Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2009 in
style 
Trainers and fitness are an easy combination, relating as naturally to each other as marmite and toast or McFlurrys and fries (the last one is a personal favourite). But wouldn’t is be nice if you could maximise your workout, without having to go to a gym? Many people wear trainers in every day life. so the thinking behind fitness shoes such as the MBT’s and Chung Shis; is to make your everyday activities (like walking to Asda/running for the train) a little bit more cardiovascular by creating a shoe that works the body harder.
Problem is, said shoes might work wonders, but a) they look like orthopedic devices and B) they’re pricey and only available from specialist shops. Skechers have made a small foray into this market with the Shape Ups, but they remind me of something the Spice Girls might have worn circa 2001, and the brand doesn’t exactly scream fitness now does it? They’re also rather unattractive. So what do you do? Reebok have created the EasyTone trainers for this gap in the market, which contain balanced pods in the sole- to make you slightly more unstable as you walk, and force the body to work a little harder.
I was kindly sent a pair by Reebok to trial- read on for my thoughts. Read more…
Tags: Chung Shis, MBT's, Reebok EasyTone
Posted by admin on Sep 20, 2009 in
news,
style So many heels, so little time. In the last couple of weeks I’ve discovered a couple of brands I’ve never heard of before, and my PayPal account has been getting sadder and sadder. Whilst I’ve long since been an advocate of Steve Madden shoes (thankfully now on our shores) and have a penchant for New Look and River Island footwear (well priced, long lasting and bizarrely comfortable) I’m always a sucker for something shiny and new. These shoes stray away from the norm as they all bring something a little different to the footwear scene, and manage to be unique without becoming unwearable or overly gimmicky. [And in answer to the above question- they're all shoe designers!]
Rakish Heels
Posted by admin on Sep 15, 2009 in
random,
style,
travel 
Have been meaning to post this for a while, and a wet and windy evening is the perfect excuse. I clipped this from the London Paper , and isn’t it amazing? Can you believe the uniforms they had to wear? I’m not sure which I find funnier- the 60’s flower power air hostess or the 70’s style cheap looking mini dress! I just wish they’d included some 80’s power dressing- but I found you a pic anyways… Read more…
Tags: air hostess, airline, trolley dolley
Posted by admin on Aug 14, 2009 in
geekery,
style 
It’s a little embarrassing but I need more than my hands to count the amount of times I’ve fallen asleep on the bus and tube. True, it tends to be very late at night and my coma is often alcohol induced, but that doesn’t make the drool down my face anymore attractive. I often see people sleeping on my morning train as well- hey, 7am is a killer start, yeah?
How often have I wished I had a handy pen and pad available so people could just nudge me awake when I reached the necessary stop?
Well now they can, with the creation of these rather delectable underground coloured stickers. Simply pop one of these on, and voila you’re good for some shut-eye, safe in the knowledge that the friendly British public will take care of you. Hmm. Or not.
If you’re prepared to risk it, get 20 of these babies for £5 at the Museum of London store.
Tags: fashion, stickers
Posted by admin on Jul 6, 2009 in
geekery,
style
Embrace the pitfalls of recession with buttons that let everyone know how you’re feeling. Maybe you’re having a good day or maybe you’ve sunk to the depths of despair; if these don’t make you smile it’s time to get a prescription of diazepam.
Get them here for $2 each.
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Tags: buttons, recession
Posted by admin on May 21, 2009 in
style 
I don’t really write about fashion that much anymore, but then along comes a bag which leaves itself open to so many puns that it becomes worthy of a mention. Say hello to the Ham-Bag, which is a culmination of everything that’s wrong with the world. Yours for £35 from Lunacy. Is it awful that I sort of want one (only in a post-ironic way though).
Posted by admin on May 6, 2009 in
style 
I am seriously loving the Union Jack style hat, but not 100% sure I can pull it off! It will be up to the Catwalk Queen readers to decide.. I leave it in their hands! On the other hand, the lovely Iso looks like she should be holding a glass of Pimms and a pocket watch.
Tags: fashion, press day, river island