Summer Shoe Picks: Festival Edition! Whoa Summer, you’re disappearing quick! My Facebook has been full of Back To School pictures, the weather is trying to change…But before we dive into falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, let me introduce you to a rad “little” business called In Blue Handmade. In Blue Handmade is a local (Asheville, NC) business that makes leather goods – anything from belts and guitar straps to journals and flasks – and they have spent all summer {Read More}

Spring Picks, 2015 Oh Spring, how excited I am for your arrival! A DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) recently opened up nearby and you gave me a reason to check it out…. The store is clean and easy to navigate. Styles are grouped together and easily accessible. There’s a big clearance section in the back. ~ And they also sell handbags, scarves, and jewelry! As soon as I walk in I can tell that this season is all about fun prints {Read More}

Summer Shoe Picks! Afternoon rain showers and warm weather means summer is here! I strolled into Kohl’s recently to find some new season shoe-spiration and was not disappointed.  My only disappointment is that I can’t do a feature on every shoe I saw (well, I’m not totally disappointed by that…)!  There were SO MANY cute options! I was immediately drawn to this “Marsielle” peep toe heel by Elle.  The design is fun and funky but still classy.  The silhouette is {Read More}

Spring is trying to make a move! In between polar vortexes, there have been a few days of gorgeous weather and much needed sunshine. A commercial advertising an “Anniversary Sale” caught my attention; and this month I ventured into Payless Shoes to see what I could score. I waltzed in and discovered a huge focus on black and white color blocking ~ and these Montego Bay Club “Sadie Raffia” wedges. The pattern on the wedge is so fun you’ll hardly {Read More}

Volume 3, Chapter 4 Wonderful Winter Picks   I hope everyone had a filling and fulfilling Thanksgiving holiday! ~ And winter showed up. It’s not official for a couple more weeks, but it sure feels like I need some new winter shoes! These “Dacy” combat boots from Arizona Jean Co. are hardcore, yet the patterns keep them super sweet. The 6″ shaft will keep you warm, and they pair great with some skinny or bootcut jeans. There are tons of {Read More}

It’s been a rainy summer; and fall is right around the corner.  The good news?  Boots are back!  Neutral, earthy tones are everywhere. There are some fun shoe picks for the fall season ahead.  I did my shopping at Belk, but these brands are available everywhere! This season’s casual pick is Lucky’s “Davie.”  It is reminiscent of a saddle shoe, but without the distracting two tones.  Available in Brown or Black, these flats are cute yet old-fashioned, and would lend themselves {Read More}

Volume 3, Chapter 2  Keepin’ It Cool One definition of carnival is “an exciting or riotous mixture of something.” Let me tell you, Shoe Carnival is a perfect embodiment of that definition! In addition to the huge selection, Shoe Carnival also has amazing prices. With each of this summer’s featured picks being on sale for under $30 (I KNOW!), I threw in two additional shoes just for fun.  You’ll definitely be able to keep it cool this summer with any {Read More}

Volume 3, Chapter 1 Do the Hue Are you feelin’ the winter blues?  Grey skies and icky weather making it hard to crawl out of bed in the morning?  Can’t wait for spring?  Guess what?  Target already has bathing suits.  The mall is gearing up for the Easter Bunny.  And department stores?  The colors this season are sure to put a spring in your step! I walked into Kohl’s recently and was pleasantly surprised at the neon pastels (yeah, I {Read More}

Volume 2, Chapter 4 Holiday Do: the Detailed Shoe I hope everyone had a full and yummy Thanksgiving, indulging just a bit too much and enjoying the holiday with friends and family. It’s getting cold outside!  People are putting up glittering lights; Christmas trees are peeking out of windows; and mall parking lots are full, full, full!  I recently braved the throngs of people to do a little shoe shopping at my local Sears ~ and my attention was stopped {Read More}

Volume 2, Chapter 3 Get Your Kicks with these Fall Picks It’s back-to-school time; TV shows are premiering; and political ads are in full swing. I know you just scooped up a sweet new pair of sandals on the cheap, but fall will be here in no time! Never fear!  I went shopping at my local Shoe Dept. Encore and there are plenty of cute shoes for the new season ~ and plenty of sweet bargains.   But before I {Read More}