Thursday 30 April 2009

Bank Holiday Weekend

and just the other day a friend was sayin there was nothing to do!!!!










looks like its gonna be a very very busy weeknd. Lets hope it doesnt get toooo messy huh!!

Wednesday 29 April 2009

Black Yeezy Fever



This is gonna be quick, but you SHOULD ALL KNOW BY NOW, that the Black Nike Air Yeezy's drop this saturday, 2nd May.

DONT SLEEP ON THESE!! The black ones are by far, the best colourway produced and actually look like a really really amazing pair of sneakers. You know, the type that you would see on someone or somewhere, and not be able to get them outta your mind...........Like Ever!!!

Dropping again at Size and 1948, with again, a very very limited amount of stock, (what i personally think to be the best drop) the Air Yeezy continues its wave of superflous, excitemnet, happiness and turmiol.

Get there early!!!!!!!!!!!!
...and catch that dammed sneaker snapper trying to hustle herself some........(but we all know that shit aint gon work on these locked down kicks....hahahah)

YEEZY'S!!!!

Tuesday 28 April 2009

Nylon X Nike Dunk Hi


This laudable collaboration between Nylon magazine & Nike Sportswear, is bursting its seams with bold bright colours, screaming out a fully fun filled fab collection. The Nylon Dunk Hi's come in five fluorescent colorways (green, yellow, orange, blue &pink) all featuring a nylon/leather upper. Despite the bright colourway, the kicks have been kept simple with the Nylon font logo placed on the tongue in multiclour to stand out, as well as camoflaugued across the shoe in the same colorway.

Not to sure on the release date for these, but im sure, they'll be dropping very very soon at all good Nike Sportswear stockist, hopefully in time to bring the sun back out again

Check out the viral that gives a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot, as well as the editorial spread that features London's very own bad ass DJ Goldielocks.



Monday 27 April 2009

London Marathon

Having got back into my fitness in the recent months, as well as trying to embody my company's ethos of 'empowering women through fitness'...i have since become more and more interested in running trainers/ apparel, running clubs, bikram yoga, circuit training, and Running.

So in light of this and with this year's london marathon upon us, me and a few Sweaty Betties went down to the marathon to do some customer research, accosting the runners, and enjoying sunday's sunshine

I had never been to the london marathon before (shame on me!!! especially as i'm a londoner)so was so not prepared for the emotion that overwhelmed me once we arrived. To see so many people who had achieved something rather spectacular (26 miles aint no joke blud!)in honour of a loved one who had passed away, or in order to raise money for a specific charity was just ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! and to see so many people who had come down to cheer on the runners was just as lovely to witness.

So....emotions put on the back burn for a moment or two, i started snapping the runners and thier kicks which inturn gave me some great runnnig trainer knowledge.





Whilst snapping i came across loads of trainers that had red laces and i couldn't help but wonder why. was it a supersticious thing, a marathon tradition, had they been handed out to runners before the race??
Well a lovely lady sporting these popular laces, explained that they were to represent the heart assocaited charities such as the British Heart Foundation, which people were raising money for.








I also noticed this yellow gadget that many runners had (red laces or not) and found out that it was a really cool tracking device which allowed the runner to be located at any piont throughout the race by their followers. Send a simple text with the runners race number and thier exact location would be text back. Quite cool i thought as the route covered a vast area, with over 35,000 participants.

Tracking people, laces, times and STEPS!!! The best Pedometer snapped. I wonder what his number was??

*token mad marathon runner shot*
It was rather nice (although i'd never have thought) to be snapping some real trashy kicks. Trainers that had been worn in and worn out. Kicks that had aided these runners on their journey. And although i was secretly hoping to spot a runner with some great looking kicks (although in fairness i did), i was kinda glad that i hadn't. Comfortable, tried and tested kicks was an essential.


Job Done i guess

Saturday 25 April 2009

Jungle/ Kings of Leon/ Scar

Jeans!!!!....and Converse!!!!
Who are you???



Some people and some places always feel like HOME!!

Friday 24 April 2009

Crocodile Shoes




Osneaker recently updated their site with a special makeup in Nike’s classic Air Max 90 silhouette for its 20th Anniversary. The kicks feature faux croc skin uppers in a mahogany brown colorway combined with white midsoles. According to Osneaker there were only a few pairs made, which were all handed out to Nike “Friends & Family” representatives. Red laces against the sweet brown is sick!!


Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Metallic Croc's.
The first time that this texture combined with the metallic material has been used together on a Converse shoe.


And to capitalise on the 'friends &family' Air Max 90 Croc shoe that was given out in celebration of it's 20th anniversary, Nike bring you a slightly less special, but still worth while, brown croc air 90. Blue and white snakeskin version's are also included in this celebratory collection/ pack, with the reptile like material slithered even across the tongue.

Thursday 23 April 2009

Tuesday 21 April 2009

Lunar, Mariah and L.I.T.E

The London Marathon hits the steets of London once again this Sunday, April 26th and as sneaker snapper will be acousting this year's runner's, i thought i'd post these to get you ready!

"ON YOUR MARKS GET SET, .....GO"!!


The Nike Lunar Maria. With the lightweight and responsive Lunar foam, the blend of the cream and pink colours and materials on this trainer looks very nice, and works extremly well as a (womens) Spring Summer Lunar Racer Shoe.


Seen the video???......


Seen the Shoe!!........
(yuk i know but its footwear technology!!)



L.I.F.T a.k.a Light Intergrated Foam Technology a.k.a Light Injected Footwear

"Unique construction of micro-sude upper, mesh for breathability, and intergrated foam sole, epitomises lightweight running, delivering a sense of weightlessness so that your feet feel lighter than light" Puma Web.

Sunday 19 April 2009

Saturday

WHAT A SATURDAY!!!!

got up early for a circuit training class...

travelled to Clapham for a babyshower meeting.....

came back to the ends to watch the footie....
(Chelsea 2, Arsenal 1) the Gunner's couldn't handle the scum today, but both of them will get contained by the Devil's, no doubt!!

game dun, so i reached Peppers &Spice for some soup and a Pattie....

saw Bashment Granny @the Hackney Empire, and missed out on nearly all the jokes as i couldn't understand a ting that was said!! (just cuase u love bashmnet, dnt make u yardie...lol)

show finished, we all went to spider's for a touch.....

came home to find some bithday cake (yum yum) saved for me from an aunts b-day party....

made a cuppa....

and then saw this on ITV2......

THIS BOY IS FUCKING AMAZING!!!! I ACTUALLY FROZE ON THE SPOT!!!! WHAT A TUNE!! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! HIS VOICE KILLS IT!!!!

AND THIS GUY IS AMAZING!!! SOMEONE SHOW HIM TO WARNER BROS'S SOUNDTRACK STUDIOS. THE SAX SOUNDS SLUBLIME!!!


WHAT A SATURDAY!!!

Saturday 18 April 2009

RESET

The UK/ London streetwear scene AINT dead!!!



With the recent closures of some of london's finest streetwear stores, and the economic situation putting a dampner on the fiesty, fresh, and fashion forward london scene, i was overly pleased to hear that Nike are stepping up their streetwear game, playing host to a streetwear brand bonaza event by the name of RESET.

Showcasing some of the UK's best Independent brands, including A.IN.T, Trapstar, Cassette Playa, All Caps, PC Williams, Trinotron, and more...(see flyer above) at their pop up store: 1948, on the 2nd and 3rd of May, each brand will be selling old favouites, new collections, and special one off pieces.

The event is sure to be BIG!!! with great brands, and brilliant people involved, pushing the UK streetwear scene back on the map like it should be.

Make sure you reach.

RESET
May 2nd and 3rd
1948
477-478
Bateman's Row
Shoreditch
London
EC2A 3HH

Friday 17 April 2009

do you see what i see???

Look very closely!! (esp as the pic's small)


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do you know what it is yet?? seen the grey toe-box by the bag??


Jay Z in Yeezy's

No fancy pansy "im a stylist! /wanna-be "no homo" look at me in these =Yeezy's, here!!
Glad to see them dropped how they should be. Remember Guys, they're part of Nike's Sportwear range!!

Wednesday 15 April 2009

Gourmet

Every time i see or hear about this brand, i nod my head in approval. An Italian American brand (yes, these guys rep their Italian roots to the fullest), the shoe's (lets call them that as sneakers/ kicks doesn't fit purposely, nor highly enough)feature that effortless chic, Italian tailoring, combined with luxe materials and trends. (they're buying and resource dep, must be miracle workers i suspect with high margins to achieve too im guessing....but anyway) The releases for SS09 have been a refreshing pleasure to the eye. And i have vowed to marry the first guy i see wearing these in true Dapper form.

L' Uno: Imported Fully grained French leather. Top Quality!!
Il Due: Case Shoe in fine Suede.
Il Tre: Soft Feel Cotton Canvas
L'quattro: Uomo (Man)
L' Sette: Wallebee-esque.
Il' Cinque: Italian patent leather with lace gaurd lining in Pig Skin.
Il Due: Case Shoe in Red Epi leather.

The brand are increasingly growing, creating more and more interest in the product. Capitaliasing on thier success in European and Stateside chic boutiques, Gourmet kicks were available at A Number of Names: 170 Shoreditch High Road, Hoxton EC1 6JE for a limited time only, 10th April being the last day. But i am pleased to inform that Gourmet can now be purchased at:

Poste
10 South Molton Street
London UK W1K 5QJ
+44 (0)207 499 8002

Selfridges: Offspring
1ST FLOOR
400 OXFORD STREET
London UK W1A 2LR
0207 318 3153

For the whole collection check the online store here