Fashion Forward

Lately, I've seen this photo popping up around the web:

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and was happy to find an article on Shine from Yahoo! about these futuristic heels. Designed by Polly Verity, I hope this model didn't have to catwalk in them. I would also be concerned about my poor toes falling out the sides.

The article/slide show also showcases eco-friendly shoes from Stockholm designers Naim Josefi & Souzan Youssouf that are made from only one material. And the Mojito shoe is like Birkenstocks, except not:

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Designed by British architect Julian Hakes, the shoe molds to your foot. I'm a big fan of Rainbow sandals which similarly conform to accommodate the unique arch in each wearer's foot. I'd definitely try these on, but maybe just wear them around the house. For now, I think we're all safe in our pumps, flats, and flip-flops. Have you seen other futuristic fashion taking over?

Cheers, Kate

'Obscene' Mannequin Upsetting Town

In the news this week, a naked mannequin upset a Nebraska town. The fake figure was seen wearing "a pair of pants around its ankles and wearing shoes but no other clothing." I would be interested to know if it had a head, arms, and legs, as most mannequins don't. Read the Yahoo! News article here.

While searching for odd or funny mannequin photos, I came across one adjusting her thong panties, two mannequins standing suggestively at forever 21, and an interesting store front display of mannequins begging to be rescued. Please be aware these are not kid-friendly photos.

I always find it interesting that we so easily ignore odd or bizarre things going on around us. I'd love to hear your stories of anything like this mannequin fiasco that you have seen or experienced!

Cheers, Kate

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Most Expensive Cities

Yahoo released a list of the world's most expensive cities today. Not surprisingly, most of them are in Japan, and the rest are in Northern Europe.

Number One? Tokyo:

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Have you been to any of these?

Now Boarding Bin Laden

Apparently, British Airways has a fake boarding pass going around with Osama Bin Laden's name on it as a sample in some advertising. Someone will get fired over this decision, but it's still interesting to see how one name can cause so much. I'm glad I'm not flying again until November. Read the story on Yahoo! News here: British Airways red-faced over faux image of Bin Laden boarding pass. Has this story affected you? Any thoughts?