This ish right here is too DC for me to not write a post about it.
Every Washingtonian male’s favorite brand of shoes, New Balance, is joining up again with Hectic and Mita Sneakers to create a variation on NB’s classic runner 580 sneakers. The shoes are navy, light blue and cream with similar colors speckled on the mid-sole, and an adorable (sorry, there’s no other way for me to describe it) little, red flag that reads “Go Hectic” attached to the laces.
The shoes will come out September 12th.
Go get some.
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After successfully incorporating women’s sneakers into their brand, Creative Recreation is taking a big step. They have decided to debut an entire collection of….sandals.
SELECT by Creative Recreation will be released Spring 2010, and will feature six different flat shoes and two wedge styles in a variety of colors. Priced from $100 to $225, the sandals aren’t exactly recession-proof, but we’ll have to wait until next Spring anyway. Maybe the economy will have turned around by then.
Pictures via Nitrolicious.

H&M definitely seems to be going in a different direction with its Fall 2009 Divided Exclusive Collection. H&M’s Divided clothes are usually colorful and fun, more casual and street-friendly than the merchandise in the main sections of the store.
However, with this Divided Exclusive collection they seem to be going for a more hardcore look for fall, involving a lot of black, studded and zippered pieces, plus a leather leotard and a furry dress with a thick waist belt, thrown in for good measure.
This year’s collection of H&M’s Divided Exclusive clothing …

I have learned to accept a lot over the last few months. I have finally accepted the fact that a pair of leggings can magically be transformed into pants just because a handful of women say that it is so. I have accepted the fact that anything and everything from the 90’s is back in style. I have even accepted the fact that I cannot spend 3 minutes in a store without seeing at least 20 articles of plaid clothing.
Although I have accepted these things, I cannot and will not …

One of the first labels to dedicate itself to making streetwear specifically for the ladies, Married to the MOB is continuing to deliver. The New York-based clothing line has decided to make former Super Sweet Sixteen-er, Teyana Taylor the poster child for their designs this fall. Ever-trendy and with attitude to spare, Taylor seems to be a perfect fit to represent the label, and the clothes look great on her.
The new collection is still full of the same strong attitude and bright colors as before, but it also includes the …

The idea of wearing jewelry made out of wood may not be the most eco-friendly concept in the world, but the rings, necklaces and earrings made by Good Wood NYC definitely make up for any guilt you may feel for not going completely green.
The wooden jewelry is well-crafted and comes in a variety of unique designs, including old school-inspired wooden bamboo earrings and sneaker pendants.  The jewelry is can easily be ordered online, and they also offer custom designs. The multi-finger rings are a personal favorite.

Via Good Wood …