About

Welcome!  Shoe Smitten is here to answer all of your shoe questions and satisfy your fashion cravings. Created in March 2008, Shoe Smitten began as a hobby of mine, and it has quickly become a place for shoe aficionados to read about and share their opinions and expertise about women’s shoes.  The main focus is on shopping designer footwear while on a budget.  To get in touch, please email me.  You can also follow Shoe Smitten on Twitter!

About The Author

My name is Anna Bassham, and I’m a shoeaholic.  It’s been LESS THAN ONE SECOND since the last time I thought about shoes. Oh, this is a Shoeaholics Annonymous meeting, right?  In case you haven’t noticed, I am completely smitten for shoes, and I have no intention of quitting my addiction.  There’s nothing like the feeling of discovering a pair of heels that makes me squeal with joy. I believe that the right pair of shoes can lift your spirits and boost your confidence like nothing else.

Every shoe lover understands the unexplainable urge we feel to constantly update our shoe wardrobe.  Truth is, I will never look at my collection and go, okay, now I’m good. I don’t need any more shoes.  It’s just not going to happen!

I’ve always had a passion for heels and shoes.  While finishing my bachelor’s degree in Journalism at the University of Kansas, I decided to try my hand at blogging and put my creativity to work covering shoe fashion.  ShoeSmitten.com was born out of my desire to learn more about shoe trends and the designers behind them, and to be a resource for other shoe nuts (like you!).  I write and own everything you see here, unless otherwise noted.

I am also Social Media Manager ShoeHunting.com and I freelance my social media skills, so if you’re in need feel free to contact me.  ShoeHunting is a site where people can bookmark shoes they find on the internet and on the streets, and share them with others who can rate and comment on them.  If you have a few minutes, check it out – it’s addictive!

A Kansas native, I moved to New York City in 2010, and absolutely loved living there.  There’s no city like New York, and the energy is contagious.  I even got to cover New York Fashion Week for a few seasons.  With all the stylish people around, it’s impossible not to be inspired to try new fashions and snap photos of hot shoes!  In April I relocated to Pittsburgh, and I’m currently searching for other fashion lovers and social media addicts in the area.

Want to know more about my personal and professional experience?  View my resume on LinkedIn, or check out my about.me profile!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy reading Shoe Smitten!

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