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Choosing Sandals for Young Girls

When you're getting a pair of sandals for your daughter you will want to make sure that she has a pair of sandals that both fit her feet and are light enough to ensure that her feet don't feel fatigued after a day of walking or fun in the sun at the beach. Etnies makes a great line of sandals for girls and no matter if your little princess likes thongs or straps across the toe, there is a make of Etnies to please her.

If you have a younger child a pair of sandals that have a thick strap across the toe are great for ensuring they stay on those little feet while they run on the sand, in the surf and over the boardwalk. The Etnies Nadi II Sandals come in a tan/brown and a black/pink design that is sure to please any girl.

These are excellent sandals to wear at the beach as they have rubber soles and the adjustable single strap across the toe insures she can always have a perfectly fitting sandal. If you have a girl that prefers a lightweight thong, Etnies has a great selection of thong sandals as well. If she wants a rubber sole for play by the beach or an ultra-light sandal with a rubber thong and cork footbed.

No matter what your little girl prefers in footwear, you can find it in a pair of Etnies.
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Minnetonka Fashion into Fall

The transition from summer fashion into fall is easy when you have a great pair of shoes to take you there. Even the coldest places aren't feeling the nip of winter yet so sandals are still a featured piece of footwear that is in step with fashion.

The colors for the fall-winter fashion season are leaning towards leather straps and shoes with silver embellishments. If you want to go for a real southwest look pair up with a pair of Silverado Sandals and wear a light pair of jeans with a light denim top - a light duster over the top and you have a cool look for fall. Clothing with silver conchos and other silver embellishments such as stars or silver beads with turquoise, all will bring together a beautiful southwest look.

If you are lucky enough to live in a warmer climate these sandals will take you clear into spring in comfort and style. When it's warmer, pair up these sandals with a pair of lightweight shorts in a pastel or soft color. It is easy to put together a southwest wardrobe, just think of the colors of the painted mountains. The yellows, earthy reds, dusty blues and soft purples are all great choices for putting together a southwest look. Keep your jewelry choices to sterling silver and for an piece with real "wow"- go for a Zuni inspired silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace.

Step into the coming fall and winter fashion season in style with a pair of Minnetonka sandals with a southwest vibe.
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Chaco - Good Looking and Good for Feet!

If you have foot problems or lower back problems, you might be able to alieviate some of your pain by wearing properly fitted shoes. Chaco sandals are designed differently from other types of sandals. The make up of a pair of Chaco sandals is in their trademarked design that is called "Biocentric". The result is a sandal that is both comfortable and good for your foot offering support and a lightweight support system for walking and other activities.

Men can benefit greatly from a pair of Chaco sandals such as the Z/1 which has completely adjustable straps. One strap is run through the bottom to the end of the sandals and by alternately pulling and releasing the unique strapping design, these sandals can be made to perfectly conform to the unique shape of your foot. The unique and foot healthy design that lets the foot assume it's naturally correct contour when worn has been awarded the the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Men who many have been put off by the notion of sandals due to an uncomfortable pair of flip flops or ill fitting sandals in the past will love a pair of Chaco Sandals. Since these sandals fit the feet so well, they help fight fatigue in the feet and legs since instead of a sandal design that works against the natural muscle movement when walking - Chaco conforms and works with the feet and legs.

If you're looking for a great pair of sandals that will treat your feet right, check out the designs for men and women at Chaco!
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Bernardo Sandals - Very Fine Flip Flops

The Bernardo name is one that means high style. The company was formed in the late 1940s by Bernard Rudofsky with the intent on manufacturing better made footwear for women and handbags. Until August 2006, the Bernardo designers Dennis and Lynne Comeau lived in Florence, Italy; then in August 2006 they relocated to Sante Fe, New Mexico where they are still designing each sandal and handbag to be the height of style and fashion as well as being very functional.

The number one design from Bernardo was it's famous "Miami" style sandal which catapulted their name to the forefront of the fashion pages when trendsetters such as Jackie Onassis and Lilly Pulitzer were spotted wearing these sandals.

If you're looking for a pair of sandals that will be high quality, foot fitting and in the forefront of fashion - look towards the Bernardo brand name. The Bernardo Medieval Sandal is a great look with it's leather footbed stitched boldly onto an all leather sole. The toe thong is also leather with a handmade brass ring that is tinted silver. The ring isn't perfectly round and looks like a handmade piece of art itself. These sandals would look great with jeans, a little black dress on the short side and any other fun summer styles you can come up with.

The barely there nature of the Bernardo flip flop will allow it to go with almost any style you can come up with and always look fabulous.
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Your New Favorite Backpack

20 years ago most kids didn't take backpacks to school and mostly high school and college students toted them around. They were simple affairs usually made out of denim or leather and weren't too functional or fashionable. The backpacks of yesterday were little more than glorified large ladies handbags unless you opted to go to the army surplus store and get a big green backpack there.

The backpacks of today are designed to give maximum carrying ability in the smallest space possible while having loads of functionality. Backpacks are commonplace from elementary school onward. With the amount of homework that is now given, a backpack is a necessity or your child will wind up carrying four or more heavy books home everyday in their arms.

The Spy Legend Backpack is a great choice for your kids from elementary school age clear up to college. It was a sleek design that will hold everything you kid needs. There are five outside pockets and a separate compartment that will hold a laptop or notebook computer. From books and binders to lunch to even a water bottle to avoid dehydration during the day;this back pack will hold it all without looking "stuffed".

It comes in black which is great for not showing dirt and grime that backpacks just pick up from being tossed into lockers and on the ground when waiting for a bus. It is also available in a cool camouflage look that will also shown a minimum of dirt that just comes with kids using backpacks.

If you've already gotten your kids a backpack for back-to-school, consider getting a Spy Legend Backpack to have as an alternate - your kids will love it!
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