Shoes and Clothing

Steve Madden Shoes- a Great Collection of Shoes

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Steve Madden Shoes have a great collection of shoes with an ample opportunity for buyers who want to purchase an inimitable pair shoe for themselves. Many people never compromise with the style and fashion. They like to wear trendy things and these shoes make their wish possible. People always want everything different from others; they want that whatever they put on should be unique. These shoes are on the pulse of the hottest shoes in the fashion magazines. These shoes are available for both men and women. Earlier it was believed that only ladies are associated with the fashion, men have nothing to do with it, but now it is not so. Men are as fashionable as women.

Steve Madden shoes fulfill the demands of both men and women. The collection of these shoes includes suitable shoes for every occasion. From late night party to office, the collection of these shoes features the best style. These shoes are available in innumerable colors matching the color of the clothes. Matching shoes always give a perfect look and that too if the design is unique it is an icing on cake. People who happen to look these shoes cannot help gazing them. Beautiful sandals and sporty sneakers mesmerize people.

Line of these shoes includes from high heels to flat sleepers or sandals meeting the requirements of every kind of people. Some ladies avoid heels especially, old aged ladies but like to be updated with the new fashion, can rely on Steve Madden shoes. Ballerina style shoes are happening shoes in the fashion world. Quality and comfort of these shoes have no match with any other kind of shoes. Trim features and unique cut-out style make them the first choice of people. Multi-colored version of these shoes make them fit for the ladies who cannot afford matching sandals for different dresses. Colors of these shoes for men also suit the new trend.

A wide range of these shoes is available on online stores. You can have a look over hundreds of trendy shoes within minutes if you browse internet. You are also informed on online stores about the other colors for same design, if they are available. The prices and features for each shoe are also available there with the picture of shoes. Some stores offer free shipping if you buy Steve Madden shoes. If you also want to be stylish and trendy you can put on these shoes.

Shoe Organization: Creative Closet Ideas

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

There is nothing like the feeling of wearing those awesome new shoes for the first time. Many people love new shoes and just seem to keep piling them up. The bottom of your closet can become a shoe graveyard if you are not careful. This can lead to shoes you love getting damaged and lost. If you need to get your closet organized and protect your treasured collection, then you may need to take some steps to get it done.

The first step is to inventory your shoes. Get them all out and pair them up. Shoes with straps can be strapped together and tennis shoes can be tied at the laces if you do not plan on using a shoe rack or special shoe shelf. Get them all out and look at what you have. Chances are, you will need to get creative to fit all of those shoes in the closet space that you have.

The second step is to thin out the herd. Get a box and fill it with shoes that are out of style, do not fit right, have scuffs and scratches, or that you just never wear. Getting rid of just a few pairs can really free up some space. For the ones you plan on keeping, clean them up and make sure that they are worth the space that they will use. Cedar sachets or cedar wooden hangers in your closet can help cut down on humidity and keep your shoes smelling fresh.

Next you need to decide what type of shoe shelf or shoe rack will work for you. If you have a lot of flat dress shoes, sandals and flip flops, over the door shoe organizers can work great. These are often the types of shoes that are easy to separate and they really should not take up a lot of space. You can purchase a shelving system for your floor or the unused front corners of your closet. These shelves can make use of wasted space and get the shoes up off the floor. An inexpensive option is to build tall skinny cubbies up each side of your closet and reserve this space just for shoes. You may decide to make some of the cubbies taller to accommodate boots and other bulky shoes.

Putting a shelf underneath your hanging clothes is another option. You can make the shelf two, three or four tiers to hold as many shoes as you need it to. If you need even more space, you might consider moving your hanging bar up high enough to provide extra shoe space. Dresses and other long items that are cutting into your shoe area can be hung on special clothes hangers that hold them up higher off the floor. When you get your shoes organized, you may just realize that you have room for more!

Collect Old Barbie Dolls–a Hobby and Investment

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

ll be fifty years old in 2009. I wish we all looked that good after half a century! Ah well she has had lots of plastic surgery over the years.

The first Barbie was made by Mattel in 1959 and since then millions have been sold all over the world. Her official birthday is March 9th 1959 when she was exhibited at the New York Toy Fair. She was dressed in a black and white zebra striped one piece swim suit,open toe high heeled shoes,hoop earrings and white sunglasses with blue lenses. She has blonde or brunette hair in a ponytail at the back. She has white irises and very arched eyebrows. The plastic had a tendency to fade and is usually white now. She has holes in her feet for mounting on a pedestal and copper tubing in the legs. She is marked JAPAN on the bottom of her right foot. On the back she is marked Barbie TM Pats. Pend. Copyright MCMVIII. Find one of these in good shape and you have a collectors dream which they will pay quite a bit of money for. The exact value depends very much on condition and completeness. Damage or missing parts will downgrade your doll severely. She is known as the #1 Ponytail Barbie.

The #2 Ponytail Barbie is identical to #1 with the exception that there are no holes in her feet and no copper tubing. The pedestal is made with extensions to hold her up. She is marked the same as #1.

The #3 Ponytail Barbie is identical to #2 except for blue irises and different eyebrows. This Barbie has either blue or brown eyeliner.

The #4 Ponytail Barbie is made from a type of plastic which does not fade and retains its original flesh color. She is made up with blue eyeliner.

The #5 Ponytail Barbie has a hollow plastic body rather than the solid body of earlier editions. The markings are similar but she is now marked R Pats. Pend. rather than TM Pats. Pend. A new hair color known as titian was introduced and dolls with this color hair are scarce and more valuable than the blonde or brunette. There was a problem with the plastic in some of these dolls which gives them a greasy appearance. If you find one with the original matte face it is more valuable than a “greasy” faced doll.

The #6 Ponytail Barbie has a different vinyl which does not become greasy with time. Her fingernails and lips are a pinkish red instead of the earlier bright red. She is dressed in a red swimsuit and red open toed shoes.

The #7 Barbie was made in several hair colors including ash blonde,lemon blonde,titian and brunette. Her nails and lips are orange red (coral). This changeover took place in the 1962-1963 period and the mark was changed to Midge TM copyright 1962/Barbie copyright 1958 by Mattel. The dolls with this new mark are referred to as the #7 Barbie usually,but some still call them #6. Dolls produced in 1962 before the changeover are scarce and more valuable than the new edition.

In valuing collectible Barbie dolls condition is the all important factor. A doll which is complete,not damaged and clean will fetch a premium price. If the doll is mint in the original packaging it is extremely desirable to collectors and will be priced accordingly. Dolls which have been restored or repainted are worth less than if left in the original faded condition.

Where can you buy old collectible Barbie dolls? Well just about anywhere if you know what to look for. Most people are totally unaware of what an old Barbie doll looks like or that it could be worth quite a bit of money. You can find them occasionally by searching garage sales,flea markets, and thrift or second hand stores. Take your magnifying glass along when you go treasure hunting so that you can read the markings on the dolls. Good luck.

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