Posted August 8, 2008 by Anna
Shoes.com Saturday Sale! Save up to 60% off!
In addition to the August Saturday Sale, enter the August promo code BTS08 to receive an additional 15% off your purchase. The code is valid until August 31 and does have some excluded brands.
SNEAK PEEK! 30% off select Steve Madden Fall Styles! Get your purple booties and peep-toe oxfords today.
At Nordstrom.com there is a sale going on of 33-50% off on women’s apparel and shoes!
Posted August 6, 2008 by Anna
Don’t forget to enter the SoleMates giveaway by Sunday, Aug. 10th at midnight Central Standard Time! To enter, go to the original giveaway post: A Story And A Giveaway!
Good luck!
Posted August 6, 2008 by Anna
There’s nothing like a rainbow on a dreary day! My Twitter friend
PrincessPoochie was bragging earlier today about her rainbow shoes, and I just had to see them. These Ashley Dearborn’s “Roy G. Biv” heels are named for the 5th grade memorization trick for the spectrum colors. I could not have asked for a more perfect shoe to discover on such a heavy, overcast day here in Kansas. Take a look at the “Roy G. Biv” below. Like it? You can buy these and other fantastical shoes at
www.ashleydearborn.com.
“Ashley Dearborn always brings a smile to my face with her whimsical designs. You become the silver lining on a rainy day!” -PrincessPoochie
Posted August 5, 2008 by Anna
Posted August 5, 2008 by Anna
Now I won’t launch into a lengthy schpeal about how sad I was to have to forego the WSA Show this season. But just what insights did those like me, who didn’t attend the WSA Show, miss out on? Luckily, Running With Heels attended and blogged all about the event and what we can expect to see in shoes next Spring.
Here’s a rundown of what Morgan and Allison learned while in Las Vegas.
Read more
Posted August 4, 2008 by Anna
It’s story time! Today I’d like to share with you an embarrassing evening I had recently. It all started a few weeks ago when my friend and I were headed out for a fun night on the town. I was dressed in a flirty brown dress and my favorite Donald J. Pliner ‘Gisa’ heels and I was feeling confident. It had been raining that day, but the skies had parted to let beautiful rays of fiery sunlight shine down on us. It was sure to be an enjoyable evening.
My friend and I arrived at our party destination, got a great parking spot and headed out for some dancing. We were having a great conversation and laughing it up as we walked, but just a moment later, I was flat on my butt, one side completely covered in mud. What happened?! Well, the heel of my left shoe got stuck in a grid on the sidewalk and I fell right into a puddle of mud. Nothing was broken, but my ego was bruised just a smidge. After a few seconds, we just broke into laughter - all you can do sometimes is laugh! After all, I was wearing a brown dress. At least my shoes were okay, but the incident left one tiny scar on the left heel.
Today’s giveaway is remarkably pertinent to my sob story. My fall and the scuffing of my favorite pair of heels could have been prevented if I had known about one little device: the SoleMates High Heeler™. Discreet and easy to use, this device attaches easily to most stiletto and kitten heels. By increasing the surface area on the base of the heel, it reduces the pressure on this area and prevents the heel from sinking into grass or falling into cracks or grates! The patented design of the SoleMates High Heeler is mechanically engineered to fit snugly on most heels and yet the flexible material grips securely without damaging the heel or compromising the aesthetics of the shoe.
Ready for the giveaway? SoleMates was generous enough to provide me with a pair of SoleMates High Heelers to give away to one lucky reader who will no longer have to fear walking over rocky terrain or sidewalk cracks again!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Subscribe to my blog (okay, this isn’t a requirement, but it would make me very happy!)
2. Leave a comment on this post (make sure you leave your email and name) and describe to me one situation in which you wish you had possessed the SoleMates High Heeler.
3. The winner will be chosen randomly using random.org. Check back on Monday, August 11th to see if you’ve won! I will email the winner, and if I don’t hear back within 72 hours, I will choose a different winner.
That’s it! Leave your comments below. Good luck!
You can buy SoleMates at www.thesolemates.com. Keep your eyes out for their new Mini versions of both the Clear and Black for the ultra skinny stilettos will be available in the coming weeks!
Posted August 1, 2008 by Anna
I received a pair of these “Day at the Beach” flip-flops from Joanna at Bonnie Marcus, and I must say that I was instantly taken by how cute they are! In addition to the sandals, I also received a beautiful media kit in a hot pink and animal print folder. Needless to say, I was impressed. Since I got them, I’ve worn them to and from my pedicure appointments, to the grocery store, and for a nice stroll around the block. They never once hurt my feet in any way, and I even got a compliment from my pedicurist!
Visit The Bonnie Marcus Collection online at www.bonniemarcus.com
Would you like to see these flip-flops on Shoe Smitten Boutique? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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A bit about Bonnie Marcus:
Bonnie Marcus launched her fashionable stationery company in 2002, while preparing for her first baby. She was a wedding planner in New York City and the Special Events Coordinator at the prestigious 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, so she had an idea of what was missing in the invitation market. The Bonnie Marcus Collection can be found in over 1,000 retail stores worldwide, and it has grown from a few bridal shower invitations to over 500 chic designs. It was just this year that Bonnie released her first collection of flip-flops for brides and moms-to-be. Tote bags and other projects are in the works. Bonnie was recently named the new spokesperson for Bank of America’s small business division.
I love the fact that the Bonnie Marcus Collection donates a portion of their proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other organizations that support breast cancer awareness. Another reason to love the company is that in 2008, it announced that it was Going Green, and now all of the designs are printed on recycled paper with at least 30% post consumer waste fiber.
Posted August 1, 2008 by Anna
Today I was online “window shopping” and stumbled upon these beautiful sparkly shoes by Stuart Weitzman. They would be perfect for an elegant wedding or a red carpet event. I must just be in a princess-y mood today, because I’m wearing silver earrings, silver gladiator sandals, a white work dress, and more makeup than usual. Could this be the beginning of Fearless (Princess) Fridays??
Posted July 31, 2008 by Anna
I am seriously addicted to Project Runway.
And it’s got nothing to do with the drama…okay…maybe it has a little to do with Stella’s constant freaking out and Blayne’s odd behavior and hilarious jokes. But mostly I am drawn to the creativity of the designers…and the Bluefly shoes!!!
One of my fellow shoe bloggers over at ShoeBlog.com has been writing posts highlighting the shoes of Project Runway
Sadly, I missed Episode 2 this season, but thanks to jitterbugbaby, I was able to get a recap of the fabulous (and not-so-fabulous) ensembles I missed.
Posted July 30, 2008 by Anna
There’s something about this shoe that attracts me to it, but at the same time I don’t think I would wear it. I admire the mixing of two very different materials (leather and satin) to create a unique texture, but that, coupled with the contrasting colors, seems just a bit much. I do love the silhouette of the heel and the t-strap paired with a peep-toe.
Readers, what do you think? Do you love this look, or hate it? If you love it, you can preorder the Lullaby Lush now at SteveMadden.com.
