Everyone loves a good shoe. We can all appreciate the beauty of a well-crafted heel or boot (or at least how good they make your butt look), but sometimes you just wanna throw on some sneaks and call it a day. Well fear not fashionistas, today’s designers are making it easier than ever to stay fabulous while rocking some sweet kicks. I’ve scoured one of my favorite fashion blogs Nitrolicious.com to bring you some of the best in designer sneaker collabs.
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Let’s start with the absurd shall we? Jeremy Scott is never one to be understated, and these Teddy Bear sneakers for Adidas are no exception. Furry, pink, stuffed, and with arms (?) these designer kicks probably fall into the collector’s item category, rather than the hop on your longboard and show of your skills category.
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Ah McQueen, you left us too soon, but yet are still leaving your legacy everywhere. The McQueen collaboration with Puma will give you give you way more wings than Redbull, and keep you looking more funky fresh. In styles for both men and women, these sleak sneaks are the perfect finishing touch to that “Oh don’t mind me, I’m just so cool and cas” look.
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tokidoki has always been a beast unto itself. After witnessing the obsessed fans firsthand while working at LeSportSac for the launch of the tokidoki collection, I know that people go crazy for this Italian’s (yes, the designer is Simone Legno, an Italian) graphic collections. The Onitsuka Tiger x tokidoki Holiday Collection is an awesome combo of high tops, low tops, mens, womens, and anime.
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Finally, my personal favorite. Missioni for Converse (sigh). This is the second year that the two iconic brands have joined forces, thereby making them doubly awesome. Loving the combo if the classic converse shape, the instantly recognizable Missoni patterns, and the addition of the tan leaher on the tongue. To quote the wise poet Rachel Zoe, I DIE.
-RW
ShareLast night’s episode of Jersey Shore took me back, back to a better place — and that better place was 1st season. So much was different! And while this season has had its ups and downs, the 1st was perfection. We didn’t know our valiant characters yet, so everything was a surprise. And everything seemed so pure! So untouched by the evil world of reality (tv)! Almost makes you want to go back and remember some of the memories that seem like distant memories where we’re at now. Oh, wait, we can. Remember when…
Snooki almost left the show?
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Oh, god, how different our lives would be!! Snooki from beginning of first season made Angelina look like a saint. A prissy, chubby brat, we were almost excited to see her go. The girl was borderline retarded, and it seemed like we wouldn’t get a single honest moment from her the whole season. Well, look where we’ve found ourselves now! We’re obsessed with Snooks, and she happens to be one of the funniest characters on the show, if not THE funniest. Turns out, the dumbest first season broad is back with the most self-awareness, and between her loyalty to JWoww — and now her guilt over the Sammi/note situation — she’s the best friend anyone could hope for in that house. Oh, and she hooked up with Vinnie. Which is a Snooki we all want to see.
Sammi was hot shit?
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The Situation AND Ronnie were all into this… wait, really? Yep. Sammi Sweetheart as she called herself (now, it’s more like Sammi the Nap) broke all the boys’ hearts back in the day. She’s thinner this season, but her energy level is 0 and she doesn’t have the same sass that made us kind of like her last year. That girl next door Jersey cuteness has been replaced by a skeletor with no self-respect. You hear that, Sam? NO SELF-RESPECT.
Ronnie wasn’t a douchebag?
via the hollywood gossip
Ronnie was adorable when he had his crush on Sam. Remember how he used to get in a fight EVERY EPISODE defending her honor? He even went to jail, but was still cute as a button. Now he’s a-cheatin’ and a-lyin’. Poor Sam. Guess she ain’t what she used to be.
The Situation WAS a douchebag?
via the movie line
He told poor, post-anorexia Snooki to eat some more rolls! Ouch. He also incited JWoww to punch him in the face in Atlantic City when he refused to escort her back to her room. Now he’s everyone’s confidante, and won’t hesitate to tell the truth to his “good friends,” a la telling Sammi the truth about Ronnie. Guess all it took was that 5 million dollars he’s earning this year to get him to a moral place.
Pauly D and JWoww hooked up?
via i love camping
As in, she touched his penis. What! JWoww was such a flirt before she was Miss Hands Off with boyfriend “Tom.” Poor guy had to watch his big-tittied gf cheat on him over and over 1st season, but it looks like she’s learned her lesson. Now it’s all about her boyfriend Tom and her girlfriend Snooki.
And THIS happened??
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We’ll just leave that one there.
-MM
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you can do it, lil guy! via the daily green
It’s always good to give back after a disaster happens, and even better when businesses and artists chip in to sell products with proceeds going to disaster relief. The Gulf Coast oil spill is still ravaging our water supply, and animal and plant life, but luckily it only takes a few minutes to get on the web and do your part. Here are our top picks for fun merch with proceeds going to the Gulf Coast disaster relief.
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“Protect our Gulf” tee
Yep, this one comes from The Real World: New Orleans. But how cute is it? Helvetica can do no wrong. And 100% of profits go to the NRDC Gulf Recovery Fund. Buy your own tee here for just 15 bucks.
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Gulf Bird Rescue Copper Pendant
Etsy has set up a shop specifically for sellers with product profits going to the Gulf Coast disaster. This pendant necklace from seller Polka Dot Magpie is 45 bucks with zero shipping costs. Buy the pendant here, and then check out the rest of Etsy’s Gulf Coast relief shop.
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S.O.S. Beer
For every bottle of this brew sold, Abita Beer will donate 75 cents to the disaster relief. Described as an “unfiltered Weizen Pils is made with Pilsner and Wheat malts” (aka, beer, yum), this beer has an adorable label and does good things for the earth while it does iffy things to your liver. Use Abita Beer’s store locator to find somewhere that sells the stuff, then host a Gulf Coast Relief Party with your purchases!
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Oil Spill Condoms
Keep things clean while you help clean up the earth! (See what I did there?) These condoms are real, FDA approved latex condoms, and can be purchased in packs of 1 (5 bucks), 3 (12 bucks), 10 (30 bucks), 25 (50 bucks), or 100 (150 bucks.) You’re gonna use them anyway (or you seriously better), so why not donate to a good cause in the meantime? I mean, you’re getting laid, so you obviously have it at least pretty good. Give back some of your good fortune here. 20% of all proceeds go to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund.
-MM
ShareYou’ve seen his video. You’ve heard his yell. You’ve even shouted “What does it meeeaaan?!” from time to time. Well now, you can no longer feel like the cool kid who found a viral video before it broke, since the Double Rainbow guy, aka Hungrybear9562, aka “Bear,” is now hawking Windows products. In theory these should be sweet ads, but unfortunately being a man of the wilderness does not make you all that excellent at reading cue cards. I give Windows some props for trying to be relevant to the young kids of today, but all told, I think Bear should stick to his acid and his Flip cam. FULL ON.
-RW
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Too soon? via Historical Tweets
Every success has a sequel. A while ago, we shared Cool Material’s amazing Facebook status take on history. Well, they’re back. World history does give you a lot of material to work with, I guess. Check out part II after the jump…
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Everyone hates me. *Tear* via MTV
When we said a few weeks ago that the current New Orleans season of The Real World has been the series’ best in nearly a decade, we weren’t kidding. Last night, house outcast/life reject Ryan Leslie left the show. While he will probably say he voluntarily chose to leave, the other houseguests unanimously voted for him to be forced out of the house. While we’re usually skeptical when we hear that a split is “mutual,” this may be a case where everyone is actually happy they’ll never see each other again. Except when they inevitable reunite for the reunion show. And the challenges. And the MTV specials. So, I guess the houseguests’ description of Ryan as a mosquito isn’t quite accurate…he’s actually more like an STD. You may think you’ve gotten ride of him, but he’ll just keep coming back and irritating the hell out of you.
-MK
ShareHappy 90210 Day! To celebrate the most important day in Beverly Hills’ history, we present the pilot episode of its most important cultural achievement, Beverly Hills 90210, for your viewing pleasure. RIP Aaron Spelling. A god among tan, rich, face-lifted men. While the CW’s 90210 reboot hasn’t become a pop culture staple like its predecessor, the actual real-life 90210 may be on the brink of a cultural renaissance. With WME’s new office getting ready to open, Bravo exploiting its housewives, and even its private chefs now getting their own reality shows, the stuck-up suburb may getting another day in the sun.
-MK
Bouchon is no Peach Pit. via Pop Crunch
Bright lights, big city. via Flickr
Apple’s making it cheaper than ever to catch up on Modern Family…and other shows too, I guess. [via Deadline]
Expect some crowds this weekend at the Redbury – the hotel and Cleo are officially open. [via Eater LA]
Lindsay Lohan is worried her secrets may get out. If I were her, I’d be worried about A LOT more. [via Ministry of Gossip]
Lada Gaga = insane. V Magazine = insane. The two together? ljsldsldks. [via Refinery 29]
Who knew? Vegas’ floors are the secret to making you lose all your money. [via Wired]
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MIX IT UP. VIA WAITWHAT.BANDCAMP.COM
It’s no secret that I love a good mash up. I don’t care if it’s old news, hearing two of my favorite songs from different genres partying together on a track makes me happy. So I almost jumped out of my abnormally high-walled cubicle when I found out there I could download a WHOLE ALBUM of mash ups FOR FREE. ‘This Is Real’ by Wait What (yeah, I know, it’s exactly what you were wondering about it and your reaction after finding out that it IS real), is a 21 track downloadable album with all of the (voluntary) proceeds benefitting 826 Valencia to help youth writing, which is pretty cool. So pay nothing, $2, or even $32.74 to enjoy a bevy of mash-up goodness. And be sure to check out my personal fave, ‘Love Dominos’ (Obie Tric, Eminem, & 50 Cent Vs. The Big Pink).
So what are you waiting for? (Besides the link) – download it at http://waitwhat.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-real-life
-RW
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