http://ourstory.com/story.html?v=173054 Ourstory.com http://media.ourstory.com/45/03/71/ec74ecd0abbac853ad8e83a81387f282b56d2d8f/1aa427afa688865203b4e48d99decf4a20885ed5-t.jpg http://ourstory.com/story.html?v=173054 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478593 heeea The petite frame that she has, Ameira Punvani would always struggle to find clothes that best accentuate her body. She ended up getting individual pieces stitched, mixed and matched and wore them to Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, where she studied history. The reactions her outfits drew were overwhelming. christian louboutin Right after graduation, she plunged into designing. She began to love the idea of being a fulltime designer with her stores, Monster and Shoonya. Life had bigger plans and impressed by the kitschy clothes that are Punvani's forte, Director Shaad Ali asked her to handle costume design for his film, Bunty aur Bubli. Apprehensive at first, she finally gave in. louboutin shoes She says, "Being a costume designer is a demanding job, especially when one is working on a big project that demands time." So how does she find time to remain fit? "Fitness for me is not only about a good body, it is about being optimistic. christian shoes One needs to be happy and proud of their body." She doesn't believe in starving to get a stick thin body and has been practicing yoga for a couple of years now. The sessions have been custom made for her, to work on parts that need more effort. Other than that she eats everything in moderation. "It is all about eating the right things, at the right time." 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That's why little-known shops such as Mies (38 Aberdeen St., Ground Floor, SoHo), which carries covetable collections of Art Deco dresses and Edwardian accessories, and Amour Antiques (The Galleria, 9 Queen's Rd., Central) are such precious gems. christian louboutin shoes Shopping tip: Vintage designer bags by Dior and Gucci are super-popular but no bargain. They're treated more as collector's items, so prices are on par with brand-new designer bags, if not higher. Bargain finds: Fable's superfine cashmere gives Tse Cashmere sweaters a serious run for their money. These yarns sell for a steal, starting at around 875. 12 Pedder St., 4th Floor, Central. Best fast fashion: Rise Commercial Building's killer fashion collective houses five floors of closet-sized stores that carry nothing but cheap and chic pieces and hard-to-find underground Japanese labels. christian shoes Some of the designers inside can custom-create pretty much anything in about three days tor much less than you'd pay retail (a suit will set you back about $150). 5-11 Granville Circuit, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Shopping tip: Hong Kong may be dubiously known as the land that launched a thousand knockoffs, but don't give in to the temptation no matter how convincing the resemblance of "Chanel" bags or "Tiffany & Co." bling is. Christian Louboutin Pumps Those too-good-to-be-true duds were possibly made in sweatshops, not to mention it's against the law in Hong Kong to sell counterfeit goods and to bring knockoffs into Canada. Gifts for your BFF back home: Avoid the cheapies from the local market and stock up on fun and modern Asian-inspired ceramics and photography at the cleverly named store G.O.D. (Goods of Desire) (Leighton Centre. Sharp St. E., Causeway Bay) or pick up local artist Carrie Chiu's illustrated works and printed cushions at gadget and housewares haven Homeless (29-31 Gough St., Ground Floor, Central). Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:42:31 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478526 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478479 heeea Ladies, listen. When Manolo dies, there will be no more Manolos. There is no heir or protege. No big luxury goods conglomerate like LVMH waiting in the wings. No. No. No. When Blahnik has gone to that great shoe box in the sky, Manolos are finished. Done. Not for Manolo Blahnik a label without the real person behind it. Not like Christian Dior (died in 1957), Coco Chanel (1971), or Roger Vivier (1998), labels that survive under the aegis of others. christian shoes Consider Salvatore Ferragamo (died in 1960) whose dynasty rests in the hands of his children and grandchildren. Blahnik darts off to fetch a photograph of the Italian who immigrated to California in 1914 and became shoemaker to the stars. The photograph shows Ferragamo, his big, broad face and broader smile, surrounded by the lasts of the actresses-Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Sophia Loren-for whom he made shoes. "Look at that face," he says. "He is a peasant! Brilliant. But a peasant!" louboutin shoes Ferragamo insisted style was not enough; shoes must be comfortable. And Blahnik? What about complaints that his shoes are torture? "I haven't heard that," he responds. "Women tell me they love my shoes. Some never take them off." But isn't a shoe really a corset for the foot? christian louboutin sale "Yes. But a corset you adore." The mood shifts. Blahnik turns somber. The day before, an earthquake in Pakistan has killed 73,000, leaving uncounted injured, obliterating entire villages. The headlines weep tragedy. "I am embarrassed," he says. "People are dying and 1 do these frivolous things." The hand slaps his forehead as if in penance, then he opens a cupboard. There are six rows of shoes. They gleam like treasure. He lifts one out. "This one is inspired by Catherine the Great," he explains, placing the shoe on the table for contemplation. It is a glorious fantasy of silk brocade, velvet ribbons, chinchilla: lush, powerful, yet fragile. christian louboutin discount Still, it is pointed out, it is only a shoe. Blahnik nods. "Yes, only a shoe, but if I provide escape for the woman who wears it, if for only a few minutes, it brings a bit of happiness to someone, well, then, perhaps, it is something more than a shoe." 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Accompanied by the seven-piece Big "E" Band, you'll be rockin' to The King's biggest hits, such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender," "All Shook Up," "Jailhouse Rock" and "Burning Love." christian louboutin sale Scot Bruce's rockin' tribute to the young King has taken him across the United States and all over the world. He has appeared in music videos with Faith Hill and Sheryl Crow, a recurring role on the hit soap opera "Days of Our Lives" and in the title role in several successful productions of "Idols of the King" including at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Barter Theatre in Virginia. Recently, he had the honor of performing with the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis' original backup singers. christian louboutin discount If you saw the "True Hollywood Story: Elvis in Hollywood" on E! Entertainment Network, that was Bruce playing Elvis in the recreation scenes. He and his Los Angeles-based band also perform at Disneyland on a regular basis. Acclaimed around the globe as "The World's Finest Elvis Impressionist," Mike Albert is second to none. He has numerous endorsements by original Elvis Presley musicians and back-up singers. Thousands of fans can attest to the electricity Albert creates on stage with the Big "E" Band. He's performed in concerts across the United States and Hawaii and in Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand. Albert is also one of the few Elvis performers to offer a complete Elvis gospel show - the only category in which The King was awarded a Grammy.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, christian louboutin LEICESTER, United Kingdom, Jan. 13 -- Shoe Zone Ltd., Leicester, has applied the trademark Zone (customer's reference: D/GMM/SHO047/455) for Opposition Purposes Under the 1994 Act, published by the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office. The trademark application (serial number 2533691; journal number 6818) was filed on Dec. 5, 2009 and was published on Jan. 8. Christian Louboutin Sandals The description of the mark registered is: "Footwear." The goods for which registration was sought is "Footwear." Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:12:44 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478407 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478364 heeea Styler continues, "Party days for me are the most delicious wine, the most delicious food, incredible flowers." Last Christmas, she gave a Russian party at her London house, transforming all five stories into 1 8th-centurv St. Petersburg (cue the red velvet). Her outfit? "A jewel-encrusted Alexander McQueen dress with a high collar, braided hair, and lots of diamonds." When Styler wore the gown again to Elton Johns wedding reception, "Alexander said to me, 'You look sick, sick!' and I said [frowning], 'Oh, really?' At which point, my daughter explained to me it was a compliment." christian shoes Styler's favorite designers all have a sinuous, woman-loving aesthetic. "McQueen-for me, in England, he's the tops. And I've always loved Matthew Williamson. He does very special things." But for all her fashion flirtations, it's Jean Paul Gaultier she constantly returns to. "He remains my favorite designer ever." louboutin shoes Styler also has a fabulous jewelry collection, today wearing a 1940s Line Vautrin thick gold-link necklace. "This is Bluebeard the pirate, and these are his slain wives." She counts. "Six, quite a lot.... The person who wears this is said to be his current wife. Ha!" christian louboutin sale She reembarks on the home tour. "Have you seen the bedroom?" she asks. It's a bit outrageous." And it is. The Styler/Sting boudoir is something to behold: bedecked in red-and-gold French brocade, with a bed the size of a small European province. "It's like a knocking shop, isn't it?" she says with a wink. If so, it's rather a luxe one, framed by two huge Helmut Newton photographs on the walls next to the bed. In true Renaissance-woman style, Styler has a biography of Winston Churchill ("my new obsession") on the bedside table. Christian Louboutin Sandals While ever up for some tongue-in-cheek raciness, Styler has bigger fish to fry. "I've always divided up my life between the Rainforest Foundation and my activism, and making movies, but now I can see a time when they can absolutely blend," she says. To wit, she has optioned the do-good children's book A Dog Called Grk. 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Kinematic and kinetic analyses show that even on hard surfaces, barefoot runners who fore-foot strike generate smaller collision forces than shod rear-foot strikers. This difference results primarily from a more plantarflexed foot at landing and more ankle compliance during impact, decreasing the effective mass of the body that collides with the ground. christian louboutin sale Fore-foot- and mid-foot-strike gaits were probably more common when humans ran barefoot or in minimal shoes, and may protect the feet and lower limbs from some of the impact-related injuries now experienced by a high percentage of runners. Just two weeks into the spring semester, Chandler-Gilbert Community College students, faculty, and staff have already begun to create a mountain of shoes that will impact lives in the U.S. and around the world. christian louboutin discount This spring, CGCC is partnering with Sole4Souls, a non-profit organization that collects and distributes shoes to vulnerable populations. Soles4Souls is currently helping in Haiti with the earthquake response, and has coordinated relief efforts for the Asian Tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. christian louboutin "We want to encourage students and community members to donate new and gently used shoes to this worthwhile cause," said Chris Schnick, CGCC English faculty. "Soles4Souls will get your shoes to people who need them both locally and internationally." christian louboutin shoes From now through March 12, students and community members can drop off new and gently used shoes in receptacles located at CGCC's Pecos campus in the Library and Student Center Pavilion, or at CGCC's William campus in Engel Hall, Bluford Hall, or Baylor Hall North. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:04:57 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478178 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478043 heeea Easy care clothes I make sure my khakis, pants and jeans are spodess and wrinkle free. I steer clear of linen and fabrics that wrinkle. Jersey or "traveler" knits have taken their place. I stay within my budget by investing in a few good-quality pieces that I can mix and match and wear for years. I update with new accessories when my wardrobe needs a lift. christian louboutin sale Makeup tips My hair and makeup routines have changed with my vision loss, too. I found a good hairstylist who cuts my hair in a style that's flattering and easy to maintain. I can style it myself with a blow-dryer (I've marked the settings with bump dots and puff paint), using my fingers or a brush and comb, so I don't have to handle a curling iron or rollers. I drape a towel that contrasts with my hair color on the rack just opposite my mittor so I can see the outline of my hair. I use a magnifying mirror. christian louboutin discount I've simplified my routines, too. I use fewer products and identify them by the shapes of their botdes or bold printed labels. I no longer wear eye shadow. I stick to light base, blush, automatic pencil eyeliner, two basic sheer lip colors and mascara. To apply mascara I bring the wand to my eyelash and blink to move my lashes to the wand. I use a light textured cream foundation that comes in a squirt bottle. I know just how much one squirt delivers. I've learned to apply a thin line of liquid or cream foundation down the center of my face and use my fingers to blend up and out. I use a makeup brush too, but fingers may give you more control if you have to see by feeling the landmarks of your face. christian louboutin For more tips on applying makeup, see the American Foundation for the Blind's Web site: afb.org/seniorsite. It also has tips on shaving and personal grooming for men with low vision. You don't have to let vision loss keep you from looking great and feeling good about yourself. Designed to reinforce the message that longer lasting, better performing replacement products are today's best option for consumers, the Smart Choice campaign now includes special offers featuring Federal-Mogul's premium Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) brake pads and shoes, ANCO(R) wiper blades and Champion(R) spark plugs. christian louboutin shoes Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:59:49 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=478043 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=477951 heeea Kids should be on board. Many children get cranky when trying on shoes. How to avoid meltdowns? "I make sure a child is relaxed and unafraid by distracting her, making funny faces and noises and basically getting her to trust me," says Damas. An experienced salesperson knows how to make shoe fitting more fun, adds Panetta. This can be a big plus for moms. Also helpful: "a store that offers a variety of kid-friendly styles and closures - like light-up shoes and easy-on-off straps," says Jennifer Clay, vice president of corporate communications for Skechers. You might let your child pick the shoe color and, when she's older, the style, but she needs to understand that when it comes to the final say, Mom trumps kid. christian shoes "We don't really know what he was doing," Broken Hill police sergeant Peter Hayes told AAP on Sunday. "We understand he was wearing business-type shoes at the time he went missing and you don't wear business shoes in this terrain. You wear very sturdy boots." louboutin shoes "They will re-evaluate the information they've got and make a decision from there," she told AAP. The hunt for a 28-year-old Victorian man who vanished in outback NSW has failed to shed any light on his whereabouts despite a third day of intensive air and land searches. Police admit the mysterious disappearance of Daniel Rosewall, whose red Mazda 3 was found abandoned on a dirt road about 50km north of Silverton, near Broken Hill, on Friday morning, has left them with few leads. christian louboutin sale Mr Rosewall, from Bendigo, was last spotted wearing business-style shoes, despite the barren scrubland and 40 degree heat. The local terrain is described as treacherous because of its remoteness and the number of open mines in the area. christian louboutin discount Mr Rosewall's car was out of fuel when police found it and it appeared he was ill-equipped for a spell in the bush. "We don't really know what he was doing," Broken Hill police sergeant Peter Hayes told AAP on Sunday. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:21:38 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=477951 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=477868 heeea There's no cash reward, but you stand to reap untold bounty in luxury footwear. You may have helped to nab the stiletto bandit, a thief who has eluded N.Y.P.D. detectives since burgling the garment-district showroom of the French cobbler Christian Louboutin. "He kicked through the wall," Shawna Rose, Louboutin's public-relations director, said the other day, pointing to a large, jagged crater just to the left of the office's front door. "When I got off the elevator, I saw piles and piles of drywall and fibreglass. christian louboutin The door was wide open. My first thought, even though it wasn't logical, was water damage." The date was June 26th, a Monday morning. Rose went through the door, only to come upon a scene out of an especially hellacious sample sale. Shoeboxes and lids askew. Tissue paper everywhere. Lefts without rights strewn across the room, their trademark scarlet soles upturned like pools of blood in a Brian De Palma movie. christian louboutin shoes The robber, Rose realized, had selected his quarry with a finicky precision equally reminiscent of the Zodiac Killer and Diana Vreeland. In addition to stealing various things that were lying around the office--Rose's white jeans, the restaurant voucher, "only my best CDs," petty cash, computers--he also carefully picked through hundreds of pairs of shoes, rejecting the most lavish styles for those of a more avant-garde sensibility. European 38s and 40s were the preferred sizes. "Whoever did this was very particular," Rose said. christian shoes (The rigor of the thief's aesthetic seems to have been lost on the police, who, according to Detective Dennis Laffin, noted in a report that "unknown individual forced their way into location" and "removed between twenty to forty boxes of shoes of a high-end quality." The report recorded that the incident occurred at "Christian Jourdutin," conjuring a Canal Street knockoff of the famous label.) louboutin shoes "The python bags?" Rose said. "Didn't touch them." She gestured toward a rack of mink-trimmed boots and snakeskin satchels, which retail for almost four thousand dollars apiece. "He didn't take, say, any of the pony-skin shoes. He did pluck here and there from the fall line." "Did he get Sirene?" Jasmine Ross, Rose's assistant, chimed in from her desk. (Yes, and before anyone else could. The shoe, a round-toed ostrich pump with a thick high heel, wasn't yet in stores at the time of the break-in.) Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:34:53 +0000 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=477868 http://ourstory.com/thread.html?t=477644 heeea Owning a great dress is like being in love," says Oleg Cassini. And he should know: Women across America became more emotionally attached to the wardrobe he created exclusively for Jacqueline Kennedy during her White House years than to any eligible bachelor, and the look-slim-skirted dress or suit, A-line coat, pillbox hat and string of pearls-spawned thousands of knockoffs. christian louboutin sale But most memorable were the evening gowns, and now Cassini is launching the Platinum Collection, more-readily-available, made-to-order cocktail and bridal dresses with a chic Jackie O twist. With his original pieces from the Camelot era kept under lock and key-including one of the First Lady's favorites, a blue strapless gown she wore to meet the Mexican president-and unavailable to even s vintage dealers, this is your only way to get these It Designs. christian louboutin discount Don't expect the 91-year-old designer to retire anytime soon: He's already expanding the collection into Europe. "If you embrace an idea and want to succeed," he says, "you have to work all the angles." Clearly, Cassini knows what his best angle is. Cameron Silver Loris Azzaro Loris Azzaro's new creative director, Vanessa Seward, is giving 70s ooh-la-la glamour a comeback, complementing the brand's sleek evening looks with a line of accessories and Christian Louboutin-designed shoes for the house. christian louboutin The 34-year-old Argentinean, who previously designed for Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, found that the months she spent working with Azzaro before his death last year left a lasting impression. "I admired Azzaro for refusing to compromise," she says. "He wanted to make women look their most beautiful." 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Hot on the heels of the revelation that the average woman owns 19 pairs of shoes, comes word that the Imelda Marcos syndrome - after the decadent Philippine consort who was addicted to footwear - is spreading like expensively- stretched and beaten leather. christian louboutin Once it was the shoes of Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo that women lusted after, but a new pretender has entered the arena. Christian Louboutin is knocking them off the red carpet with one kick of his peep-toe platforms. Celebrities such as Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman have been flashing their little red undercarriages, and where they go every fashionista follows, happily parting with GBP430 for a 4in court shoe that gives toe cleavage. Such is the desire for Louboutins footwear that his sales have risen by 60 per cent every year for the past three years. christian louboutin shoes He has so much work that he refuses to stock any more department stores than the ones he is already committed to. According to the style pundit Peter York, ownership of a pair of Louboutins marks you as part of a small group of fashion insiders. You know your stuff and other fashionistas will clock you. christian shoes Forty per cent women in the UK would rather buy footwear than any other fashion item; and a third admitted to lying to their partners about shoe-shopping sprees. Julia Stuart reports THE love affair gets more pointed, and complicated, by the day. louboutin shoes Hot on the heels of the revelation that the average woman owns 19 pairs of shoes, comes word that the Imelda Marcos syndrome - after the decadent Philippine consort who was addicted to footwear - is spreading like expensively- stretched and beaten leather. Once it was the shoes of Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo that women lusted after, but a new pretender has entered the arena. 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I he period feel is enhanced by a majestic 18th-century Florentine painting in the adjacent library. christian louboutin discount A grand piano dominates the living room, under which lie several guitars and a lute. The lute is Sting's newest obsession and the instrument of choice on his new CD, Songs From the Labyrinth, out this month. He pails around the apartment, skirting the Styler storm, periodically picking it up. Giant cappuccino in hand, Styler ponders her constant activity. "I think that if I have a skill, I am a good connector." She has an immense appetite for work, which has manifested itself this year: the Rainforest Foundation benefit concert in New York; her role as UNICEF ambassador, which will see her going to Pakistan and India with friend Jemima Khan this month; and an acting gig on the Brit comedy series Love Soup, now airing on BBC America. christian louboutin Styler is also devoted to the couples four children: oldest daughter Mickey, 22, Jake, 21, Coco, 16, and Giacomo, 10. She starts laughing when remembering the last family outing. "Mickey was dancing on a pole the other night in L.A." Faux concerned-parent sigh. "You know, everyone's swinging around poles in L.A. I even had a go...." christian louboutin shoes Styler has a slow, deep laugh that makes you think she has naughty ideas on her mind. Quite often, she does. She is lamed for her parties. "I love the idea of people coming together, eating good food, drinking a bit more than they should.... 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