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One of the best items you can go for if you want to complete different Summer outfits, espadrilles are a lightweight form of footwear that can be worn as a slip on shoe for heading to and from the beach. Espadrilles are flexible enough to be worn as an alternative to flip flops, and as a harder wearing choice of footwear that can be paired with chinos and cropped trousers, as well as with casual shorts and dresses, depending on the circumstances.

Espadrilles, and canvas espadrilles in particular, were first worn by peasants as an easy to wear slip on shoe during hot weather; they’re actually a bit like slippers or loafers, and can be found in harder wearing canvas styles, as well as lighter cotton versions; canvas espadrilles are best for wearing day to day, while cotton versions are more suitable for trips to the beach, and for avoiding damp weather - they’re also a good way to mix up flip flops with more stylish options.

Canvas espadrilles can be an ideal item to finish off a Summer outfit - being more hard wearing, they can be worn as a comfortable shoe for different outfits, and can be paired with denim and cargo shorts, as well as with white t shirts and blazers for men; the European style of espadrilles also makes them anessential item for a Mediterranean holiday, where they can be combined with fedoras and sunglasses. However, you can also wear them just as well with jeans and chinos.

For women, espadrilles can be worn in plain styles, or with open toes and in wedge versions with strips - again, you can wear espadrilles as a good alternative to flip flops, and as a practical and more inexpensive way to mix up your collection of ballet flats and boots. In terms of colour and style, it’s possible to find espadrilles in brighter prints, as well as with softer, plainer cotton that can make them ideal for the beach.

It is important to remember, though, that espadrilles are primarily Summer footwear - wearing them in the rain or at a muddy festival probably isn’t the best idea, as they’re liable to get ruined if you’re not careful - take the same sort of care as you would with Converse sneakers, and consider having a few different pairs of espadrilles handy if you want to experiment with colours and styles.

1. The North Face

The North face brand was established in 1968 in San Francisco. The name was chosen because the north face of a mountain in the northern hemisphere is generally the most difficult face to climb. By the 1980s, skiwear was added to the line of products, and eventually camping equipment was added as well. The North Face is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the VF Corporation.

1. Patagonia

Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia's founder, got his start as a climber in 1953 as a 14-year-old. Yvon’s love for climbing grew and he met otgers who shared his love for the adventure. Patagonia began to see clothing as a way to help support the marginally profitable hardware business, and by 1972 they were selling polyurethane rain cagoules and bivouac sacks from Scotland, boiled-wool gloves and mittens from Austria, and hand-knit reversible "schizo" hats from Boulder. You can find this, along wuith many other top outdoor clothing brands at theepicentre.co.uk

1. Mountain Equipment

Mountain Equipment was established in 1961 and since have been equipping expeditions for the hardest conditions on Earth. They have participated in every British first ascent of an 8000m peak, been part of more than 175 Everest summits by International Mountain Guides and Sherpas and equipped unsupported trips to the North and South Poles.

IPL Players And Their Personal Connections!

The latest news is that Laxmipathy Balaji, Tamil Nadu’s speedster cricketer and Indian pacer and model Priya Thalur, his girlfriend are to exchange rings and get engaged during the week. At many of the social circles in Chennai, she is a regular face. To raise funds for children who are underprivileged, she participated in a marathon event recently.

Latest News On Players And Their Partners

It is not only the 31 year old Balaji, but there are many other cricketers from India who are building partnership that are of the permanent kind. Yusuf Pathan and CheteshwarPujara have already got married respectively to their fiancées. Priya is a well known Indian model based in Chennai and at many of the parties and matches related to the Indian Premier League, she has been spotted on a regular basis. Since quite some time, Balaji has considered Priya as his very good friend, but it is only now that this has been made official. Now as Balaji plays for KKR-Kolkata Knight Riders, he will need a lots of lady luck! To play a great game at the cricket pitch, some good luck mixed with sheer talent is always required.

Cheering Up Cricketer Husbands

The Trial Of Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt’s trial and judgments have been on for many years and the final judgment came up two weeks ago where he has to serve a five year imprisonment. Since he had served sixteen months earlier in the jail in the year 1995, his present term is reduced to three and half years. In 1993 Sanjay Dutt was arrested under the TADA for illegal possession of arms. He defended by saying he had to protect himself but things were not to sail smoothly. After many petitions and appeals the final decision came on March 21st that he complete the remaining years of his term in jail. Initially he was stated to have accepted to serve his term. A few days back he seems to have asked for more time and it is to finish off his projects like Policegiri, Zanjeer and Peekay.
Sanjay Dutt is doing two shifts to finish off his projects before his actual jail term. Film fraternity has rallied around this star and most of them rushed to his residence on hearing the news. Petitions from various quarters were sent but in vain. The arch rival khans Salman and Shahrukh are good friends of Sanjay Dutt and both have visited him. Shahrukh stayed around two hours sharing the grief of the family. The entire unit of Policegiri has stood by this actor who most say is one of the best human beings in the industry. The law has done justice in not giving any special treatment for celebrities- all are equal in the eyes of law and that Sanjay Dutt learnt it the hard way, is a lesson to be learnt for all the rich and the famous.

Dance Baby Dance

While this is not something to cheer for in the Bollywood circle there is something to be happy about and that is camaraderie that is seen these days. There were days when only select women like Helen, Bindu would show their shapely legs and entice men with sensuous dance numbers. The heroine were homely girls and the sexy women had a small role that a villainous touch. Then came the days, not so long back, when the heroines shed the homely look and were game to do the raunchy numbers for their films. A time when an item number by the heroine was mandatory and the audience were disappointed if they did not see one. This continues, but stars have gone a step ahead. Here  you have Aamir Khan, HritikRoshan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and the like shaking their booties for films where they do not play a role . What a guest appearance and all for friendship’s sake?

Tit Bits

Things To Be Kept In Mind By 2013 IPL Players
In the Indian Premier League, the team officials and the players, both need to follow a particular code of conduct. A number of things like code of conduct for offenses, reporting of an alleged offense, procedures for disciplinary action and notification, standard for evidence and proof, appeals, sanctions on officials of the team and players, etc. are specified.

More On The Code Of Conduct

As far as the logo on the player’s bat, IPL clothing and the commercial logo are concerned, there are a number of regulations that are in place. It is for maintaining professional and appropriate standards in the IPL game that the regulations have been put into place.

Regulations Related To IPL Clothing And Equipment

Any alteration or covering up of clothing or equipment like using marker pens or sticking stickers is disallowed in the IPL games. Even the batting pads are painted with paint that does not falls off and any prohibited logos are disallowed. These regulations have to be understood well by the players of the team and the officials. There may be no warnings etc provided by the umpire for cover up, removal or a logo that has been prohibited to the person who has committed the offence.
It must be noted in the initial stage itself that any kind of offending equipment or clothing is not allowed for use by any team official or team player in the IPL game. Any kind of abuse of fixtures and equipment used on the cricket ground or on the IPL clothing and equipment is completely disallowed. Besides this, kicking or hitting the wickets, damaging the doors of the dressing room, the boards used for advertising, the fences and boundaries, the windows, fittings, fixtures and mirrors etc in the dressing room are actions liable for punitive action.

When it comes to spring finally showing its sunny rays we want to dress for the occasion, and we want our kids to look the part too. Luckily this season is full of adorable and very stylish spring fashion choices for every boy and girl out there, so no matter what their mood, they wont throw tantrums over wearing some of the pieces we have in store for you.

Cute patterns, floras designs, pastel colours and clean cut shapes are what this season is all about, and that goes for both adult and kid fashion alike.

This colourful and stylish polo shirt from Ralph Lauren is the perfect choice for a spring day picnic out with the family, or even just a casual day playing with friends in the park. Both stylish and relaxed, this Ralph Lauren polo shirt is a great choice for boys.

For girls you will not find anything more adorable than this colourful striped dress from Ralph Lauren. It’s a fantastic little dress to put on your little girl for a sunny day out, or while she is playing in the garden. Paired with cute little white sandals and some tinted sunglasses, your little girl will look spring/summer ready! Base Fashion offers loads of spring ready items such as this from Ralph Lauren! What will your kids be wearing this spring?