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Recommended by jamiem on Jul 23, 2008

It's summer, it's hot, and it's Shark Week. What does that mean? A Shark Spray Pool for the kiddies! Set up this inflatable swimming pool in the yard for hours of shark-tastic fun.

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Lists: Everything You Need for Discovery Shark Week 2008
Tags: backyard, children, fun, great white, great white shark, inflatable pool, kids, pool, sharks, shark pool, Shark Spray Pool, shark swimming pool, shark week, summer, sun, swim, swimming pool, toys

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/718978D3/45761EF9/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:28:41 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/8D025AA8/694FFD5E/Lola-Tunic-in-Cream-Brette

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 22, 2008

As summer nears an end, those beach nights can get pretty chilly. Cover up in a lovely tunic from Brette Sandler and you'll want to extend the summer party season as long as you can.

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Lists: Make a splash
Tags: beach, Brette Sandler, Cover up, cream, fashion, Ivory, Lola, Lola Tunic, long sleeve, Offwhite, Offwhite, pool, style, summer, sun, swim, tunic, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/8D025AA8/694FFD5E/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:42:48 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/34C687E6/54A02740/Tea-Over-Ice-Brewing-Pitcher

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 21, 2008

There's nothing like a fresh pitcher of iced tea on a hot summer day and thanks to the tea-over-ice brewing pitcher and infuser set, you can serve this ice cold drink in style.

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Lists: Welcome to My Dream Kitchen
Tags: brewing, brewing pitcher, brew, ice, iced tea, infuser, kitchen, pitcher, summer, tea, tea over ice, tea over ice

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/34C687E6/54A02740/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:28:13 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/9B654AF9/790B060D/Chlo-Armured-Sleeveless-Blazer

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 15, 2008

Though blazers are often thought of as a fall/winter item, this sleeveless look from Chloé deserves to be snatched up and flaunted for the rest of the summer.

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Lists: Bring On the Blazers!
Tags: Armured, blazer, Chloe, Chloe, Chloé Armured Sleeveless Blazer, designer, fashion, Sleeveless, Sleeveless blazer, style, summer, vest, white, white blazer

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/9B654AF9/790B060D/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:21:54 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/41AC0335/B2409A48/TORY-BURCH-Tory-Tunic

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 14, 2008

This namesake tunic from Tory Burch has been spotted on endless celebrities - it is easy to see why. Available in bold colors and patterns, these tunics are timeless, interesting, and forever chic.

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Lists: My Favorite Fashions
Tags: black, blue, Burch, Cover up, Cover up, designer, dress, fall, fashion, pattern, print, style, summer, top, Tory, Tory Burch, tory burch tunic, Tory Tunic, tunic, turquoise, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/41AC0335/B2409A48/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:21:46 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/05E98321/A479E710/Poly-Jersey-Bill-Bottom-and

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 8, 2008

Norma Kamali has channeled many different decades throughout her fashion career and I'm loving her vintage-inspired two-piece swimwear. Blair Waldorf looks like a bathing beauty in this red halter bikini on season 1 of Gossip Girl.

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Lists: Gossip Girl - the Best of Blair Waldorf
Tags: 2008, beach, bikini, Bill bottom, black, blair, blair waldorf, gossip girl, Halter, halter suit, jeresy, Kamali, norma, Norma Kamali, poly jersey, red, skirt, summer, sun, swim, swimming, swimsuit, swimwear, swimwear, two piece, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/05E98321/A479E710/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:40:07 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/B03DA045/CD7DEFA2/Ralph-Lauren-The-Olympic-Games

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

Ralph Lauren is designing Team USA's outfits when they're not competing and you too can look equally patriotic and fabulously all-American. This Olympic Games Rings Polo is a great collectors' item to wear throughout Olympic season. Go Team USA! Available in - you guessed it - red, white and blue.

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Lists: List for People Who Aren't Boycotting the Olympics
Tags: 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2008 Olympics, america, Beijing, blue, fashion, for her, hers, navy, Olympic Games Rings Polo, olympic rings, olympics, Olympics rings, polo, polo shirt, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Olympic Collection, red, rings polo, shirt, short sleeve, style, summer, summer olympics, Team America, Team USA, top, usa, white, women

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/B03DA045/CD7DEFA2/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:10:23 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/45BF968D/7E59B4FE/Twisted-Strap-Maxi-Dress-at

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

Channel a Grecian Goddess through this Twisted Strap Maxi Dress. I love this shade of blue - it will look fantastic on so many different skin and hair tones.

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Lists: Maxi Dresses on a Budget - $100 and Under!
Tags: 2008, ASOS, assymetrical, blue, dress, Empire, empire waist, fashion, long dress, long one shoulder dress, maxi dress, one-shoulder, one-shoulder, one shoulder dress, one shoulder maxi dress, purple, style, summer, trend, Twisted strap, Twisted Strap Maxi Dress

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/45BF968D/7E59B4FE/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:52:54 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/D9001075/7C5BBD2C/Dip-Dyed-Maxi-Dress-Armani

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

I love the bright yellow and aqua in this sunny maxi dress from Armani Exchange. I'm not a huge fan of the double straps, but I've been known to take a scissors - or tailor - to my wardrobe every once in awhile.

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Lists: Maxi Dresses on a Budget - $100 and Under!
Tags: 2008, aqua, Armani, Armani Exchange, blue, color, dip dye, Dip Dyed Maxi Dress, Dip Dye Maxi Dress, dress, dye, fashion, long dress, maxi dress, Sleeveless, style, summer, sun dress, sun dress, turquoise, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/D9001075/7C5BBD2C/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:50:22 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/E3C04A42/33CEA0CF/Gypsy-05-Ombre-Maxi-Dress

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

I love this casually chic maxi dress. The ombre dip dye is very trendy right now, but this comfy dress is a great one to hold on to. Plus, at $126, it's one of the more affordable maxi dresses I've fallen for. Did I mention it's also eco-friendly?

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Lists: Long Summer Dresses I Love, Trend Alert: Eco-Friendly Fashion
Tags: celebrity, dip dye, dress, dye, eco, eco-friendly, eco-friendly fashion, fade, fashion, gray, green, grey, Gypsy, Gypsy 05, Gypsy 05 Ombre Maxi Dress, Kate Hudson, long, long dress, maxi dress, Ombre Maxi Dress, orange, style, summer, sun dress, trend, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/E3C04A42/33CEA0CF/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:46:08 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/465270FA/D75742A1/Printed-Tube-Maxi-Dress

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

Coming in at just under $100 is Arden B's Printed Tube Maxi Dress. This long, slinky number is great on the slender girls out there - the bright bold pattern is great and I love this shade of purple.

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Lists: Maxi Dresses on a Budget - $100 and Under!
Tags: affordable, Arden B, Arden B, black, budget, cheap, dress, fashion, floral, floral maxi dress, flowers, long dress, long floral dress, long flower dress, Maxi, maxi dress, purple, strapless, style, summer, sun dress, sun dress, Tube, violet, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/465270FA/D75742A1/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:41:27 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/24FAAE96/BF776030/Hibiscus-Flutter-Top

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

Tie this beautiful top over your favorite bikini and get ready for your new role as the Poolside Stunner.

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Lists: Favorites under Fifty
Tags: 2008, bargain, beach, blouse, cheap, Cover up, Cover up, Cover up, fashion, flowers, Hibiscus, Hibiscus Flutter Top, robe, style, summer, sun, swim, tie, top

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/24FAAE96/BF776030/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:30:32 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/67C614A4/997E40C0/USB-Fan

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 7, 2008

Hi, hot stuff. Stuck at a computer? No worries. Plug in this USB fan to your computer and stay cool all summer long.

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Lists: Fun in the Workplace
Tags: cheap, computer, fan, fun, funny, gadget, geek, gifts, laptop, office, summer, tech, usb, usb fan, work

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/67C614A4/997E40C0/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:58:51 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/AE5D1066/1AF142A6/Emilio-Pucci-Cut-Out

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 3, 2008

These Emilio Pucci Cut-Out Sunglasses look like a vintage treasure stumbled upon in Grandma's most prized jewelry box. They are absolutely stunning, intricate, and colorful - dream lenses for a true fashionista.

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Lists: Colored Sunglasses for a Fresh Four-Eyed Look
Tags: 2008, accessories, color, cut-out sunglasses, designer, Emilio Pucci, frames, plastic, pucci, summer, sun, sunglasses, turquoise

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/AE5D1066/1AF142A6/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:58:23 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/C49D27FF/B7851048/Issa-Sexy-Long-Halter-Dress

Recommended by jamiem on Jul 3, 2008

I love this style halter - it is so classy, yet fun. Issa's long halter dress is indeed sexy and in 100% silk you have a piece that will last for years.

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Lists: Long Summer Dresses I Love
Tags: 2008, beige, blue, fashion, Halter, halter dress, Issa, Issa Sexy Long Halter Dress, long dress, long halter dress, maxi dress, navy, pattern, print, sexy, style, summer, tan

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/C49D27FF/B7851048/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:43:12 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/E95C57B4/CF85E0AA/Elizabeth-and-James-Cocoon

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 30, 2008

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are often criticized for hiding under oversized clothing, but sometimes a girl just wants to be comfortable. The Olsen twins' Elizabeth and James Cocoon Dress is slouchy, yet cute, as it still shows enough skin to show off a few of your best assets.

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Lists: I want to be an Olsen twin
Tags: 2008, Ashley, Ashley Olsen, baggy, celebrity, cocoon dress, deep v, deep v neck, dress, elizabeth, Elizabeth & James, elizabeth and james, Elizabeth and James Cocoon Dress, fashion, James, Mary Kate, Mary Kate Olsen, mini dress, Olsens, olsen twins, oversize, pink, short dress, Short, style, summer, v-neck, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/E95C57B4/CF85E0AA/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:51:16 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/C9FA257B/6F3F480E/ADAM-Ombre-Deep-V-Ruffle-Dress

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 30, 2008

Every trend from the runway is embodied in this great dress from Adam - ruffles, dip dye, and V-neck - oh my!

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Lists: Trend Alert: Tie Dye & Dip Dye & Ombre - oh my!
Tags: 2008, adam, Adam Ombre Deep V Ruffle Dress, blue, deep v, deep v neck, dip dye, dress, dye, fade, fashion, gradient, Ruffle Dress, ruffle, ruffles, style, summer, tie dye, v-neck, v-neck dress, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/C9FA257B/6F3F480E/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:45:43 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/8330FA37/836890AD/Primp-Cap-Sleeve-Embroidered

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 30, 2008

We know and love Primp for their kitschy graphics on cotton tees and sweats - who knew they had it in them to design such a cute summer dress?

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Lists: Here Comes the Sun: 2008 Spring and Summer Fashion
Tags: blue, cap sleeve, dress, embroidered, embroidery, fashion, pattern, Primp, Primp Cap Sleeve Embroidered Dress, print, short sleeve, style, summer, sun dress, sun dress, teal, turquoise, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/8330FA37/836890AD/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:42:11 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/FF6921C8/141AB612/Privee-Doubleknit-Banded-Dress

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 26, 2008

Paris Hilton should probably stay away from the jailbird motif, but Hayden Panettiere pulled off a similar dress flawlessly.

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Lists: Save the Cheerleader- Dress Like Hayden Panettiere
Tags: bandeau, banded dress, black, black and white, black and white dress, celebrity, cocktail dress, dress, fashion, hayden, Hayden Panettiere, horizontal stripe dress, horizontal stripe, horizontal stripe strapless dress, Panettiere, Privee, Privee Doubleknit Banded Dress, strapless, stripe, striped, striped strapless dress, style, summer, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/FF6921C8/141AB612/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:42:36 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/0730C290/DCACFB9C/Ksubi-Multi-Colored-Sunglasses

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 25, 2008

Oh my, I am in love. This pair of fancy shades is as colorful as Missoni and more wearable than Maison Martin Margiela. Leave it to Ksubi to take over the entire fashion world this summer.

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Lists: Colored Sunglasses for a Fresh Four-Eyed Look
Tags: 2008, accessories, black, blue, colored, frames, green, Ksubi, Ksubi Multi Colored Sunglasses, Ksubi sunglasses, Missoni, Multi colored sunglasses, Multi colored sunglasses, orange, pink, plastic, purple, style, summer, sun, wayfarer, white, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/0730C290/DCACFB9C/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:59:04 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/AC45BB5B/39093A12/Ksubi-Lumsden-Sunglasses

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 25, 2008

Ksubi is the brand to know and flaunt this summer, from eyes to toe. These plastic aviators play upon the rap stars' iconic shutters glasses, but actually function and are very stylish.

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Tags: 2008, accessories, aviators, black, charcoal, frames, glasses, Ksubi, Ksubi Charcoal Lumsden Sunglasses, Ksubi sunglasses, Lumsden, plastic, plastic aviators, style, summer, sun, sunglasses

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/AC45BB5B/39093A12/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:55:45 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/8E58B511/92851262/Stirrings-Cocktail-Mixers

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 25, 2008

Summertime and the living is easy! Time to relax with friends and enjoy some summer cocktails (no drinking and driving, people). Try something new this summer with this Pomegranate Martini drink mix. This delicious, fruity flavor will enhance your everyday drinks, so click through to Stirrings' website for recipes!

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Lists: The Maven Salon
Tags: alcohol, beverages, cocktail mix, cocktail mixers, cocktails, drink mix, drink, drinks, fruit, fruit martini, fruity, martini, martinis, martini mix, martini mixers, martini recipes, mixed drinks., pomegranate, Pomegranate Martini, Pomegranate Martini Mix, Pomengranate Martini Reciple, red, stirrings, summer, summer cocktails

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/8E58B511/92851262/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:45:09 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/4204A354/D9EB9BC4/VAVA-BY-JOY-HAN-Mardi-Halter

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 25, 2008

I like this dress for a few reasons - it is simple, chic, and streamlined; available in black or white; and it's close to $100, a bargain in contemporary fashion these days.

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Lists: My Favorite Fashions
Tags: 2008, black, dress, fashion, Halter, halter dress, Han, joy, Joy Han, Mardi, Mardi Halter Dress, style, summer, Vava, Vava by Joy Han

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/4204A354/D9EB9BC4/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:22:47 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/F3C0704E/6B59CC70/Eads-Boardshort-by-Ever

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 25, 2008

Summer is here and it's time to hit the beach! While us girls are agonizing over itsy bitsy bikinis, you guys better be finding the hottest board shorts! Ever's Eads Boardshort is stylish and fun - plus the colors will really show off your tan.

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Lists: Summer 2008 Fashions for Him
Tags: beach, blue, board short, board shorts, Eads, Eads Boardshort, Ever, floral, For Him, guys, Hawaiin, hawaiin print, light blue, men, orange, style, summer, swim, tropical, white

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/F3C0704E/6B59CC70/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:54:48 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/F045DA7B/78AC53D1/Carlos-Falchi-Matte-Python

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 24, 2008

I love a large summer clutch - and obviously Carlos Falchi is feeling the same way. ORANGE you glad you found this python clutch?

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Tags: 2008, accessories, bag, big, bright, Carlos, carlos falchi, Carlos Falchi Matte Python Clutch, clutch, designer, Falchi, fashion, handbag, large, orange, purse, python, python bag, python clutch, snake, snakeskin, staff picks, style, summer

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PermaLink ]]> jamiem http://www.thisnext.com/item/F045DA7B/78AC53D1/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:01:56 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/6AF32883/C20B1A6E/Jimmy-Choo-Jackie-Dark-Havana

Recommended by jamiem on Jun 24, 2008

I find myself increasingly thrilled by Jimmy Choo's line of stellar sunglasses and the Jackie frames are a big hit.

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Lists: Oh, Jackie O.
Tags: 2008, accessories, black, Choo!, designer, frames, gradient, Havana Framed Sunglasses, jackie, Jackie Dark Havana Framed Sunglasses, jackie kennedy, jackie o, Jackie Onassis, Jimmy, Jimmy Choo, plastic, red, Sq