Back in the day, “Melrose Place” was my favorite show. I loved the drama, which ran from 1992 to 1999 on Fox, so much that I still remember the final episode party my friend Rachel threw at her Brooklyn pad. So needless to say, I was psyched when I heard the scandalous show had been revamped for a new generation.
 
 
I watched the series premiere last night on the CW, however, and have mixed feelings. Although the new cast is almost as attractive as the original cast, the character development is weak so far.  In fact, two …read more

I’ve been stalking this pair of Nine West gladiator sandals for months now.  I debated ordering the Ruffian sandal (on sale for $39.99), online but didn’t want to pay for shipping and handling. Besides, there’s not tax on clothing and shoes under $110 in New York.
When I no longer saw the sandals on display at a local Nine West store, I asked if they still had the shoes in stock.  They didn’t, but the helpful staff did the next best thing.  They found a nearby store and mailed the shoes to me without tax or shipping.
My Ruffian sandals arrived this week …read more

This is the perfect time to score major shopping bargains.  Most stores are marking down their summer  merchandise to make way for fall fashion stock. That’s great news for us.  This weekend I scooped up this pair of Dollhouse sandals that regularly retail for $40 for only $20 at Starwberry’s, a trendy discount mini-chain in New York City.
 
 
Although I’m still on the prowl for a pair of quality black studded gladiator sandals on sale, these funky, beaded brown sandals will do the trick for now.  Alas, if you want the same “Abiba” sandals, you’ll have to pay regular price.  I …read more

I know I’m asking a lot of questions this week, but I love it when Hot Mama Daily readers talk back.  So I want to know, am I the only urbanite still pondering the purchase of yet another pair of gladiator sandals? 
I bought a brown leather pair from Nine West at the end of last summer and they are surprisingly super comfortable. 
Because of that, I’d like to purchase this pair of black studded “Ruffian” gladiator sandals, currently on sale  for $69.99 with an additional 30% off.
Be honest with me Hot Mamas.  Do you think the gladiator trend is over or …read more