Category: Accessories

Visit of shoemaker Aubercy at Vivienne street in Paris

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Aubercy is one of the best shoe makers in Paris. He started this family business way back in 1935 at 34 rue Vivienne, near Paris stock exchange.

Aubercy designs shoes which blends strongly with the structures of the English shoes mixed with the creativity of Italian shoes with a French elegance. He started manufacturing shoes way back in 1956 from a small family owned company in Italy which has guaranteed people the best hand-sewn “Good year” and hand sewn “Norwegian construction”.

He designs shoes which blends strongly with the structure of the English shoes mixed with the creativity of Italian shoes with a French elegance. He started manufacturing shoes way back in 1956 from a small family-owned company in Italy which has guaranteed people the best hand-sewn “good year”, “Norwegian” and the unique exquisite ready to wear designs. They are available in different colours, shapes, and sizes. The shoes can currently be found at the legendary tailor Douglas Haywards store in London.

Plans are underway to avail them in Japan at Cavalleria. Aubercy maintains the spirit of “true luxury” in creating the best designs. He designs and makes shoes from the most beautiful and high quality materials which lasts much longer.

They also strive to make designs which are magnificently beautiful and at the same time very comfortable. Quality work from him comes as a result of the fact that their artisans spend more time and keenness on every piece and step of the designing process which makes most of their shoes of high quality and long lasting.

Aubercy and his artisans have a very strong passion for their work which breeds quality in their product. The shoes are available in eight  sizes, very many colors to choose from and very many different types of high quality designs such as the oxford, Derby and the loafer.

They have the prestige line which includes shoes of the highest quality and limited edition. For those who have their own preferred choices, Aubercy has a measure line which caters for those who have particular preferences. Here shoes are made according to ones’ specification and taste.

 

Classy ways to show the world you work hard

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“I’ve never had a great reason to show off, but if I did so, I wouldn’t. You realize why? No person likes a showoff. It’s tacky and it can be interpreted as though you believe you can be better than someone else. That’s not a nice thing to remind people, even though chances are that you actually are better. However because exposing can be ill received doesn’t mean that you should hide or be ashamed of your accomplishments or success. You’ve worked difficult to earn your credentials. You’ve studied all night long, you’ve make the time. You’ve paid your dues and you will have every right to be pleased with where you are, and then there are tactful ways to show this to the careful observer. Don’t buy that Bentley if you want to keep a low profile, try something a little more subtle. It’s sexy and it’s classy.

1. The right accessory
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There are few things on God’s green Earth which are as synonymous with success compared to a Rolex. A Rolex is no more a watch than a Harley is a bicycle. A Rolex is a bit of art, it will be the definition of pride and perfection. If you wear a Rolex, you are telling the world you are not a person to settle for anything less. Ever. Rolex watches are renown for hand made precision. These are Rolls Royce of accessories. One of the many truly beautiful reasons for having this gem that sets it in addition to other watches is that the people that design and construct these classy time pieces are simply as happy with their work as you are of yours. If you were to in fact invest in one, you can always contact the certified rolex repair any time you wanted to make sure that yours was working right for you. Equally as their product is second to none, so is their rolex customer service.

2. A tailored suit

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If it’s worth investing in a tailored suit, and they will all say yes, ask literally any classy woman in the world. In addition you look the part, however you feel the part and when you are feeling the part, you act it. You are it. There’s a good reason that once you see a gentleman walk across the road, he turns heads. There’s rich people everywhere, it’s not because we think he’s rich. It’s because he’s put together. Despite whatever problems he’s having with his car that week, or that his boss may have scolded him in front of the investor they have a crush on, we don’t know. Today he placed on that suit and he looks like one million bucks whether or not he feels it,. That’s all we, the gawking public know.

3. That smooth bottle of liquor

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If you have your colleagues to your office late Friday and present them a Jack Daniels, they’ll either expect to hit your local dive bar afterwards, or opt out and go home to their classy husbands and wives. Open your cabinet and pull out that 25 year old single malt. It will turn their heads every time. The proper scotch is as effective since the right suit or the right watch to show the world that your particular life is going just how you planned without shoving it down their throats. Remember, tact is attractive.”

Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection

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Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection

Snows are starting to melt down, and summer season is fast approaching here where I resides. Nope! I think we do have a year-round summer season.LOL That’s why having an great sunglasses is a must! ehhe Today, let me share with you these new set of collaborative sunglasses from the 2 giant brands called Bernhard Willhelm & MYKITA. They came up on this idea of releasing new set of sunglasses that has this vintage theme and at the same time it has these trendy features on it.

I simply liked the UV protection feature which helps us to protect our eyes in the sun rays and other irritating lights from the outdoor activities. Also, the colors uses on the sunglasses lenses are pretty cool too and it can brings back really the 80’s era which I know most of our parents would surely like to have. This is a prefect gift too for your dad this new year.

As of now, the Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection is not yet available in the market. However, as the brand states few days back. These sunglasses were be able to be out these days ahead, probably at the first week or 2nd week of the month of January 2014. So – we better check this out! 🙂

Further details will be posted soon as the collection , Bernhard Willhelm x MYKITA 2014 Spring/Summer Collection, released in the market.

BEAST Yoseob”s Wearin’ the Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket

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Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket – $340.00 to $400

I miss posting some kpop related posts on this site, istarblog.com. Because I’ve been too busy doing my offline stuff these past few days due of holiday season. But now, I think I am freely already on my offline tasks which mum insistently wanted (forced) me to do. LOL Okay, recently, I’ve been stumbled with this one Kpop fan based site where this dope jacket were posted and look, Yoseob of b2st wore it out and rock it to dope. The Jacket is from the brand “Opening Ceremony Exclusive” not sure though if it is the brand’s name of it or just an part of the whole jacket’s name. LOL, Bear with me then because I am not really familiar with this find. ehhe

Anyway, the Jacket ” Opening Ceremony Exclusive Varsity Jacket” is okay with me though I do liked the colors uses to it and still, I wanted it to be more unique by adding some more prints in it. Because as Ive seen the other finds out there from the other brands, I think, they were all working on with these patterns and prints for this 2014’s fashion trends that’s why having it to any finds, it is well to do on my opinion. But overall, the jacket is perfectly to wear especially on this winter season we have.

Jacket Details:

Price: $340.00 to $400
– Jacket is part on OC’s Fall 2013 collection
Where to Buy: @ lyst.com

Adidas Superstar 80s “Year of the Horse”

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In fashion, as the new year’s comes. It’s usual for these brands and labels to come up with some new sort of ideas and creations that they market for us consumers this new year. Because fashion evolves that fast today and that was also how the fashion runs these days on. I actually had an lazy mind today but I am still trying though to post this up for me to have my blog archive for the first month of the year 2014. Anyway, let me share with you this awesome new kicks of the shoe brand called Adidas where they did based the shoes for this year’s theme which “Year of the Horse”. The shoes is looking fine on me though it has just an usual design of the brand and yet the patter and prints of it gives this accentual touch which made the shoes still looking quirky. Definitely, the shoe is dope and must have for us men as we wanted ourselves to be hip for today’s fashion.

They called the kicks – Adidas Superstar 80s “Year of the Horse” and as I’ve heard. It may cost us $100 USD , quite affordable, at the Adidas mortar stores either in some online affiliate stores like Sneaker Politics. Head over to Sneaker Politics main website now and you can see the availability of this kicks and how you can get it for yourself. Okay, that will be all for now and I look forward for the betterment of this site these months ahead and wishing you all a great new year there. Have a great day!

Catching Fire: Hunger games inspired style

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You might have read the books or taken a trip to the cinema, or your interaction with Hunger Games franchise may have been accidental, but, you would have been exposed to it at one point or another – unless you just woke up from a coma that is.

Having made its mark on box-office figures and book sales, Catching Fire has proved to be hot hot hot in the fashion world, influencing both men and women’s styles.

From attractive actors to outstanding clothing, your gaze never wanders from the screen. I particularly love the contrast between the practical fashions of the rugged Districts and opulent designs of the Capitol.  From earthy tones and distressed denim, to high-shine fabrics and blue hair, the differences are a stroke of true costume design genius.

So if you want to create something a worthy of Katniss, Peeta or Caesar, here’s my top outfits picks to help you create your own screen-hero.

Caesar Flickerman

One of the boldest characters in the films without a doubt, Caesar’s style is loud and over the top. While you might think his purple eyebrows and high-shine jackets are more fancy dress than street style, you can take a little of his confidence and wear it with ease. How about a gorgeous Alexander McQueen skull suit? Available from FarFetch, it might be pretty costly but again, it’s McQueen, it’s hardly going to be bargain! Forgetting its price, I think it’s a great Caesar-esc suit for the bold dresser who wants to make an entrance and entertain an audience.

Katniss Everdeen

For all my fashion loving girls who are looking for a more accessible style, the woman to turn to is the heroic Katniss Everdeen. The District 12 fighting femme has made a huge impact on current trends and we’re seeing her stylish practicality everywhere. Chanel her ready-for-anything look by pairing these gorgeous dark grey marble effect Lee skinny jeans from Psyche with a tough but pretty pair of boots. The Ugg Australia Black Jena Military Boots are perfect!

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http://www.psyche.co.uk/womens-c12/footwear-c22/ugg-australia-womens-black-jena-soft-goat-leather-military-boots-p27197 (£243.99)

 

 

Peeta Mellark

Peeta is our reliable hero and like him, most of his clothing choices are wardrobe-essentials you can trust. He owned the tight black tee during the fight-to-the-death games, so invest in a good cotton number as a base-layer. Pair it with some khaki trousers and a hooded waterproof jacket, like the Lyle & Scott vintage jacket from ASOS and you’re ready to be victorious – in the fashion stakes that is.

A SKATING APE 2013 Fall/Winter Lookbook

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Recently, most of the mainstream brands when it comes in street fashion wears or others knew them as skating brands are already got their pieces and collection available in the market for the season, winter. Because they have to released some new finds for us guys to be still dope as season had changed, I preferring to season summer changing in the fall/winter. However though, they’re still some awesome brands out there that haven’t yet released theirs new creations or new in pieces for this season and one of those brands was this A SKATING APE . Though, I am not really familiar with to the brand yet and its pieces offers. And yet, I must say their each pieces are these type of dopeness finds which most of you guys are looking for to have. See their collection lookbook at the top photos for you to see for yourself on how awesome their pieces are..

For further information about this A SKATING APE 2013 Fall/Winter Lookbook. I suggest you to take a look over at the brand’s ,A SKATING APE, main site because they might released the further details about this like the availability, pricing range and all. Because as for now I haven’t got any from my site source but I’ll surely update you here once I see the brand updates.

Basic Biker Gear for Beginners

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There are several reasons you may find yourself riding a bike. It could either be that you are saving on fuel, It could be that you are trying to beat the traffic; it could be for fun or a professional undertaking. Whatever the reason, there are basic things you should know about the bike gear that you should take with you. The gear may vary depending on the specific venture but the underlying Idea is the same. Here is a guide to what biker gear will be of most help to you.

Clothing biker gear

For starters, there is need to know what kind of clothing is appropriate for you. I put clothing first in the list because the choice of clothing is what will offer you comfort and ensure that you enjoy the ride. The choice of clothing depends mostly on the weather but do not forget that the weather may be unpredictable at times. It is good to plan on any eventuality. Basically, a fair weather allows for comfort. The appropriate gear will be some cycling shorts and a light top. Having padded shorts makes the riding experience even more comfortable. Be sure to put on top with moisture-wicking capabilities if there is high humidity. This will help you stay cool and comfortable. If it is cold, a warm jacket will be ideal and a sports trouser which should be a bit figure hugging. Do not forget to plan for a rainy day with a waterproof jacket and pants as well as shoe covers. Neoprene will be ideal for the shoe cover.

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Safety biker gear

Safety should never be compromised when biking. Remember that accidents can happen no matter how proficient one may be. Protecting the head is paramount and the best way is to have a helmet. In case of a hard fall, your head will be protected from serious bruises and injuries. Some helmets come with a helmet liner which provides comfort and warmth in cold weather as well as absorbing sweat in hot weather.

For the hands, use biker gloves which will protect your hands from the fatigue that is caused by the hard vibrations when using a rough road. There are different types of gloves available depending on the weather, including water proof ones for a rainy day. Your shoes need to be fitting and well-padded to protect your feet from corns and fatigue. Your eyes also need protection from the various light conditions. Sunglasses are therefore a must. You can vary lenses depending on the light. They also protect your eyes from particles that may disrupt your ride.

Tire repair Gear

This is another set of biker gear that should never be left behind. Every biker should have with him tools such as a spare tube, a patch kit and tire levers. What this essentially means is that they should also equip themselves with repairing skills should anything go wrong.

Under-seat bag

An under-seat bag as a biker gear can be used to carry any clothing gear that will be required. Your wallet and phone go here too. It is also an ideal place to pack the tire repair gear and some snacks for a great ride.

With these few items, you are good to go and have a ride of your life.

About the author: 

Charles Fitzgerald is breaking new ground; he is the proud owner of The Kewl Shop, a place to find things you really want.  

 

How to Find Good Value Mobile Phone Deals

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Mobile phones are expensive, and there’s no way around that. If you want a high spec mobile phone, you have to pay for it. We’d all love that not to be the case, but because they are in such demand, there’s no way that prices are dropping anytime soon. That being said, the way you buy a mobile phone can have a big impact on the amount that phone will cost you over the couple of years that you are likely to own it. Here we have put together a bit of information for you to digest, which will hopefully help you to understand the best, and worst ways you can buy your swanky new mobile phone!

Long Term Contracts at Your Peril!

Long term contracts almost always seem like a good deal when first viewed. A free iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S4? Yes please! If it sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is. These deals indeed give you a free phone at the outset of the contract, but you are going to be paying for your phone and your calls, texts and data for the duration of the contract. What’s more, when you weigh this approach up against other options, you’ll soon discover that it’s not the cheapest way to buy.

SIM Only Deals

Buying a SIM only contract is often the best way forward. A SIM only contract is still a contract with a phone network giant, but because you’re not taking one of their phones on the deal, you obviously pay less money for the contract – a lot less. For whatever you can agree for either the year, or thirty days they ask for you to sign up for, you will get a pre determined amount of minutes, texts and data, and it’s normally for a very agreeable price. A couple of hundred minutes, a similar amount of texts and a reasonable amount of mobile data is probably not going to cost you much more than five pounds, while a twelve month contract for unlimited data, calls and texts should be attainable for around £15. This is a drop in the ocean in comparison to the many, many contracts that cost from thirty pounds upwards. If you consider this route to a mobile phone, you need to factor a few things in.

Find the Right Mobile

Firstly, you should try to find a mobile phone you like, and find out what it is going to cost you to buy it outright. This might be problematic for some people, but there are ways around that. For instance, if you want an iPhone, you can expect to pay around £500 for the privilege. Some people don’t have that sort of cash to hand, which is why they often opt for a long term contract with the phone free upfront. Sometimes a better option is actually to buy the phone with a credit card, and set up a direct debit to pay off the balance across a couple of years. Amazingly, doing this and taking up a top SIM only contract for 12 months back to back works out significantly cheaper than if you opted for the contract. Of course, if you find a mobile phone which is a little cheaper, you stand to make even greater savings.

Do Your Sums!

The important thing is to make sure you get your maths right. Let’s start with £500 for your iPhone. Add to this £15 per month for 24 months if you want to go for a SIM only deal which gives you unlimited calls, texts and data. Overall you’re looking at a cost of £860. At the moment you can pick up an iPhone 5S on a two year contract from Carphone Warehouse with 1GB of data per month, along with unlimited calls and texts for £42 per month. Over the duration this is going to cost you £1008. The difference is huge, and of course, any interest payments on a credit card can easily be absorbed in the money that you are going to save by using this approach.

SIM Only Flexibility

1 year contract SIM card tariffs also give you so much flexibility. If you know that you need all the data in the world but you don’t actually make too many calls, then you will almost certainly be able to find a SIM only package that suits your needs. What’s more it’ll cost you less too!

When you look at the market place and divide it up into these two different options, it seems to us that there should be no question of how you fund your next mobile phone. The contract is sometimes viewed as the most convenient way of getting things sorted out, but at what cost? Don’t throw away your money; just spend a few minutes doing a bit of research to help you save hundreds of pounds on your next phone!

Hottest Fashion Bags Trends That Will Steal The Show In 2014

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With barely a few weeks before the fall of 2013, it is imperative you be conversant with some of the hottest fashion bags that are expected to steal the show in 2014. You also need to know the best styles of handbags that never seem to go out of style. From the beginning of 2013 till the end, there will be a vast collection of handbags featuring great colors and spectacular styles, thanks to the fact that handbag designers are known from time immemorial not to disappoint when it comes to variety and style. Here are some of the hottest fashion bags trends to expect in 2014.

Expensive designer handbags to be a hot pick in 2014

Whereas a handbag is and shall forever remain a lady’s ultimate fashion, having an expensive designer handbag is what will keep you apart from other women. It will be the quickest and easiest way for you to make a fashion statement. With an expensive designer handbag dangling at your fingers, it is as if you will be screaminghey look at me’ come next year.

Shinny and metallic silver handbags will be a hot pick 

Color has always been an important factor to consider when it comes to selecting a handbag. That is why women struggle to keep a breast with the latest and best handbags colors. Metallic silver, classic taupe and shinny colors will be among the hottest handbag colors in 2014. So, if you are looking forward to owning a great hand bag next year, it is advisable you select handbags that come with brighter colors. You should also expect to see a vast collection of handbags in bright green and orange.

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Tote, saddle bag and gaucho to remain popular 

Just like it has been mentioned earlier, there are some handbag styles that never seem to get out of fashion. Some of the handbag styles that are expected to hold popularity in 2014 include gaucho, saddle and tote bag. At the same time, clutch handbag styles are expected be one of the most popular styles next year. This is probably because the clutch handbag styles are more classic in style and are designed bigger than other handbag styles.

Pale handbags to be the hottest handbag trend by far 

All pale handbags ranging from blush to ivory will be the hottest trend in 2014 by far. So, forget about neons, exotics and rococo embellishments and get yourself a decent leather handbag. It doesn’t only feel pretty fresh, it is also easy to clean and maintain.

Leather handbags to be the perfect handbags for every occasion 

Ever since the history of handbags, leather handbags have always been the fashion forward handbags. 2014 will not be an exception, since leather handbags are expected to become even more popular thanks to the fact that they have always been revered for being the perfect handbags for virtually every occasion. The only thing is that, leather handbags will be available in a myriad of elegant classic styles and you will be sure of getting a style that will suit your needs. Designers will treat ladies with an eclectic collection of leather handbags next year.

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