele doing a new Ipanema ad. I know what you’re thinking… what has fashion come to? Advertisement for water dresses!? Well, actually, the ad is for her sandals. And I’m willing to bet just about anything that you didn’t even notice her sandals until you read that last sentence.

Every few years, a designer will try to bring a really bad idea back and make it trendy.

These designers think that just because they are who they are that the trend will magically go from fugly to fierce.

Newsflash: even Mui Mui can’t save the socks/sandals combo.

The above look is admittedly not as bad as this:

But, socks and sandals are two words that should never be used in the same sentence.  Let alone on the same foot.

I just don’t understand why otherwise-sane people would walk down the street with what appear to be rubber wiffle balls strapped to their feet.

Oh, wait.  Those are Crocs.

I don’t know where this trend came from…but unless you’re:

(a) Too young to pick out your own clothes

(b) Wading through ankle-deep water without wanting to lose your footing

The Croc should never be used as anything other than a fashion punch-line.

I am so, so, so happy that the lovely 1970’s trend of wedge heels are back! 

Wedges are adorable paired with basically any kind of bottom: long floaty skirt, short little mini, micro mini shorts, or even the new mid-thigh length shorts.

My favorite kind of wedge is the straw wedge peep-toe.  Looks chic and sexy–plus you can cheat on getting that bi-weekly pedicure a little bit when you can only see a little peep of your big toe.

The worst kind of wedge is anything made out of plastic–whether it’s clear plastic or any color plastic–you will look like an out of work stripper. 

 I don’t care if you saw Pam Anderson or Jenna Jameson wearing them–out of work stripper/porn star is not what a chic fashionista ought to look like.

Not on my watch.

Bottom line: wedges are hot–but no plastic unless you are actually a little blond doll made by Mattel.

The first picture is what you don’t want to look like.

The second picture is the totally hot roman sandal trend.

I’m a huge fan of flats–especially for you tall, leggy girls who don’t need to torture your feet in 6 inch heels to look hot–and the roman sandal is amazing. It looks fresh and chic and no matter which style you choose, you’ll look fashionable.

But, remember–just because you’re wearing shoes styled after the roman gladiators, doesn’t mean you should start getting all Russell Crowe crazy on us. They’re just shoes, after all…