Calling all Shoe Lovers!
Do you love peep toes, ballet flats, wedges, and all things shoes? Do you eat, sleep, breathe and dream about shoes? Do you find yourself at work all set to start on the huge project that your boss wants today, only to find yourself browsing for shoes instead? Then you may be interested in blogging about shoes! And we’ve got the perfect gig for you! Sole Envie is now looking for resident shoe bloggers.
We can’t pay you, but the exposure and visibility you’ll get as a writer and style expert will be shoe-tastic! This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your writing skills on the web and of course brag about your shoe knowledge.
If you’re interested, send us a note (info@soleenvie.com) with a sample blog post about a favorite pair of shoes, a shoe-buying experience, a shoe-related article, or anything to do with shoes!
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 | Boots, Celebrity, Flat, Gladiators, Peep Toes, Platforms, Pumps, Sandals, Uncategorized, Wedges | No Comments
Heels from Hell
If you think Regina’s shoe pictures were bad, check out these shoes from joe-ks.com
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
What do we want? Fashion AND Comfort! When do we want it? NOW!
The New York Times printed an article the other day in the Health guide section about properly fitting shoes. Yet, to me, the advice in the article seemed practical only in theory: Purchase your shoes in the afternoon after ‘leisurely’ walking around, so your feet are a bit swollen and you won’t end up buying shoes that fit too tightly; make sure there is 0.5” of space in between the edge of the shoe and your longest toe; Oh! and, only buy high heels if you “insist” on wearing them, and be sure to keep the time spent walking in heels to a minimum! Well, if only we could all have those luxuries! With today’s women’s busy schedules, we’ll be lucky to have the time to order a pair of shoes online, let alone purchase our pumps on Newbury after a leisurely walk around the Boston Commons on a fine fall afternoon. And if Regina’s post is any indication, we’re lucky to even FIND any fashionable, good fitting, high-heeled shoes that aren’t going to cause us major foot problems in the future. The fact is that a lot of women’s clothing styles, especially within business casual attire, are even tailored to fit as if we’re wearing heels. Take pencil skirts for example (or any skirt and jacket suit for that matter) – they all look better when you’re wearing heels. Perhaps we do “insist” on wearing these God-awful, uncomfortable heels, but it’s probably because there aren’t many other options available to us. Can’t we have good fit, good fashion, AND comfort in our footwear?
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Kickin’ Ankle Booties
Jimmy Choo Erica Shoe Bootie (Photo: Saks.com)
Ankle booties bring a few words to mind: 80s, mini skirts, FABULOUS! Don’t worry, I’m not stuck back in the days of St. Elmo’s Fire. But seriously, I think the bootie look for fall is absolutely…well I think I’m forced to make up a word in order to accurately describe these boots – scrumtrelescent. They’re scrumtrelescent. And they’re versatile -you can wear them with clothes of many different styles from slacks to swanky dresses. Take this pair from Jimmy Choo at Saks – they come in this great purple color which is very in this season. The heel even has a very cool retro, geometric design! Ah these boots are fabulous….oh, did I mention that already?
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 | Boots | No Comments
Strappy Shoe
Salvatore Ferragamo Nocciola Wedge (Photo: Neiman Marcus)
What I like most about this shoe from Salvatore Ferragamo is the lucite wedge. The silver and black color combo makes this shoe elegant enough for a romantic dinner date, and the clear wedge makes it just the right amount of casual to break these sandals out for a night of dancing.
DO wear these shoes with a vibrantly colored cocktail dress that has a simple-style, so as not to detract attention from your footwear, which should be the focal point of your outfit with so much going on as far as the funkyness of this shoe’s design!
DON’T wear these shoes with your cutoff grey sweatpants to walk your dog in the morning!
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | Sandals | No Comments
Platform Dive?
John Galliano Spring 2009 Collection (Photo: Style.com)
Clunk Clunk. Sorry, that’s just all I can think of when I see the cumbersome looking heels of these clodhopper platforms that runway models have been bravely sporting. (And wearing these shoes around all day should definitely be considered a sport!)
I don’t know why, but this shoe design reminds me of a mix between something like the the hind leg of a frog and a coffee mug handle. Has John Galliano perhaps taken the “haute” in haute couture to a new high or are these shoes a platform dive? You tell us!
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | Platforms | No Comments
Penny Loafin’ Around
Cole Haan Penny Air Loafers (Photo: Colehaan.com)
Hey Dollface, this snazzy 1930s fashion is makin a comeback!
I’m a fan of the timeless, preppy look that Cole Haan has revisited. But don’t underestimate the fun factor of this more traditional fashion. In new vibrant red, green, and blue colors, you can wear these comfy classics with almost anything, whether that’s a pair of khakis, jeans or leggings. This look is far from drab if you spruce it up with a fun pair of stockings. Heck, you can even pull out the plaid skirt and knee socks and revisit your school-girl days with these loafers!
You can find these fab flats, and others like them, at Cole Haan, Kate Spade, Tods, and Neiman Marcus.
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | Flat | No Comments
Hey Stud!
Jessica Simpson Fox Ankle Boots (photo: shoebuy.com)
- Maybe it’s because the buttons are shiny and I can’t help but be attracted to them - whatever the case, I am absolutely in love with the new fall boot styles that incorporate these edgy studded designs! Take these ankle boots by Jessica Simpson for instance - wear these with a pair of skinny jeans, and rock a funky long fitted sweater to get that fun everyday look. Then, dress them up a little with a dark dress and stockings and you’re ready to hit the town!
Posted by ShoeGuru on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | Boots | No Comments
