As American Airlines announces that they are going to start charging for all checked luggage and plane ticket prices spike across the board to cover rising fuel prices, you might be feeling that your future summer plans are about to fly out the window without you. Don’t worry, summer does not have to be spent next to the waving ribbons on your grandma’s window-mounted air conditioner.
Many travel sites are touting excellent options that miraculously avoid airfare to Europe (and with the dollar weak on top of all this, it may be a blessing in disguise). A variety of cruise ships dock along both the east or west coasts which means a shorter and less expensive flight than going anywhere across the ocean directly. Also many cruises are all-inclusive, which is a great way to stretch your dollar as well as more transit fun than being crowded into a germ-filled airplane with no leg room.
Unlike boats requiring traditional deck shoes, cruise ships mean your fee...
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Shoe News To Savor Over the Long WeekendFrom: nyshoespy.wordpress.com
Post Date: 2008-05-23 05:21:45
Some shoe news-y tidbits just for you. Have a great memorial day weekend!
Fergie, formerly of the Black Eyed Peas, is teaming with Brown Shoe Co. for her own shoe line coming Spring ‘09. In the press release, she says “A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend comfort with a soft ballet flat,” but judging from the handbags born of her collaboration with Kipling, I’m predicting casual beachy styles (bright colors, canvas...
more The Bride Wore Black ShoesFrom: nyshoespy.wordpress.com
Post Date: 2008-05-16 09:42:49
Since even before Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, black and white have been paired together for a beautiful contrast. Even nature has decided black and white are an excellent mix: penguins, pandas… okay, I just wanted a cute puppy picture (thanks bigpawsonly.com!). Or, for a more recent picture, Ashlee Simpson’s ivory wedding dress and Pete Wentz’s black nail polish? But, regardless of my fun examples, the truth about the color duo being united in everlasting harmon...
more Sneaker Flats (not to be confused with flat sneakers) for June!From: nyshoespy.wordpress.com
Post Date: 2008-05-05 11:13:57
All the comfy of a sneaker with the versatile cuteness of a flat. These are shoes that will elevate your casual weekend outfits, not bring them down to the realm of sweatpants, beat-up Reebok running shoes, and “they’re just like us” supermarket tabloid photos. These shoes are so good, they’re Lucky Magazine’s shoe of the month for June.
I can see myself pairing almost any of the shoes below with pants or dresses as the mood takes me. They’re also just a...
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