iShoes: Speedy and Spendy
Sunday, January 27th, 2008>
Finding ways to get around quickly, and greenly, is a popular trend. And, in the case of these interesting iShoes, an expensive one also. iShoes are intended as a way to get from point A to point B faster and easier than by walking. While wearing a pair of iShoes you can buzz along at up to 13 mph for up to 3 miles — all on the power of a small Lithium-ion battery pack that needs just a couple of hours to charge up.
The iShoes designers have …
Is there something more vamp than black patent leather anything? Probably, but you won’t see it here. For a PG-13 type of vamp, try Versace’s lustrous tall boots. With a super pointy toe and 3 ½” heel, these seductive boots will give any woman an extra boost of confidence while she struts her stuff. And if you aren’t too keen on being the next sex kitten for the world to see, pair them with wide leg pants and a cropped jacket for a more conservative …
Manolo Blahnik is much beloved of the ladies but he hasn’t done much for the men lately.That’s about to change. Vogue UK reports that Manolo has created a six-piece collection for men. The designs that Vogue shows are not for the average man. Sure, the red Oxford isn’t too far out there but it would take a special man to pull off the leopard-print sandal or the lace-up peep-toe slingback. The collection should be out in stores in February.
We’ve seen diamonds on sneakers before in the form of removable accessories like the Kickbars and Ends for your laces but Outkast’s Big Boi is the proud owner of a pair of $50,000 Nikes with the diamonds studded on to the shoe. Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan Patton, received the shoes this week for free from Atlanta retailers Laced Up Boutique and Priyya and Chintans Diamonds. The sneakers are Air Force 1 “So Cals” which have been jazzed up with 11 …
I can’t tell whether a mannequin has lost its foot or if this is one of the more outrageous designs by Christian Louboutin. As it is so fittingly named, the Striped Ankle Boot is unique, to say the least, though I can’t speak to its wearability. And not the wearability meaning relating to its durability after long periods of use, I mean the other kind of wearability - is a actual person able to wear them and not look crazy? I’m not too sure. Although …