Holly’s Latest Pick Up

Posted on May 18, 2013 by holzjade

It was round about last month that I was on the hunt for my pair of ‘Summer kicks”. The sun finally turned out for pretty much all of us in the UK, guaranteed thoughts turned to our wardrobe! My eyes were peeled all over the place, then I suddenly had thoughts of my last TRUSTY pair of AM90′s that I’d sold after literally living in them the whole of summer 2012. All these memories just rushing back! Decision made, 90′s Summer crepes need to be got!

Next day I see this posted by Wellgosh

Telling all the ladies they’ve got size 3-6, so I had to share that on the Big Eyes Facebook page.

The colourways on these are just silly jazzy, all three elidgable for a purchase. Now, I am incredibly lucky with my shoe size UK 6 – the most average plain sailing, level pegging, loving life sized feet you’re going to meet. I can get most releases if I want. Unfortunately being a pauper art student, I can’t strictly afford all the crepes I’d love to, as it’s usually spent on hundreds of rolls of film, sketchbooks and all that malarkey.

About a week later, I visited Selfridges in the Bullring, had a little meander round, of course going to the Offspring concession (Birmingham being my home town). They had the 90′s of choice in. I had to buy them straight away, no hesitation! Do they fit me? Yes, thank you here’s my money, and a student discount? Thank you very much!

The speckeled base on the toe box and around the ankle and the camo colours really fit in well with other colour schemes I wear. They had both the ice blue and the metallic silver, but I HAD to go with the camo ones. Both available at Wellgosh still, from sizes 3-6 (links above).

Here they are in action, at my studio space! Infamous furniture in there also!

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Peaceeee
Holly

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All Time Classics

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Yani LDN

While I was writing my last post, I was thinking about what kicks are probably staples and classics in collections all over the world. I was trawling through the web store for yesterday’s post and I came across these. I thought it would be best for me to write about kicks you can actually get now otherwise it’s like dangling candy in front of a baby (or whatever the saying is).

Anyway, enough rambling… I’ve pulled together some styles that I think everyone should have owned at one time or another. Check them out…

Nike Air Max 90

This is definitely a staple shoe and has been in my collection consistently through the years. In every colourway and with any material on its upper, the Air Max 90 has been going strong for nearly 13 years and it still looks as amazing as the day it was first released. I wear mine with both smart and casual outfits and they always make my feet smile!

Get yours here

Adidas Originals Gazelle II

Oh how I love the Gazelle. The very first Gazelle was introduced in 1968 and although this isn’t exactly the same as its predecessors, I am constantly yearning for a pair for my feet and for some reason, over the past few years, I’ve not had the pleasure of owning them! I’m waiting for a black/white suede pair in my tiny size to come along! From the boys playing football on the field at school to me rocking mine with my old Adidas tracksuit, these have been reappearing in my life for years!

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Converse All Star Hi

For nearly 100 years these have been a staple in many a footwear fiends collection as they’re simple, easy to clean, seriously classic and timeless. I used to wear these, day in day out. I can’t say I rock them anymore as my tastes have changed but I’d never rule them out! Hands up if you’ve ever owned a pair of All Star Hi’s!

Get yours here

Nike Air Force 1 Lo

I grew up switching between these and my dunk low’s for school shoes, the all white AF1 Lo is such a beautiful shoe. The first basketball shoe to every use the Nike Air technology and named after the plane that the President of the US flies in, this Nike sneaker is celebrating its 30^th birthday this year! Happy birthday, AF1, I will always love you!

Get yours here

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Hyp Hyp..

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Yani LDN

No spelling mistakes, you all know what this post is going to be about…

Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse QS ‘White/Cement Grey-Infrared-Black’

I was so upset when I knew I wouldn’t have a chance at getting my hands on a pair of the Crooked Tongues Infra Hyperfuse’s, now I’m still a little sad as I have a feeling these might not drop in my size either.. Even though these are QS, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a good handful of you lucky average size footed people out there wearing them.

Remember, these are only going to be available in limited numbers so don’t sleep on the release this Friday.. Pick yours up at Size? Send us pics to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter!

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Another GS 90!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Yani LDN

2012 really has been a good year for sneaker pick ups but a bad year for my bank account!

This release, now available from Shelta will definitely make a dent in my wallet but leave me with smiling feet!

Nike Air Max 90 GS ‘Neutral Grey/Blue/Volt’
I hate the ever changing weather in London and having a leather upper on a shoe makes life so much easier as they wipe clean in an instant. The upper on this release is made entirely from leather and the grey accents are totally offset by the white Swoosh and branding, the Volt air unit and of course the blue outsole. These are four Colours I wouldn’t normally put together but in this instance, they look just right!

From above, the shoe looks muted and toned down but to those walking next to or behind you, it will be a totally different story!

Get yours now from Shelta.

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AM90 London, A Closer Look

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Yani LDN

Close friend of the blog, Bannerworx went and picked up a pair of the AM90 Londons that I blogged last week. He sent us over some pics so you can all have a closer look.

I’ll let the photos do the talking.

Thanks for the pics Bannerworx!

What do you think of this Air Max 90 release? Did you pick yourself up a pair?

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Royal Mint

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Yani LDN

No, I’m not talking about where the £ is made..

Nike WMNS Air Max 90 ‘Game Royal/Mint Candy’
A while ago I picked up a pair of Air Max 1s in a very similar colourway and they’re still looking fresh as they rarely see the light of day.. I just can’t bring myself to get them dirty. I have a feeling these might be the same, although, with a leather upper, they’re definitely easier to clean than my suede AM1s.

My favourite part of this AM90 release is the herringbone look toe box and panels, it brings a sense of depth and texture to the shoe and really makes it something special. Add in the mint candy Swoosh and branding (one of my favourite colours) and you’ve got yourself a shoe that’s ready for the summer (if it ever stops raining).

Ladies, get yours here.

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Back To The 90s

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Yani LDN

I’ve always wondered where my lifelong fashion obsessions with bright prints, little skirts/mini dresses and trainers has come from. I’ve also always wanted long blonde hair (which I now have) and I’ve never really understood why either.

I came back to my parent’s house this weekend and my mum pulled out my old Sindy doll. This was the last Sindy ever made before the company was sued for it looking too much like Barbie.

I loved this doll and I can’t believe how amazing her outfits and accessories are! I’d probably dress like her today if I could! She must have been my role model as a kid and her clothes and style definitely ingrained itself in my mind and it surfaced a good 8 years ago when I started wearing dresses with my kicks and going for bright prints.

Check her out! Sindy circa 1992/3.

Out of all the accessories that I’ve still got, the scales really stand out the most. They definitely wouldn’t have that with a Barbie nowadays, totally politically incorrect! Didn’t even cross my mind back then…

The sparkly bumbag, rollerblades, ‘Reebok Freestyle’ type blue high tops and the photo frame of her pink jeep are my favourite items for sure!

I’m fully in love with her again, BRING BACK 90s SINDY PLEASE!

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Moxie Talks Sneakers

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Yani LDN

I met our next interviewee through mutual friends a couple of years ago in Croatia at Outlook Festival and we regularly bump into each other at various events and nights out. She always has amazing trainers on, so I thought what better than to ask her more about them and share it with you all!
Name/Occupation?
Alice Moxom aka Moxie
DJ/ Promoter/ Artist
First sneakers you ever bought?
They were a pair of Adidas Gazelle kicks in suede navy blue. I remember having these in Primary school and loved them so much I bought about 3 pairs of them total.
Is there a particular sneaker that sticks out from your youth?
In school It was all about having a pair of Nike TN, Nike Air Max 90 or a pair of Nike Air Max 95′s. I remember when the TN dropped my mum was going to NY for a trip and I begged her to bring me back a pair from Footlocker that hadn’t arrived in London yet. She ended up buying me a pair with a light blue fade and then the swirly plastic bit at the bottom was navy blue. I will never forgot how excited I was when she bought them back, it made my year!

What’s your favourite pair of sneakers of all time and why?
You can’t beat a Nike Air Max 90. They will always remain a classic right from my teens till now. Especially the Infrared kick, nothing can beat that colourway!
Staple everyday pair in your collection and why?
My plum coloured blazers. Standard. They go with everything and they look smart so you can wear them for a meeting or out raving, either way they always work. I also have them in baby blue, black & stone grey. Definitely my favourite trainer for the past few years.
Beaters or best for raves?
Completely depends on where I’m going but some kicks will only be worn for social occasions such as my baby blue Blazers which I only wear in Summer time. I do own a pair of Nike Air max which I’ve had for about 7 years now and they are my raving trainers. They still look brand new as the main body of them is a plastic material so I can just wipe them down when I get back from a rave. Plus they look dope as they are black, pink and blue colour way.

Grails?
I fully regret not buying the dark grey Blazers that dropped last year. Sadly I wasn’t quick enough and they all sold out :(
Latest purchase?
Nike Free Run. These are my new fave kicks! They are so unbelievably comfortable and they’re the first running shoes I’ve ever owned. Definitely recommend buying a pair.

Your Nike Free Run’s aren’t just any regular pair, what’s the story behind these?
Recently I took part in a Nike X NTS run and because I’m a dj for NTS radio I was offered a free pair of Nike ID’s. I thought I’d use this opportunity to get some kicks that I wouldn’t usually buy as usually I’d go for a classic such as an Air Max. I’m so pleased I chose the Nike Free Run as they are the most comfortable trainers I have ever worn! I decided on the pink because that’s my favourite colour and the lime green because it would pop next to the pink and the grey/ black colourway. Of course I had to get Moxie written on the tongue as with all my ID’s! I initially got these for running but because I love them so much I might just save them for when I’m out and about and buy a new pair for running.

Favourite sneaker stores?
I wish I could say I have one. I find sneaker shopping really hard as i rarely find a pair that i love. Usually the mens colour ways are the ones I want but they never seem to do them in my size. We need more sneaker shops for girls! My heart broke when they stopped selling smaller sizes in Size?
Most memorable sneaker experience?
Something else I remember so clearly from school was how some of my mates would fold a sock up and stick it behind the tongue of their Nike Air Max 90s to make it pop more. It was all about adding those extra touches and trying to make your trainers stand out as much as possible.

Check out Moxie here:

Links to mixes: mixcloud.com/moxie
Website: www.alicemoxom.com
Twitter: @ALICE_MOXIE
Instagram: alice_moxie

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90s Fiend

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Yani LDN

Out of all of the Nike Air Max sneakers we blog on Big Eyes, I think that the AM90 is really not talked about enough.

At the moment there are some incredible colourways available.

Nike Air Max 90 ‘Medium Grey/Varsity Royal’

With the known and loved white mesh base, this AM90 release is perfect for the Summer. The royal blue colour is totally set off by the grey overlays and the white Swoosh really adds to the freshness of this shoe. Available from the Nike Store, these run from a UK6 so ladies, get buying!

Nike Air Max 90 ‘Black/Gold Sash’

A black Air Max 90 is (in my opinion) the perfect colourway for this silhouette. The little touches of gold on the branding and air unit give a touch of class to the single coloured upper which features black mesh, leather and patent leather. Available at JD Sports, these also run from a UK6 which is great for most, but annoying for me as I’d love a pair of these!

Nike Air Max 90 ‘Blue Grey/Midnight Navy, White’

Teal is just one of the best colours, whether it’s on sneakers, nail varnish or clothes, I love teal. The midnight navy touches, up against the varying shades of grey leather and mesh work together perfectly but add the white branding and that incredible teal, this shoe is a mixture of most of my favourite colours. Although these are aimed at the male sneaker fiends, these would look amazing finishing off a summer outfit of jean shorts and a baggy tee! Get yours here.

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