Sometimes It’s The Little Things…

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Australia Design Fashion Haberdashery Random Stuff March 20, 2013

Mavericks Shoelaces(Image from here) — **Mavericks Shoelaces**
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Little things affect little minds. (Benjamin Disraeli)

According to Mr Disraeli, I have a little mind. It’s OK. I can live with that. Especially because I think little things can make a big difference. And, while today’s post might not make a BIG difference, it does make me smile…

With that in mind, I bring you Mavericks Laces of Melbourne, a lovely wee company founded in 2012 by three Melbourne designers who love shoelaces. They reckon their laces “can completely transform a pair of shoes, increase your happiness, and make you feel like a bit of a Maverick. Not bad for what most people think is an everyday functional object.”

They also believe that “if the shoes make the man, the laces make the shoe, so (they) design colourful laces for colourful characters.” Now, I may not happen to be a man, but I do agree that a great pair of shoes is well worth drawing the attention of others.

It just so happens I have a pair of shoes that need a bit of lace-loving. My well-loved patent bronze brogues deserve a bit of colour, I reckon.

Robert Clergerie Brogue(Image by TSL) — **My Robert Clergerie Brogue**
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And, the Mavericks team have a number of options for jazzing up your lace ups. I’m leaning towards Dylan, but could be persuaded by Bert. What do you think?

**Dylan by Mavericks**
Dylan was the popular kid at school. Captain of the footy team, opening fast bowler of the cricket team and an academic wonder boy. Dylan gets along with every shoe he meets with effortless charm. He is the man you want in your corner no matter what the situation.
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Archie by Maverick This is one bold cat. Archie's middle name is danger and his best mate is a Spanish bullfighter. He rolls with shoes of every colour in his posse. Archie is not afraid to be heard and can be a bit of a loud mouth. (Image from here) — **Archie by Mavericks**
This is one bold cat. Archie’s middle name is danger and his best mate is a Spanish bullfighter. He rolls with shoes of every colour in his posse. Archie is not afraid to be heard and can be a bit of a loud mouth.
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Bert by Maverick Bert can be up tight and has a bit of a dark side. He isn't as loud as most of his mates, but likes to get the job done with his understated ways. He is often found having deep and meaningfuls with black, khaki and other earthly toned shoes. (Image from here) — **Bert by Mavericks**
Bert can be up tight and has a bit of a dark side. He isn’t as loud as most of his
mates, but likes to get the job done with his understated ways. He is often found having deep and meaningfuls with black, khaki and other earthly toned shoes.
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I do love an organisation that anthropomorphises their product! And, if that wasn’t enough excitement for one pair of shoes, the peeps at Mavericks even have a section on their website where they give you instruction in how to ‘style your laces your way’… I favour the Hash.

'The Hash' lace style(Image from here) — **‘The Hash’ lace style**
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Maverick has a groovy website. You can order online (delivery limited to Australia only at this time). You can check it out here.

Joanna Frankham / About Author

Joanna Frankham helps you to make lasting diet and lifestyle choices that serve you. Jo is your AIP Mentor and Certified Health Coach who uses tools, rituals and group programs (like her foundational AIP Reset group program) to help you break down the AIP framework into manageable pieces; all to enable you to implement positive changes to improve your health. Jo’s special sauce is her ability to facilitate bringing AIPers together in a way that is informed, inclusive and encouraging. Chronic illness doesn’t have to be isolating.

Comments (21)

birdcagedesign

March 20, 2013 at 7:08 am

Who would have thought shoe laces could be so trendy ! I think I am an Archie kind of gal! 🙂

This Sydney Life

March 20, 2013 at 9:14 am

Aren’t they cool? How to funk up your wardrobe in one easy lesson!

theglobalgarnishgeek

March 20, 2013 at 7:25 am

I love fun shoelaces. Too bad these are Aus. only…

This Sydney Life

March 20, 2013 at 9:15 am

That may change if enough people express an interest…

Luke - from Mavericks

March 21, 2013 at 6:26 am

Hi there! Glad you love our shoelaces. Just wanted to let you know that we have just started shipping internationally – the cost is $7.
Cheers!

This Sydney Life

March 21, 2013 at 9:08 am

Woohoo! Thanks Luke. That’s brilliant news.

I have ordered a rainbow for my brogues (I like to keep my options open!)

Caro & Jerrat Ltd

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 am

Wish you would do these everyday.

Morning tea is NOT the same and I have got out sitting in the right place at the right time for the Sydney update!

See you next week. Yeah

M-J

This Sydney Life

March 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm

M-J! So impressed you popped in to say hi! We can discuss frequency of posts when we catch up next week. SO much looking forward to seeing you both!

XXX

Theadora Brack

March 21, 2013 at 2:32 am

I’m with you. It’s all about the little things, the details! I also dig the “Archie” model. And YES. It’s one bold cat! I also love the “Bert” model. Flaunts an old-time vibe! T. (They’d look pretty darn cool with a tight jersey top with a scoop neck, long black skirt and tights.)

This Sydney Life

March 21, 2013 at 9:10 am

YES, T! And, all the hipsters in Paris will be asking you where you got your cool laces from…!

Luke - from Mavericks

March 21, 2013 at 6:27 am

Thanks so much for featuring Mavericks! We love your blog.

This Sydney Life

March 21, 2013 at 9:08 am

Mutual admiration. The best kind, I reckon. 🙂