Thursday, July 2, 2009

Shoe Addiction


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photo taken from mynextshoes.net

Designer shoes has become very popular from all parts of the world that though they are very costly, still many people are able to acquire them and patronize them until now. They may be expensive but the quality that you are looking for in a shoe is 100% guaranteed.

photo taken from www.pinkhues.com

photo taken from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Ms. Imelda Marcos, ex-first lady of the Philippines and a fashion icon is well-known for her extreme passion for shoes. She has a wide collection of shoes with different colors and unique designs. Majority of these are bought abroad especially the designer shoes that she has. I find it amazing how some people really are into collecting things, clothes and many others just for the sake of beauty and glamour. They are willing to spend almost everything that they have to tend to their addiction. How about you? Are you one of them?

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Manolo Blahnik the Man behind the Name

photo taken from egodesign.ca

Designer shoes have always amazed me for not only do they have unique designs but they indeed are very stylish and classy. One of my favorite brands of designer shoes is Manolo Blahnik. Manolo Blahnik designer shoes are creative, have a fantastic play of color combined with perfect line, proportion and balance. Let me give you a quick background of the man behind the famous brand. Manoloblahnik.com reveals to us his biography.

Born in the Canary Islands to a Spanish mother and a Czech father, Manolo studied languages and art in Geneva before moving to Paris in 1965 where he decided to become a set designer. On a visit to New York in 1970, he showed his theatre designs to Diana Vreeland, then editor-in-chief of American Vogue, who honed in on his shoes and encouraged him to concentrate on them.

Blahnik learnt the art of making shoes by visiting factories where he talked to machine operators, pattern cutters and technicians. By 1971, he was in London making shoes. A year later, Ossie Clark, then the most famous designer in London, used his shoes and from there his career blossomed. In 1973 he opened his first shop in London’s Chelsea.

With a career spanning over 30 years, Blahnik has become one of the world’s most influential footwear designers. His shoes have spellbound in international set of adoring and loyal devotees across the globe. Blahnik’s boutiques are located in London, New York, Las Vegas, Dublin, Athens, Madrid, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Bloomingdales and many more.




Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What Men Can Wear On A Rainy Day

photo taken from triplesclothing.com

A lot of men nowadays have become conscious of the way they dress. Men would also love to be in line with the latest fashion trend. However, since it’s raining almost everyday let me suggest some fashion tips which suit our weather.

According to some of my readings, the rainy season must not hinder us from staying in line with the latest fashion trend. However, protecting ourselves from the rain while staying fashionable at the same time is indeed possible! A good way to go through this rainy season is to wear comfortable clothes.

Rainy day fashion for men include the following. Tees made of cotton fabric are very much suggested. A hooded jacket can protect yourself from the rain even if you don’t have an umbrella. Wearing dark washed denims can avoid rain spatters. Sneakers or boots are also suggested. Flip flops can get you’re feet all wet and dirty. Leather bags are also suggested to protect things from getting wet.

Other men can also try wearing v-neck sweatshirts which are made of prima cotton fabric which can provide comfort during the rainy season. Twill pants can protect legs from cold and rain boots can go well with these. Accessorize your look with a scarf or a leather hat to look more stylish. Rubber flats such as Crocs can also go well with this look.

Staying in line with the latest fashion trend during rainy season is simple just wear comfortable clothes and footwear but be sure to select the ones that can still protect you from the rain.





Designer Bracelets

photo taken from blogs.glam.com

For busy people like me, I sometimes find it hard pay attention to my looks. Sometimes, people think that dressing presentably is enough. However, there is more to good grooming. To fully express oneself means one must learn to experiment and try new things. One must go against the norm and find his own self.

Wearing accessories is one way to express your true identity for through it, people can identify or easily distinguish you from others. How so? You may ask, the type of accessories that you wear signifies your true personality. For example, if you are a lady-like person then people may consantly see you wearing accessories which have simple yet elegant designs and prefer lighter shades. If you are the outgoing, flamboyant and glamorous type of person, you may choose accessories which match your outfit, select bright colors and like to try on new and unique designs. If you are an “emo” or a “punk” type of person then most probably you would prefer black color of accessories or may even want these accessories adorned with skulls and other weird characters.

Anyhow, if you are the glamorous, socialite type of person, these type of accessories is just what might suit you. Designer bracelets such as Armani, Scott Kay, Gucci, Chanel and D&G are just some of these. Designer bracelets are really very fashionable and classy for they are embellished with crystals, precious stones and even diamonds. They come in different designs and concepts. Creativity at its best can only be found in designer bracelets so why settle for less when you can have more!



Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Cute Laptop Bag

photo taken from thebaglady.tv

While surfing the internet, I recently found this amazingly cute designer laptop bag from Emily Hannah, a famous designer in London which really caught my attention. I like the lilac color of this laptop bag for it’s so feminine. This designer laptop bag is perfect for both casual and formal wear.

How I wish I could have a laptop bag same as this someday! Right now it’s quite impossible. What I really like about this bag is that it makes the one wearing it look young, fashionable and chic at the same time. This designer laptop bag will look good whether you are at the office, at a cafe, during a vacation or even at family gatherings.

Though this laptop maybe quite expensive, I think it’s still worth it for it has a mix of durability and style in it. Way to go Emily Hannah!





Italian Designer Shoes

photo taken from stylehive.com

Shoes anyone? Some people really do have a passion for shoes. I know of some people who have a wide collection of shoes in their cabinets. Shoes indeed are magical. They come in different colors, styles and designs and they add beauty to our feet. Italian designer shoes are known globally to be the “best of the best” type of shoes in the world for Italy is the home of famous fashion and shoe designers.

Based on my readings from italiandesignershoes.com, Italian shoes are haute couture and the most saught after type of footwear. All Italian designer shoes are made according the traditional manufacturing process giving extreme care to detail and special attention to the comfort of the foot. These shoes are made with the finest materials, giving preference to the softest leathers available. Italian designer shoes is a combination of fashion and comfort which are really hard to find nowadays.

Italian designer shoes are creative, made of unique leathers, beautiful colors, lovely decorations and extremely fantastic handwork. Women Italian designer shoes make the wearer look sexy, elegant and feminine. On the other hand, Italian shoes for men are stylish and tend to be very distinctive and distinguished looking footwear. Italian designer shoes are indeed of good quality and are now offering the very smart loafer and classic oxford style footwear suitable for dress or casual wear. Shoes that look great with a business suit, khakis or a pair of jeans. Get one for yourself now and enjoy the benefits of wearing Italian made quality shoes.