Life in Stilettos

Looking beyond the rack for great deals…and finding them.

libbydawn — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:14:18 +0000

So I just discovered this new online shopping site. www.beyondtherack.com

It has new deals everyday that last for a couple days. There is a great selection of shoes, clothes, jewelry, and even home decor!

Designer names at discount prices. For example, I just bought this fabulous pair of Miz Mooz shoes for only $39–regularly $110.

I highly recommend you try it out!

Vote for your Favourite Nova Scotia Fashion Collection – I did!

libbydawn — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:28:52 +0000

Who knew that Nova Scotia had such talented fashion designers? Maybe there is hope for me entering the shoe designing industry right here at home.

Recently four of these fabulous Nova Scotia designer came together to create collections for each of the women of the G8. The super cool thing is that you can vote for your favourite collection! www.nsfashion.ca

Which collection did you vote for?

Manolo Blahnik-Inspired Cake

libbydawn — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:46:15 +0000

Customized Manolo Blahnik Cake

One of my friend’s parents are excellent cake designers. For a recent party they made a Manolo Blahnik–inspired cake.

The bottom part of the cake is designed as a shoe box with the shoe sitting on top. And the best part–it is all edible and delicious!

SWIMS: Protect your shoes

libbydawn — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:20:58 +0000

Do you remember Galoshes? I can remember my grandparents wearing them. But where they ever “in style?” Well they are now! SWIMS is a New York-based company that was influenced by the Norweigen seasons.

These are not just the regular galoshes. They are designed for a variety of shoes including heels. Check them out and let me know what you think about them! www.swims.com

Stretching your Shoes with Ice: It Really Works!

libbydawn — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:23:31 +0000

So, referring back to one of my blog posts in August, I included a link to an instructional video on how to stretch your shoes with ice. Well, I have finally gotten around to trying it out.

One of my co-workers had a pair of shoes she needed stretched out, so it began… Below are the steps we used…

Insert a water-filled bag into shoe

Again, insert a water-filled bag into the other shoe

Before putting the shoes into the freezer, put them in a bag.

Place the shoes in the freezer for a couple hours (until the ice freezes)

Remove the ice

The shoes. Fit perfectly!

Rockin’ the “Carrie” Look for Sex in the City

libbydawn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:01:29 +0000

I hosted a Sex in the City party a while back and people dressed up like their favourite characters.

So after seeing a couple photos of people dressed up as Carrie. I felt I needed to show off my “Carrie” look.

Pretty good eh? Just wished I had blond hair back then.

10 Rules for the True Shoe Addicts

libbydawn — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:16:55 +0000

10. Treat the shoe as you would like to be treated-don’t let others walk over them.

9. If someone is wearing awesome shoes tell them. Even if you don’t know them. That is a sure way to put a smile on someone’s face.

8. If you can’t walk properly don’t wear them in public. Master them at home first.

7. You can never buy heels that are too high. The bigger the better!

6. Platforms are your friends. Especially the hidden ones.

5. Toe cleavage is a must-but not too much; that’s just trashy.

4. Wear shoes that are conversation starters whether it be a bold colour, funky pattern or unique cut.

3. Plan your outfit around your shoes.

2. Comfort vs. Fashion: Fashion always wins. Comfort is a bonus.

1. Work them! Any shoe can be hot if worn with the right outfit and worn with confidence.

Spreading the Shoe Addiction

libbydawn — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:19:20 +0000

There are many of us out there who love shoes. I came across a blog about a woman who is sharing her passion with the less fortunate. She donated 30 pairs of her shoes for her 30th birthday! Check it out. http://is.gd/bIf3T

Want to Save Your Soles?

libbydawn — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:48:31 +0000

Don’t you hate it when the soles on your shoes wear out? I have busted through a number of shoes; but I found a product that may help with this.

The other day I came across a company called Save Your Sole. The company is focused on protecting the soles of your shoes and ensuring that they last longer. They specialize in designer shoes and have shoe soles that will match any colour shoe–red, blue, black, grey, cream and white.

The company is based in London, but you can buy these soles online. All you do is buy them online and then take them to a shoe cobbler to fit them.

In addition to shoe soles they have shoe hotels! What a space-effective way to store shoes. I want to wake up everyday and see all of my shoes on display. They will custom make them for any closet.

Check out these cool company at http://www.saveyoursole.co.uk/

Dragon’s Den: Erica Giuliani Patent Cuff

libbydawn — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:58:12 +0000

Cuffs for your shoes. A co-worker came across these and sent me the link.

Originally I thought they were a pair of shoes and then I realized that they are an accessory for your shoes. What a way to transform shoes!

What are your thoughts?

For more information or to purchase visit the Dragon’s Den website: http://bit.ly/9h0Yys

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