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CARPE GLADIATOR (SEIZE THE SANDAL!)

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By MICHELLE BAKER

Tribune correspondent

Published: March 8, 2009

There are a few rules a recessionista must follow:

1. You must be super-stylish, even on laundry day.

2. You must be able to recycle last season's trends to fit into this season's trends and make it work.

3. You must never question the fashion gods: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior or Givenchy.

When the fashion gods tell you the gladiator sandal is still around, but only hotter and higher, you listen. Even the fashion disciples (Dolce & Gabanna, Versace, etc.) turned up the volume on this ancient Roman footwear this season, and whether you love them or hate them, they are the shoe to wear for spring '09.

Mirabile visu! This is a recessionista's jackpot.

Because the Gladiator was around last summer, everyone can afford this super trend in the height of the buzz. Payless ShoeSource offers a great selection of flat and heeled gladiators, like this Abaete for Payless Wyatt Gladiator ($38) in one of spring's hot color trends, beige. It's available in stores and at www.paylessshoes.com.

Another great point for the gladiator: You can wear it with anything - shorts, skirts, capris or jeans. The more you mix it up, the better.

E-mail me at the.tampa.recessionista@gmail.com.

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