Archive for December, 2009

Congrats to our free giveaway winners!!

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Congratulations to Kylie from Monroe, Georgia for answering our twitter question and winning a free set of LiftKits for Chicks.
To Jennifer from Spring, Texas for answering our Blog question about LiftKits commercials on SpikeTV and to all the rest for fanning our Facebook page:
Mike from Torrance, California
Geoff from Laguna Hills, California
Zach from Newport Beach, California
Victoria from New York, New York for all winning free LiftKits.

Make sure to keep your eye out on our twitter, Facebook page and blog updates for future chances to win free LiftKits.

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Elevator Insoles – Getting You the Lift You Need

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Elevator Insoles – Getting You the Lift You Need

Many people desire to be taller than they are. This is because there are many positive attributes associated with being tall. People who are tall are considered to be honorable, successful, proud, and strong. There have even been studies done that point out that height is directly related to success in the business world, as well as with people of the opposite sex. Who wouldn’t want to be tall?

If you are vertically challenged, you can do a little something to give yourself a height advantage. This can be achieved by wearing elevator insoles also known as shoe lifts. These inserts will give you a natural appearance of height. They can increase your height by up to two inches. Two inches doesn’t seem like a lot, but consider standing next to someone who is 5′ 8″ and another person who is 5′ 10″ tall; there is quite a bit of difference. But the best thing about elevator insoles is that you do not have to tell people that you are wearing them. They are disguised and hide neatly in your shoes vs. elevator shoe, which you can visibly see the extra inches on the outside of the shoe.

You can get all different types of elevator insoles. Full length inserts will provide you with the most support.  Full inserts will support your heal, the ball of your foot, and your arch.  You can also get half model inserts. These insoles will only support your heel, but they can, however, be used in a variety of different shoes. This means that if you plan to use your inserts on a daily basis, and you want to use a product that can fit easily inside any shoe, you should consider getting the heel lift model.

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NFL Network Commercials

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Keep an eye out for LiftKits commercials airing on the NFL Network. You can purchase your pair of LiftKits at www.getliftkits.com
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His, hers and ours – San Francisco Examiner

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

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To see the full gift guide and paper click here

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His, Hers and Ours – S.F. Examiner Gift Guide

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

LiftKits has been featured in the “His, Hers and Ours” San Francisco Examiner 2009 Holiday Gift Guide – Thursday December 17, 2009 page 29. A list of gifts for that special gal or guy in your life – or something for both.
To read the article scroll to page 29 of the San Francisco Examiner.

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Good Day LA – Style File

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) – In Style File with Jillian Reynolds heads up to the Malibu Lumber Yard where Alice + Olivia owner Stacey Bendet to show us her new shop and favorite summer styles. Jillian also takes time to highlight new shoe insole maker LiftKits and their height increasing shoe lift as a hot summer item, at the same time poking a little fun at Steve and Bono, saying that they would need four pairs of shoe lifts to be the height of a normal guy. Check out the video!

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Tyra – Men’s Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

There haven’t been many options to do something about your height that aren’t that noticeable but we’ve brought with us some LiftKits that will give you an extra inch to two inches of added height. Tyra, in conjunction with Thrillist offer guys tips on gaining an edge and some style over other guys. Watch the video

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Leg RX

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

I used to go umbrella-less and hat-less in the hopes that a little rain and sun would make me grow. But, instead of a growth spurt, I got bad hair and a burned nose. If you’re looking to add a few inches to your height without resorting to limb-lengthening, get yourself a Lift Kit. Already a big hit with men like Tom Cruise and the oompa loompas, these orthopedically-designed sole inserts are now available for women’s shoes.
See the entire article

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Legs RX

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Check out this write up from Jacinta O’Halloran in the “Found it. Loved it.” shopping section of DivineCaroline.com

bandits#1 2Bandits Riders
Take your boots from made for walking to made for talking, or even, gawking, with these very cool adjustable leather and chain harnesses. They come in in black, brown, and camel leather with brass or silver, and you can wear them solo or as a pair—either way they’ll completely upgrade your long and short boots, and even shoes.
$35 each; $70 pair
Find it at the2bandits.com

liftkits#2 Lift Kits
I used to go umbrella-less and hat-less in the hopes that a little rain and sun would make me grow. But, instead of a growth spurt, I got bad hair and a burned nose. If you’re looking to add a few inches to your height without resorting to limb-lengthening, get yourself a Lift Kit. Already a big hit with men like Tom Cruise and the oompa loompas, these orthopedically-designed sole inserts are now available for women’s shoes. They’re supposed to improve posture, too.
$19.95
Find them at myliftkits.com

jean_straps#3 Jean Straps
Is there anything worse than a big lump of jean causing lumps in your veins, or worse, bumps in your boots? These removable and adjustable jean straps are like garter clips or stirrups for your jeans; just clip ‘em on, get on your boots, and then go about your day neatly.
$9.99
Find it at jeanstraps.com

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LiftKits Commercials

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Over the next week we will be running commercials on Spike TV, the Military Channel and G4 network. Keep your eyes peeled. If you see one air and you send us an email or tweet (@liftkits) with the time and station it aired on we will send you a free set of our LiftKit Hi-Tops, Lo-Tops and Universals.

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How to Increase Your Height Naturally

Monday, December 14th, 2009

How to Increase Your Height Naturally

If you are hoping for a late life growth spurt, then I’ve got bad news for you, it is not coming. Most men stop growing in their late teens. If you have passed this age, and your still standing at five foot six, then it looks likes that’s how tall you are going to be for the rest of your life. Fortunately, you do not have to appear this way anymore. You can increase your height in a way that will look natural. The best way to do this is with inserts.

Inserts will fit inside your shoes and lift your heels. This will give you the appearance of being tall, and it will hide your support within your shoes. If you want to increase your height, this is the best way to go about it. But there are a few things that you need to know about inserts before you buy.

First, you have to get ready for a posture change. Have you ever noticed how straight and tall women appear when wearing heels. The inserts will do the same; by forcing to stand more on the balls of your feet, you will stand taller with better posture. Inserts raise your heel to make you appear taller. This small change will alter the way your weight is distributed. If you are going to be wearing height increasing insoles you need to make sure that they are as comfortable as they can be, and offer a lot of support.

The best way to tell if a product is comfortable is to try them on. If you are going to buy yours on the internet, however, you should make sure that they are made of molded gel or neoprene. This is typically the most supportive, and most comfortable type of insert.

You also have to choose which type of insert you want. Do you want to increase your height with a full insole, a half insole, or an adjustable one. A full insert will give you the most support, while the half model will offer you the greatest flexibility in shoe wear

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Introducing Lift Kits For Chicks!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Introducing Lift Kits For Chicks!

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ — In 2009 Lift Kits for men were introduced, quickly becoming an instant must have and best kept secret for men looking to elevate their stature. Lift Kits designer Derek White now introduces a new line for women called Lift Kits For Chicks, an orthopedically designed insert that fits directly into any women’s boot, sneaker or closed flat, adding instant boost and comfort.

Joining the ranks of the latest surge of items that make women and men taller, tighter, firmer, younger, prettier…the list goes on and on, Lift Kits For Chicks accomplishes so much by simply slipping into a pair of shoes! A few inches of height automatically gives the illusion of a few inches off the middle or anywhere else, resulting in a sleeker, sexier, more confident appearance. Lift Kits for Chicks offers a safe, easy and inexpensive way to have a little fun with a little added height when you don’t want to sacrifice the sore feet that heels give you. Women’s Lift Kits come in two models, the low top and the universal – adding .75″ to 1-1/2″ of natural height increase and amazing comfort. Lift Kits will truly put a bounce in your step!

Lift Kits, originally for men, have created quite a buzz in Hollywood among talent and stylists. Stars such as Tom Cruise, Rex Lee, Kevin Connolly, Justin Brescia and Peter Facinelli have discovered this discreet way to add a little lift to their look. The insoles have been featured on Footwear News, Good Day LA, The Today Show, The Tyra Show, In Touch and Star.

Available at www.myliftkits.com

The Lo Top and Universal Lift Kits combo package retails for $19.95

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The LiftKits guide to the gifting season

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Here a suggestive little assortment of ‘09 Holiday ideas that will help you and your friends walk into 2010 feeling a little bit better.

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1. An essential item for both men and women are Moleskine Notebooks, whether its an inspirational idea, business notes or for jotting down someones phone # – its a must have. $10 Classic Hardcover Notebook, Moleskine

2. Get up and go! It doesn’t matter where, a plane ticket is most certainly one of the best presents one can receive. Virgin Airways

3. Gotta have a pair of these throwbacks in the drawer. $19.95 Black Nylon BluBlockers

4. I just bought 5 pairs! If you wanna give someone the hottest pair of shoes around, give them a pair of Creative Recs. $140 Creative Recreation Ponti High Tops

5. Super Original, super eco-friendly. Around $40-$50, see where you can get yours by visiting Livity.org

6. Capture the moment with a Flip. Flip video recorders are too easy to use and even easier to post your content on Facebook and Youtube. $149.99 Flip Camcorder

7. For all you ladies! The best way to transform any pair of boots! $70 a pair $35 each, The 2 Bandits

8. Know a friend who could use a couple more inches…of height? Check out our LiftKits Hi-Top version. Worn best in high top sneakers (like Creative Recs) or in boots. $25 a pair, LiftKits

9. Tavik, a Southern California lifestyle brand kicking out some killer threads for this holiday season. $49 Tavik “Gruseome” Flannel

10. The Bose iPhone/iPod speaker system is a little pricey, but well worth it. The Bose speaker system allows you to enjoy your music or a friends anywhere. $269.95 Bose Series II digital music system

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The LK Story

Monday, December 7th, 2009

We put together a short video on how LiftKits got started, the growth and current state of the company. Check it out.

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The Holiday Gift Guide from our Friends – The 2 Bandits

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Our friends, The 2 Bandits have just published their Holiday Gift Guide. We loved it so much we wanted to share with you! Keep an eye out for our own coming later this week.

The holiday season is always a joyous, yet hectic, time of year and making lists becomes a must! We thought we’d compile our favorite gifts to give (and receive!) this year-and of course, to share with you:

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1. After the recent passing of Sam Haskins, I pulled out one of my favorite photography books, Cowboy Kate and Other Stories, from my bookshelf and it’s now sitting on my coffee table in his memory–an amazingly beautiful & inspirational book. $30, Amazon

2. You no longer need to lament over the loss of Polaroid film thanks to Fuji’s Instax Instant Camera! $130, Urban Outfitters

3. Flea markets are a treasure trove of amazing gift possibilities. I’m on the lookout for vintage costume jewelry & apothecary jars this month at the Alameda Flea Market.

4. I LOVE Baggu! These colorful reusable bags are super durable, hold a ton of groceries, and come in a tiny pouch–perfect for your purse. And what’s more chic than being eco-friendly? $8, Baggu

5. Another essential item that holds a permanent place in my purse is my Moleskine Notebook–for all those spur of the moment ideas, inspirations & notes. $10 Classic Hardcover Notebook, Moleskine

6. Kerry Cassill Bedding is designed using the lightest luxe cotton from India. I am addicted to her beachy bohemian style prints and find any excuse to add more quilts, pillowcases, etc to my collection. $182 Beach Blanket, Kerry Cassill

7. Riders. The best way to transform any pair of boots! $70 a pair $35 each, The 2 Bandits

8. We are obsessed with Free People’s Lace Bandeau. Available in almost every color of the rainbow, these are fun to layer with just about everything–and super comfortable too! $28, Free People

9. Ever wish you could just add the littlest bit of height to your step? LiftKits has just released sole inserts for women and I’m dying to try these out in my flat boots! $20 a pair, LiftKits

10. Update that special someone’s (and elephant lover’s) desk with Iomoi’s Elephant Tape Dispenser. I mean, does it get any cuter?! $158, Iomoi

Happy Holidays!! xx, Erica and Tamar

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