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In Our Inbox... Dockers continues its Wear The Pants campaign to win over those who live in co-brand Levi's jeans---with a new advert  featuring BEAR GRYLLS-wearing the Alpha (and Signature) khaki. For those not in the know-(us), this UK-er, former Brit SAS, now star of Discovery Channel's Man vs Wild and Born Survivor series-and supporter of scouting...seems a smart choice. Rugged, durable---both ad star and his wardrobe. www.dockers.com

 words/images Judith Ecochard Some of the nicest (and affordable-yippy) pumps we saw---for Spring 2012 come courtesy of Brazil..... Corso Como to be exact. Corso Como has a few labels under its moniker but all are mindful of the comfort way of walking-meaning...soft flexible leather soles, breathable linings, and quality materials made to endure. ...Ballasox® flexible/stretchy flats in great collectable,  summery colors..start at about $60 pretty ribbon closires perforated leather in metallic-nice Corso Como pumps...our fav and priced in the mid $100's... Sandals...for streets or the sandy beaches... footbed---has perforations to whisk moisture away wedges-roped-natural fibers go well-with patent/leather uppers flexible-  Another fun flirty line of comfy footwear, CIAO  BELLA has adorable prints ...and are inexpensive-given the quality with flats priced below $50.  Sandals and fla...

We love it-from our German pr contact we get news of these special New Balance trainers-made in their UK facility- (as well as a bunch of facilities in the USA)-that all sport a certain cache´---- For example... The Flimby 1500 made in the UK trainers-deemed "cool" are manufactured at this north west Cumbria- English locale--- Nice-visits encouraged we hope-and needless to say-the small batches of New Balance kickers made here-sell out pretty fast----. www.visitflimby.com  (images from website)

words/images Judith Ecochard It's familiar-yet always -there is something astonishingly completely new-at the Frye showroom in midtown. Amazing-how this label has soared upwards in terms of design of footwear and accessories ---and all that continues on ---as seen at the Spring 2012 media preview-that did not disappoint. Handbags, crossbodies, totes Far from it-we were so wowed---we get how one has to make the Frye Soho store-a "must" when in NYC-to see the collection in person. Corrina Cross Stitch HIGHLIGHTS: Women's and men's selections -from the classic profiles of the Campus boots-to more dressy options-that maybe one would not think "Frye"---yet-unmistakably-have the company imprint---whether the leather used, heel profile, or literally-on the footbeds/outsoles. Wingtips Janna Flower T Alessia Leaf Sling  dur...