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 PIER 94 NYC Live music, tasty cooking demonstrations, free food/drink samples... PLUS story telling, inspirational speakers, an Eco fashion show how-to informational talks, exhibitors sharing "Green" products for personal/household/pets-and services - like Eco-travel… FORD is a sponsor-with hybrid vehicles C-Max , pictured above AND: Even a book signing by journalist/ABC Television anchor DAN HARRIS…sharing his page-turning story about his adrenaline driven professional life--- and then -his personal crash-panic-heal thyself meditative MO- (that's one good read:  10% HAPPIER ). The Green Festival is not only the largest sustainable and long running ECO lifestyle festival of its kind---it's also a way to discover (or re-affirm) why being green- isn't just some unattainable elitist movement---and really is an accessible, affordable way of living-supported by individuals, businesses large and small, as well as NGOs. Not surprising of course-an eco ...

Back to the Future (the 1966-1980's) K SWISS tennis sneakers dominated athletic courts and spectator stadiums…with its iconic fit stripe classic kick adorning  big stars, the fans,  and trendsetters. the Classic silhouette... mixed leather toe cap- suede Classic five stripe style- Extensions into running shoes-notably a past dance with the Ironman® brand-shifted the company's focus, we felt from the on/off court MO of company founders- two Swiss natives-who had settled in So. California. At a media preview- we saw a shift back to the tennis heritage-and its classic kicks-refreshed with plush leathers and cool treatments…and a fun collaboration with menswear fashion designer Billy Reid….pictured below... Venice S&Cc (Surf Court + Court) Chukka style-low sneaker version too ($145, $135 respectively). Rope/Leather laces, brass eyelets and vents, terry cloth  lining, grooved rubber bottom suede leather upper…in natural available  now- dark...

AIRWALK STEPS FORWARD WITH A STEP BACK IN STYLE Media Preview-NYC in the middle JIM Herringbone- now on sale -sneaker style with fun fabric pattern-on left-JIM Heather- now on sale  too-super cute with pink bubblegum outsole Lifestyle kicks inspired by its BMX/skateboard/snow board/surf heritage- AIRWALK  celebrates 25 years with several good looking takes on its iconic footwear styles…for men/women. Beach or city worthy-AND immensley affordable-with construction details like EVA molded footbed for comfort + cushioning. Modern urban style-classic Everest boot with a stitched outsole outsole Limited edition synthetic pebbled leather-JIM BASKETBALL Hi Top-homage to old school gym class in the days before school budgets were cut. A rift on by-gone sneakers… AVAILABLE NOW $65 new velcro closure-the reissued VIC- available now -style from 1987-suede upper, extra ankle padding, reinforced toe…innovative lacing. Nice. $70 Men's The One-Black/...

In Our Inbox… Continuing the storied history of the boot that transformed the industry, Nike launches the new generation of the Mercurial to match the speed of today’s game.   The new boot, unveiled today by Cristiano Ronaldo in Madrid, is born from four years of R&D in the Nike Sport Research Lab.  Driven by insights from the world’s fastest athletes, the Superfly is created to revolutionize speed. First unveiled in 1998, the original Mercurial was a radical and unprecedented piece of design that established Nike as the leader in football boot innovation. With the new Mercurial Superfly, Nike has created not just another cutting-edge boot but a leap forward for on-pitch speed. “With its new design innovations, the 2014 Superfly makes a quantum leap forward in what high performance boots can be – and what they can help players achieve,” said NIKE, Inc. President and CEO Mark Parker at the Madrid unveiling. “Fueled by Nike Flyknit technology...

NYC Recently a bunch of influential style/beauty magazines came out with their top beauty/hair product picks for the Spring 2014. Noticeably-a majority of selections were very high priced -and from the same company-across several categories. Okay-we can see how a particular entity can make a lot of tip top stuff-but we also know that in some instances-widely available, cheaper products do just as good a job…or even better. CASE IN POINT: With the somewhat summery temps-even we are getting a pedicure. Scraping off the layers of scaly skin on our feet/legs/elbows-now exposed to the outside world-is mandatory-as we joke-so as not to scare people-let alone the BF-who btw-regularly test drives skincare products too. WHAT: Effective lotion formulations-that are fast working and no-fuss- are key-no fancy marketing programs needed…  and our new fav (guy approved)- that we actually have used in the past but rediscovered-thanks to a meet with Dermatologist Doris Day…is AmLac...

Nike today unveiled its entire collection of footwear, apparel and equipment innovation for players and fans, inspired by the upcoming summer of football in Brasil. “This summer is the ultimate moment for the beautiful game, and the ultimate moment for Nike to revolutionize product design,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO. “Moments like this summer in Brasil allow us to supercharge our innovation as we look to provide athletes with every advantage on the world’s greatest stage.” ATHLETE JOURNEY – PLAYER COLLECTIONS All home and away kits for the ten federations that will wear Nike in Brasil were showcased at an event in Madrid. The kits combine high-tech innovation to keep players cool, such as laser-cut ventilation, engineered mesh and Nike Dri-FIT technology. They are also environmentally sustainable, with each kit made from fabric that comes from recycled plastic bottles. Visually, each kit features cultural design elements unique to each country. ALEX  Ox...