Archive for January, 2009

UGG Boots Look Pretty in Pastels

Posted January 31, 2009 by Anna

If you’ve been reading Shoe Smitten or following me on Twitter, you know I’m not a huge fan of UGG boots, especially the original slipper style that made them so popular.  However, not all UGGs are “Ugh” - and this is proven once again with UGG’s new spring line of pastel-colored Cardy Crochet Boots.
The soft [...]

Fearless Friday: Iman Triple Strap Sandal

Posted January 30, 2009 by Anna

Iman Triple Strap Sandal, $1,275.00 at NeimanMarcus.com
A girl can dream every once in a while, right?  This shoe may cost a small fortune, but it is totally fearless and wonderful to look at!  My Twitter friend @davincisbloglog first showed me these Iman heels.  The 4 1/2-inch heel is accompanied by a platform and three ankle [...]

Giveaway: Sassy Sparkle Rhinestone Shoe T-Shirt

Posted January 30, 2009 by Anna

Shoe Smitten has partnered with Diana of www.SassySparkle.com to bring you a fun giveaway just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Enter to win the Sassy Sparkle T-Shirt design pictured here.  It has a pretty rhinestone ankle-strap stiletto on the front, and www.shoesmitten.com in small rhinestone letters on the back.  Show off your love of shoes [...]

This Valentine’s Day, Give A Personalized DSW Gift Card

Posted January 29, 2009 by Anna

DSW.com now allows you to personalize a gift card by uploading a picture and adding a message for the recipient.  The greeting card that will accompany your personalized gift card is also customizable!  When you’re all done designing the perfect gift, you get to review how the greeting card looks with the gift card inside [...]

Chip In For A Shoe Smitten Redesign

Posted January 29, 2009 by Anna

You might have noticed that funny little green box in my sidebar asking you to “Chip In!”.  This new feature allows you to donate money to my fund for a blog redesign by The Moxie Girls.  The site redesign will cost somewhere between $1,500 and $2,500, which is a hefty price, but if you take [...]

Slouchy, Loose-Fitting Boots in Rick Owens’ Menswear Show

Posted January 27, 2009 by Anna

I received an email a few days ago from my friend David Froment.  He spent this past weekend in Denmark, and noticed flat, casual boots everywhere!  David suggested I check out the boots that Rick Owens used in his first menswear show in Paris.  Owens summed up his show as “defiant vulnerability”.
The boots were slouchy, [...]

Talk To Me Tonight at 9PM CST on Blog Talk Radio!

Posted January 27, 2009 by Anna

Tonight you have the chance to talk to me live, thanks to @gylonj featuring me on his Blog Talk Radio show!  If you’ve been dying to ask me a question about shoes/blogging/social media/anything else, tonight at 9pm CST is the time! 
I’m so excited to finally chat with many of you, and to share my love [...]

Reminder To Use Exclusive Coupon Code at CatwalkToCloset.com

Posted January 27, 2009 by Anna

CatwalkToCloset.com is an online designer boutique that has offered Shoe Smitten readers an exclusive discount code for 15% off everything in their shop.  That’s up to 90% off retail price!!!
Use code ShoeSmitten at checkout. This code expires Feb. 1st.
Today’s Shoe: Michael Kors strappy sandals, £ 190.00  £ 75.00 (currently $105.42)
Elegant and strappy and perfect for a [...]