What is the real price?
by Ken Proctor
This reminds me of walking by all the stores here in NY that boast 70% off but then when you look at the price if you have half a brain, you realize that they mark it up 80%. There is no secret that people love a good deal, but honestly they should stop and think about what they are getting. Makes me think of the quote, “If it’s too good to be true….”. For example, I bet a lot of shoppers out there who l…
FFANY: Rough Justice
by JULIA
Costina and I got to talk to the wonderful people at Rough Justice for a short time while on our FFANY adventure. They were very excited to announce the re-launching of the line for Spring ’11. Here are some pictures. These were my favorite. This one screams glamour! Classic meets trendy. Heather, the PR Rep at Rough Justice, was so nice to take a bit of time to talk to us about what’s going on with the b…
FFANY: Matiko
by JULIA
Hello, all! I’m Nicole and I’m currently interning with Pearl and Company. A few weeks ago the other intern, Costina, and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit our first trade show- FFANY! It was super exciting and we got to meet so many friendly and passionate people within the footwear industry. Our first stop was Matiko Footwear, where we chatted with Kiara & Tracy. For your viewing pleasure,…
Video of the Day – Del Toro Shoes
by JULIA
Del Toro shoes is a Miami based brand that was recently featured on Deco Drive…the founders are only in their early 20′s and are acheiving much success! You can check out their website HERE or on connect on FACEBOOK… Hopefully I will get meet them in person next time I visit South Beach…I love to support my Miami peeps!
Have a Heart
by Ken Proctor
I was just having a conversation about this topic with someone yesterday. We were discussing how the businesses that have held on through the toughest economic time in most of our lives, have done so by really focusing on the relationships with their customers one on one. For small companies, this is an absolute MUST….for larger companies unfortunately they can spend money on advertising and promoting thei…
Press Release – Rockadelic launches website and e-shop!
by JULIA
I have to say I am so excited about this line! I have known Alison for a little while now and have seen the development of this awesome new line since the beginning….It is definitely one of my favorite men’s lines and I know it is going to do amazing! Alison is not only a talented designer but an amazing person and good friend … I wish her nothing but the best!! Congrats Alison!! : ) ROCKADELIC LAUNCHES…
Video of the Day – Jen and Kim Shoes for Coloriffics!
by JULIA
Yay! Congrats to my friends Jen & Kim who are just busting a move right now! These two are doing amazing things and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish in the next few years! Check out the video for a peek at a recent photoshoot for the launch of their bridal line for Coloriffics….Fashionable bridal shoes can be hard to find and I have to say they did a great job with this line. The collection is elegan…
Advice from the Lion
by Ken Proctor
Awe shucks….Ken dedicated this weeks article to me which is really kind of him! It seems there are so many lessons to be learned from the Wizard of Oz….ask me about a great book sometime! To what Ken says below, I understand playing it safe, but I am just terrible at it! For me when I get an idea or I decide to do something, I am just sick with it until I do it and therefore anything that has to be done to accompl…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
A taste of Leifsdottir’s new line. From shoedish.com. Urban Outfitters Inc brand Leifsdottir debuted it’s first footwear collection at New York Fashion Week. Designer Johanna Uurasjarvi, the previous creative designer for Anthropologie, was inspired by her travels and Finnish heritage. The shoedish.com says the collection is a, “reflection of global exploration with an appreciation for artistic de…
Welcome to Europe!
by luigi grosso
This is so exciting! Luigi Grosso contacted me at the end of the summer and once we were able to speak on the phone we realized that we both had the same vision for expanding shoebizness.com into Europe, Latin America and Asia. I could hardly believe my ears because this is something I have always had in mind. We have visitors from 80 countries around the world on a monthly basis, so it only makes sense right? : ) So today…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
Don’t be a fool – wrap your … heel? The New Heel Condom. Image from thefrisky.com Brace yourself for this one. This new concept is called the Heel Condom. Yes, I said condom. Now that I have your attention, let me tell you how it works. “This creative application consists of an ornamental cover that runs from the heel portion to the upper of the shoe, which adjusts according to the heel height.” The cov…
Hope on the Horizon
by Kimberly Rice
This past Wednesday morning I woke up bright and early, braved the wild winds and rain, and made my way to the New York Athletic Club on Central Park South, all to attend The Hope on the Horizon Event presented by the Safe Horizon Organization. Let me say, it was well worth getting up early and fighting the storm as I learned what a truly amazing organization Safe Horizon is. Gretchen Mathews, President of Choice Talent C…
Olivia Wilde wears ALDO!
by JULIA
Hi all! My name is Taryn and I am a fashion enthusiast with a specialty in celebs and their drool-iffic wardrobes. My style icons of the moment are Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian, so be on the look out for tons of fun posts about them and all their fabulous footwear! And I Love-Love-LOVES when celebs are spotted something totally cute and my budget affordable! Maybe you’ll be able to add some cute new pieces to you…
The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
PCD Nicole Scherzinger for Reebok Zig Tech Line. Image from rap-up.com Have you been wondering exactly how fast the toning industry is growing? What are the market trends? Has the trend met it’s peak? The NPD Group Inc has all of the answers. The leading market research company released the results of their toning market study. They predict that the trend had hit it’s peak in March, but we’ll see how sales compare durin…
Zappos – The People and The Person
by Ken Proctor
First of all…….HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!!!!! Yesterday was Ken’s birthday and I hope he had the best day ever!! I love the Zappos people and I am so happy to hear about their continued success. Truly amazing and inspirational!! It is nothing short of deserved and Tony really does have such an amazing outlook on both life and business…Go Ken and go Zappos!! -Julia This is a Story About a People and A P…
