Archive for September, 2008

Winners - Polyvore/Shoe Smitten Contest

Posted September 30, 2008 by Anna

I really enjoyed looking at each of your submissions on Polyvore, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to use Polyvore again in future contests.  I hope you had fun participating!
The winners of the contest are Michelle with “Crazy Love 4 Shoes” and Marianne with “B*tCh”.  I randomly picked which of you will receive [...]

Word of the Week: Kiltie

Posted September 29, 2008 by Anna

Kiltie is the term for the fringed tongue traditionally found on brogues, oxfords and penny loafers that folds over, covering the lacing.  Oxfords and brogues were the ‘it’ shoe in the early 1900’s for both men and women.  The kiltie was fringed for decorative effect.
This look is back in style with the return of menswear-inspired heels.  I spotted this pretty Oh [...]

Reader Question: What’s With The Superheel?!

Posted September 27, 2008 by Anna

Q: Is it me or is every high heel shoe out there at least 3 to 4 inches high nowadays? You look at celebrities and they are wearing the highest heels possible.  How do they do it?  I mean what is the trick to walking comfortably in these beauties and not falling over?  Inquiring minds [...]

Win the Ultimate Shoe Shopping Experience!

Posted September 26, 2008 by Anna

How would you like to take a spin around the Big Apple with $2,000 in your pocket to spend on all the shoes of your dreams?  I just learned from Mike of Condé Nast that the company is running a contest called, “Win the Ultimate Shoe Shopping Experience.” 
Check out what you get if you win:
1) an all expenses [...]

Fearless Friday: Envy Couture Satin & Mesh Heels

Posted September 26, 2008 by Anna

*POW* look at the color on these babies!  These blue satin and mesh heels are part of Envy Couture’s Retail Collection.  Iridescent and wonderfully seductive, these shoes will steal the hearts of onlookers.  Bonus: your feet will stay dry and cool thanks to the mesh sides!  You can buy a pair now on www.envycouture.com for [...]

How Smitten For Shoes Are You? Polyvore Contest

Posted September 25, 2008 by Anna

Hello everyone!
To make up for my absence this week, I’m coming back to blogging with this fun contest!
This time I’m picking TWO winners - one will win a Shubi bag of their choice, and the other will win a 4oz. container of Naughty Natasha Organic Foot Crème in the flavor of their choice (Belgian chocolate [...]

I’m Sick!

Posted September 23, 2008 by Anna

Hey everyone!  I’ve been sick for the last few days so I have not been able to write.  I do hope to get back to it tomorrow.  Stay tuned, because I’ll soon be announcing a fun contest involving Polyvore!

Chicago Wine, Women & Shoes Event

Posted September 19, 2008 by Anna

For one night only, the River East Art Center in Chicago will be transformed into a “taste”-ful celebration of fine wine and footwear fashion.  The third annual Wine, Women & Shoes event on Oct. 2 is a benefit for the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
You’ll find the finest wines and latest [...]