For the first time, Vanessa Hudgens is not looking so perfect. I am pertaining to this picture of her taken while the starlet was spotted out and about in West Hollywood.

Vanessa Hudgens, out and about in West Hollywood, August 12

What do you think of her casual style?

Am I alone is saying that she doesn’t look as good as she usually does in this picture? Perhaps it’s the angle, or perhaps it’s the pieces she’s wearing. A looser top to go with her skinnies, or a bootcut pair of pants to go with her tight tank would have done the trick. With the current outfit, she looks more like a pear instead of her usual hourglass.

Outfit 1 (Left): Blaque Label Silk Tank, US$59; True Religion Billy Jeans, US$196;

Outfit 2 (Right): WildFox Couture Not My Bedtime Tee, US$77; Paige Premium Layne Cargo Crop, US$169

(from ChickDownTown.com)

Nonetheless, the High School Musical beauty did get something right, she paired her casual outfit with some cuffed thong sandals!

Vanessa’s Cuffed Sandals

It’s hard to tell what the whole cuff looks like from the picture, but could it be any of these?

From top left (clockwise): Unity By Carlos Santana Legend Sandals, US$69 (Shoes.com);  BCBGeneration Kija Sandals, US$79 (Zappos.com); Report Cyan Sandals, US$60 (Zappos.com); Candela Flecos Fringe Thong Sandals, US$130 (sale! @ BlueFly.com); Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Tilla Flat Thong Sandals with Woven Cuff, US$75 (sale! @ Shopbop.com)

When did Nicky Hilton first start wearing her Matt Bernson KM Gladiators? 2007? 2008?

Anyway, it’s been years since Nicky Hilton discovered these lovely sandals and wouldn’t you know it, she’s still wearing them up to now:

Nicky Hilton seen chatting on her phone while out and about in Bevery Hills, California yesterday, August 18, 2010

It’s like Nicky Hilton’s Matt Bernson sandals never get worn out!

Of course, Nicky Hilton could afford a dozen of these sandals and most likely DOES have a dozen of these sandals, but I think these Matt Bernsons really could stand a couple of years of wear and tear. Just take it from member fafnir over at The Purse Forum who has this to say about the Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals she bought for a trip to Europe:

“I have a pair of KM Gladiators and wore them regularly while trudging through several major cities in Europe this summer. Not only were they fabulously comfortable, but they held up beautifully. I just cleaned/conditioned them earlier today and they still look great. And I wore them hard– I mean I was slogging through the dusty Roman forum in 90-plus heat. Walked for miles on cobblestones and concrete.”

Sounds like my kind of sandals for travelling!

If you’d rather not listen to hearsay and would rather try these out for yourself, you can get Nicky Hilton’s own Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals in Black Oil with Black Insoles at Zappos.com:

Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals in Black Oil, Black Insole, $173.00

Zappos also has the Gold Crackle and the Grey Veg/Grey Insole colors which are both on sale at $138.40.

For more shopping options for the Matt Bernson KM Gladiator Sandals, you can try BoutiquetoYou.com or Piperlime.com. BoutiquetoYou has the Gold Crackle color for $169.00 while Piperlime has the Black and Gold colors on sale for just $89.99! But hurry on over though, sizes are limited and stocks are going fast!

Credit: Photo Agency

Leighton Meester loves the Stuart Weitzman Apron Platform Sandals.  Well, at least that’s what she has been in love with for the past week or two, that much we can deduce from these pictures:

At LAX, August 8

On the way to the Gossip Girl set, August 12

On the way to the set of Gossip Girl, August 16

I guess you could say it’s her Flavor of the Week (or maybe month, we’ll see). It is not exactly extraordinary looking, but you could say it’s a versatile and reliable pair of platform gladiators.

Stuart Weitzman Apron Studded Sandals

You could also say Leighton is on the platforms mood.  Last month, she was spotted in different pair of gladiator inspired platforms, the Miu Miu Studded Platform Slingbacks.

Right: Leighton Meester wearing the Miu Miu Studded Platform Slingbacks in Red and Tan combination; Left: Miu Miu Studded Platform Slingbacks in Desert Suede

Can’t say she doesn’t look good in both sandals, because she really does, even when it’s just with a casual outfit. Her slightly offbeat style is something I really enjoy following.

If you want the Leighton’s sandals, grab both at BlueFly.com. The Stuart Weitzman pair is now at US$202.50, that’s 46% off its original retail of US$375, while the Miu Miu pair is at US$356.40, 28% off its original price.