THEQUEENOFHEARTS: Spring 2010

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I think the last time that I wore a pair of clogs, I was in high school. I remember being so intensely in love with them [cue the undulating fabric of time for my shoe flashback] They were a heather gray flannel upper, with brass studs connecting the upper to the solid, chocolate rich wood sole. They were wedge clogs that I purchased from J. Crew, one of my favorite high school shopping haunts. I would wear them in the 14 inches of snow that we'd have during the winters and again during the showers of April. I walked 3 miles in them daily, to-and-from the train station in my town to my house. I literally wore those shoes until the rubber soles wore off and continued to wear them, wearing down the wood to splinters. [cue again the undulating fabric of time bringing us back to reality]

However, I am not so sure that I am willing to resurrect, for me, the passion of the clog. Some styles are better left in the tomb.

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The fashion forecast for spring 2010 is inundated with clogs thanks to the likes of Mary - Kate and Ashley Olsen, oh, and Chanel's Spring 2010 collection. From the classic to the crazy, there's a sole-satisfaction for everyone. Everyone but me. And though there was a time in my life when I, too, indulged in le clog, I prefer to let it remain that way -- an undulating fabric of time shoe flashback.

What say you? Are you girls feeling the return of the clog?

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Martin and Osa Johnson spent the better half of their marriage and careers, documenting adventures to exotic countries, largely unbeknownst to most Americans. Through their books and films, they studied countless wildlife, cultures and people from East Africa to the South Pacific Islands. Through their work. the Johnsons were able to share their curiosities without compromise -- their passion for life wasn't driven by some corporate engine but rather, the desire to travel the world without restriction.

The MARTIN + OSA collections go beyond your standard safari pieces; the colors are vibrant, the looks, wearable by all, regardless of your personal style and the prices, unbeatable. With most of the pieces under $100, you will be hard pressed to find a better collection of some of the most comfortable yet courageous clothes on the market. Check on some of my favorites from both the women's and the men's collections below:

Martin + Osa Women's Spring Collection