Blue Suede Shoes

simple—yet powerful— goal to provide shoes to a child in need. His passion sparked when he travelled to Argentina and realized the need for what most people in developed countries take for granted—the shoes on our feet. The exposure to extreme poverty and unhealthy living conditions planted the beginning of a revolutionary business that improves the lives of people around the world. Now, twelve years later in 2018, TOMS not only provides the nourishment of shoes, but also the restoration of…

classic design. These leather upper shoes have a synthetic sole that are cushiony soft, an OrthoLite cushioned foot bed, and a sculpted heel that is about an inch and a half high. These loafers also offer a durable TPR outsole, stretch gore, and fabric linings. Let’s see what all the Clarks Women’s May Marigold Slip-On Loafer has to offer. Here are a few of the pros the Clarks…

Men's Guide to Boat Shoes Boat shoes are a popular footwear option for men specially during spring and summer seasons. This type of shoes has been a popular casual footwear for men for decades. Also known as deck shoes or top siders, these shoes are meant to be worn while walking on a slippery deck of a boat. Now, these shoes have grown to become vastly admired by men of all ages. Usually worn without socks, these shoes remain to have an ageless appeal. What Are Boat Shoes Boat shoes are…

person, especially when it comes to challenging social norms. Firstly, his style was individualized. One of the main aspects that made Elvis stand out from the crowd was his expressive fashion, such as his leather jacket, loafers (for example, his blue suede shoes), slicked back hairstyle, and bedazzled jumpsuit. All of these clothing items were considered very different and strange. Specifically, younger…

The name Elvis Presley brings many other words to mind: musical innovator, a rock n’ roller, extremely well known celebrity, epic downfall, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, The King. However, to most of his fans, he was much more than a commonly-used name in 1950’s tabloids. He was their idol and served as a way to express them. Elvis Presley was a true American success story that changed the music industry, creating conflict throughout his entire career. He started with nothing,…

answer. However, a silver lining rose to help pass the time, Blue Hawaii had just come out. Imagine, beaches filled with warm sand and surfers testing out waves in the distance. Not to mention, the perfect sunny days and streets filled with smiling faces. Mary and her best friend Pat longed to see the new movie starring Elvis Presley, but, neither of them could drive. At this point, it seemed like there was no way they would be able to go see Blue Hawaii. How would they ever get through those…

Introduction Between 1830 and 1850 classical dance has evolved significantly from its early years in French aristocratic court life, but no other period in its history created such monumental change as the Romantic Era. Despite the brevity of this period, it created radical change and helped form ballet into what it is today. Its impact can be seen in simple changes to costuming and theatrical innovations, which made a significant and substantial impression on how the public perceived dance.…

Enviously, I followed behind them, reluctantly slipping off my own pair of battered ballet slippers, evidence of hours in the practice room. Chattering happily, the girls emptied the contents of their bags and pulled out the satin-covered pointe shoes and proceeded to expertly lace them up their legs. As I sipped from my water bottle, I gazed at the beautiful sight. Attached elegantly to the perfectly-arched shank, the long soft ribbons connected the inner and outer soles to the hard, wooden box…

Rebekah dragged Emilia to her feet and half-carried her to where her street shoes and dance bag lay. She let go to shove the pointe shoes in the bag, which she slung over her shoulder, and Emilia swayed dangerously. Rebekah frowned and steadied her. "Emilia, you need to put your street shoes on, love, come on." Emilia made a disgruntled sound, but seemed to wake up enough to stuff her feet unceremoniously into her shoes. "You 're a terrible bully, did you know?" "Oh yeah," Rebekah agreed…

People are shaped by their surroundings. These influences come in the form of anything from elementary school teachers to religious awakenings, from mission trips to news articles. For me, these influences come in the form of dance, God, and opportunity. Unexpectedly, dance has made a major impact on who I am. Though I started at age three, I've been dancing at a Vaganova-style ballet academy for seven years. Apart from the physical technique, dance has developed my identity and given me some…