Let's make things clear: we're not going to reinvent the wheel! I'd like to tell you about THE favourite shoe of city dwellers, which is the trainer! Somewhat sport, somewhat trendy, it comes in a variety of styles and colours. Let's look at David Beckham who has been spotted with trainers that match his sweatshirt!

But more than being trendy, the spring/summer 2012 trainer collection shows off lightness and great comfort thanks to a canvas upper. A little look at what's going to come our way this summer...

I like more than just series, and I also like films. I know you're going to tell me that television series are more popular than films. If in the years 1990-2000, the television series served as a trampoline towards movies, today cinema actors and directors turn more towards television series. So movies or television series...? Whatever it may be... Today I'm going to talk to you about Francis Ford Coppola's latest film : Twixt.

I'm not going to bother to tell you about The Godfather 1, 2 et 3, Apocalypse Now, Rusty James, Cotton Club, Dracula, so on and so forth...neither of his daughter Sophia and her Virgin suicides, Lost in Translation, Marie-Antoinette and Somewhere, to remind you that genius is hereditary.

The story of Twixt begins when Hans Baltimore, played by Val Kilmer, comes into a little village in the United States to promote his latest book. the decoration is already mysterious enough as it is, having seen Edgar Allan Poe taking up home there, and hosting a group of young satanists. The character that Val Kilmer plays, as a low-level writer at the bottom of the mudhole (and a bottle of alcohol), obligated by his wife to write a new novel to pay the bills add to the blackness of the story.

What's next? An original sheriff, who used to write puts Hans Baltimore on the trail of the assassin of a young girl to feed his novel and possibly become a co-author. Our anti-hero starts dreaming about an adolescent named V, Elle Fanning, that he thinks is linked to this murder story. To unearth the clues of the mystery, he needs to relive his personal history in a dream.

I don't yet know if this film matches the reputation of its creator. I may see it and then think about what "grade" I'd like to give it.

And since we're on the Spartoo.co.uk blog, I'll show you a few models that even Elle Fanning, alias V in the movie, could wear :)

Iron Fist Bonebreaker Platform	TUK Rocket Dead Skull

Iron Fist Shotgun Platform	New Rock PunkyPunk

If you are a fashionista who isn't afraid to be different, if glamour is what defines your wardrobe, if you live with style like a sweet extravagance, Miss L Fire is the next brand that you will want to have. Launched in Great Britain in February 2005, it is one of the first choice products for the feminine press collection such as Vogue, Elle and other glamorous magazines.

A big fashion favourite, Miss L Fire is inspired from a vintage universe where all girls are pinups and glamour comes from Hollywood's golden Era in the 50s. The shoe and handbag collections have a whimsical soul with precious details. Sexy without overdoing it, peppy like it should be, here is the profile of the Miss L Fire woman.

Small price collection :

Boots, ballerina flats,trainers and sandals : they have all adopted a springtime print. The colours are sweet, fresh and light, associated with a sunnier design. As to the flowers...in prints, or through beads, or in a raised design. Little girls will love it...and their Mums too! After all, the liberty print is as good for little ones as it is for grown-up fashionistas!

For Little Fashionistas

For Grown-Up Fashionistas

There is one trend that all the stars will agree to. It's the style that won't leave any room for surprises and perfectly highlights your silhouette. This style is the boyish style, or more commonly called the masculine/feminine style. There's no need to reinvent the wheel to have it: we're just going take clothes from our guy's wardrobe and wear them. Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley and Gwen Stefani have already adopted it and even look classy while taking out the garbage! Pleated trousers, XL dress shirt and a belted vest are the must-haves of this style.

For the shoes, there are two solutions: either we'll put on a trendy lace-up derby, or we'll remain classic and get a pair of moccasins. But there's no way that we're going to stay drab! If masculine shoes can be adapted to feminine style, then we'll adorn them with just enough whimsy. Varnished leather, shiny sequins, bright colours or original accessories: anything goes when it comes to an androgynous style!

Derbies :

Moccasins :

Photo credits : Starface, Version Femina

This morning at Spartoo, we're launching the new collection! Even if springtime isn't quite here, it should be nice in March and the sun shines longer. In any case, shoes aside, Spartoo is ready with romantic ballerina flats, canvas trainers, boat shoes, colourful court shoes, and wedge heel sandals. You may have to wait a little longer to wear some of them, but they're here!

Shoes aren't the only stars of the season! Fifteen Spartooers volunteered to participate to this photo shoot. They got the full treatment: hairstyling, makeup and clothing style to show off the fact that this season, the new collection is colourful!

They were:

Erica, Italian Customer Service Representative « It was a great and fun experience! We all had a good laugh!»

Mathieu, Accountant Stock Manager « It was a great day. The whole team was very nice, and even though we aren't professional models, we still had a lot of fun. »

Noémie, Assistant Marketing « It's great to be in the studio, but at the beginning, its not really easy to pose. After a while, we'll get into it and have some fun. It was great to be in a good group of people. I would do it again!»

Identity Card : First Name : Rémy Age : 29 ans At Spartoo Since : March 2009 Likes : Les Piñatas, Heavy Metal that makes your ears bleed and plastic, too. Doesn't Like : Pastis, cheap vinegar. Favourite Brands : Puma, Reef, DC shoes. His Fashion Statement : Tongs, all the time. Latest Fashion Purchase : Flippers.

As a photographer, what is your main mission at Spartoo?
We receive products in the photo studio and take pictures of them under all angles. These images will then be put online after a final quality verification. With Regis, the service manager, we are striving to be more productive all while providing quality images following the brands needs. Mixing the two is not always easy: we need to juggle a lot with the needs of different brands, seasonalities, and spontaneous demands. I assist him with the development and putting new procedures into place.

Who are the other team members?
Those who prepare the products are in charge of the samples that we receive. They will note down which products are which and then prepare them for the photo shoot: shape them up, clean them, etc. The product will then be given to the photographer who will shoot them under various angles before sending them back to the supplier.

What are the different ways to take pictures of a shoe?
There will be 8 views with pre-defined angles. This is really the product window that is the first thing that the customer will see. The zoom is very important because customers usually buy shoes that they can physically touch and study close-up. We'll also make a zoom on "V.I.P" models. It's important to know what a shoe looks like on the foot. I think that the spariate shoe is the best example: there's no scale on the form of the item if we shoot an empty shoe. Seeing on a foot allows us to give a better representation of what it really looks like when worn. As for bags, that's also true.

What makes up a good product photographer?
A good photographer is someone who knows how to look at the product and see how we can make the best of this product come out in the image. He has to be very picky about imperfections in images--such as dust particles on the product. For me a photographer has a critical eye and will know how to find the best angle of the shoe to really make its personality shine.

Just think that the first CLARKS shoe dating from 1830 was actually a sheepskin slipper. Since then, Clarks has remained classy. The proof is in the photo on the left. You just can't not like this boot!

"Hey, have you seen the new Clarks model !", "Wow ! Just look at the great discounts on these Clarks shoes", "No...sorry...can't go out today because I'm waiting for my Clarks to be delivered"... Don't tell me that you've never heard that!

Ok, maybe this only applies to Clarks addicts but don't be fooled, you too will be able to see the world in Clarks once you've tried their mens and womens models. So put aside your sheepskin sandals and welcome in trendy premium quality boots, sandals, mocassins and court shoes.

Therefore, we have selected for you and Only You mens and womens Clarks shoes and what's even better is that they are on sale!!!

The New Collection :

My selection of womens models that are minimum 40% off!

My selection of mens models that are more than 35% off!

After the holidays, we're going to add up all of the presents that were under the tree. Has Santa Claus given you everything that you wrote on your Christmas list, or are there a few gifts that you weren't expecting to get? ?

Shelbe, Aude and Noémie remember gifts that they have loved (or not!) from Christmases Past.

Shelbe, UK Customer Service Representative

My Top : When I was 6 years old, I got a cute Labrador dog. It was the nicest dog that I ever had! A plane ticket to visit my (then) boyfriend and (now) husband. As I was a student, I didn't have enough money to pay for it myself, so that was really nice.

My Flop : A card bought at Casino with pictures of cats on it and a message saying: "I'll buy you whatever you want." He must have just grabbed the first one he saw!

Noémie, Buying Assistant

My Tops : To me, the present that has the most value had been offered by my grandmother. She offered me one of her engraved jewellery pieces. It's the meaning of the present that touches me. An invitation to a dinner and show in a Parisian cabaret! I love this atmosphere. It's even better than musical comedies. You have to see one at least once! Great memories...

My Flop : The worst present that I ever got was an over flowery coffee set. It's the kind of thing that you need to bring out when you invite the person who gave it to you! And I don't even drink coffee!

Aude, France Customer Service Representative

My Tops : Four years ago, my family offered me a digital camera. I didn't take a lot of pictures before that, but that was just what I needed. Since then, I always have it with me, especially in the mountains. A little guitar with my name engraved on it that my brother made when he was a teenager. I still have it.

My Flop : A mini fan that looked like a little Playmobil airplane. This thing was so ugly and useless that I never took it out of its box.