With the final sunset of Summer now behind us, it’s time to pull out one of the funkiest fashions for the cooler months; the Ugg boot. Originally Australia’s guilty pleasure, Ugg boots have since been embraced by the world as… ahem, fashion forward! While Uggs initially took off amongst female celebs, stylish blokes like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio & David Beckham are regularly spotted out & about sporting their sheepskin. However, when it comes to Uggs, there is a big difference between looking trendy or looking like you shouldn’t have left the house. Just because you see Justin Timberlake wearing Uggs in a tabloid doesn’t mean you can wear your daggy slippers down the street.
So when it comes to selecting the ultimate Uggs, there are a few factors to consider. Obviously comfort & warmth are major concerns, but now that Uggs are not just acceptable, but an enviable part of a Winter ensemble, there are several new points to consider.
In order to coordinate with your outfit, colour, texture & design are key. One brand very obviously leading the way is EMU Boots. With a range covering both men & women, & in a variety of lengths, their boots are funky & fierce. Probably the most masculine of their designs is the Outback Lo style, in Chocolate. Made from the finest Australian sheepskin, they are classic & work with a multitude of looks – tucked into jeans, teamed with cargo shorts, or thrown on with gym pants. Rather than cheaper synthetic material, the benefit of Sheepskin boots is that they naturally “wick” away moisture, meaning odorless footwear!
Durability is a worthwhile consideration, as Uggs now need to brave the outdoor elements. This particular boot boasts double stitched seams & arch support for solid strength & fit. These soles are outdoor all-terrain rubber, so they can easily withstand a day of pounding the pavement.
A genuine Aussie brand, Emu boots have been embraced by Hollywood with Kitson LA & Fred Segal among US stockists. Emu boots are constantly seen being worn by the likes of Tori Spelling, the cast of Gossip Girl, Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz & Kate Hudson. To seal the deal, Emu Boots received the official gay endorsement when Dannii Minogue twittered about how fabulous they were!
Andrew Christian underwear was a buzz brand that had a friend of mine chatting whilst we were out perusing the department stores a while ago, and after the big sale from our friend, i really wanted to see if the hype and buzz was worth it "Oh their fabulous" he said… "you just have to get a pair" -- ok, so off to Andrew Christian's website is go.
A very little bit later, three pairs of the most interesting and fabulous underwear have landed on my desk… the more interesting thing is that they are all garments that "enhance" you in some way or another.
There is the SHOCK JOCK EXTREME - this one is the mother load of package enhancers… its kind of like shoulder pads for your knob. But if your lacking a bit, don't show, its really cold, or if you just want that "well rounded look", then why not? The undies themselves are so brilliantly manufactured and totally comfy - i would love to wear these even without the smooth sexy padding!
Then the next offering was a pair called "Show It" - and yes, it does exactly what it says it does. Pop your package in the built in little housing area, and it defines and lifts your meat and veg to its upmost enhancement. A clever idea and all done without giving away a thing, its cleverly designed into a trunk brief and the stitching, cut and waist band make it a totally comfortable ride - love this one to bits!
Now the kids at AC havnt forgotten about your rear either… they showcased us with a top little ditty. One for all you boys who love the jock strap vibe, but hate the bare ass element… its a bubble butt creator called "Almost Naked" with "flashback" technology… lightweight material, great stitching as with all the AC gear, and very very comfortable... All in all these three "enhancement" offerings from Andrew Christian underwear are totally fabulous, not shoddy like so many other underwear brands and look as good as they feel. You will love them all.
If you feel self-conscious pulling out a sausage to tap a text to a friend while you're wearing gloves outside a movie theater, say – and who wouldn't be? – MacWorld has come to the rescue with iTouch Gloves and Telefingers, specially treated gloves that allow you to use your iPhone's many features as easily as if you were bare-fingered. Yes, it's just another bit of technological magic. Which you should be used to by now. Now get used to this: The leather iTouch Gloves are $100, but Telefingers, not nearly as chic, are only $15. Now available on good geeky websites out of the USA.
Naughty but fun, this creation by aussie designer petevstoby take on the singing church, Hillsong, with their adaptation of the logo to - well - a more summery theme. lol It reminds me of the winning parade entry from last years Mardi Gras parade... originality or rip off?
São Paolo designer Andreia Chavez has made this marvelous pair of invisible shoes – "mirror-covered shoes that, by reflecting the ground around them, look like you're seeing through them to the ground behind." They are just so beyond fabulous, that we dare an Aussie drag queen to try a whole outfit like this...
With the final sunset of Summer now behind us, it’s time to pull out one of the funkiest fashions for the cooler months; the Ugg boot. Originally Australia’s guilty pleasure, Ugg boots have since been embraced by the world as… ahem, fashion forward! While Uggs initially took off amongst female celebs, stylish blokes like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio & David Beckham are regularly spotted out & about sporting their sheepskin. However, when it comes to Uggs, there is a big difference between looking trendy or looking like you shouldn’t have left the house. Just because you see Justin Timberlake wearing Uggs in a tabloid doesn’t mean you can wear your daggy slippers down the street.
There is the SHOCK JOCK EXTREME - this one is the mother load of package enhancers… its kind of like shoulder pads for your knob. But if your lacking a bit, don't show, its really cold, or if you just want that "well rounded look", then why not? The undies themselves are so brilliantly manufactured and totally comfy - i would love to wear these even without the smooth sexy padding!
