Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Shop Online!!

Our online sales are up and running on our sister site, My Shoe Shoppe.

We've got a great selection and the option to search by size, as well as a Wish List and two checkout options -- regular checkout or Express through Paypal -- and our shipping is $2.99 per order!!

The best part is you can do it from home, in your pajamas if you want. (I'm still in mine, but don't tell anyone that!)

Monday, October 13, 2008

A case of the wumps?



Do you prefer pumps or wedges? Can't decide? Now you can have both! These chunky heels are a hybrid of a pump and a wedge - AKA “wumps," from Missoni, as seen on shoeblog.com.
Tailored with croc print, open toe, ankle strap and some bling these shoes are nothing if not creative. Another idea for the avid shoe collector!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Ankle Boots: What works and what doesn't

We have been seeing lots of ankle boots this year, we'll even be selling some of them this winter. They range from flats to heels, chunky or stiletto, snug or slouchy. Some end below the ankle, some above the ankle or all in between. They can be cuffed, bowed, buckled or even fringed as an accent.

But the biggest issue is not what they look like or the kind of heel they have, but rather how to wear them at all. Does anything look good with them?! Let's face it, ankle boots don't flatter most women, especially those that aren't skyscraper tall and pencil thin. But, there ARE ways to wear an ankle boot without looking really wide or super short:
Ankle boots with skirts - Go for the extreme: Keep the skirts long or above the knee, like these sugar boots (below). For a more fashion forward look, wear opaque tights the same color as the boot to give the illusion of long legs.
Ankle boots with pants - A fantastic option with ankle boots, you get the look of a full-height boot without the bulk. But you'll want to avoid tucking, it doesn't really work, and it isn't very flattering.
Have great legs, but lack height? Wear ankle boots with heels, fun details or cuffed ankle boots. They'll keep your legs looking great, without adding width, like this pic of Rhianna from instyle.com.
Have the height but don't love your legs? Steer clear of embellished and cuffed ankle boots, they will only make you hate your legs even more. Try ankle boots with jeans or a tunic with footless tights.

Have the height AND good legs? We all hate you. OK, no we don't, but you are lucky! Just about anything goes. Flaunt what ya got and have fun with ankle boots.

Do you feel doomed? If you're like me, you are short and need help elongating your legs. We get to wear boots with a pointed toe (see example below), creating the illusion of length. Go for ankle boots paired with a great jean or a an A line with some volume.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Trend Alert: Return of the Chunky Heel


The chunky heel is back, and we can't be more excited. Fashionising.com featured some of the more extreme examples (above), but we like ours better. :) Our chunky heels, like those on the Moda (left) and Presley are more streamlined. They are hot shoes and going fast.