Friday, April 16, 2010

Make over this Mommy!



You've heard the one about the "old woman who lived in her shoe," right? Well, we're looking for those shoes ... and those women, young or old.

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and this year we want to find moms in need of a shoe makeover. We know you're out there.

So help us out. Gather those pics, post them on our Facebook page and on Mother's Day one luck mom is gonna win some free shoes and Foot Petals accessories.

We're looking for moms who are stuck. We're looking for women who, for whatever reason (No haters here. We don't judge), wear shoes that are old, outdated, or just plain ugly. We're looking for women who wear these:Me-OW. Or these:


Or bless her heart these:

Or ... gulp ... these:
Here's your chance, cuz we're gonna help a Mom out. Do it for the children.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Who wants to wear a reptile?!

Who doesn't? Reptile patterns are sleek and sexy, they give a little attitude, and you can wear them everything -- jeans, skirts, slacks, dresses.
Paola $24.99 Yellow (above), Beige, Turquoise, Orange.
Noodle $19.99 Brown

Simmer-5 $24.99 Purple, Black, Brown
Siam-1 $24.99 Black

Siam-1 $24.99 Beige




Friday, March 5, 2010

Freaky Friday ... and super cute new shoes

This week has me reeling. It went from 59 and sunny to this:


See how dark? And dreary? See all the freaking snow?!? Can you feel the cold creeping right into your monitor?! I was most irritated. I wanted to wear these this morning:
Cute right? They are our newest sandal. (Waltz-149A. $14.99 ... contact your rep to place the order.) Part of me thought, "Eh, wear them anyway." But then the sane part got the better of me and I wore these instead:Also supremely cute (the Simmer-5. $24.99 Black, Brown and PUR-PLE!), but they are not NEW! What is it about new shoes. Anyway, I needed to make a trip to the store and it got me thinking about boots again, sigh. I really didn't want to be. And then I found this:
What? What is she wearing? Yes, her dress/skirt whatever is a little short and has a weird side pocket thing happening, but I was referring to her feet. The purpley things on her shoes.

They are galoshes, my friends. Galoshes. For her pumps! Here's a closer look:
They fit OVER your shoes and protect them from the elements. Crazy weird, but also a little genius, aye?

Monday, March 1, 2010

Stilettos = better recreational bedroom activities.

Yes, you read that correctly. We're totally PG-13 around these parts.

OK, so this really should have been our Valentine's blog. I'm a little slow, but we're totally early for St. Patrick's Day blog, and that's practically V-day's 1 month anniversary. So, see ... we're just checking in, making sure your "love department" is in "full bloom" for Spring, which also starts this month! I'm on fire, people.

But, let's get down to business. I hear women all the time talk about how they "feel" sexier when they wear heels. And guess what ... it's more than a feeling!



I digress again. Stilettos. Sexy. Yes, it's now a scientific fact ... unless you don't think chiropractors qualify. But I do. Take it away Stan:

"Heels accentuate the buttocks, the walking posture and the female anatomy," says Stan Gorchynski, chair of the board of the Ontario Chiropractic Association. "More attention is drawn to a woman in heels because her whole carriage changes."

We know men are visual creatures, that is no secret. So we've taken care of him, but it takes two. Now, on to you.

Doctor Maria Cerruto, a urologist in Italy (land of the lovers!), found high heels not only tone leg muscles, but "improve a woman's pelvic floor muscles, thereby boosting her sex life."

Taduh.

Say what? You don't wear heels? Well, we've got a little something for you too. Stiletto School.




Thursday, February 25, 2010

Make a better first impression ... with the right shoes.

We all do it.
OK, maybe we don't all stand in the street dressed in ponchos and mickey gloves, but we all make judgments. Admit it, you judged her. Come on, you did. You saw that picture and thought: Crazy Lady, with a capital C.

And what about him?Or him?

More than 50% of a first impression is based on non-verbal communication: Appearance, tone of voice, even posture. And if you make a bad impression, it takes an average of 22 additional encounters with that person to change it. Yikes!

So what am I getting at ... this is a fashion blog for goodness sakes. Shoes, people. Shoes. They matter. Did you see Crazy Lady's pink sneaks up there? Don't go there. It's not a good look.

But what you're wearing on your feet say a lot about you. Hopefully good things.

Here are some helpful hints for improving first impressions, with your shoes:
  • Show some creativity without going overboard. Wear a burst of color in your shoes, or a bold pattern. Take notice of people around you who you think look "put together" and check out their shoes. They'll be rockin'. Guaranteed.
See? Rockin with those shoes ... and it's a really basic outfit.
  • Improve your posture -- wear a pump with a 2-3 inch heel. This height is ideal for creating a 15 degree incline, which naturally improves posture (and your calves ... and butts)
  • Clean 'em up. I know that old pair you've had around for YEARS that has completely molded to your foot is so comfortable, but it looks sloppy. Ditch them for those "first impression" days, and wear them around the house ... or to get the mail.
It'll make a difference.


Tuesday, February 23, 2010