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Popular Shoe Styles and their Country of Origin
From sneakers and sandals to pumps and flats there are a variety of shoe styles for women to choose between. Some are more casual than others while some are for specific activities like running or playing sports. Each individual style originated from a different place and has its own story, as seen in an interesting infographic . At Fashion Compassion, origin stories for brands are featured regularly, but this will touch upon the origin of specific popular shoe styles instead of individual brands. Mary Janes – US These semi-formal shoes were originally created in the US by the Brown Shoe Company around 1904. The shoe usually features a black flat…
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Ugg Australia Accessories come to Selfridges, Birmingham
Nothing says warm and cosy in winter more than Uggs, the Australian luxurious boots loved by everyone from a-listers to Yummy Mummies. And so it is very exciting news that the 2011 Ugg Accessories collection will be available in Selfridges Birmingham this Autumn/Winter. The accessories collection comprises a range of luxurious goods in knit, shearling and fun fur, with a smattering of festive sequins for good measure. There are soft beany hats, gift boxed ear muffs in shearling, with the double ‘U’ logo for good measure, and cable knit chunky scarves for added winter warmth. There are also hero pieces like the Long Pile Shearling Snood, which add an instant…
