By Lily on Wednesday, January 25 2012, 13:35 - Chat with Lily
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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!
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"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!!!
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By Lily on Wednesday, January 18 2012, 11:55 - The Shoe Guide
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Leather is nothing other than skin that has been tanned so that it can be long lasting. It is used for clothing, shoes and handbags. So we know what "leather" is, but what different kinds of leather are there? |
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Full grain leather
This is the most noble form of leather that is composed of both layers of skin. It is the most noble form of leather. It is tough, waterproof and a high quality product. You'll find nappa leather that has been surface-treated, and also full grained leather, and distressed leather.
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Nubuck leather
Nubuck leather is leather skin that has had a special treatment to make it look like velvet. The surface of the leather is scratched with sandpaper. The result is a leather that is supple and easy to work with. This leather can also be oiled to make it shiny.
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Sheepskin
Sheepskin is sanded to give it a velvety look while the wool is turned to the inside of the garment. Sheepskin products are warm and breathable, and also robust and supple. Sheepskin is also used for shoes and coats.
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Split leather
Split leather is the least noble of leathers. Split leather is in fact the inner part of the skin. It's thinner and not as resistant as full grain leather. However, it is more affordable. We can tell the difference between full grained leather and split leather because of the fibrous state of the outside part of the leather.
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By Lily on Wednesday, January 11 2012, 10:40 - Chat with Lily
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.
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Shelbe, UK Customer Service Representative
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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.
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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!
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Noémie, Buying Assistant
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Lily says: The best present you can offer someone is the present you would give yourself! :-)
By Lily on Wednesday, January 4 2012, 11:35 - Chat with Lily
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For most of us, vacation at the end of the year means presents, champagne, chocolate, and being with your family and friends. So to stave off boredom and involve everyone in a fun pastime, I can guarantee that you won't be bored with board games!
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This is dedicated to all those who think that board games are:
1. For babies
2. Outdated. Remember that good old trivial pursuit from 1986? ;-)
3. Booooor-ing (see below!)
I'm telling you that there are board games for all ages and styles...it's a bit like the shoes we offer! ;-)
Here are my favourite board games: once you've played them, you'll want to play them again and again!
For holidays with the whole family, become a swashbuckling pirate for a few hours with Jamaica!
For those who want to be a super sleuth like Sherlock Holmes there's Black Stories!
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Fresh water pirates, your goal is to go behind the pirate ships barriers and be the fastest to sail around Jamaica while keeping stocks of gunpowder, gold, and victuals. Everyone walks the plank; there will be no survivors!
What's great about this game is that it's easy to play for people from ages 8-78. It has great illustrations!
This next game is a must have: Bang! While playing it, you can almost feel the sand of the Far West under your cowboy boots, and the hot desert sun beating down on your cowboy hat. Giddy-up! Yee-haw!
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Dark and strange mysteries are here for you to solve them. Put on your thinking cap and find out "who dun it" by asking the right questions and giving "yes" and "no" answers.
Those sleuths who have humour and imagination are going to love straining their brains to find out logical solutions to these impossible situations! As for the number of players, this game can be played with 2-15 players. The more the merrier!
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For gossip girls and boys, here is "Privacy."
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This game is a bit like Truth or Dare. You have to be honest, speak about your private life and learn about others private life. The replies are anonymous, but will you figure out who replied what?
This game is great for adults over the age of 18.
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So which game are you going to choose?
By Lily on Sunday, January 1 2012, 08:45 - Brand News
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By Lily on Wednesday, December 14 2011, 17:53 - Completely Addicted
I won't be telling you anything you don't know by telling you that style is always evolving and that its often difficult to know which brand we should be devoted to. In fact, I have a particular liking for Betty London which offers us season after season trendy models. With Betty London, I know I will always be a winner!
Betty London is neither extravagant or eccentric but her specialty is to follow the groups of
dynamic women :
Boyish versions :
And my very favourite : the Vatchi Brown
Discover all of the collection here !
By Lily on Wednesday, December 7 2011, 12:40 - Chat with Lily
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Every year at this time boots step back onto the fashion scene to invade winter wardrobes. Even if this particular model is so trendy, whatever may be its style and shape, not all fashionistas are going to find what they are looking for. But the brands have taken into account this problem and now adapt to all body shapes. |
It's not easy to wear boots when our proportions aren't "standard." Small feet and generous calves, big feet and slim calves… it's really not easy to find. So brands find way to go around this to allow all women to wear their favourite boots during autumn and winter.
These brands are for fashionistas with generous calves: GXXL, Gabor, Geox et Clarks They offer models with elastic comfort gussets in the upper that we can adjust with pretty laces, or adjustable straps with metal buckles. All styles are here, from the biker boot to the cavalier boot, from the most rebel to the trendiest styles.
Boots for generous calves
Those women who have slender calves will want to take a second look at these models: Sans Interdit, JB Martin, Un Matin d’Eté or even Elle The tip is to offer boots with a stretchy upper that adapts to even the most slender anatomy. The material used for the top of the upper strongly resembles leather, so the entire boot remains harmonious.
Boots for slender calves
So whatever your body shape may be, there's a boot out there for you !
By Lily on Tuesday, November 29 2011, 11:11 - Pure Style
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Gentlemen, I'm telling you that you'll need to count on boots this season. They're more rock n'roll than traditional derbies, but not as wild as biker boots and they will accompany you everywhere you go.
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COOL HIPSTERGentlemen who have chilly toes will love these sheepskin-lined boots. Choose a supple model that will wrinkle on your jeans. Choose grained leather which is more rock n' roll than smooth leather and also choose tough, manly models.
ROCK DANDYBecause it can be trendy, worn with straight trousers and it can be terribly rock n'roll worn with skinny jeans. I'm telling you it's a good investment!
Our Models
And what do you think about boots? Gentlemen, are you going to get them? Ladies, would you recommend these to your gentlemen?
To Find These Models :
- COOL HIPSTER : BKR-SARINA BOO / Panama Jack-FELIO / Air Step-GUNNY
- ROCK DANDY : vagabond-BILLY JO / Billtornade-WOODY / Maruti-BIRINO
By Lily on Wednesday, November 23 2011, 12:56 - The Shoe Guide
Because comfort is as important as looking good, Casual Attitude has thought up modern shoes with exceptional quality. Practical, easygoing
and contemporary creations are for city-dwellers looking for daily well-being. Quality materials, carefully constructed, timeless
design: these Casual Attitude shoes adapt to all
foot shapes and all wardrobes.
This season
Casual
Attitude focuses on sober lines and seasonal colours to slip into casually trendy wardrobes. Here are some models
that
are assertive and daring because of their pleated uppers and shiny grain leather. These shoes have a simplified profile
and will adapt to all of your styles.
By Lily on Wednesday, November 16 2011, 14:14 - Must Have
By Lily on Tuesday, November 8 2011, 11:58 - Pure Style
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Carlington is the brand devoted to modern gentlemen. Derbies, brogue shoes, boots or moccasins: each model is made to keep up with the fast-paced daily life of urban gentlemen.
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Created thanks to first class know-how and a very British elegance, Carlington shoes are handmade with Goodyear sewing to offer us robust, comfortable and refined models. The sober and sophisticated style in its collections charm more than just Englishmen and is coming to all wardrobes. To launch its new collection. the brand has chosen to respect its pre-requirements through charismatically elegant creations marked by the maker's care and attention.
By Lily on Wednesday, November 2 2011, 11:00 - Fashion Trends
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Everyone knows this brand with its well-known star. The Chuck Taylor All Star, its leading model has become the rock icon for the young generation. Here is a focus on U.S. brand novelties that have charmed Kurt Cobain, James Dean, Sid Vicious and even Joan Jett.
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What's going on with Converse?Always the good old old Chuck Taylor and vintage spirit novelties. We like their brand name bags based on the old-school styles of big American universities that make a big hit. Sober trainers, high top casual trainers, leather tennis shoes...you have the choice!
To see the Converse collection, it's here !
By Lily on Wednesday, October 26 2011, 11:40 - Fashion Trends
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The end of this October, the moment is right to take out of my wardrobe one of my preferred prints. For those girls who weren't following along I love skull prints. And since Halloween's right around the corner, it couldn't be better time to wear them all on your cemetery outings (and I don't doubt that plenty of you girls love this kind of thing), or just use it as a fashionable detail on a sober outfit. |
For all those girls who think that skulls mean "gothic", I just tell them: no way! We can wear skulls and still be the trendiest fashionistas around. For that, just two golden rules : avoid at all costs being covered with skulls (except during All Hallows Eve) and choose one trendy accessory to make a stylish look really stand out (like Christina Aguilera or Madonna for example).
For adults
For kids
After all, you could always try this style,but that's going to be a bit more difficult...
By Lily on Wednesday, October 19 2011, 11:15 - Completely Addicted
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What colours should you wear this season? Autumn colours, of
course! Rainy days make us put the flashy colours that made us so happy this summer back into our wardrobes. We'll welcome in
mid-season tints...
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I wanted to speak to you about Duck Blue. Just know that« Duck Blue » sounds like
the name of a liquid toilet cleaner, but it isn't! I chose this colour because its name makes me laugh. You all know that a duck
isn't really "blue" and also
because I like it a lot. Its neither "too blue" nor "too green" but just right for blonds, brunettes and everyone in between. If
you want to wear Duck Blue, you have two choices:
1. Wear it with other seasonal colours such as mustard or brown to get the 60’s
trend style. You'll need a muslin shirt with a floppy collar.
2. Dare the « hunting and fishing style». We'll dig up a little skin-tight
sweater and wear that with khaki jodhpurs. To put the cherry on the cake, we'll put on our masculine boots. What's easy to find is
a pair of opaque Duck Blue tights.
Also know that Duck Blue is available in the make-up aisle. I like the Klein blue
that makes brown eyes sparkle, but Duck Blue has to be used sparingly. Otherwise try blue fingernail polish for a Duck Blue
accent!
Duck Blue on brunettes:
Some of our Duck Blue shoes :
By Lily on Wednesday, October 12 2011, 13:46 - Fashion Wardrobe
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Here were are this time. It was difficult, but we made it: from now on we're in autumn. Say goodbye to sandals, tongs and spartan shoes. And even if plunging temperatures haven't yet reached us, we already need to think of a solution to warm up our outfits. Some girls opt for thick socks. Other girls wear leopard!
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Oh yes: leopard print is here at our feet and works great with our wardrobe. Just by looking at them we imagine wild plains, hot muggy weather and burning sunshine. Ok...with a bit of imagination! It's an eccentric touch that spices up our wardrobes and makes us virtually travel to African countries, so you don't have to leave to go to Kenya!
PS : There's a shoe here that's not like the others...Can you find it? :-p
By Lily on Wednesday, October 5 2011, 10:08 - Must Have
There's no way it's going to be a sad school start because these sparkling shoes will help put a little whimsy in our daily life. Sienna, Kate and other stars already have these must-haves.
Sequins are good for our moral being and reminds us of childhood memories of when we were little princesses and loved sequins. So here they are shiny and sparkly all for you, seen on Miu-Miu and even Louboutin. But how can we wear them without looking silly?
1/ The ballerina flat
We like to wear it with a pair of rolled up boyfriend jeans or with a shiny skirt for a girly effect.
2/ Derbies
Or there's the derby option, also worn with rolled up jeans or 7/8 length capris and a form-fitting blazer for a stylish look guaranteed.
3/ Combat Boots
Or combat boots worn with slim jeans and knitted sweater. Fashionable warrior women will wear them with micro-shorts for an army-girly effect.
By Lily on Wednesday, September 28 2011, 13:39 - Spartoo Insider
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Yay, the Rugby World Cup has finally started. We'll soon get an eye full of this very testosterone full and ultimately manly sport. Respect, brawls, strategy, a great spectacle (and gorgeous guys), that's the rugby!
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I love the rugby, simply due to its little intrigues...Of course the players help too - real men.
Yes it's true, those meagre footballers do sometimes have a great looking face and strong muscles. But honestly, watching them dive at a ball and roll around on the grass drives me crazy, it ruins the whole game (and too much gel is not a good look, isn't that right
Cristiano).
The rugby man, he could get a nose bleed or a split lip (or two) and still carry on playing without complaint. It's very manly.
Pain? An unknown feeling. Hair gel? What's that? (the proof is with France's
Rahan).
What I love most is the
rugby spirit: respect for the referee and your opposing team, fair-play (has anyone seen any hooligans in a rugby stadium? Well?)… Even the referee takes his time, explaining the rules in a quiet and tranquil manner. It's true. Of course, it's also worth mentioning that even the TV ads with our favourite rugby stars are funny! It's a great change from the ads that take themselves far too seriously (I will beat the other team using only a football...I am a living god...) or that are quite simply pathetic.
No wonder
60% of French people prefer ruby to football*.
What about you, are you a
football or
rugby fan?
Photo source :
http://euro.pubfoot.com,
http://img.zphoto.fr,
http://www.youtube.com* Source :
http://www.bva.fr
By Lily on Wednesday, September 21 2011, 16:05 - Fashion Trends
With the autumn season approaching, we have over 3, 500 new models in stock at Spartoo, and more arrive every day! This time, instead of giving you a list of this season's must-haves, I have decided to focus on just two of this seasons more eccentric trends that are bound to interest quite a few of you.
The first is the themed colour trend which reinvents the classic white and black legend. A tom-boy look like at Clarks, a glamorous and audacious version, like those from Marian or even sober and neat like the Chie Mihara. The advantage with this trend, is that these shoes compliment a more monochrome look without us looking as though we're attending either a marriage or funeral. It truly does give us an allure with two-toned looks (black/white of course).
Our second trend is perhaps better suited to rock enthusiasts as this look is all about having a great looking skull on your shoes. Without drifting too far towards the dark side, the models suggested by Now, Ash and Iron Fist can also be adapted for a more rebellious look to give otherwise plain clothes a good dose of character. These pretty skulls with shiny studs are affixed on glamorous models (Iron Fist), as well as the more sober styles (Now), and even a sportswear look (Ash). There really is no need to adopt a Gothic look in order to be 'in fashion'.
By Lily on Wednesday, September 14 2011, 10:26 - Spotlight
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At Spartoo, it's the same thing every season: dozens of brands make their début on our website. This is both the opportunity to discover new designers and to increase the number of shoes we offer. Among the latest editions to our Autumn Collection, is Peter Kaiser: a designer who puts femininity above all else and who has made pumps an essential, must-have item for women. Here is a brief introduction:
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In 1838, at the very heart of Germany, Peter Kaiser founded what is now the oldest shoe factory in Europe and a brand that is recognised on all 5 continents. A few years after his big launch, he exported his shoes to Australia for packaging, laying down the foundations for a one of the first industrial shoe companies with an international scope. Its roots, entangled with tradition, proclaim unique expertise that the appreciation of materials, quality and comfort all help to perpetuate.
Moreover, Peter Kaiser shoes are true works of art and style, always 'in' with the latest fashion and never forgetting those small details that make such a difference to their wearers. All of these elements combined are what make Peter Kaiser shoes more than just shoes. They embody the extraordinary benevolence that a brand can incorporate in its products: luxury and creativity without going over the top.
By Lily on Wednesday, September 7 2011, 15:55 - Must Have
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It’s that time again:
the end of the summer holidays and in a few days time we will all be back to school. This is their
opportunity to go back to school with their best foot forward with a
10/10 in style. To complete their top pupil look, they should have two things on their list: a pair of shoes and a bag that will follow them everywhere!
White socks and black pumps: Claudia Schiffer's daughter certainly knows what to wear in terms of style to create her angelic look! But this is not the case for all children, far from it. Instead many prefer a sporty look. Others swear by velcro fastened shoes in order for a quick and easy fit. And many more like having their favourite cartoon character, whether it's Hello Kitty or Mickey, on their shoes.
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But no matter what their preference, they all know that comfort is the most important. For playing hopscotch or cops and robbers, they should be comfortable. And this one important detail has been taken care of by these brand names and integrated into all their designs. But enough talking and let's focus on the trendy shoes and the star bags ready for going back to school.
For girls
For boys
And, of course, those great bags!
And don't forget, it's School Days at Spartoo: if you buy an adult and a children's pair of shoes you get a 25% discount on over 300 bags!
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