Juicy 522/S

A cute sun shade created from a brand called Juicy Couture with the initial on the frame. The pretty pink case is cute too. Guess who will be happy to wear this special customer made glasses walking under the sun  .... :-)))))))

Frame Model: JUICY 522/S.
Color Name: Espresso Pink Frame/Brown Pink Lens
Cost: $260 from personal pocket, VSP covers the other half (eye exam, frame, high index/digital, etc)

Juicy Couture Juicy 522/S Sunglasses frame is part of the Juicy Couture Eyewear Collection. Made from high quality Acetate material. Is considered a frame from one of the Semi-Rectangle shapes and styles. These frames are available in prescription if desired. Frame is currently available in a total of 4 different colors.
   
    0807 Black (Y7 gray gradient lens)
    0RH2 Brown Aqua Fade (Y6 brown gradient lens)
    0ERN Expresso Pink (RN brown pink lens) --- this is what I got

    0RH1 Navy Red (Y7 gray gradient lens)

BRAND

Juicy Couture (JC) is a contemporary casual wear and dressy apparels seller based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1997. It was later purchased by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, and Juicy Couture has turned into a global seller with their signature velour tracksuits and other fashions that span everything from apparel, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear, fragrance, accessories, sunglasses, yoga and babywear. Juicy Couture is marketed as a high-end clothing line and is aimed at females aged 10–26.

Juicy Couture and Munirah was started by two friends in 1995. Gela Nash and Pamela Skaist-Levy, both residing in Pacoima, California, decided to create their own fashion label, Travis Jeans, selling maternity pants. In 1996 the girls changed the name to Juicy Couture. From 1996, after establishing their company and needing to get public attention for the brand, Nash and Levy started to send their completed designs to celebrities. In 2001, the famous Juicy tracksuit was introduced and custom designed for Madonna; and Madonna turned the velour tracksuit into a trend. The public appearance of clothes by celebrities made the brand famous almost instantly. Madonna was the first big break through celebrity endorsement for the company. Later, in 2004, the velour tracksuit once again became very popular among celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton. Juicy Couture then became a brand known around the world for the image of being the outfit of the “new money”. Juicy Couture, which was a very limited brand being available at very few locations until the late 2000s. In 2003 Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (Formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.) acquired the company.

LOGO

All of the Juicy Couture items are manufactured with the company signature logo: two highland terriers holding a shield bearing three hearts and Love G&P (for Gela and Pamela). A crown lies on top, while a Juicy Couture banner flutters above the slogan, "Made in the Glamorous USA". The logo was invented after a few years before they invented Juicy Couture.

NAME

Couture is the French word for "sewing." Couture clothes are those that are fitted and sewn specifically for a client, often requiring several fittings for an exacting fit. The clothes may be specifically designed for the client, such as a one-of-a-kind wedding dress or a one-of-a-kind red carpet ensemble, or they may be part of a designer's couture collection, which are the pieces the designer shows that are available for custom fit. Couture simply means whatever the item is that is the only one made of it. The item has to also be very exquisite. A lot of celebrities get couture items because they are one of a kind and made specifically for them.

Precious One

Pi's Lullaby is the intro song of the 2012 film Life of Pi by director Ang Lee. It was composed by Mychael Danna and sung by Bombay Jayashri. The lyrics, in Tamil, were written by Bombay Jayashri. The song earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The nomination marks the first ever Tamil song to be nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar.

Working on the song, Director Ang Lee explained to Jayashri the mood and feeling the song should evoke. Jayashri notes in her blog that he told her: “A child sleeps not because he is sleepy, but because he feels safe". We want to be that child feeling safe and warm and protected  :-))))))

Lyrics English Translation

My darling, the apple of my eye,
Go to sleep, my dear precious one.
Are you a peacock? A peacock displaying its beautiful plumage?
Are you a Cuckoo Bird? Are you the chirping Cuckoo Bird?
Are you the moon? Are you the moon's light?
Are you the eyelid? Are you the dreams within the eyelids?
Sleep humming..
Sleep humming..
Are you a flower? Are you the sweet nectar of the flower?
Are you a fruit? Are you the sweet taste of the ripened fruit?
Sleep humming..



Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of South India and North-east Sri Lanka. It has official status in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil is also a national language of Sri Lanka and an official language of Singapore and Mauritius. It is also chiefly spoken in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands as one of the secondary languages. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and was declared a classical language by the government of India in 2004. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, Fiji, Germany, USA, Netherlands, Mauritius and Réunion as well as emigrant communities around the world.

Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world. It has been described as "the only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past" and having "one of the richest literatures in the world". Tamil literature has existed for over 2000 years. The earliest epigraphic records found on rock edicts and hero stones date from around the 3rd century BCE. The earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, is dated from ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. Tamil language inscriptions written c. 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE have been discovered in Egypt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The two earliest manuscripts from India, to be acknowledged and registered by UNESCO Memory of the World register in 1997 and 2005 were in Tamil. More than 55% of the epigraphical inscriptions (about 55,000) found by the Archaeological Survey of India are in the Tamil language. According to a 2001 survey, there were 1,863 newspapers published in Tamil, of which 353 were dailies. It has the oldest extant literature amongst other Dravidian languages. The variety and quality of classical Tamil literature has led to its being described as "one of the great classical traditions and literatures of the world".

Air Jordan VII

What a girl (my niece) really wants is Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Orion" that was release in 2011. There is nowhere to find an authentic one to buy for her!!! The fake Jordan sites having pictures of those shoes either steal your credit card information or ship you a pair of fake shoe. Most of the time, ship nothing. There are horrible stories posted on the internet that no shipment will occur or you will receive a bill that your credit card was charged on some remote oversea store or motel that you have never been. I guess she will be disappointed at this moment. But I think the AJ 4 retro I bought for her will make her happy for a little while.

Air Jordan 7 Retro - Olympic

Air Jordan 7 Retro - Orion

Air Jordan 7 Retro - Orion (back with number 23)

What is Air Jordan 7 and why is it so special?

Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Orion"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White / Orion Blue – Black-Infrared
Article #:  304775-105
Release: March 26th 2011
Price: $150

Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Olympic"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White/Metallic Gold-Obsidian-True Red
Article #:  304775-135
Release: Jul 21, 2012
Price: $160

Original
White/Light Silver-True Red
Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux
Black/True Red
White/Midnight Navy/True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red

Retro
Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red
White/Metallic Gold-Midnight Navy-True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red-Bronze

Retro +
White/French Blue-Flint Grey
Pearl Wht/Bright Ceramic-Pacific Blue
Black/Chambray-Light Graphite (low)


The Air Jordan 7 was worn by Mike in the 1991-92 season as well as the gold-medal winning Barcelona Olympic Games.

While wearing the Air Jordan 7′s, Michael Jordan won his third MVP award, second NBA championship, and the NBA scoring title. On top of that, Jordan took home his second Olympic Gold Medal when the Dream Team of ’92 crushed the international competition including a 116-48 rout over Angola.

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7

The Air Jordan 7 is a very unique shoe in the Jordan line as well as a basketball shoe. The Air Jordan 7 featured Huarache technology which made the shoe really stick to your foot. The shoe was much lighter weight than some of the previous Air Jordans as well. The Air Jordan 7 was also unique in that it did not feature the “Nike Air” logo, a visible air unit, or clear soles.

Once again, designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoe had something new. A neoprene sockliner was the first of its kind. The Air Jordan 7 was promoted in a marketing campaign in which Michael Jordan appeared with Bugs Bunny. The Air Jordan 7′s then inherited the nickname “the Buggs”.The Air Jordan 7 was a love/hate shoe. Many collectors thought it was the greatest shoe ever, while many thought it was the worst shoe imaginable. None-the-less, it is still a very popular shoe and has a large following whenever re-released. The first retro release happened in December, 2002, but Nike is set to bring the Air Jordan 7 back again. In 2004, Nike re-released the Olympic colorway to celebrate the 2004 Athens Games. In 2006, Nike is set to bring back the White/Black-Cardinal Jordan 7′s as well as a handful of Retro+’s.

http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-7/

Air Jordan IV Retro Thunder

It was a very difficult task to buy a pair of shoes for my niece. What she asked is Air Jordan 7 Retro or Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder. After risking on several fake "cheap Jordan" scam sites, finally I found it in a real store (Champs Sports) inside a Mall. There are so many fake Jordan shoe sites on the internet. It is better to buy from a real store.

Interesting Fact Observed: Jordan shoes are only made for Men or Kid in School or Infant! There is almost NO Jordan shoe for WOMEN!!! ((someone guessed women don't like AJ shoes?)) Kids' shoe versions are considered as authentic ones although there are slightly differences compared to Men's versions.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder - Grad School

Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder - Men

Oops, Air Jordan 4 cut in half? It is an Air Jordan 4 Thunder Sneaker CAKE!!!

 

What is Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder?

Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro "Thunder"
Model: Air Jordan 4
Color: Black/White-Tour Yellow
Article #: 308497-008
Release: Dec 22, 2012
Price: $160

Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro "Thunder"
Mode: Air Jordan 4
Color:    Black/Tour Yellow
Article #:     314257-071
Release: August 23 2006
Price: $500

The Air Jordan 4 took the world by storm in 1989. Along with a career season came a career sneaker. Tinker Hatfield designed this shoe. The Air Jordan 4 featured many new design concepts. First, the straps on the side for increased ankle support. It was nearly impossible for MJ to roll his ankle in these shoes. The Air Jordan 4 again featured the air sole heel for paded cushioning and a full length midsole. In the White/Black-Cement, the shoe featured a unique texturing nicknamed “Cookies & Cream” for its striking resemblance. The Air Jordan 4 was another masterpiece to the Jordan lineup.

While wearing the Air Jordan 4, Michael Jordan reached new points in his career. Taking home another scoring title with 32.5 points per game, Jordan also appeared in the All-Star Game, First Team NBA, and All-Defense. This year was arguably Jordan’s best year despite no championship.

It was in the Air Jordan 4′s that Jordan made “the shot” which was a series winning shot at the buzzer to advance the Bulls to the next round in a do or die situation.

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4

Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4

Spike likes Mike

Nike continued the Jordan 4 commercials with Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee) and created the famous Can/Can’t TV commercial. Spike Lee really liked these shoes personally and gave them some extra promotion in his movie Do The Right Thing.

Unlike the first series of retro Jordans in the mid-90s, the retro Jordans were an incredible success starting with the Retro Air Jordan 4 in 1999. When the Air Jordan 4′s were retro’d 1999 in white/black and black/cement grey it was crazy. Stores sold out after a few hours and everyone seemed to want a pair. Nike, or Jordan Brand, realized that this was a golden opportunity to cash in so they started releasing so called Retro+ models. These had a similar design to the original but featured new colors or some minor design changes. There have been different reactions to the Retro+ models and not all of them have been positive but they seemed to sell pretty well so probably most people were happy with them.

The Air Jordan 4 is also the first laser etched Jordan retros to be released. An online exclusive created 2 days of chaos across the US as thousands of Jordan heads tried to logon to Nike’s website to buy the limited sneakers. Nike released 2 colors termed “thunder” (Black/Yellow) and “lightning” (Yellow/Black). The prices were $500 and $250 respectively. Despite anger on the part of many Jordan collectors, both colorways sold out.

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