4/27/2011

Benefits of Designing Your Own Shoes

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Fashion is a fast paced and continuously changing industry. New styles and trends are constantly being introduced, evolving, reinvented. To keep up and really deliver on what people want, the industry has been leaning towards customization for years. It's not an easy thing to accomplish. Levi's tried and failed once but are trying again with a updated approach -- their Revolutionary Fit System. Several sneaker companies have been successful with the concept including Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Converse, Vans, etc. This is in large part to technology such as flash which enables customers to get a good picture of what the final product will look like BEFORE they order it. Various factors have combined to help "Mass Customization" become an industry in it's own right.

There is a lot more customization available for men which one would think doesn't make any sense. However, tailoring to men is much easier than to women! Bespoke shirt, suit, tie websites are abundant.

Catering to women is not only tough, but very challenging within the fashion shoe world. In August 2010, milk & honey shoes launched a website that allows women to design their own shoes. One can actually can scroll through over a billion combinations to create ideal shoes. The concept seems daunting to some, but the "shoe builder" allows customers to get a very good picture of what the shoe will look like before they order it. Whether it's style, color, material, heel height, platform, etc., that just isn't right, milk & honey shoes can solve the problem.

Another arena in which customized, "design your own" shoes has been of particular interest is with brides. Women getting married generally have a VERY specific idea about what they want for their perfect day, from the color of table cloths to the details of their shoes. Customized shoes are the perfect answer to this problem and make so many brides very happy!

Customization is the wave of the future. It will take time to fully catch on as new concepts are always confusing. In addition, it's only recently that shopping online has become so popular, so ordering products that you can't actually see anywhere before ordering will take some time to digest. However, as online customization becomes more and more common, customers will not only feel comfortable with the idea, they will demand it. Once people realize they can have exactly the look or fit they want, they won't settle for off the shelf.

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4/18/2011

Original Boots From UGG

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At the end of the day, it is your looks and style that will leave an impression in the minds of those and genuine UGG boots makes your presence felt in a crowd of fashion conscious celebrities.

The mark of a classic style statement is one's footwear and one cannot deny that it defines your personality to a great extent. A classic pair of shoes lends the added oomph and charm to your personality, which makes you stand apart from the crowd. Therefore, it is essential to own the best pair of footwear to make a mark in the glamorous world of fashion. However, the question is what brand manufactures a nice sexy pair of shoes to pamper your feet. Yes, there is one brand, which is different from the styles provided by other companies and is the most popular throughout the world, a brand that is in demand among both men and women and is none other than genuine UGGs.

The original UGG boots are manufactured by UGG Australia and whoever you are whether a celebrity, a model or whosoever it is surely going to lend a classic look to your personality. Genuine UGG boots are surely going to make you comfortable to the core. Their easygoing looks mingle with any designer outfit. The secret behind its popularity is that they are made exclusively of sheepskin, which keeps the temperature at bay by absorbing the moisture.If you desire footwear, which is really light and flexible to give the most desired comfort to your feet then authentic UGG boots is the best choice.

We all have a host of outfits in your closet like jeans, cardigans miniskirts, etc. then you should own genuine UGG boots. If you love experimenting with style then these pair of shoes is the best option as they go along with any outfit and mixing and collaborating with them will surely lend you the much-desired versatility.

However, before you take the leap and spend your hard-earned money I would recommend you to look at the size, as an ill-fitting pair will not do you good in the end. Original UGGs always fit your feet comfortably and makes this makes it a winner from the word go. I am sure for a fashionable person like you genuine UGG boots is necessary must have as it goes with all kind of versatile outfit and speaks volumes about your dynamic personality. Genuine UGG boots make you look desirable and stylish in the extreme manner and you will never regret for the extravagant kill.

At the end of the day, it is your looks and style that will leave an impression in the minds of those and genuine UGG boots makes your presence felt in a crowd of fashion conscious celebrities. Specially designed and crafted they are sure to make your first impression the greatest last impression.

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4/06/2011

How to Take Care of Your Shoes in Bad Weather

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When you have to be out in bad weather, your shoes are often the only thing standing between you and total misery. While this is good for you and your feet, it's bad for the longevity and quality of your shoes. If the weather where you live is constantly putting your shoes through a hard time, or if you are simply hoping that they will survive the winter with as little damage as possible, than read on.

An Ounce of Prevention

To start off, I need to emphasize that a little care goes a long way. It doesn't take tons of time or lots of different pieces of equipment to ensure that your shoes stay in good condition. Some people don't want to spend the time on shoe care, but other people simply don't want to spend the money for the supplies they need. Well, at the end of the day it costs a lot more money to continuously have to buy new shoes when your old ones have given way to the elements. While most leather shoes can last a very long time when worn in complimentary weather, the constant damage caused by water and salt will likely shave years, if not decades, off of your shoes if you don't take care of them.

Make Sure They're Waterproof

Waterproofing your shoes is the first thing you can do to take care of them in bad weather. If your shoes aren't already waterproof, than this is a crucial preventative measure. There are a wide range of different waterproofing agents and compounds out there on the market, and the one you select isn't particularly important as long as you select one of them. What is important, however, is that you make sure the compound that you choose isn't going to change how your shoe looks. While this isn't generally a problem with black-colored shoes, it can be a real problem with shoes that feature lighter tones. Test on a small section near the back of your shoe before applying any compound liberally.

Drying and Cleaning

Provided your shoes are now waterproof if they weren't before, there are a few shoe care tips to follow after they've been out braving the elements. When you come home with wet shoes, the first thing you need to do is shake and wipe off excess water until they are dry. You should then put some newspaper inside your shoes to draw out any water and moisture inside of them. Don't put them under a radiator while they dry, let them dry on their own. After they have dried, you can go on to clean them and treat the leather.

Cleaning shoes is relatively simple, and you don't need any specialty soaps if you don't want to get them. Using a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap will work in most cases. Make a weak solution of the two, unlace your shoes and buckles, and then lightly wash off any dirt or salts. You can use a rag or a soft brush, but don't use anything too harsh to apply this solution. Clean each section of the shoe, and make sure your excavate the various nooks, crannies and areas where there is stitching.

Some Care is Better than No Care

After you clean your shoe, it's a good idea to go ahead and apply polish and conditioner. Polishing and conditioning should be done at least once a week, as doing so every night is clearly inconvenient. The more you can do every night the better, though if you are pressed for time than drying and lightly cleaning your shoes every day should be enough to preserve them.

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