Hot Hollywood Mommy Jessica Alba was spotted attending the 2010 Global Green pre–Oscars party last week. She looked like a modern Greek goddess in her short tulip-cut dress paired with some strappy gladiator sandals. Of course, her favorite arm candy, husband Cash Warren, was there to attend the event as well.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Let’s take a better look at the shoes, shall we? If you look closely, you will notice that the T-strap is quite prominent, which is not really unusual. However, unlike most gladiator sandals, the straps that cross the feet are not just horizontal, but a combination of horizontal and diagonal with the lines meeting at the center.

I couldn’t ID the shoes, so I tried to do the next best thing – search for an exact look-a-like. Sad to say, my quest for one was entirely futile, so I went off hunting for something that would at least resemble the straps a little. Here’s what I found:

Report Signature Shoes Mazeau Wedge Sandals, US$195

Though not exactly like Jessica’s sandals, at least the Report Signature Mazeau Wedge Sandals contain  a set of diagonal and horizontal straps. The T-strap is there, but not as prominent; however, I think these shoes will do if your objective is simply to achieve Jessica’s look.

You can shop for the Report Signature Mazeau Wedge Sandals at Shopbop.com

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Have you seen Givenchy’s mid-heel gladiator sandals for spring? Here’s a look:

Givenchy Mid-Heel Gladiator Sandals (S2010)

The shoes are beautiful, of course; as classy as it should be coming from such a brand.

I commend Givenchy for bringing some attention to mid-heel sandals. Concentration has been placed so much on high-heeled and flat gladiator sandals that women have somehow forgotten there is an option to enjoy the benefits of both through the mid-heel sandal.

Flat gladiator sandals primarily offer comfort while its high-heeled version offers height enhancement, sexy appeal, and longer legs.  However, you can actually enjoy both by wearing mid-heel gladiator sandals that go about 2 to 2.5 inches high. With the mid-heel, you can afford to be sexy and comfortable while walking in the same shoes from day to night. In other words, you don’t have to go through the hassle of changing from work shoes  to dinner date shoes.

Would you like to try some mid-heel gladiator sandals for a change? Why not try these options?

Botkier Liza, US$329 (Heel at 2.25″)

Donald J. Pliner Boana, US$255 (Heel at 2.25″)

Report Abielle, US$80 (Heel at 2″)

Blowfish Cristal 1, US$62 (Heel at 2.5″)

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In line with last week’s post on 3 Gladiators for Men Who Don’t Like Wearing Sandals, here’s the list for the complete opposite: 3 gladiators for men who can’t seem to get enough of sandals.

Of course, for the man who loves sandals, one style is never enough. If you’ve already embraced sporty sandals, leather sandals, and slides, then why not take an extra step further and try out the gladiator sandal?

No, you don’t have to wear them as blinged out as the Givenchy gladiator sandals, but these styles are a little bit more daring. If you’ve already got the clean feet and the clean toenails, then gather some guts and give these men’s gladiator sandals a go. You never know, you might end up liking them.

On with the list!

#1 Bacco Bucci Frankie

Although the straps on these aren’t leather, they’re adjustable and can fit a range of feet widths. The strappy feature is the great thing about gladiator sandals! $154.95.

#2 Giovanni Marquez Fratelli

This sandal is essentially a slide, but the 5 straps categorize them as gladiators. At least you don’t have to mess with all the strap adjusting and buckling, you just slide these on and off. The off-center placement of the parallel shoe strap is a subtle yet interesting detail too. $69.95.

#3  Giovanni Marquez Vanni

This one’s probably the trendiest out of all the gladiators on this list. Still, except for the crisscrossing straps, it’s really not that much different from number 2. The studs and the tabs that attach the straps to the soles make this sandal more unique. $69.95.

These gladiators and more men’s designer sandals are available at Shoebuy.com.

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