LAist: STYLEist: Extreme Sandals

Tom Andrews

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:42:27 -0800

Hindinwood, I think you're right! Check out this video from "On the Street with Bill Cunningham" from the New York Times. He explains the trend in scarves, even during extreme heat. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/01/fashion/20080803_street/index.html

Hindinwood

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:27:45 -0800

^^^^ As a woman (and thus familiar with female dressing/grooming habits), I am willing to bet that her look was not just "thrown together", but carefully calculated to give the impression of nonchalance and effortless style. Most women are much more calculating with their style than you give them credit for - even down to the lack of make up. This is the craze these days (I think I even read some Marc Jacobs quote where he saya as much). I wish it would stop.

Tom Andrews

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:05:40 -0800

manofstyle, i don't think you will have to wait too long, these sandals aren't very flattering on most people. estarla, she was "caught" by my lens going from a parking structure to an office building. i don't think she planned on being seen by many people and especially not a photographer! LOL... "Might have walked all the way from the barber shop doubling as a "faux-tique" on Melrose." Caroline On Crack, i tell everyone that i photograph for LAist that there is the possibility that they will be on our site. some people are fine with being in STYLEist others look at me like, WTF is that! this girl knew that she looked messy but she also new that she could look HOT in 20 minutes if necessary. part of her beauty was her incredible confidence.

Caroline on Crack

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:06:41 -0800

Tom, Do you tell them that they're going to be on LAist? She must be so embarrassed. And how did you get her to pose? She doesn't look as insecure as I'd feel in her position, especially about that messed-up boot.

estarla

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:08:31 -0800

I noticed you use the verb, "caught" instead of, say, "spotted" or simply "seen." As in, caught your horrible fashion taste in the 90210 sucka. Those particular ones aren't even made well, they're falling off the inside of her calves. Might have walked all the way from the barber shop doubling as a "faux-tique" on Melrose.

manofstyle

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:04:05 -0800

These things are the hipster equivalent to Uggs. God I can't wait till these things go out of style already.

Tom Andrews

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:41:33 -0800

G Pro there will be some "homeless couture" soon. peekist,that right boot does look pretty messed up. I wonder if these are Chanel or some cheap knock off. redbobsled, i took this photo yesterday and it wasn't cool enough for the scarf or that odd underwear looking thing, it was over 80 degrees when this was taken. she would have looked better if she would have shown her full cleavage without it being partially hidden by the scarf. She had a great body and didn't mind being photographed without nail polish or make-up. i wonder where she was heading in beverly hills without being made up etc. She took the time to put on these crazy sandals but didn't take the time to put on lipstick? redbobsled, like you said "It's all very odd" did anyone else notice the green bracelet?

redbobsled

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:31:41 -0800

Yuck. And if it's cold enough to wear a scarf and some odd underwear looking thing under the dress, it's also cold enough to cover up the cleavage. It's all very odd.

Bob LLama

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:12:27 -0800

MAXIMUS! MAXIMUS! MAXIMUS!

christina

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:03:22 -0800

peekist

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:57:31 -0800

whats up with her right boot?

G Pro

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:39:08 -0800

Please dont advocate this fashion unless its for a sequel to 300. Bring on the homeless couture!!

Tom Andrews

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:10 -0800

Do you have a pair of Chanel gladiator sandals yet?