Posts Tagged ‘Black UGGs’

One UGG Boot Done Three Ways

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Did you know that the UGG Metropolitan Collection has one style of UGG boots done in three different heights? This was news to me when I noticed it but it certainly made sense. The UGGs in this collection are the UGG Roslynn boots, UGG Kenly boots and UGG Greenfield boots. These boots feature UGG’s trademarked Silkee Suede uppers that are already Scotchgard treated for you. That’s like adding some some winterizing to your boots. BUT – you should still spray your suede boots with UGG Water and Stain Repellent regularly.  The three UGG boots I’m highlighting here are simple, sleek and sophisticated flat boots with full sheepskin linings. There’s an inside zipper for easy on and off and they come in four good colors: black, chestnut, espresso and gray.  The gray is one of the prettiest gray colors that UGG has done in a long time.  That is, if you don’t count the terrific charcoal grays in the Cardy line.

UGG Roslynn is the short boot in this collection.  It’s shaft height is 8″. Perfect under pants.

The mid height boot  is called the UGG Kenly.  It’s shaft height is about 12 1/2″. Good with pants and skirts.

The last and tallest boot in the UGG Metropolitan collection is the UGG Greenfield.  It measures 14 1/4″ tall. Great with skirts and leggings.

With the Metropolitan Collection, UGG® continually strives to create fun fashion forward styles each season. The results of this dedication to excellence are showcased in this collection. This collection features a wide range of styles that hone in on fresh, young, fashion forward designs. The boots of this collection emulate true UGG® design and craftsmanship while maintaining casual elegance.

I Love UGGs Lexi

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

I usually rave about UGG Boots, but today I’m feeling pretty good about my new UGG Lexi slippers. I have an old pair of UGG Cozy II slippers which are on their second pair of UGG insoles. Then a few weeks ago I snagged a pair of felt gray UGG Coquette slippers to replace them. But then I saw the UGG Lexi and thought  it’s so cute with it’s sneaker sole. Had to have them. I bought them in black and wore them out of the store with my boot-cut denim jeans. After all, I was only going from the store to my car, then home. On the way home I remembered I was out of cat food. The canned kind. With three cats at home and it being dinner time, dry food isn’t enough. They are accustomed to a bit of wet also. So I went into Walmart sporting my black Lexi slippers. I kept my sunglasses on to see if anyone noticed I was wearing my slippers. NO! Not one person even glanced at my black fur collared slippers. What’s wrong with those people?

And has everyone seen the UGG – Choo boots that are out now?  Or at least they can be pre-orderd.  I was thinking I would hate all of them because I wasn’t thrilled with Nicki H’s boots.  But I actually found two pair I would wear. First is the MANDAH with two-toned studding.  Plenty of bling here. And it’s a mere $795. I’m assuming that’s for two boots, not one.

And if money truly were no matter for me and I had a few less brain cells, I would absolutely HAVE to get the blue zebra studded UGG KAIA Boots.  At $595 – they are a real steal. Really, after these, what else is there to buy for your feet?  And we all know I am full up on Louboutin and Atwood pumps.  And who the heck picked these names?  What do they really mean in Swahili?  Probably something like “stupid buyer”.

Kathy Griffin Loves Her UGG Cardy Boots

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

My husband and I are Kathy Griffin fans and love her D-List show. We couldn’t help notice that she’s been seen wearing black UGG Cardy Boots. Then there was the episode when they were designing the Mag-Let. Kathy says it will be the biggest thing since …. and Tiffany pipes in UGGs. I swear I also saw one of her assistants with a pair too. So, naturally, I think they have good taste when it comes to shoes. I have never owned a pair of Cardys because in North Idaho it’s so cold eight months out of the year that I need to wear UGG Classic Boots because of the sheepskin lining. Then for two months I wear UGG sneakers and it’s on to UGG sandals for the two months of true summer here. 

Now I only hope I at least get some ripe tomatoes this year.  Summer began wet and cold and I couldn’t plant until June 15th.  One of my many quirks is that I feel I need to celebrate summer by trying to grow some tomatoes.  I’ve been doing this for decades.  Even while living in apartments with balconies,  I always had one tomato plant in a pot.

How To Wear UGGs

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Okay, I know it sounds looney because you and I know how to wear UGG Boots. But, I get enough of these questions (since I own a store that sells sheepskin boots) that I think it’s time to mention this subject. And men, you too should also wear UGG boots because they look so laid-back. Just look how cool this guy looks in his UGGs. Follow these steps to total winter comfort:

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  1. Buy a pair of UGGs in a neutral color, such as chestnut or chocolate brown.  Black will work if you must have it but I think the browns look great with just about everything.
  2. Tuck your jeans into your boots.  Skinny works best but straight leg is also good.  For bootcut jeans just wear them over the boot.
  3. Add your winter coat, colorful scarf and gloves and even a cute knit cap.  This looks good on any age.
  4. Walk to the nearest latte stand for an eggnog latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Men, walk to the nearest bar and get a beer.

UGG Boot Tips

  • Please waterproof your boots before wearing them.  Make sure it’s designed specifically for sheepskin and suede.  Spray three light coats, making sure to let it dry between coats.  This step keeps them cleaner too.
  • You don’t have to wear socks with your UGGs.  But if you want to be sure to wear thin socks, not heavy hiking socks.
  • UGG boots are not designed to fit like regular shoes.  They are usually lose in the heel.  It’s why they’re so comfortable.  Think of them as outdoor slippers.
  • Don’t forget to walk to the nearest latte stand for an eggnog latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Men, walk to the nearest bar and get a beer.

Tiz The Season for Fake UGGs

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Yes, it’s that time of the year again: FUGG Season. Fake UGGs. Ebay and Google are full of fake UGG boots and slippers. The unfortunate reality is that there are, for a lot of the luxury brands, counterfeit products.

Last year a woman came in to Snow River just before Christmas. She had bought a pair of UGG Boots, Classic Short in black.  She thought they “didn’t look right.”  And she was right.  They were poor imitations.  The leather was cowhide instead of sheepskin and the lining felt like fake instead of soft sheepskin fleece.  Even the box wasn’t correct.  She had been desperate for a pair of black Classic Short UGG Boots for her daughter’s Christmas present and couldn’t find them in the size needed at any dealer.  So she paid $150 for a pair off eBay. And they were fake. She lost money she couldn’t afford to lose and her daughter got a pair of subpar boots with no warranty.

If you are looking for UGG boots and UGG slippers on-line make sure that you shop at an authorized dealer like Snow River.  We’ve been in the business of selling genuine UGGs since 1985 and trust us, we know the product!

Google is now working with UGG Australia to eliminate them from their search pages, but, like cockroaches, they multiply quickly.  If you look at some of these sites you’ll see that they’re written in Chinglish and are full of errors.  Also, there will either be no physical address or no U.S. number.

If you are in the market for UGG Boots, there are a few things you can do to make sure they are real and not fake. Take a look at the website address, does the domain name include the word “UGG” or does it contain the style name in the domain address, for example, “Dakota”, if so, there is a good possibility they are counterfeit.

Something you should also know, UGG Australia does NOT authorize dealer sales on eBay, trade boards or Amazon.com. If you purchase on any of those sites you do not get the warranty nor will UGG Australia assist with trying to resolve disputes including issues with PayPal refund requests.

Back In Black UGG Boots

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Black UGG boots are always popular but this season they seem to be more so.  I’m wondering if it’s the economy driving the color? I know from reading my fashion magazines that black is the IT color.  Even black handbags are more popular this year after a few seasons of color.  While I will always own a black bag, I can’t give up color.

At Snow River we have a great selection of black UGG boots right now but that will change dramatically after Thanksgiving.  In fact, this week we had two Canadian women come in and they each tried on every pair of black UGG boots we had in the store.  After trying on 24 pairs of boots between the two of them, the older woman bought one pair of black UGG Mayfaire boots.  It turns out her daughter had ordered a pair online (from another seller) but was just having fun trying on different boots and sizes.