The other day when I was at the hair salon flicking through Vogue, I came across what they claimed to be the new "it" shoe this season- these Etro sandals below.
The term "it" shoes is apt. Cousin IT shoes that is. First Prada had these fringe things all over the place SS07, and now these shoes. Gladiator sandals with fringe piled on, I really don't see the attraction. They kind of look like sandals pretending to be boots or the other way around. Just not quite right.
No matter how they matched it on the Etro runway, there MUST be other better footwear out there to match these cute printed outfits. More simpler sandals perhaps? Heels? Barefoot??? Just when I thought perhaps it was just a one off random thing, I see the exact likeness on the Zara display window. For a moment I worried that this will become a prominent feature in daily fashion (it IS Zara after all). However, HG has convinced me that this is just one of those fashion items that are picked to featured to look cool (I don't know where they get these ideas from) but not really meant for mass consumption- or so I hope. Fingers crossed!

I mean, would YOU wear this????

Image Source: Elle.com

Take a look at the curtain above. You are probably thinking - on a perfectly sunny day, perhaps the tree behind cast its shadow over the curtain, giving it the beautiful breezy look, right? Wrong. Take a look at the picture .........

Contrary to what the magazines would have you believe, there is a way to float through Spring’s romance-spun reverie withough having to overload your garden with never-ending floral prints. A new production of ballerina chic is a vision of femininity restrained, of a restricted softness that can render its wearer an honoury member of the Ballet Russes. .........

Welcome back bleached denim! Yes ditch those dark ink blue jeans this summer, its all about bleached ripped jeans!

There’s something quiet rebellious about ripped, light denim jeans, they portray an essence of freedom and youth that is really appealing!

Christopher Kane is one designer that has inspired us all to get out those old bleached denims with his spring/summer collection, which was dominated with the palest denim teamed with snakeskin print; an interesting combination that worked surprisingly well!

Topshop have of course latched onto the trend with this pair of skinny bleach denims for only £45!

Recently, the Associated Press reported that banks need to lend money more freely. But banks “lending freely” is what got us into this mortgage mess in the first place. Banks are tightening their standards, some, but they’re still advertising heavily for borrowers.

I’ve noticed that, even with all the attention to the mortgage market, new borrowers are no more educated than they ever were when they arrive at the bank. If you are considering getting a home loan, it is important to educate yourself– perhaps now more than ever, prior to meeting with the loan officer. You cannot rely on the broker to explain the fine print, as the mortgage crisis has taught us. Plus, many people find that it is difficult to understand financial issues without sitting down quietly and studying them. Those who are considering a loan can take a look online and get plenty of information about mortgages, amortization, rates, etc.

Once you have a basic understanding of how mortgage loans work, take some time to research the interest rates online. Even if you are going with an online service, compare a few and study the way the interest rates and low in terms would impact your payment over time. Look at both the way it affects your monthly payment, and the total you will pay over the life of the loan. You will find that lenders have a wide assortment of options for financing, and several different loan packages they can offer. By arriving at the lender’s office with at least some familiarity, you will be able to evaluate the rates he offers you more readily.

Ask your broker all the questions you need to about the details of the mortgage, the fees, the terms of the various loans, and any penalties they may carry. An example: Sometimes rates are lower, but they carry prepayment penalties, whereas the higher rates do not. Issues like this are the reason you need to ask, ask, ask.

Try to select a lender who is very upfront about his program’s fees and terms, and one who you feel you can communicate with. Most of all, don’t sign anything until you’re sure you understand all the terms.