Powerful protagonist from summer 2011, with claims the animal exuberance or material part of its elegant wardrobe
See the complete look in terms of Blumarine , the mix between different surfaces of Burberry Prorsum, overlays, prints more details of golden Giambattista Valli, the mini and maxi skirt outfit with Givenchy, but the coat with a classic rich exoticism of Loewe .
A leader who own changing identity outfit even more simple: the double-breasted jacket in leather coconut, Gucci . On the same wavelength as well as some accessories, such as clutch, python-colored mud, Chanel and A luxury handbag, crocodile, of Balenciaga .
Spotted, fringed: the shoes of Car Shoe . Alternatively: the elaborate sandal flat Daniele Michetti. Leopard print: equestrian-inspired boots by Celine. Sexy pumps dall'allure the wild Christian Dior .
Easy but still impressive: the silk scarf, for example, D & G. Lush as life in the jungle: the ring in gold and enamel, with a monkey, of Dior Joaillerie .
2011年4月28日星期四
2011年4月26日星期二
Car won 1908 NY-Paris race; out for spin in Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) Jeff Mahl is stepping into his great-grandfather's shoes to recreate the most famous race around the world in auto history.
For about an hour in Reno on Tuesday, he slipped into the original, refurbished Thomas Flyer that Great-Grandpa George Schuster Sr. drove to victory from New York to Paris in 1908.
The car has been displayed mostly at the National Automobile Museum in Reno since the late casino mogul Bill Harrah refurbished it in 1964.
Mahl took a ceremonial ride around town before the racing teams left for San Francisco where their cars will be shipped to China. The 65-day race ends in Paris July 30.
The original racers made the 22,000-mile trip in 169 days. At the time, Mahl says, it was like sending a man to the moon.
For about an hour in Reno on Tuesday, he slipped into the original, refurbished Thomas Flyer that Great-Grandpa George Schuster Sr. drove to victory from New York to Paris in 1908.
The car has been displayed mostly at the National Automobile Museum in Reno since the late casino mogul Bill Harrah refurbished it in 1964.
Mahl took a ceremonial ride around town before the racing teams left for San Francisco where their cars will be shipped to China. The 65-day race ends in Paris July 30.
The original racers made the 22,000-mile trip in 169 days. At the time, Mahl says, it was like sending a man to the moon.
2011年4月24日星期日
Church members donate shoes, go barefoot for charity
It took Janelle Fong ages to find her favourite pair of boots: black leather riding boots that matched everything in her closet and felt like a second skin on her feet.
She wore them nearly every day for every occasion, and never wanted to take them off.
But on April 17, a snowy Palm Sunday, Fong removed them after Sunday service at Bow Valley Christian Church. She placed them on the floor next to her pew, then walked away shoeless into the cold, slushy parking lot.
“I really value fashion, and I really loved those boots. But I think I needed to be challenged,” Fong said.
Fong, her husband and three children were among the hundreds of congregants at the northwest church who participated in Shoeless Sunday. About 150 of them took the shoes off their feet to donate to the less fortunate.
Associate Pastor Cal Hultgren said the idea was timed for the Easter season, for community members to connect with the sacrifice that Jesus made when he gave up his life.
“We wanted to challenge our congregation to think beyond themselves and this community. And the response was overwhelming,” he said, adding he was touched to see so many people trudging through the snow barefoot to their cars.
The shoes will go to the Soles4Souls, which collects and distributes new or gently worn shoes to needy children and adults worldwide.
The organization, based in Nashville, started by reaching out to victims of the 2004 Southeast Asia tsunami, then to those affected by hurricane Katrina, and has since given out more than 14 million shoes worldwide.
Hultgren said it's estimated there are 1.5 billion people — 300 million of them children — who live without shoes, and Shoeless Sunday gave his congregation a sense of what it's like to live without footwear.
Many congregants got into the spirit, unzipping, unlacing and leaving behind everything from bright red pumps to barely worn runners. Some were expensive designer brands, others brand new and still bearing price tags.
The church has collected 1,500 pairs of shoes — about 500 of them from the St. Vincent De Paul Elementary Junior High School — and will be shipping them off on May 5.
Fong said she initially had troubles letting go of her beloved boots.
“But this was a good reminder for us to realize what's important in life,” she said.
Many people — including Jide Obadofin, his wife and two sons — returned to the church later that Sunday with more shoes to donate.
“We gave about a dozen pairs. My wife has many pairs. You know women and their shoes,” he said jokingly.
While the initiative was planned for Easter, Obadofin said he hopes people are inclined to make donations and sacrifices to help others, no matter the occasion.
She wore them nearly every day for every occasion, and never wanted to take them off.
But on April 17, a snowy Palm Sunday, Fong removed them after Sunday service at Bow Valley Christian Church. She placed them on the floor next to her pew, then walked away shoeless into the cold, slushy parking lot.
“I really value fashion, and I really loved those boots. But I think I needed to be challenged,” Fong said.
Fong, her husband and three children were among the hundreds of congregants at the northwest church who participated in Shoeless Sunday. About 150 of them took the shoes off their feet to donate to the less fortunate.
Associate Pastor Cal Hultgren said the idea was timed for the Easter season, for community members to connect with the sacrifice that Jesus made when he gave up his life.
“We wanted to challenge our congregation to think beyond themselves and this community. And the response was overwhelming,” he said, adding he was touched to see so many people trudging through the snow barefoot to their cars.
The shoes will go to the Soles4Souls, which collects and distributes new or gently worn shoes to needy children and adults worldwide.
The organization, based in Nashville, started by reaching out to victims of the 2004 Southeast Asia tsunami, then to those affected by hurricane Katrina, and has since given out more than 14 million shoes worldwide.
Hultgren said it's estimated there are 1.5 billion people — 300 million of them children — who live without shoes, and Shoeless Sunday gave his congregation a sense of what it's like to live without footwear.
Many congregants got into the spirit, unzipping, unlacing and leaving behind everything from bright red pumps to barely worn runners. Some were expensive designer brands, others brand new and still bearing price tags.
The church has collected 1,500 pairs of shoes — about 500 of them from the St. Vincent De Paul Elementary Junior High School — and will be shipping them off on May 5.
Fong said she initially had troubles letting go of her beloved boots.
“But this was a good reminder for us to realize what's important in life,” she said.
Many people — including Jide Obadofin, his wife and two sons — returned to the church later that Sunday with more shoes to donate.
“We gave about a dozen pairs. My wife has many pairs. You know women and their shoes,” he said jokingly.
While the initiative was planned for Easter, Obadofin said he hopes people are inclined to make donations and sacrifices to help others, no matter the occasion.
2011年4月21日星期四
Boy in high heels removed from class
A pair of high heels got a Bay Area student sent to the principal's office after he wore them to class.
"He likes the way they make him feel. They make him feel more confident, and he just likes to wear them," said Riverview High School senior Hayley Stepp, who says she's a friend of the student.
Stepp says he's proud of who he is, but embarrassed now.
"The first time he felt shame was when he was called out of school," said Stepp.
A teacher called the principal's office. That teacher said the boy's shoes were disrupting the classroom. Principal Bob Heilmann says there was name calling. He asked the student to take off the heels.
"As a principal of a high school, I have to take the paternal side and make sure he's going to be okay," said Heilmann, afraid the boy would be bullied. "Anytime anyone goes out from, quote, 'the norm' or anytime anyone wants to make a statement, you have to be willing to take what comes with it."
Riverview students we talked to believe most at the school are accepting of students expressing themselves however they want, and don't care who wears high heels -- even if they don't like it.
"I don't think guys should wear heels. Personally, that's my opinion," said Junior Kjai Betts.
Sophomore Sarah Strawn says she was in class with the student when he was asked to step out of the room.
"I think it wasn't really that big of a deal. If he wants to do it, then he can do it," Strawn said.
Principal Heilmann says any attire that's a distraction is a problem, but the student guidebook doesn't specify what types of shoes male and female students have to wear.
Some students really took the issue to heart, organizing a small protest.
"One boy wore a dress on Monday and after we chatted about it, he decided not to," said Heilmann, saying that boy went and changed his clothes. "I was concerned about his safety."
Heilmann says he thinks self expression is a wonderful thing, but he did what he felt was best for the student.
He says boys are allowed to wear heels at Riverview -- unless students are paying attention to the shoes instead of class.
The student who wore the heels was not disciplined.
"He likes the way they make him feel. They make him feel more confident, and he just likes to wear them," said Riverview High School senior Hayley Stepp, who says she's a friend of the student.
Stepp says he's proud of who he is, but embarrassed now.
"The first time he felt shame was when he was called out of school," said Stepp.
A teacher called the principal's office. That teacher said the boy's shoes were disrupting the classroom. Principal Bob Heilmann says there was name calling. He asked the student to take off the heels.
"As a principal of a high school, I have to take the paternal side and make sure he's going to be okay," said Heilmann, afraid the boy would be bullied. "Anytime anyone goes out from, quote, 'the norm' or anytime anyone wants to make a statement, you have to be willing to take what comes with it."
Riverview students we talked to believe most at the school are accepting of students expressing themselves however they want, and don't care who wears high heels -- even if they don't like it.
"I don't think guys should wear heels. Personally, that's my opinion," said Junior Kjai Betts.
Sophomore Sarah Strawn says she was in class with the student when he was asked to step out of the room.
"I think it wasn't really that big of a deal. If he wants to do it, then he can do it," Strawn said.
Principal Heilmann says any attire that's a distraction is a problem, but the student guidebook doesn't specify what types of shoes male and female students have to wear.
Some students really took the issue to heart, organizing a small protest.
"One boy wore a dress on Monday and after we chatted about it, he decided not to," said Heilmann, saying that boy went and changed his clothes. "I was concerned about his safety."
Heilmann says he thinks self expression is a wonderful thing, but he did what he felt was best for the student.
He says boys are allowed to wear heels at Riverview -- unless students are paying attention to the shoes instead of class.
The student who wore the heels was not disciplined.
2011年4月20日星期三
Anna Dello Russo Wears Sweats and Heels at Home, Calls Tommy Ton "My Guru"
On the eve of the Toronto exhibit When Tommy Met Anna, which documents the photographer-and-muse relationship of Vogue Nippon editor-at-large Anna Dello Russo and JakAndJil photographer Tommy Ton, Style.com interviewed the duo about their unique relationship.
Having "discovered" Dello Russo in chain mesh D&G in March 2007, Tommy Ton apparently embarked on a quest to document the perpetual sartorial performance the icon puts on for the fashion world. Four years later, Dello Russo describes the relationship to Style.com as the catalyst for her globally envied, spectacular personal style: "For me, I have to please Tommy, he is my guru ... I need to surprise him! I need to seduce him! He represents the eyes of fashion."
Ton also clarifies that there's the ADR for the street cameras, and then there's the real "Anna," who actually wears Abercrombie at home:
"The funny thing is, on the last day of Paris fashion week, when I went to see her to have a last chat, she answered the door in sweatpants and a sweater, but she was still wearing heels. I was like, Anna, were you sleeping in heels? She said, 'Only for you, Tommy.'"
Which is not to say, the goal is perfection—during the Q&A, Dello Russo points out that Ton's photos sometimes, to her, highlight mistakes: "I die if I don't get the right look. The right shoes ... I can research shoes for three days shopping if I don't find what I need. We share the fashion obsession."
Having "discovered" Dello Russo in chain mesh D&G in March 2007, Tommy Ton apparently embarked on a quest to document the perpetual sartorial performance the icon puts on for the fashion world. Four years later, Dello Russo describes the relationship to Style.com as the catalyst for her globally envied, spectacular personal style: "For me, I have to please Tommy, he is my guru ... I need to surprise him! I need to seduce him! He represents the eyes of fashion."
Ton also clarifies that there's the ADR for the street cameras, and then there's the real "Anna," who actually wears Abercrombie at home:
"The funny thing is, on the last day of Paris fashion week, when I went to see her to have a last chat, she answered the door in sweatpants and a sweater, but she was still wearing heels. I was like, Anna, were you sleeping in heels? She said, 'Only for you, Tommy.'"
Which is not to say, the goal is perfection—during the Q&A, Dello Russo points out that Ton's photos sometimes, to her, highlight mistakes: "I die if I don't get the right look. The right shoes ... I can research shoes for three days shopping if I don't find what I need. We share the fashion obsession."
2011年4月19日星期二
Hornets more confident after Game 1
Every time New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry looks out of his downtown hotel room window across from Staples Center, he is reminded of the mission at hand.
"When you wake up in the morning, you open up the shades and there's Staples Center," Landry said. "Before you close the shades at night you see Staples Center again. It definitely gets you going. It's pretty much all you think about all day."
While many teams choose to stay close to the airport or the ocean when they come to Los Angeles, the Hornets are staying so close to Staples Center that many players, including Chris Paul, simply walked across the street before Game 1. Even their practices at USC's Galen Center are close enough that Hornets coach Monty Williams and his assistant made the 2-mile walk down Figueroa St. back to the hotel afterwards.
"It felt like an AAU game," Paul said. "But it's serious."
The Hornets' first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers may be "serious" but the Hornets' players aren't taking it too seriously. In fact they seemed as relaxed as an AAU team on a road trip leading up to Wednesday's Game 2. That much was evident the players shot around after practice with their coach, gathered as a team in the hotel lobby to watch other playoff games or sat on the side of the street and tell jokes while waiting for their bus to arrive.
"What do we got to lose?" Hornets forward Trevor Ariza said. "We're just out here playing care-free. We're just playing basketball. Nobody expected us to do anything this season."
It was understandable to expect next to nothing from the Hornets going into their first round series against the Lakers. After all, they had lost all four games against the Lakers by an average of just over 10 points per game and lost their last meeting two weeks ago by 18 points.
Landry simply shook his head when was asked about the Hornet's 0-4 record against the Lakers this season. Two years ago, he was on an undermanned Houston Rockets team without Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, going against the Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. Houston was 0-4 against the Lakers during the regular season and there was no reason to expect anything less than a sweep in the playoffs. The Rockets ended up winning the first game of the series at Staples Center and taking the Lakers to seven games.
"I talked to them about that series and I'm sure it meant a lot to the guys in the locker room," Landry said. "No one gave us a chance and we took them to seven games. You just have to realize that any team can win on any given night. If the ball is falling or if you're clicking on defense, you can win. The seeds are out. I know we're seven and they're two but that's over with. That was the regular season."
Paul is in a different stratosphere as a point guard today than Aaron Brooks was two years ago but Landry couldn't help but to flashback to 2009 when the Lakers hopelessly chased Brooks around the court as Paul dropped 33 points, 14 assists and 7 rebounds on the Lakers in Game 1.
"We're in the same shoes I was in two years ago," Landry. "Aaron Brooks running around the court and we're playing tough defense. We were all sophomores and juniors in the league so it felt good to know it can be done. We are not happy at all. We're glad we got the first one under our belt but on Wednesday we're looking to bring more to that game than we brought on Sunday."
Not only does Landry have the team believing the Lakers can be beaten in the playoffs but former Lakers Ariza and D.J. Mbenga are giving the Hornets a crash course on the Triangle offense and the tendencies of the Lakers' players. Ariza was on the Lakers from 2008-2009 and Mbenga was with the team the past three years.
"Trevor has really helped us understand the nuances of the Triangle," Hornets guard Jarrett Jack said. "It's a very tricky offense and has worked for a number of years and he's done a good job putting us in the right spots defensively. D.J. has really done a good job of helping the big guys on the post and knowing where to be and putting us in the right directions."
As the Hornets worked on help side defense on Tuesday, Ariza helped backcourt players on certain plays the Lakers run while Mbenga helped out the front court players.
"It definitely helps because if you're not in the right place and you're making a mistake on the floor D.J. or Trevor will pull you to the side and say, 'expect this,' or 'don't expect that,'" Landry said. "Having those guys as teammates definitely helps. Not only playing against the Lakers but because they're good defenders. Just seeing how they get down in their stance and how D.J. defends the post and how Trevor defends Kobe, its fuel for the rest of the guys on the court."
Knowing exactly what Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol are going to do, however, is no guarantee that you're going to be able stop them when they are at the top of their game which Gasol, who had 8 points and 6 rebounds in Game 1, was not on Sunday.
"I know they're going to make adjustments and play better, especially [Gasol]," Landry said. "He's going to have to have a different mentality. I'm sure he picked up the paper and watched the TV and everybody is talking about him being one of the main reasons why they lost the game so we know he's going to come out aggressive but we just got to be prepared."
Despite the Hornets' care-free attitude and the popular sentiment that they have nothing to lose, Mbenga was quick to correct Ariza following Sunday's game when he heard him say that. After winning Game 1, and being in a position to take a commanding 2-0 series lead back to New Orleans, the Hornets have plenty to lose now.
"I don't agree that 'we don't have anything to lose,'" Mbenga said. "We have the game to lose. We have the series to lose. We're going to come in Wednesday to win. We didn't come in here to steal one game. We came here to win two games. We're a good team. We want to win this series and we think we're going to win this series."
"When you wake up in the morning, you open up the shades and there's Staples Center," Landry said. "Before you close the shades at night you see Staples Center again. It definitely gets you going. It's pretty much all you think about all day."
While many teams choose to stay close to the airport or the ocean when they come to Los Angeles, the Hornets are staying so close to Staples Center that many players, including Chris Paul, simply walked across the street before Game 1. Even their practices at USC's Galen Center are close enough that Hornets coach Monty Williams and his assistant made the 2-mile walk down Figueroa St. back to the hotel afterwards.
"It felt like an AAU game," Paul said. "But it's serious."
The Hornets' first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers may be "serious" but the Hornets' players aren't taking it too seriously. In fact they seemed as relaxed as an AAU team on a road trip leading up to Wednesday's Game 2. That much was evident the players shot around after practice with their coach, gathered as a team in the hotel lobby to watch other playoff games or sat on the side of the street and tell jokes while waiting for their bus to arrive.
"What do we got to lose?" Hornets forward Trevor Ariza said. "We're just out here playing care-free. We're just playing basketball. Nobody expected us to do anything this season."
It was understandable to expect next to nothing from the Hornets going into their first round series against the Lakers. After all, they had lost all four games against the Lakers by an average of just over 10 points per game and lost their last meeting two weeks ago by 18 points.
Landry simply shook his head when was asked about the Hornet's 0-4 record against the Lakers this season. Two years ago, he was on an undermanned Houston Rockets team without Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, going against the Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. Houston was 0-4 against the Lakers during the regular season and there was no reason to expect anything less than a sweep in the playoffs. The Rockets ended up winning the first game of the series at Staples Center and taking the Lakers to seven games.
"I talked to them about that series and I'm sure it meant a lot to the guys in the locker room," Landry said. "No one gave us a chance and we took them to seven games. You just have to realize that any team can win on any given night. If the ball is falling or if you're clicking on defense, you can win. The seeds are out. I know we're seven and they're two but that's over with. That was the regular season."
Paul is in a different stratosphere as a point guard today than Aaron Brooks was two years ago but Landry couldn't help but to flashback to 2009 when the Lakers hopelessly chased Brooks around the court as Paul dropped 33 points, 14 assists and 7 rebounds on the Lakers in Game 1.
"We're in the same shoes I was in two years ago," Landry. "Aaron Brooks running around the court and we're playing tough defense. We were all sophomores and juniors in the league so it felt good to know it can be done. We are not happy at all. We're glad we got the first one under our belt but on Wednesday we're looking to bring more to that game than we brought on Sunday."
Not only does Landry have the team believing the Lakers can be beaten in the playoffs but former Lakers Ariza and D.J. Mbenga are giving the Hornets a crash course on the Triangle offense and the tendencies of the Lakers' players. Ariza was on the Lakers from 2008-2009 and Mbenga was with the team the past three years.
"Trevor has really helped us understand the nuances of the Triangle," Hornets guard Jarrett Jack said. "It's a very tricky offense and has worked for a number of years and he's done a good job putting us in the right spots defensively. D.J. has really done a good job of helping the big guys on the post and knowing where to be and putting us in the right directions."
As the Hornets worked on help side defense on Tuesday, Ariza helped backcourt players on certain plays the Lakers run while Mbenga helped out the front court players.
"It definitely helps because if you're not in the right place and you're making a mistake on the floor D.J. or Trevor will pull you to the side and say, 'expect this,' or 'don't expect that,'" Landry said. "Having those guys as teammates definitely helps. Not only playing against the Lakers but because they're good defenders. Just seeing how they get down in their stance and how D.J. defends the post and how Trevor defends Kobe, its fuel for the rest of the guys on the court."
Knowing exactly what Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol are going to do, however, is no guarantee that you're going to be able stop them when they are at the top of their game which Gasol, who had 8 points and 6 rebounds in Game 1, was not on Sunday.
"I know they're going to make adjustments and play better, especially [Gasol]," Landry said. "He's going to have to have a different mentality. I'm sure he picked up the paper and watched the TV and everybody is talking about him being one of the main reasons why they lost the game so we know he's going to come out aggressive but we just got to be prepared."
Despite the Hornets' care-free attitude and the popular sentiment that they have nothing to lose, Mbenga was quick to correct Ariza following Sunday's game when he heard him say that. After winning Game 1, and being in a position to take a commanding 2-0 series lead back to New Orleans, the Hornets have plenty to lose now.
"I don't agree that 'we don't have anything to lose,'" Mbenga said. "We have the game to lose. We have the series to lose. We're going to come in Wednesday to win. We didn't come in here to steal one game. We came here to win two games. We're a good team. We want to win this series and we think we're going to win this series."
2011年4月18日星期一
Do you have accessories in preparation for the new season shopping list? I'm afraid this is the most difficult one since the opening quarter of choice. Does not have to arbitrarily choose only one, how to choose their own style and may, depending on the day of the dress with the set. We selected eight groups for your red accessories this season due to reference.
BackPackageVS Clutch Bag
Oriental-style Louis Vuitton this seasonT TaiwanOnModelThey allElegantClutch evening handbags out of the clutch packageTrendInto the peak. In fact, not only can small clutch evening bag, a lot of seasonBrandAlso demonstrates theStyleLarge clutch bag in a simple way to show the T station. The other side of the tote retro means also remains red, Fendi is the best demonstration. In short, the clutch bag for elegant women, women backpack is a perfect match with the art.
BalletShoesVS platform shoes
Prada platform shoes this season is definitely the most popular shoes, shoes and hit the color stripesMetalUpper color reaction produced an interesting and impressive. And with them on an equal footing, and Chloé ballet shoes, dressed in tulle skirt show floor pedal models are flat shoes, like ballet elegant actress. If you want to attract attention at the party, if we chose Prada, if you want to go and be stylish and comfortable to work, then to choose Chloé it.
VS minimalist braceletDecorationBracelet
Bracelet width is already a well-known toFashionableRule out. However, wide bracelets or simple to complex, and sometimes it is indeed a dilemma. Céline wind blowing so minimalist, it is also taking home a simple bracelet with natural texture line. In contrast look, Chanel has always been home exquisite bracelet love technology, people can not help but lament thatAccessoriesIs a work of art. Which to choose will depend on personal preference, but the important principle is that if the bracelet complex, clothes to be as concise as possible.
Small VS large mirror mirror sunglasses sunglasses
Asians do not love sunglasses, if you really want to wear, they usually choose to almost cover a large mirror out of his face, because we always lament his face were larger in Europe than doubled. But if you are confident enough of their face shape, then choose a, such as Diane von Furstenberg that might also be a round lens sunglasses. But to rememberPopThe key is that this year's sunglasses continue to be popular wide border.
Small Bag Big bag VS
Practical large bag, small bag and exquisite. Bottega Veneta season introduced a modified version of the knitting bag, Céline's popular "smiley package" have continued to emerge; and Loewe this season brings a lot of candy colored painfully cute little bag and also put it down. This attractive newDesignPeople are reluctant to let go really different, it would work with large, shopping, choose a small bar.
High-heeled sandals, flat sandals VS
This yearSpring and summerT-Taiwan faction holiday feeling natural, fresh, elegant dress has brought out a wave of flat sandals. This Giambattista Valli sandals with leopard and the details of the expression of fashionable metal taste, temperament women go natural wind up over here, this pair of shoes will definitely be the U.S. for your fashion degree a plus. But if you love high heels to choose this Dior sandals saturated color bar, pure use of color is enough to make it a pair of It Shoes.
Oriental-style Louis Vuitton this seasonT TaiwanOnModelThey allElegantClutch evening handbags out of the clutch packageTrendInto the peak. In fact, not only can small clutch evening bag, a lot of seasonBrandAlso demonstrates theStyleLarge clutch bag in a simple way to show the T station. The other side of the tote retro means also remains red, Fendi is the best demonstration. In short, the clutch bag for elegant women, women backpack is a perfect match with the art.
Prada platform shoes this season is definitely the most popular shoes, shoes and hit the color stripesMetalUpper color reaction produced an interesting and impressive. And with them on an equal footing, and Chloé ballet shoes, dressed in tulle skirt show floor pedal models are flat shoes, like ballet elegant actress. If you want to attract attention at the party, if we chose Prada, if you want to go and be stylish and comfortable to work, then to choose Chloé it.
Bracelet width is already a well-known toFashionableRule out. However, wide bracelets or simple to complex, and sometimes it is indeed a dilemma. Céline wind blowing so minimalist, it is also taking home a simple bracelet with natural texture line. In contrast look, Chanel has always been home exquisite bracelet love technology, people can not help but lament thatAccessoriesIs a work of art. Which to choose will depend on personal preference, but the important principle is that if the bracelet complex, clothes to be as concise as possible.
Asians do not love sunglasses, if you really want to wear, they usually choose to almost cover a large mirror out of his face, because we always lament his face were larger in Europe than doubled. But if you are confident enough of their face shape, then choose a, such as Diane von Furstenberg that might also be a round lens sunglasses. But to rememberPopThe key is that this year's sunglasses continue to be popular wide border.
Practical large bag, small bag and exquisite. Bottega Veneta season introduced a modified version of the knitting bag, Céline's popular "smiley package" have continued to emerge; and Loewe this season brings a lot of candy colored painfully cute little bag and also put it down. This attractive newDesignPeople are reluctant to let go really different, it would work with large, shopping, choose a small bar.
This yearSpring and summerT-Taiwan faction holiday feeling natural, fresh, elegant dress has brought out a wave of flat sandals. This Giambattista Valli sandals with leopard and the details of the expression of fashionable metal taste, temperament women go natural wind up over here, this pair of shoes will definitely be the U.S. for your fashion degree a plus. But if you love high heels to choose this Dior sandals saturated color bar, pure use of color is enough to make it a pair of It Shoes.
2011年4月17日星期日
Tips for Choosing Running Shoes
Mark Rouse from Runners Hi ?n Tri shares tips for picking the right running shoe.
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2011年4月14日星期四
Tiger's head shoe's spouse from 300,000 baby's mother
Tiger-head shoes are affectionate of children's shoes,they are chinese acceptable shoes for 0-3 years old babies.Because endemic toes like tiger head,so alleged tiger-head shoes. In the fifties and sixties of endure century,the tiger-head shoes were abnormally accepted in China. Tiger is a mascot, the parents beautify tiger arch on the apparent of shoes with wishes for children. They achievement accouchement searching aristocratic and strong.And they think, the amount of tiger is a aegis adjoin evil,which can assure accouchement from altered disasters.
In the New Year to parents buy new clothes for children.In the accomplished cutting tiger-head Monster Energy Hats and tiger-head shoes is children’s a lot of accepted costume. Almost every adolescent had to abrasion tiger-head hat and tiger-head shoes. And then, whether in the countryside or city, the calm women all could accomplish the tiger-head hats and tiger-head shoes. Before the children’s birth, mother, grandmother accept already accomplished caps and shoes and able for children.After 100 canicule of baby's birth, the changeable ancestors should forward adolescent the tiger-head shoes and caps as gifts.Boys accept to abrasion in red,that agency " he’ll not accommodated disaster, be an official afterwards developed up." Girls are in green, accepted as "green lady", and accepted in the approaching to be phoenix.
The tiger-head shoes for the a lot of of the people,who reside in the axial plains arena in China, are actual familiar.The accouchement in one to abrasion year-old in ample breadth still abrasion these shoes." "Tiger Arch Shoes" are aswell alleged "Cat shoes".
The ability of the tiger-head shoes is actual circuitous , alone the tiger's arch charge adornment ,jacquard and abounding added stitch modes. The basal colors on the apparent are red, yellow. The mouth, eyebrows, nose, eyes of the tiger are broad-brush, by this way to represent the tiger is exaggerated. Making this shoe, the cony hairs are aswell used, which are apprenticed at the bend of the aerial and the eyes of the tige, red, yellow, white interlace, outline is clear.When accouchement cutting tiger-head shoes, the cony hairs agitate in the wind, the tiger's arch looks lively.
About one year old accouchement activate to abrasion tiger-head shoes . At this time accouchement were acquisitive to walk, but still charge the advice from adults. So parents abrasion their accouchement tiger-head shoes, acceptable for their anxiety on the ground. What's the a lot of important acumen is they anticipate the tiger is the baron of beasts, the tiger-head shoes can accompany accouchement aegis and peace, and assure their accouchement from disaster.The bendable sole of the shoes accomplish for the bloom of children.
They accompany ancestors fun and happiness. They accept not Red Bull Hats alone applied amount but aswell artful value, at he aforementioned time they are aswell mascots.
In the New Year to parents buy new clothes for children.In the accomplished cutting tiger-head Monster Energy Hats and tiger-head shoes is children’s a lot of accepted costume. Almost every adolescent had to abrasion tiger-head hat and tiger-head shoes. And then, whether in the countryside or city, the calm women all could accomplish the tiger-head hats and tiger-head shoes. Before the children’s birth, mother, grandmother accept already accomplished caps and shoes and able for children.After 100 canicule of baby's birth, the changeable ancestors should forward adolescent the tiger-head shoes and caps as gifts.Boys accept to abrasion in red,that agency " he’ll not accommodated disaster, be an official afterwards developed up." Girls are in green, accepted as "green lady", and accepted in the approaching to be phoenix.
The tiger-head shoes for the a lot of of the people,who reside in the axial plains arena in China, are actual familiar.The accouchement in one to abrasion year-old in ample breadth still abrasion these shoes." "Tiger Arch Shoes" are aswell alleged "Cat shoes".
The ability of the tiger-head shoes is actual circuitous , alone the tiger's arch charge adornment ,jacquard and abounding added stitch modes. The basal colors on the apparent are red, yellow. The mouth, eyebrows, nose, eyes of the tiger are broad-brush, by this way to represent the tiger is exaggerated. Making this shoe, the cony hairs are aswell used, which are apprenticed at the bend of the aerial and the eyes of the tige, red, yellow, white interlace, outline is clear.When accouchement cutting tiger-head shoes, the cony hairs agitate in the wind, the tiger's arch looks lively.
About one year old accouchement activate to abrasion tiger-head shoes . At this time accouchement were acquisitive to walk, but still charge the advice from adults. So parents abrasion their accouchement tiger-head shoes, acceptable for their anxiety on the ground. What's the a lot of important acumen is they anticipate the tiger is the baron of beasts, the tiger-head shoes can accompany accouchement aegis and peace, and assure their accouchement from disaster.The bendable sole of the shoes accomplish for the bloom of children.
They accompany ancestors fun and happiness. They accept not Red Bull Hats alone applied amount but aswell artful value, at he aforementioned time they are aswell mascots.
2011年4月13日星期三
Natural beauty on the catwalk
Nature has always been a big inspiration for spring trends but this season, designers have gone utterly wild for it.
Natural greenery may be hard to find here in the UAE but you can grow your own in the wardrobe and inject some
of the outdoors into your outfits.
Catwalks came alive for spring, with a fully fertilised reference to all things natural - bold fruits, super-sized blooms, birds in flight and oh-so fashionable bug infestations.
Rihanna and Lily Allen have both been sporting garden-esque print gowns on the red carpets.
Essentially, this is a trend that’s all about having fun with prints.
Steer well clear if you’re more of a wallflower, an injection of larger-than-life patterns is the easiest way to wake up your wardrobe this season.
Whether you’re a fruity girl or a floral fanatic, there’s a mini trend to suit.
If you usually stick to block colour, go wild this season and follow fashion’s nature trail. No hiking boots necessary.
Fruit cocktail
Tangerine, lime and lemon aren’t only hot colours this season, the fruit brigade have made their mark on prints too.
While Prada had fun with bold bananas, Stella McCartney wowed with citrus fruits and things got a little juicy at Betsey Johnson with strawberry, pineapple and grape references. These mouth-watering fruity prints add a retro edge to spring pieces. Think Katy Perry kitsch and you’re on the right track. Go as bold as you dare with this look, from dainty berries and cherries to super-sized lemons and apples. If you like the concept but think you’ll look more ‘fruitcake’ than fruity fashionista, use accessories. And if Charlotte Olympia’s Dhs5,500 fruit platforms push your budget, try the affordable range of fruity trinkets and charms on the high street to add a quirky edge.
Winged wonder
Creatures of the sky will have you flying to the top of the style charts this summer. Butterflies and birds are the carefree way to do this season’s natural selection. Alexander McQueen’s catwalk gowns and heels flaunted life-sized butterfly appliques and Miu Miu showcased a graceful swan print dress. Fear not if you feel like a shy fashion chrysalis, these prints are much more subtle than other nature-inspired trends with repetitive mini swallow patterns or sheer, delicate butterfly looks. Forget structured workwear style pieces, this trend works best with casual looks like floaty summer dresses or blouses for a nod to Seventies hippy chic.
Bug life
No matter if you have an aversion to creepy crawlies. Keep the bug spray and fly swat at bay because insects are this season’s surprise fashion hit. With flowers and fruits big on the nature trail of prints, it’s no surprise that insects have crawled their way into this season’s fashion agenda. Fun and unusual, even arachnophobes can indulge in this quirky print trend. From teeny ladybirds and dainty dragonflies to eye-catching bugs and beetles, just make sure your insects are colourful. Go too dark and you’re at risk of stepping into spooky Halloween territory. This season’s insects are ideal for curvy girls who should avoid extremely busy prints and opt for scattered styles to flatter your figure.
Floral bouquet
There’s only one way to come up smelling of roses this season - super-sized blooms. Erdem, D&G and Cacharel’s catwalks were blooming with vibrant colour using uber-bold florals, and the high street have followed suit with overgrown-style prints. Just like a wild bouquet, this is one trend where mixing up your blooms by clashing two different prints can look like a professional arrangement if put together well - just make sure the colours and tones still complement each other without being too matchy-matchy. Take inspiration from Alexander McQueen’s applique and try pop-up flower details on occasionwear dresses or shoes for a real summer talking point. Who needs a man to buy you flowers when you’ve got a whole fashion garden to pick from?
Natural greenery may be hard to find here in the UAE but you can grow your own in the wardrobe and inject some
of the outdoors into your outfits.
Catwalks came alive for spring, with a fully fertilised reference to all things natural - bold fruits, super-sized blooms, birds in flight and oh-so fashionable bug infestations.
Rihanna and Lily Allen have both been sporting garden-esque print gowns on the red carpets.
Essentially, this is a trend that’s all about having fun with prints.
Steer well clear if you’re more of a wallflower, an injection of larger-than-life patterns is the easiest way to wake up your wardrobe this season.
Whether you’re a fruity girl or a floral fanatic, there’s a mini trend to suit.
If you usually stick to block colour, go wild this season and follow fashion’s nature trail. No hiking boots necessary.
Fruit cocktail
Tangerine, lime and lemon aren’t only hot colours this season, the fruit brigade have made their mark on prints too.
While Prada had fun with bold bananas, Stella McCartney wowed with citrus fruits and things got a little juicy at Betsey Johnson with strawberry, pineapple and grape references. These mouth-watering fruity prints add a retro edge to spring pieces. Think Katy Perry kitsch and you’re on the right track. Go as bold as you dare with this look, from dainty berries and cherries to super-sized lemons and apples. If you like the concept but think you’ll look more ‘fruitcake’ than fruity fashionista, use accessories. And if Charlotte Olympia’s Dhs5,500 fruit platforms push your budget, try the affordable range of fruity trinkets and charms on the high street to add a quirky edge.
Winged wonder
Creatures of the sky will have you flying to the top of the style charts this summer. Butterflies and birds are the carefree way to do this season’s natural selection. Alexander McQueen’s catwalk gowns and heels flaunted life-sized butterfly appliques and Miu Miu showcased a graceful swan print dress. Fear not if you feel like a shy fashion chrysalis, these prints are much more subtle than other nature-inspired trends with repetitive mini swallow patterns or sheer, delicate butterfly looks. Forget structured workwear style pieces, this trend works best with casual looks like floaty summer dresses or blouses for a nod to Seventies hippy chic.
Bug life
No matter if you have an aversion to creepy crawlies. Keep the bug spray and fly swat at bay because insects are this season’s surprise fashion hit. With flowers and fruits big on the nature trail of prints, it’s no surprise that insects have crawled their way into this season’s fashion agenda. Fun and unusual, even arachnophobes can indulge in this quirky print trend. From teeny ladybirds and dainty dragonflies to eye-catching bugs and beetles, just make sure your insects are colourful. Go too dark and you’re at risk of stepping into spooky Halloween territory. This season’s insects are ideal for curvy girls who should avoid extremely busy prints and opt for scattered styles to flatter your figure.
Floral bouquet
There’s only one way to come up smelling of roses this season - super-sized blooms. Erdem, D&G and Cacharel’s catwalks were blooming with vibrant colour using uber-bold florals, and the high street have followed suit with overgrown-style prints. Just like a wild bouquet, this is one trend where mixing up your blooms by clashing two different prints can look like a professional arrangement if put together well - just make sure the colours and tones still complement each other without being too matchy-matchy. Take inspiration from Alexander McQueen’s applique and try pop-up flower details on occasionwear dresses or shoes for a real summer talking point. Who needs a man to buy you flowers when you’ve got a whole fashion garden to pick from?
D&G Will Die; Long Live Dolce & Gabbana
When Dolce & Gabbana said recently that it is folding its younger, less expensive D&G brand into its high-end line, many retailers were bewildered. D&G's success has at times overshadowed the more deluxe Dolce & Gabbana. And the prevailing wisdom is that a luxury brand loses cachet when it offers cheaper wares.
The danger, this theory goes, is that $300 Dolce & Gabbana dresses hanging beside $3,000 dresses with the same label will leave shoppers confused about what the brand stands for. "The Dolce super-label has sublime value," which could be diminished in consumers' minds, says luxury-consumption consultant Jim Taylor.
But there's another way to look at this wager: Consumers—savvier and more confident than ever about fashion—no longer pay as much attention to narrow tiers of brands. They've been mixing and matching expensive and cheap clothes for years. Meanwhile, luxury brands can seem cluttered with different lines when what consumers really care about is the designers who stand behind them.
Indeed, Mr. Taylor this week advised a roomful of luxury-company executives that they are annoying high-end customers by creating tiers of brands. "Nothing upsets affluent consumers more than finding there are multibrand models for multiple levels of quality," he said at the American Express Luxury Summit in Park City, Utah. In other words, maybe Dolce & Gabbana has already been devalued simply by the existence of D&G.
Mr. Taylor argues that companies must choose between two strategies. Either they must go the way of Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren and "paint the earth" with multiple brand levels or they must "simply be sublime" and cater to the roughly 20% of luxury consumers who shop without regard to price.
In fact, another luxury magnate recently narrowed his focus to one luxury brand. Brunello Cucinelli, chairman and chief executive of Brunello Cucinelli SpA, last year folded his two lower-level fashion lines—Gunex and Rivamonti—so quietly that almost no one noticed.
Brunello Cucinelli's Move
Then he put his assets to work producing more products for his top-drawer Brunello Cucinelli line, which sells products from mink jackets to chino shorts.
His showroom in Milan in February overflowed with his expanded fall 2011 collection of shoes, belts, bags and clothes. When I asked what his Gunex and Rivamonti customers should do, he grabbed a pair of chinos, pointed at the pleats, and said some basic pieces like pleated pants are being incorporated into the more luxurious Brunello Cucinelli line.
"My customers understand what I am doing," Mr. Cucinelli said. What's more, he noted that he can now focus entirely on developing the main brand.
This is essentially a wager that the business to be gained by a broader brand will exceed what is lost. Mr. Cucinelli is a highly successful fashion gambler, whose company's profits rose 83% to €15 million (about $22 million) last year, on revenue that grew 27% to €201 million. Mr. Cucinelli, a factory worker's son who received an award from the Italian government last year that is equivalent to being knighted, is predicting that his growth rates will continue in 2011.
Still, these sorts of decisions run against the grain of traditional luxury management. "We're just going to have to absorb [the end of D&G] before we figure out how we're going to handle it," said Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing when asked how his luxury department-store chain would handle the change. Neiman carries both Dolce & Gabbana and D&G.
The 'Bridge' Line
Ever since Yves St. Laurent launched Rive Gauche in 1966, so-called secondary brands (once called "bridge" lines because they served as a bridge for consumers to cross to designer lines) have been part of designer fashion. Donna Karan's DKNY, Marc Jacobs's Marc by Marc, and Prada's Miu Miu offer consumers a less expensive and often younger-looking or more casual entrée to the designers' style.
Newer designers often establish their credentials with high-end lines while nursing plans to launch more profitable secondary lines. The latter can sell more of their products because they're lower-priced, and they generally have higher profit margins because they can cut corners on quality and complexity. The linings may be polyester and the seams less rigorously anchored. The manufacturing sometimes takes place in low-cost countries like China.
Jason Wu toyed with the idea of launching a secondary line a year ago, and Panichgul Thakoon launched Addition as a secondary line. For Akris, the Akris Punto secondary line has been a substantial profit producer. Versace last year brought back its secondary Versus line after having shut it down several years earlier, hiring hot British designer Christopher Kane to design it. The line often gets better reviews than Versace itself.
Dolce & Gabbana representatives have repeatedly declined to discuss the logic behind their move, though it has been discussed and approved by the company's board. The company notified retailers by letters sent in March, saying the plan would be implemented in 2012. People familiar with the strategy this week confirmed that is the case.
Wearing the Designer
Despite retailers' confusion, one might ask whether many consumers will even notice that D&G is gone, because they consider most everything designed by Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce to be Dolce & Gabbana, regardless of what the label says.
Ask my husband about his CK underwear and he'll tell you they're Calvin Klein. Most people think of DKNY as an abbreviation for Donna Karan, when it's actually a more casual contemporary line. Quick—is that Ralph Lauren sweater you're wearing green, purple, or black label—or is it RLX or Polo? Chances are that to you, it's just Ralph Lauren. And Mr. Lauren mixes up his various lines in his stores.
So perhaps it's really the brands and retailers who depend most on having separate secondary labels, which make it easy to situate product lines according to stores' traditional layouts: Donna Karan goes on the "designer" floor, and DKNY is merchandised with the "contemporary" collections.
But to most consumers, says Stephanie Solomon, fashion director for Bloomingdale's, a secondary line is "just a way to have access to the brand."
The danger, this theory goes, is that $300 Dolce & Gabbana dresses hanging beside $3,000 dresses with the same label will leave shoppers confused about what the brand stands for. "The Dolce super-label has sublime value," which could be diminished in consumers' minds, says luxury-consumption consultant Jim Taylor.
But there's another way to look at this wager: Consumers—savvier and more confident than ever about fashion—no longer pay as much attention to narrow tiers of brands. They've been mixing and matching expensive and cheap clothes for years. Meanwhile, luxury brands can seem cluttered with different lines when what consumers really care about is the designers who stand behind them.
Indeed, Mr. Taylor this week advised a roomful of luxury-company executives that they are annoying high-end customers by creating tiers of brands. "Nothing upsets affluent consumers more than finding there are multibrand models for multiple levels of quality," he said at the American Express Luxury Summit in Park City, Utah. In other words, maybe Dolce & Gabbana has already been devalued simply by the existence of D&G.
Mr. Taylor argues that companies must choose between two strategies. Either they must go the way of Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren and "paint the earth" with multiple brand levels or they must "simply be sublime" and cater to the roughly 20% of luxury consumers who shop without regard to price.
In fact, another luxury magnate recently narrowed his focus to one luxury brand. Brunello Cucinelli, chairman and chief executive of Brunello Cucinelli SpA, last year folded his two lower-level fashion lines—Gunex and Rivamonti—so quietly that almost no one noticed.
Brunello Cucinelli's Move
Then he put his assets to work producing more products for his top-drawer Brunello Cucinelli line, which sells products from mink jackets to chino shorts.
His showroom in Milan in February overflowed with his expanded fall 2011 collection of shoes, belts, bags and clothes. When I asked what his Gunex and Rivamonti customers should do, he grabbed a pair of chinos, pointed at the pleats, and said some basic pieces like pleated pants are being incorporated into the more luxurious Brunello Cucinelli line.
"My customers understand what I am doing," Mr. Cucinelli said. What's more, he noted that he can now focus entirely on developing the main brand.
This is essentially a wager that the business to be gained by a broader brand will exceed what is lost. Mr. Cucinelli is a highly successful fashion gambler, whose company's profits rose 83% to €15 million (about $22 million) last year, on revenue that grew 27% to €201 million. Mr. Cucinelli, a factory worker's son who received an award from the Italian government last year that is equivalent to being knighted, is predicting that his growth rates will continue in 2011.
Still, these sorts of decisions run against the grain of traditional luxury management. "We're just going to have to absorb [the end of D&G] before we figure out how we're going to handle it," said Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing when asked how his luxury department-store chain would handle the change. Neiman carries both Dolce & Gabbana and D&G.
The 'Bridge' Line
Ever since Yves St. Laurent launched Rive Gauche in 1966, so-called secondary brands (once called "bridge" lines because they served as a bridge for consumers to cross to designer lines) have been part of designer fashion. Donna Karan's DKNY, Marc Jacobs's Marc by Marc, and Prada's Miu Miu offer consumers a less expensive and often younger-looking or more casual entrée to the designers' style.
Newer designers often establish their credentials with high-end lines while nursing plans to launch more profitable secondary lines. The latter can sell more of their products because they're lower-priced, and they generally have higher profit margins because they can cut corners on quality and complexity. The linings may be polyester and the seams less rigorously anchored. The manufacturing sometimes takes place in low-cost countries like China.
Jason Wu toyed with the idea of launching a secondary line a year ago, and Panichgul Thakoon launched Addition as a secondary line. For Akris, the Akris Punto secondary line has been a substantial profit producer. Versace last year brought back its secondary Versus line after having shut it down several years earlier, hiring hot British designer Christopher Kane to design it. The line often gets better reviews than Versace itself.
Dolce & Gabbana representatives have repeatedly declined to discuss the logic behind their move, though it has been discussed and approved by the company's board. The company notified retailers by letters sent in March, saying the plan would be implemented in 2012. People familiar with the strategy this week confirmed that is the case.
Wearing the Designer
Despite retailers' confusion, one might ask whether many consumers will even notice that D&G is gone, because they consider most everything designed by Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce to be Dolce & Gabbana, regardless of what the label says.
Ask my husband about his CK underwear and he'll tell you they're Calvin Klein. Most people think of DKNY as an abbreviation for Donna Karan, when it's actually a more casual contemporary line. Quick—is that Ralph Lauren sweater you're wearing green, purple, or black label—or is it RLX or Polo? Chances are that to you, it's just Ralph Lauren. And Mr. Lauren mixes up his various lines in his stores.
So perhaps it's really the brands and retailers who depend most on having separate secondary labels, which make it easy to situate product lines according to stores' traditional layouts: Donna Karan goes on the "designer" floor, and DKNY is merchandised with the "contemporary" collections.
But to most consumers, says Stephanie Solomon, fashion director for Bloomingdale's, a secondary line is "just a way to have access to the brand."
2011年4月12日星期二
TBAG MOMENT: Stella Artois Casting Call
Here are TBAG HQ, we're big fans of the Stella Artois ads and so were delighted to hear that they're currently producing a short film about the life of Jacques D'Azur (yes that infamous actor / producer / director / chess master and general uber successful homme about town) that will be premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May. Considered the 'King of Cannes', the casting team at Stella Artois have had the hard task of finding the right man to fill the legendary shoes of Jacques D'Azur (and the role of the beautiful Eva - the femme behind the man). In a few weeks the judging panel will have decided who the right guy and gal are for the roles and you can watch them revel in the lime light right here. And you can also enjoy all the countless auditions for the roles here (we might have enjoyed these a little too much!)
But it got us thinking about French summer dressing...How would you dress as Monsieur Jacque's femme? We suggest channeling your inner Brigitte Bardot with her St. Tropez style in the season's resort-ready looks...
But it got us thinking about French summer dressing...How would you dress as Monsieur Jacque's femme? We suggest channeling your inner Brigitte Bardot with her St. Tropez style in the season's resort-ready looks...
2011年4月11日星期一
SIC Student Government sponsoring athletic shoe drive
The Southeastern Illinois College Student Government is inviting the entire college district to participate in a recycling drive to turn used athletic shoes into affordable rubber products.
The project was conceived as a way to get community high schools involved with the College and the student government organization. All district high schools were invited to participate in the project, and the top three high schools in terms of donations will receive trophies. Also, if schools have more than one organization that participates, a certificate will be presented for the top organization within that school.
Student government then decided to enlarge the project by opening it up to all the public residents of the college district. The organization hopes for a large show of support from the community and high schools alike.
Many shoe companies are striving to improve recycling around the country and the world. Shoes are most commonly recycled to create three different products: grind rubber, grind foam and grind fiber. These three substances are used for a great deal of recreational facilities, including outdoor basketball and tennis courts, running tracks, soccer and football fields, playground surfaces and gym floors.
For those interested in donating, there are currently collection boxes set up across the camps. Then, the final collection day is set for Saturday, April 30. On that day, shoes will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the event of good weather, the collection will be held in the southernmost parking lot of the SIC campus. If there is inclement weather, the collection will be held in the lobby of the nearby Visual and Performing Arts Center.
All shoes donated should meet the following requirements:
-- Athletic shoes only (no boots, sandals, etc.)
-- No cleats or spikes
-- Shoes must be cleaned
-- Shoe strings should be tied together
The project was conceived as a way to get community high schools involved with the College and the student government organization. All district high schools were invited to participate in the project, and the top three high schools in terms of donations will receive trophies. Also, if schools have more than one organization that participates, a certificate will be presented for the top organization within that school.
Student government then decided to enlarge the project by opening it up to all the public residents of the college district. The organization hopes for a large show of support from the community and high schools alike.
Many shoe companies are striving to improve recycling around the country and the world. Shoes are most commonly recycled to create three different products: grind rubber, grind foam and grind fiber. These three substances are used for a great deal of recreational facilities, including outdoor basketball and tennis courts, running tracks, soccer and football fields, playground surfaces and gym floors.
For those interested in donating, there are currently collection boxes set up across the camps. Then, the final collection day is set for Saturday, April 30. On that day, shoes will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the event of good weather, the collection will be held in the southernmost parking lot of the SIC campus. If there is inclement weather, the collection will be held in the lobby of the nearby Visual and Performing Arts Center.
All shoes donated should meet the following requirements:
-- Athletic shoes only (no boots, sandals, etc.)
-- No cleats or spikes
-- Shoes must be cleaned
-- Shoe strings should be tied together
Burgundy babe Sarah Harding matches shoes
Sarah Harding was making the most of the spring heat wave last night by baring her legs in a skimpy nude jumpsuit on a night out in London.
The Girls Aloud star showed off her fake tan in the short sleeved, low cut, thigh high one-piece, which was almost the same shade as her skin.
To brighten up the ensemble though, Sarah matched her burgundy shoes, belt and lipstick alongside some chunky gold chains.
She was having a night out at her favourite haunt, Gilgamesh, in Camden.
Harding was at the same club last Saturday night too and is a regular at the glamorous bar.
The 29-year-old appeared to be letting her hair down after a stressful week, which saw her fiancé Tom Crane face a legal debacle over allegedly owing 18 months’ rent for a former flat.
A source close to Harding told the newspaper: ‘This was Tom’s flat and Sarah had her own flat nearby.
‘Like most couples she moved some possessions in but she had nothing to do with the rent. This was the first she’d heard of the money owed. Tom is to get it sorted today.’
The couple celebrated their engagement party last month at the Brompton Club in South Kensington, but they haven’t yet decided on a wedding date.
The Girls Aloud star showed off her fake tan in the short sleeved, low cut, thigh high one-piece, which was almost the same shade as her skin.
To brighten up the ensemble though, Sarah matched her burgundy shoes, belt and lipstick alongside some chunky gold chains.
She was having a night out at her favourite haunt, Gilgamesh, in Camden.
Harding was at the same club last Saturday night too and is a regular at the glamorous bar.
The 29-year-old appeared to be letting her hair down after a stressful week, which saw her fiancé Tom Crane face a legal debacle over allegedly owing 18 months’ rent for a former flat.
A source close to Harding told the newspaper: ‘This was Tom’s flat and Sarah had her own flat nearby.
‘Like most couples she moved some possessions in but she had nothing to do with the rent. This was the first she’d heard of the money owed. Tom is to get it sorted today.’
The couple celebrated their engagement party last month at the Brompton Club in South Kensington, but they haven’t yet decided on a wedding date.
2011年4月7日星期四
Amanda Seyfried: 'Red Riding Hood' European Premiere!
Amanda Seyfried hits the red carpet in Karen Caldwell for the European premiere of her latest movie, Red Riding Hood, at The Vue Leicester Square on Thursday (April 7) in London, England.
The 25-year-old actress walked the red carpet with her co-stars, Shiloh Fernandez and Max Irons!
Amanda accessorized with Tom Binns jewelry and Fendi shoes.
FYI: Amanda's dress is made from material from a vintage coat and lined with material from a recycled silk dress! Shiloh suited up in D&G.
The 25-year-old actress walked the red carpet with her co-stars, Shiloh Fernandez and Max Irons!
Amanda accessorized with Tom Binns jewelry and Fendi shoes.
FYI: Amanda's dress is made from material from a vintage coat and lined with material from a recycled silk dress! Shiloh suited up in D&G.
Vivienne Westwood Spring 2011 Shoes
Jelly shoes are the funniest and most stylish accessories of the moment. Check out the Vivienne Westwood Spring 2011 Shoes collection to join the frenzy launched among high street fashionistas who are eager to sport comfy and revolutionary footwear models.
The Queen of Punk, designer Vivienne Westwood is reluctant to come to terms with the limitations of conventional fashion industry. Her aim is clearly to leave a legacy that marks the evolution of contemporary style and allows all fashionistas to take full advantage of the infinite color and fabric palette. This season the acclaimed trendsetter enchants the fashion pack with yet another parade of the beloved Melissa shoes.
Those who are familiarized with the brand new concept of extremely wearable and comfy jelly shoes will have the privilege to complement their blooming season wardrobe with these footwear models. The bubblegum scented rubber and the hue palette used to breathe life into the classy stilettos, wedges and ballet pumps makes these stylish accessories too-cool-too-miss fashion staples. Vivienne Westwood with her Anglomania shoes decorated with the signature ribbons, skulls along with other Punked-up details will tame the cravings of all trailblazers for shoes that speak for their style-consciousness.
Think big when selection the hottest accessories that could boost the prominence of your casual chic or formal outfits. In spite of made of rubber these footwear models look stunning and all event-appropriate. Wear the neutral colored ones for more formal events, whereas the bold and bright designs will be just perfect to show off your fondness for the eclectic style wave. Vivienne Westwood channeled much of her loyalty to alternative designs into these ingenious and sight-pampering high heels. Hearts, skulls and stars are used to make these accessories all age-appropriate. Play with the visual effect of rainbow colored shoes and pierce them into your upgraded wardrobe. Match the right shoe designs to your walking skills.
Whether you're keen to pamper your feet with flats or would like to take a chance on wedges the point is to feel confident in your skin and wear only those accessories that allow you to preserve your fashionista reputation. Avoid looking frumpy and explore the fabulous experience these colorful and comfy shoes offer. The classy designs make the rubber flats and Mary Jeans simply irresistible. Test your styling skills and discover the complete range of Melissa shoes available online or at specialized stores. Let the jelly shoes mania launched by Vivienne Westwood trap you into a mesmerizing realm where neutral colored accessories are not an option.
Check out the Croco Mary Jane Heels that look dazzling decorated with this crocodile effect. This shoe design will be available in blue, tan, brown and even pink. Additionally drop a glimpse also on the Temptation Heels crowned with acrylic buckles and two thick straps. Wear your favorite Melissa high heels with confidence and don't forget to wide the color scale you're working with to preserve the versatility of your outfits. Complete your shoe collection with these exquisite style items and pay your tribute to the style vision thought up by the prominent designer by sporting these accessories all throughout the season.
The Queen of Punk, designer Vivienne Westwood is reluctant to come to terms with the limitations of conventional fashion industry. Her aim is clearly to leave a legacy that marks the evolution of contemporary style and allows all fashionistas to take full advantage of the infinite color and fabric palette. This season the acclaimed trendsetter enchants the fashion pack with yet another parade of the beloved Melissa shoes.
Those who are familiarized with the brand new concept of extremely wearable and comfy jelly shoes will have the privilege to complement their blooming season wardrobe with these footwear models. The bubblegum scented rubber and the hue palette used to breathe life into the classy stilettos, wedges and ballet pumps makes these stylish accessories too-cool-too-miss fashion staples. Vivienne Westwood with her Anglomania shoes decorated with the signature ribbons, skulls along with other Punked-up details will tame the cravings of all trailblazers for shoes that speak for their style-consciousness.
Think big when selection the hottest accessories that could boost the prominence of your casual chic or formal outfits. In spite of made of rubber these footwear models look stunning and all event-appropriate. Wear the neutral colored ones for more formal events, whereas the bold and bright designs will be just perfect to show off your fondness for the eclectic style wave. Vivienne Westwood channeled much of her loyalty to alternative designs into these ingenious and sight-pampering high heels. Hearts, skulls and stars are used to make these accessories all age-appropriate. Play with the visual effect of rainbow colored shoes and pierce them into your upgraded wardrobe. Match the right shoe designs to your walking skills.
Whether you're keen to pamper your feet with flats or would like to take a chance on wedges the point is to feel confident in your skin and wear only those accessories that allow you to preserve your fashionista reputation. Avoid looking frumpy and explore the fabulous experience these colorful and comfy shoes offer. The classy designs make the rubber flats and Mary Jeans simply irresistible. Test your styling skills and discover the complete range of Melissa shoes available online or at specialized stores. Let the jelly shoes mania launched by Vivienne Westwood trap you into a mesmerizing realm where neutral colored accessories are not an option.
Check out the Croco Mary Jane Heels that look dazzling decorated with this crocodile effect. This shoe design will be available in blue, tan, brown and even pink. Additionally drop a glimpse also on the Temptation Heels crowned with acrylic buckles and two thick straps. Wear your favorite Melissa high heels with confidence and don't forget to wide the color scale you're working with to preserve the versatility of your outfits. Complete your shoe collection with these exquisite style items and pay your tribute to the style vision thought up by the prominent designer by sporting these accessories all throughout the season.
2011年4月5日星期二
Head out on to the nature trail...
Head out on to the nature trail...
Nature has always been a big inspiration for spring trends but, this season, designers have gone wild for it.
Forget dainty blooms and freshly mown lawns and think bountiful, overgrown wilderness.
Catwalks came alive for spring with bold fruits, super-sized blooms, birds in flight and even a flurry of insects and bugs.
Celebrities Alexa Chung, Rihanna and Lily Allen have all been sporting garden-esque print gowns on the red carpets.
Essentially, this is a trend that's all about having fun with prints – an injection of these larger-than-life patterns is the easiest way to wake up your wardrobe this season.
British summertime is officially under way so take inspiration from the great outdoors.
Tangerine, lime and lemon aren't only the new hot colours for this season, the fruits themselves are going it large in delicious prints.
While Prada had fun with bold bananas, Stella McCartney wowed with citrus fruits and things got a little juicy at Betsey Johnson with strawberry, pineapple and grape references.
Fruity prints will be adding a retro edge to spring pieces on the high street.
Go as bold as you dare with this look, from dainty berries and cherries to super-sized lemons and apples. Think Katy Perry kitsch and you're on the right track.
If you like the concept but think you'll look more ‘fruitcake' than fruity fashionista, use accessories.
And if Charlotte Olympia's £950 fruit platforms push your budget, try the affordable range of fruity trinkets and charms on the high street to add a quirky edge.
Watch the birdie... butterflies and birds are the carefree way to do this season's natural selection.
Alexander McQueen's catwalk gowns and heels flaunted life-sized butterfly appliqués and Miu Miu showcased a graceful swan print dress. These prints are much more subtle than other nature-inspired trends – look out for dainty versions, such as repetitive mini swallow patterns or sheer, delicate butterfly looks.
And forget structured workwear style pieces, this trend works best with casual looks like floaty summer dresses or blouses for a nod to Seventies hippy chic.
If you want to be more adventurous, fly with bolder bird of prey prints.
No matter if you have an aversion to creepy crawlies, insects are this season's surprise fashion hit.
Fun and unusual, even arachnophobics can indulge in this quirky print trend.
From teeny ladybirds and dainty dragonflies to eye-catching bugs and beetles, it all works – just make sure your insects are colourful.
Go too monochromatic or dark and you're at risk of stepping into spooky Hallowe'en territory.
This season's insects are ideal for curvy girls who should avoid extremely busy prints and opt for scattered print styles to flatter your figure.
There's only one way to come up smelling of roses this season... with super-sized blooms.
These floral prints are so lush, they look like they've been grown in a hothouse.
Erdem, D&G and Cacharel's catwalks were blooming with vibrant colour using bold florals and the high street have followed suit with overgrown bloom prints.
Just like a wild bouquet, this is one trend where mixing up your blooms by clashing two different prints can work really well.
Just make sure the colours and tones still complement each other, without being too matchy-matchy.
Take inspiration from Alexander McQueen's applique and try pop-up flower details on occasionwear dresses or shoes for a real summer talking point.
Nature has always been a big inspiration for spring trends but, this season, designers have gone wild for it.
Forget dainty blooms and freshly mown lawns and think bountiful, overgrown wilderness.
Catwalks came alive for spring with bold fruits, super-sized blooms, birds in flight and even a flurry of insects and bugs.
Celebrities Alexa Chung, Rihanna and Lily Allen have all been sporting garden-esque print gowns on the red carpets.
Essentially, this is a trend that's all about having fun with prints – an injection of these larger-than-life patterns is the easiest way to wake up your wardrobe this season.
British summertime is officially under way so take inspiration from the great outdoors.
Tangerine, lime and lemon aren't only the new hot colours for this season, the fruits themselves are going it large in delicious prints.
While Prada had fun with bold bananas, Stella McCartney wowed with citrus fruits and things got a little juicy at Betsey Johnson with strawberry, pineapple and grape references.
Fruity prints will be adding a retro edge to spring pieces on the high street.
Go as bold as you dare with this look, from dainty berries and cherries to super-sized lemons and apples. Think Katy Perry kitsch and you're on the right track.
If you like the concept but think you'll look more ‘fruitcake' than fruity fashionista, use accessories.
And if Charlotte Olympia's £950 fruit platforms push your budget, try the affordable range of fruity trinkets and charms on the high street to add a quirky edge.
Watch the birdie... butterflies and birds are the carefree way to do this season's natural selection.
Alexander McQueen's catwalk gowns and heels flaunted life-sized butterfly appliqués and Miu Miu showcased a graceful swan print dress. These prints are much more subtle than other nature-inspired trends – look out for dainty versions, such as repetitive mini swallow patterns or sheer, delicate butterfly looks.
And forget structured workwear style pieces, this trend works best with casual looks like floaty summer dresses or blouses for a nod to Seventies hippy chic.
If you want to be more adventurous, fly with bolder bird of prey prints.
No matter if you have an aversion to creepy crawlies, insects are this season's surprise fashion hit.
Fun and unusual, even arachnophobics can indulge in this quirky print trend.
From teeny ladybirds and dainty dragonflies to eye-catching bugs and beetles, it all works – just make sure your insects are colourful.
Go too monochromatic or dark and you're at risk of stepping into spooky Hallowe'en territory.
This season's insects are ideal for curvy girls who should avoid extremely busy prints and opt for scattered print styles to flatter your figure.
There's only one way to come up smelling of roses this season... with super-sized blooms.
These floral prints are so lush, they look like they've been grown in a hothouse.
Erdem, D&G and Cacharel's catwalks were blooming with vibrant colour using bold florals and the high street have followed suit with overgrown bloom prints.
Just like a wild bouquet, this is one trend where mixing up your blooms by clashing two different prints can work really well.
Just make sure the colours and tones still complement each other, without being too matchy-matchy.
Take inspiration from Alexander McQueen's applique and try pop-up flower details on occasionwear dresses or shoes for a real summer talking point.
2011年4月1日星期五
Trendy colors, innovative cuts -all about youthful elegance
GUCCI, PRADA, Missoni, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Pucci, Fendi, Versace, D&G and Armani showed strong heritage collections at Milan Fashion Week last month.
These luxury brands had fresh offerings of colors that sang, styles that swung both ways and accessories that exuded quality and fine craftsmanship. It was all about youthful elegance—a fashion paradox.
Italian masters tweaked clever and covetable clothes with real or virtual embellishments such as lace, very large sequins that resembled capiz shells, fur immersed in color and bags and shoes that are destined to be bestsellers.
While the blueprint was always conservative, the execution and styling were trendy. The tricky marriage of contemporary and classic is something Italian brands have perfected, especially when it comes to leather (shoes and bags), fur and fabrics.
These retail items may now be available in Manila through Adora at Greenbelt 5, the flagship Makati store of Rustan’s and the Greenbelt 4 name brand boutiques by Stores Specialists Inc.
These luxury brands had fresh offerings of colors that sang, styles that swung both ways and accessories that exuded quality and fine craftsmanship. It was all about youthful elegance—a fashion paradox.
Italian masters tweaked clever and covetable clothes with real or virtual embellishments such as lace, very large sequins that resembled capiz shells, fur immersed in color and bags and shoes that are destined to be bestsellers.
While the blueprint was always conservative, the execution and styling were trendy. The tricky marriage of contemporary and classic is something Italian brands have perfected, especially when it comes to leather (shoes and bags), fur and fabrics.
These retail items may now be available in Manila through Adora at Greenbelt 5, the flagship Makati store of Rustan’s and the Greenbelt 4 name brand boutiques by Stores Specialists Inc.
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