Knockin' Boots

Black Issues Book Review, March-April, 2006
Knockin' Boots by Tracy Price-Thompson One World/Ballantine, November 2005 $12.95, ISBN 0-345-47723-5
Kevin and Emile's upbringing as foster children continues to affect them. When wild, raunchy sex gets out of control and HIV/MDS surfaces, all the relationships in this book hit a sour note as this drama unfolds on a military base.

Cowgirl Boots Add Fashion Fun For Fall 2005

Originally a working man's boot developed to make riding and working safer for the cowboy, western boots have come a long way. Far from home, home on the range, far from chaps and spurs, and even farther from the rodeo circuit, western cowgirl boots are a fun, feminine, and flirty way to dress up, or down any outfit this fall.There are vintage cowgirl boots, dressy cowgirl boots, and rough out cowgirl boots. Stiletto heel or one inch heel. Square toe or pointed toe. Distressed leather or lizard, or python, or ostrich. Pink piping is being shown on a distressed brown leather cowgirl boot, and teal piping on shiny black leather cowgirl boots. Scrolled wingtips are available in blue, red, green, and pink. Low rise or tall rise, fringed or buckled, take your pick. Go online and have a pair of custom cowgirl boots made. You can actually create your custom cowgirl boot from the bottom up, the heel, toe, top scallop and stitch pattern. Anything goes.Western theme fashion is making a hit for fall 2005 and is being called by some the "new sexy". Cowgirl boots are being shown this year dressing up short denim skirts that are being worn with babydoll cami's and cropped velvet jackets, and with denim dresses accented with ornate silver and turquoise buckle belts. They are seen dressing down Mexican inspired lush silk crepe de chine dresses. They are being worn with multicolored tier skirts with sexy lace tees and short denim jackets. Blue jeans of any rise, low, medium or high are being shown with ornate embroidery worn with western inspired leather tooled belts and fringed suede jackets. The western look is made even sassier when paired with a large turquoise necklace and chandelier earrings.Cowgirl boots and western theme fashions are definitely making a hit for fall 2005!
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What is "Ugg" Means? Where can I Find Sheep Skin Boots?

The origin of the Australian ugg boot has a variety of stories as to how and when the ugg sheep skin boots were actually invented. One of the versions has the sheep skin footwear as the boot worn by pilots during World War One. These boots were referred to as “Fug Boots” denoting their use as ugg boots used for flying. In the 1930’s, Blue Mountain Ugg Boots were commonly worn by sheep shearers for their added warmth over regular footwear. “Apache Ugh Boots” were fashioned by Mortel’s Sheepskin Factory in the 1950‘s. By the 1960’s surfers were wearing their own version of the boot, finding them an easy and comfortable way to warm up after surfing the cold Australian waters.

The original ugg sheep skin boots were made with two pieces of sheepskin attached in the front and a soft sole. Most Australian’s believe the name “Ugg” derives from the word “ugly”, therefore coining the term “Ugg Boot”, as uniquely Australian as “Joey’s “ and “mate’s”. Given the ugg boot’s various stories of origination, it would be impossible to pinpoint who made the first sheep skin boots and when. Truth be told, they were probably reinvented many times satisfying a variety of uses based on the specific need of the person.
In the 1970’s, in Western Australia, some people saw that with some basic changes, the ugg boot had real potential and began their own company called Uggs-N-Rugs (tm). They implemented some basic style changes such as replacing the center seam with a patterned braid down the back and a more substantial sole designed for added comfort. Eventually a fully molded heal counter was added to these boots. This design created three layers to the boot; the sheep skin, the molded heal, and the suede that is used as the outer layer. This type of manufacturing helps the boot to retain its original shape and allows for maximum support. Although the ugg sheep skin boots boot were to be the core-selling product of Uggs-N-Rugstm, many companies throughout the world have copied and produced their own version of the sheepskin boot.
Since the success of Uggs-N-Rugs as one of the longest running producers of sheep skin boots in Australia, many other manufacturers and retail businesses from all over the world have attempted to copy their success. Although there are many stories found on the Internet, one Australian named Brian Smith lays claim to being one of the first to introduce the ugg boot to the American market.
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Brian Fonghttp://www.Sheep-Skin-Boots-Guide.comThe origin of the Australian ugg boot has a variety of stories as to how and when the ugg sheep skin boots were actually invented. Most Australian’s believe the name “Ugg derives from the word ...