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The New Craze for Crocs

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Crocs which was originally developed as a spa shoe is a brand of light weight, comfortable clogs founded by George B Boedecker, Jr. The first model of these shoes came to the market as Crocs Beach in 2002 Ft.Lauderdale Boat Show selling a number of 200 pairs. After the show many orders started to pour in demanding for more. Within the next couple of years many versions of the crocs appeared in the stores.

Today Crocs have expanded their production by producing shoes in vivid colours and for various purposes. They are made mainly in China, Florida, Mexico, Bosnia and Italy. 

Crocs have holes designed in various patterns, these holes are called ports. The shoes are so strategically made with a strap at the back which can be flipped up so that the shoe can be worn both as a clog or a slip-on. When flipped to the back the croc look more like a sandal. Crocs are available in the stores as clogs, flip flops and boots. It is also designed for all men, women, girls and boys. Ladies have a range of Crocs to select including Alice, Captiva, Cleo – sandal, Malindi, Mary Jane and Sassari – High Wedge shoes. The range of Crocs that everyone can wear is Athens Flip Flop, Baya, Cayman, Off Road, Professional, Scutes and Yukon. There’s something for everyone’s taste. The knock-off models are in black, white, brown, pink and green. However the Beach and Cayman styles are available in more than 20 colours. Others come to the market only in two or three colours. 

These multi-purpose shoes are ideal for those with back aches. There are specially designed Crocs of therapeutic versions which are ideal for people experiencing foot problems and various other ailments. There is a type of Crocs which are specially designed for diabetic patients to avoid any foot injuries.  

Crocs are a hot favourite among kids. They simply love the bright colours and the ease. Kids’ shoes also have various Jibbitz of Disney characters, flowers, butterflies, monkeys, SpongeBob and Superheroes. They do not have to worry about getting them wet, since it doesn’t absorb water and they are also designed to get wet. These shoes are durable and hardy enough to go in any rain or waters. Crocs are relatively cheaper than other shoes and give the comfort and protection to the children. They can go on any rough land or play in the beach while still protecting their feet.   

If you still haven’t got your Crocs go for it today. Once you buy them you will realise they are slip resistant, ultra light and comfortable to wear. They are also resistant to bacteria and odourless since ventilation comes through its ports. They have also been commended as some of the most comfortable shoes you can buy for a low price.

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Play Free Bratz Games

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As the tagline of the Bratz dolls suggests, are the girls with a passion for fashion. The bratz dolls collection was introduced by MGA Entertainment (Micro-Games America Entertainment) is one of the leading brands of toys and other children’s entertainment products. Although it has several other trademark products, bratz dolls are undoubtedly its most popular product line. Almost five hundred and sixty bratz dolls have been introduced in the market since the brand was launched in 2001. A number of related product lines have also been introduced in the market (including but not limited to Lil Bratz, Bratz Boyz, Bratz Kidz, Bratz Babyz, Itsy Bitsy Bratz, Bratz Lil’ Angelz, Be-Bratz and Bratz Petz) since the launch of the four original dolls, Jade, Sasha, Cloe and Yasmin. MGA Entertainment has also two films on the bratz dolls viz, Bratz: The Movie and Bratz Girls Really Rock) along with a number of DVDs, soundtracks and computer games. By 2006, MGA Entertainment’s bratz dolls held approximately forty percent market share giving the market leader Mattel, Inc (barbie’s manufacturer) a run for their money. Bratz dolls stirred quite a controversy some time after their launch when parents objected to their provocative and skimpy outfits and its effects on children as well as the labor market conditions in which these dolls were manufactured in China. As mentioned above, bratz dolls have given barbie a tough competition in various countries across the globe and are currently being sold to little girls in over seventy countries. Bratz dolls have a whole range of accessories available with the dolls including but not limited to outfits, clothes, makeup kits, furniture and other home accessories etc. Jade (nickname kool kat) is a fashion diva, loves taking inspiration from the latest trends to create her own unique look. Cloe (nickname angel) is a natural athlete is down to earth and loves photography and filming. Leadership comes naturally to Sasha (nickname bunny boo) who aspires to become a music producer some day. Yasmin (nickname pretty princess) has two very different sides to her, an introvert writer and extrovert a rock star.  MGA Entertainment has also developed a number of computer games to increase the popularity of their most profitable product line. Some of the most famous bratz games you can play online are ‘My New Hair,’ ‘Bratz Little Pony,’ ‘Bratz Kidz Getting Ready,’ ‘Bratz Makeover,’ ‘Bratz Haunted House,’ ‘Bratz Fish Tank,’ ‘Brantz Diamondz,’ ‘Bratz Racing Stars,’ ‘Make Yourself,’ ‘Bratz Flower Girl Dressup,’ ‘Bake a Cake,’ ‘Bratz Ice Champions,’ ‘Bratz Model Makeover,’ ‘Bratz Objects,’ ‘Bratz Fashion Designer,’ ‘Stylish Pedicure,’ ‘Baby Bratz,’ ‘Bratz Babyz Ponyz Styling,’ ‘Bratz Getting Ready,’ ‘Bratz Decoration,’ ‘Bratz Baby Mall Crawl,’ ‘Bratz Mash,’ ‘Sue Cream Cake,’ ‘Mermaid Dress Up,’ ‘Alice Hair Dresser,’ ‘It was Unique,’ ‘Bratz Coloring 5′ ‘Bratz Baby Fish Tanks,’ ‘Hair Right Victorian,’ ‘Bratz Magazine,’ ‘Bratz Coloring 7,’ and ‘Bratz Baby Bling’ etc.

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Clothes Swapping and Second Hand Clothes – A History

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Clothes swapping, buying and selling second hand clothes is hugely popular at the moment. It seems to be a back lash against the consumerism and throw away society that dominates our modern lives. But buying, selling and even swapping second hand clothes is nothing new. As with most good ideas, it has been going on for years, one way or another.

Trading of clothes goes way back into history as does trading of many other items in times when people did not have so much money. Clothes were traditionally made to last and mended/ repaired as required to prolong their life to the maximum. There are many examples of recycling of second hand clothing in history which include the rag and bone man collecting up old clothes (along with other items) with his horse and cart and the Salvation Army collecting donations of second hand clothes in Victorian times when poverty was rife.

During World War 2, swaps were organized to help preserve valuable and scarce resources. They initially started with children’s clothes and then expanded to include adults clothes as well. They became very popular in the UK, where they allowed people to get some new clothes whilst remaining anonymous.

In the Sixties, clothes swapping was popular briefly and the second hand clothes industry has been growing ever since. Vintage fashion and second hand clothes sales have increased slowly over the last few decade, perhaps due to greater awareness of the environmental impact and waste associated with fast fashion or perhaps as consumers become increasingly keen to look individual and different.

Swishing parties have become hugely popular in the US over the last few years (although they have been going on for a lot longer) and this has now also spread to the UK. Organizations like Futerra Communications, which has coined the term ‘swishing’ to describe clothes swapping parties and worked to promote recycling of clothes.

The global recession is 2008/2009 has also played it’s part in the increased popularity of clothes swapping. As disposable income becomes more scarce, people are looking for new ways to look stylish on a budget. Celebrities like Lindsey Lohan have also been reported as swapping their clothes for charity giving clothes swapping celebrity status.

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