To me, both Keds and Madewell resemble classic brands. It is no surprise to me that the two would work together, but I am impressed by what they have come up with. These new pair of Keds in collaboration w/ Madewell will be released for their new Spring 2012 collection. The printed sneakers will be available for purchase online at both retailers’ websites and at Madewell stores for $50. Not bad!
I am in love with the navy and white polka dotted sneakers.
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The weather outside my window sure doesn’t give me any indication that spring is near, but in a couple of months, my favorite season will soon arrive! Along with that will come Dr. Martens‘ new collection of boots with chalky hues in a palette fit for spring.
I’ll take a pair of the blue ones please!
Boo: The Life of the World’s Cutest Dog – $12.95
It’s a short Closet post this month! There wasn’t too much that I was lusting over for Christmas this year, but here are a few standout pieces.
- Psychologists have done a recent study in which they discovered that songs with sexual lyrics really do sell! [Source]
- Doug Franco, the father of James, Dave and Tom Franco has passed away. [Source]
- Critics gave Kanye’s first showing in Paris rough reviews. [Source]
- One of my favorite groups from the late 90′s – Garbage – will be releasing their new album in 2012. Yarp! [Source]
- Madonna may be performing at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. [Source]
-NBC is officially pulling the plug on The Playboy Club after three episodes – really excited I never became invested in that. [Source]
-Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio have officially split. [Source]
- Converse and Marimekko will collaborate on a holiday collection. [Source]
- Adele cancels US tour due to vocal illness again. [Source]
- Remember when we thought Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s $39,000 crocodile backpack would never sell? It did. In fact, it sold out. [Source]
- Kanye West took out “mother-effing loans” to snag the best models for his first show in Paris. Also…is he now dating Chanel Iman?! [Source]
- The news that Jason Wu would be collaborating with Target was JUST ANNOUNCED, but already a sketch has been released for a beautiful LBD inspired by style icon Audrey Hepburn! [Source]
- Seattle based Izilla Toys has gone out of business entirely. Two months ago, their store on 12th Ave had closed and today it was announced that they would be closing their Wallingford location as well. The 12th Ave spot will now be turned into a new burger bar called “Manhattan Drugs.” [Source]
- Could this be the end of The Simpsons? [Source]
- Garrett Michael Brown is the new Chef de Cuisine at one my favorite restaurants Oddfellows on the hill. Nomz. [Source]
- Capitol Hill’s two newest restaurants Altura on Broadway and Momiji on 12th Ave will open tomorrow! Oola Distillery will open on Thursday. Hurray for booming new eateries and…drinkeries on the hill! [Source]
As I was laying in my deathbed the other day recovering from Bumbershoot, five feet away from me Veronica shouted “KATIE! COLLECTION POST! When are you going to change your header?” I’m not sure if many of you realized this by now, but Veronica is one of the few people I listen to when it comes to Yow Yow. Oh and I also listened to Evan when he told me the other day that my Foster the People rant was “SO HIPSTER,” which made me so self-conscious that I decided to delete it altogether.
The road to recovering from Bumbershoot has been steady, but has obviously set me back a little bit. On top of that, I’ve also gotten some new hardware! YEAH! So I’m busy making transfers and starting fresh all over again. It’s safe to say that at this point, Yow Yow! will no longer be doing 17 posts a day as summer comes to an end. That’s right – it’s finally hitting me, but what an incredible last summer this has been for me. I am grateful to have had this opportunity to spend time with my family and friends and to actually have time to focus on myself more than ever. That’s not meant to sound selfish at all. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am usually MIA throughout the school year (unless they work with me/have classes w/ me) because I am constantly on the go. For once, I got to experience what it was like to have absolutely nothing on my plate. I even got bored a few times – most likely during the time I spent writing those 17 posts.
Anyways, since I won’t be doing much posting over the next couple of days, I thought I would do a Collection post for all of you to enjoy!
WHOA Alliteration! Believe it or not, I actually went through a small sneaker phase while I was in high school. What? You’ve never met a scene kid that liked her kicks? Influenced by my brother, I was a huge fan of my Nike’s in every style and color. I didn’t get very far in my phase because I only own a pair of moss green(now brown)/pink tweed sb dunks and a pair of gray gingham slim-fitted high-tops. Even though, I haven’t bought a new pair of sneakers in years now, that doesn’t stop me from visiting the boutiques up in Gas Town, Vancouver. You just never know when you might find another perfect fit.
Browsing the male-focused blog Cool Material today, I discovered this awesome sneaker rack that looks more like it belongs in the middle of a living space than a closet. Before you think about purchasing your IKEA bookshelf, consider buying this one instead. Whether you’re ready to hang up your sneakers for good or not or just need a place to store them , I think this shoe rack display would be perfect for just about anything.
My hipster hunk Matthew Gray-Gubler recently posed with model Lily Donaldson in these new advertisements for Aldo. Shot by Terry Richardson, Gray-Gubler and Donaldson show off their silly and quirky sides as they promote the new collection set to be released during the holiday season.
Sea of Shoes blogger Miss Jane Aldridge is having a shoe sale along with her mother Judy. Between the two of them, they have compiled a massive collection of vintage shoes in the forms of flats, heels, and boots over the years that are to die for! They are selling 25 pairs on their site, but two have already been sold so don’t miss out and shop now!
In a new round-up by Complex, we look back on the 50 most memorable moments in kicks through pop culture. Above is 1989′s Nike Air Mag from classic film Back to the Future III. Take a look back on the evolution and history of sneakers best and worst here.
Missoni and Converse have teamed up once again to bring to you their new kicks for fall. I love Missoni’s prints and I love how they have converted it into a Converse shoe because the look can be paired with just about anything. The shoes will be hitting the shelves in September and going for $200 a pop!
Such a fitting name for a shoe isn’t it? Luckily, this one came right in time for my summer to start.
I never get mail at school. When I do, it’s a complete surprise because I really am not expecting it from anyone. This past Thursday afternoon, I decided to check only to find a bulging package that was stuffed into my box.
a) Evaluate the package – consider what it might be?
b) Find the address
c) …Teen Vogue is it really you?!
I haven’t worked with Teen Vogue in several years so I was kind of confused as to what they were sending me. Inside this white package was a pair of Sanuk shoes (the exact ones above!) Not being familiar with this brand, I decided to Google them. The drawstring bag that it came in told me that the shoes were part shoe and part sandal. They kept away odors and had a soft sole. You could also use the bag to put your banana peel in it for compost? Good, they’re going green. The shoes could also be purchased online for $45.
I decided to test drive the shoes for the evening. Turns out they’re the most comfortable pair of shoes I own! I like the dark shade especially since I don’t have any in that color except for boots. It is both casual and classic. I’ve been wearing my Mom’s Keds around a lot so it’s nice to have a new alternative to wear w/ my jeans, my skirts, and maybe some of my summer dresses.
Sanuk – I have no idea if you were asking for free promotion out of this, but you just got it!
