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Inexpensive stocking stuffers for the adored Tic Tok users-or party flair for anyone's outfits- fun style galore from online destinations that won't have any trend over expiration dates. R a in b ow Unicorn Birthday Surprise: Sure-that name is kitschy-made for Influencer/Pinterest set-but any age female will love the glammy super inexpensive earrings-and hair accessories like splashy bows, barrettes, headbands. our pick- ANIA earrings $25. NINA  has polished pearls  (faux but fab) and crystal jewelry pieces- in matchy earring necklace sets-and pretty chokers to wear anywhere. Sugary sweet-or goth leaning gals- DOLLS KILL! has that irreverent " HOLIDAZE "  'tude- and a plethora of mini skirts, frilly to piece frocks, to flats, thigh-high boots + platform kicks and sequin loaded accessories...to attire the female that goes with the mood. LOVE especially-the faux furs and pink glitter cowboy kicks (pictured).

70's Funky Platforms + 90's  Foot Stompers Dr Martens get fiercer...more colorful and a bit taller with a reboot from Vibram's customized-repair  SOLE FACTOR service. Thinking of a spring wardrobe refresh...grab a fav pair of sandals or shoes a bit worn underneath-go online to select from a plethora of colors/thicknesses-weight/grip-traction---or leave up to the professional cobblers at Vibram...fill out the downloadable SOLE FACTOR form....mail away...and wait 2-3 weeks for your customize. ONLINE INFO  and contact #.

BOIRON, EDDIE BAUER, ThermaCELL, BERNARDO 1946, POOCHIEBOOTS Arctic dips in temps call for a focused list of must haves... via GIPHY BOIRON's homeopathic flu fighter Oscillococcinum -is fairly ubiquitous in the States now including mass market outlets and reigning retailer-Amazon. Just place sweetish dissolvable  pellets-comes in handy individual sized portions... under the tongue as soon as symptoms first appear -this truly natural way to heal-has been a household go-to -for decades, really, After the first dose (3 recommended, hours apart)-we find we need a nap..then wake up practically all healed. Really.  Hardcore insulated mittens- Eddie Bauer's hard core W's  Powder Search Touchscreen Mittens (on sale now $34.99)-are waterproof, breathable -with tipped thumb that has conductive material for tapping smartphones. Big cold weather plus-outside zip- for hand warmer inserts. 100 grams of ThermaFill™ insulation, tricot lining, adjustable cuffs- keeps cold out,...

L.L. Bean, Adidas Outdoors, Carhartt, ULU Boots, OBOZ Slush, snow, ice-for a few days-or a few weeks-require focused footwear.  Top picks for weather beaters, boot wise-with enough style to wear weekdays-week-ends. via GIPHY

TOP PICKS: CHACO, PIKOLINOS, KEEN F/W selections to wear practically year round-with any outfit-JUST IN CASE warming climates limit (eliminate) the absolute need for burly snow boots-yet work JUST IN CASE inclement weather makes a brief appearance.  PS: &  travel well too . via GIPHY CHACO's year round men's kicks-love how the non-marking white blown rubber outsoles-practical skid resistant tread design in a  year round temps' appropriate pop of color-with dark brown nubuck+full leather grain uppers-white contrast stitching. Pictured in the front-men's THOMPSIN SLIP $115-with the brand's men's specific durable+ removable Cloud PU footbed. In back Pinecone shaded THOMPSON CHUKKA $135...also comes in a cool gray. Similar to aforementioned-with round waxed cotton laces. CHACO's women's HARPER LACE $110 - pictured in Caribou brown- nubuck+full grain leather upper-with skid resistant non-marking rubber outsole-hits the right note via a 3 ...

CAT FOOTWEAR x EXTRA BUTTER Details, details...3-D embroidered "Extra" + "Butter" across the strap ... Sneaker Boot hybrid=the Urban Delta ($160) by hipper than thou Extra Butter-a destination emporium of sneakers to line up for... (120 Orchard St, LES, NYC)...and the iconic COLORADO work boot by Cat Footwear Heat embossed CAT imprint in back-atop tough high abrasion ballistic nylon, full grain leather upper + micro perforated suede, reflective pops, cross strap buckle+clip, semi-translucent outsole with CAT EASE technology built in flex for guys on the go. IMPRESSIVE!  Available now  online...and in store

Tis the season to shine on-and glam it up... Top picks that easily dress up the basics... Snow-free footwear options-lustrous pearls trims, glittery diamonds, and wearable heels that guarantee blister free nights.  via GIPHY Butter -wear these with---just about everything.  Made in Italy...pointy toe mules-rich metallic or satin...on chic kitten heels... ARIELLE Slides ---polished toes share pearly presence-on block heel.. Summit Italy leather or suede options. $165 LOVE these elegant embellished- oversized square buckles -NINA -deep side cuts-festive flats are Red Carpet gorgeous!

"THE ORIGINAL L.L. BEAN BOOT: REBOOTED" couldn't of put it better Ditching the pricey heels that costs a month's rents-for outdoor lifestyle kickers-like the sellout L.L. Bean iconic duck boots-is a consumer trend accelerating in 2017. Fortunately-  Maine's most acclaimed retailer -is expanding its Lewiston manufacturing capacity and launching a slew of designs featuring signature rubber tread outsoles, primo leather uppers that slug off harsh weather conditions-in new silhouettes, new colors, and flannel plaid lined versions-starting to deliver NOW. HIGHLIGHTS : signature 8" L.L. Bean Boot by L. L. Bean-manufactured in Maine since 1912-is a best seller-triple stitched, supportive steel shank,..variations include 6" bot, Thinsulate insulated, and tumbled leather grain upper that's shearling lined.

 Iconic Practical Style Gets Stylish via GIPHY Inspiration... L.L.Bean Introduces Small Batch Bean Boots  – L.L.Bean has several new limited edition Bean Boot designs made in their Lewiston and Brunswick, Maine factories...with nifty upper colors and outsole tones for practical style that wears well with anything from casual apparel to rtw dressier threads...as seen all over the FALL 2017 Runway show catwalks. “After 105 years of perfecting the original, we’re rolling out one-of-a-kind small batch editions of the L.L.Bean Boot, meticulously hand-crafted in Maine, just like the original...” the company said in an email we recently got. .  The spring small batch is available now and includes the 8” boot in plum leather upper and in dark ash upper with brick red sole (pictured above second and third from front, respectively)  and the 6” boot with field olive leather upper and sail orange sole (better seen pictured below, 2nd from left).  Th...

Wolverine unveils the Wolverine Workshop, offers custom options for the Original 1000 Mile Boot-and new RTW Spring styles Wolverine introduced the first 1000 Mile boot in 1914; using a secret tanning method to create leather that was soft, flexible and durable, the shoe was advertised as “comfortable and durable enough to give you 1000 miles of wear.” With a focus on quality, craftsmanship, durability and comfort in footwear, the Wolverine 1000 Mile boot changed the industry standard forever. Now you can design your own Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots online at  wolverine.com/custom  and the Wolverine Company Store -  254 Elizabeth Street, New York,  New York- for truly original kicks -made in the USA. The premium materials  Custom boots available in men’s and women’s sizes-including selecting   m aterial for the quarter, vamp, heel, tongue, foot bed and hangtag (13 options) o utsole ( 3 options in men’s sizes, 1 in women's ), e yelets (6 optio...

Wolverine 1000 Mile Cafe Collection Java LOVE like Springtime- is everywhere -inspiring a primo Footwear,  a fav Beauty Scrub, Cold Brew Drinks The limited edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Café Collection-takes inspiration from Michigan based, Madcap Coffee Co., for five new men's styles...available now. CAFE COLLECTION-WOLVERINE 1000 Mile Meticulously handcrafted in the  Big Rapids, Michigan factory.   the Café Mocha, Café Miel, Cappuccino, Cortado, and Espresso-priced  from $360-$400  boast time honored details like- durable (re-soleable) Goodyear Welt construction,  matching tongue / heel combinations that contrasts from the rest of the boot,  ‘LTD’ monograms on the tongue, Horween leather uppers and/or trims, and either a leather or rugged Vibram rubber outsoles. via GIPHY source adventuresofajavajunkie.tumblr.com

WOLVERINE Heritage, CAT Footwear, SUMMIT Shoes via GIPHY Wacky weather keeps us shuffling up the winter worthy layers and warmer temps wear-from the ankles up-but less the slush, snow, ice-we would wear these fab new booties-year round-soon to deliver for Spring. WOLVERINE Since 1883- Delaney -$165 -deep V ankle cut-out trimmed in leather on suede boot two tone options in full-grain leather.)..white stitching welt construction...one of our fav booties for Spring-can year round. Leather inning, 1.5" heel 

Part 3 ALTRA, BIRKENSTOCK, FORSAKE, CHACO, TREDAGAIN,  WOLVERINE 1000 MILE X SAUCONY, FREEWATERS, FIVE TEN, SKECHERS Athletic/Comfort footwear companies-makers of sneakers for running/sports on dirt, mountains, or watery endeavors and healthy sandals that coddle...are offering up lifestyle choices for the already wearing their brand types AND people looking for that comfort technology in an everyday wear. High fashion dressy versions-these are not...instead most looks border on the line between weekday work and weekend playable styles. And that's practically ok all the time...except for rarely worn fancy attire anyway ... Highlights: Altra   Dessert Boot- offers a comfortable yet dressier-premium leather upper- take on their fab award winning running shoes. Using the brand's own dual EVA midsole with A-Bound™top layer and FootPod™ outsole -on the signature cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and Footshape™ toe box-allows toes to splay- feet to naturally move the way it sh...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Casual - Technical Mids+Lows featuring 'hot' Energy Returning proprietary Boost™ Technology Adidas footwear is selling these days-the YEEZY is blowing out... via GIPHY source wifflegif.com But it's not just the kicks for the street savvy getting the nod.... adidas OUTDOORS -sports performance offerings- smartly incorporate the iconic three stripes... and are embedded with tech features that imo the adventure types that expect functionality- will give their approving nods to too . Some Highlights: THE Terrex Agravic -is  light, fast and stabile...available  in a waterproof  GTX (Gore-Tex) and non Gore-Tex versions...weighs in at  12.5oz for men and 10.8oz for women.  On board= adidas’ proprietary Boost™   technology for superior energy return and stability, protection and flexibility during trail runs. A 2015 Industry Award at the Outdoor Fair in Friedrichshafen. TERREX AGRAVIC- Lining : GORE-TEX®   Extend...

29 Spring Street/NYC WHERE: Westerlind Retail Store -a curated urban outdoor emporium (sea, mountain and home goods)... sells some of our fav apparel/accessories brands-including their own, Grundens rainwear, Snow Peak and Japan's hard to find here Ficouture... Ficouture Tool Bag $300 ....hosted Teva's Arrowood WP launch-a stylish boot (mid $160 and low $120-$140 W/M versions) with the comfort of the acclaimed sandals-with FloatLite™ technology-new foam construction that's both light and durable, with PU sockliner (removable), full grain leather uppers, waterproof, and rubber outsole inserts...multi-tasks as a good traveling, easy hiking kick.

Part 2 MERRELL, FIVE TEN, ALTRA, HI-TEC Pops of color-in laces and outsoles...upper trims with metallic shine, quilted tops or in good ole' full grain leather -durably welted hiker hybrids and waterproof boots are practical for all week wear-ideal for urban dwellers with limited closet space and budgets. MERRELL 's retro hikers in the Waitsfield Collection-including pictured  the SUGARBUSH XCD Waterproof (there's a guy version too)...hails the company's 35th year anniversary with bright blue laces-a brand signature color-but tech featurs-bringing these kicks into the 21st century. FIVE TEN -has a new approach shoe collection...that brings a snazzy urban influence to this bunch of kicks-from the now Adidas owned company that invented this category of footwear. IMO-appeals to climbers, cross fit types as well as Yeezy addicted wearers- with the hydrophobic water worthy Eddy $100 (also an Eddy Pro $120 with an exo skeleton)- eye candy mix of breathable  upp...