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…
DC Shoes & Skateboarding for Cancer
by Kimberly Rice
Thanks to a tip from Mary a couple weeks ago, I discovered a really cool organization that raises money for cancer patients. Having lost loved ones to this terrible disease, raising money for cancer patients is very near and dear to my heart. Unfortunately, it seems like almost everyone I know has lost someone to cancer and that is why I think it’s incredibly important to find an organization that suites you…
Two Ten NYC Community Service Day :)
by Kimberly Rice
I’m so excited to report that Two Ten has come up with a new way for us New Yorkers to get together and get involved! On November 12th, 210 and local NYC footwear companies are coming together and giving back by volunteering for a day of service. I love it!!! Two Ten NYC Community Service Day Together with Food Bank for NYC and Groundwork Hudson Valley November 12, 2010 ~ 8:30-1:00pm www.twoten.org / www.foodbankn…
3 Weeks Until the K.I.D.S’ 25th Anniversary Gala!!!
by Kimberly Rice
As Julia mentioned back in September, K.I.D.S. will be having a 25th Anniversary Gala…and now it’s only a few weeks away! Recap – The Gala will be celebrating and honoring Sears Holding Corporation’s John Goodman, Perry Ellis International’s Oscar Feldenkreis and Soles4souls’ founder Wayne Elsey. And let me please say…in addition to sharing the experience and w…
“Like” Two Ten on Facebook
by Kimberly Rice
I recently received a suggestion from Ally to become a fan of Two Ten Footwear Foundation on facebook. I checked them out and I really think they are a super awesome foundation. Two Ten is a Footwear foundation that states they are “shoepeople helping shoepeople.” And that is exactly what they are! I discovered that Two Ten started as a simple act of kindness during the depression, when many shoe peopl…
Luck be a Pair of Shoes
by Kimberly Rice
What a week and what an even better weekend! I can honestly say I’ve walked around the streets of Manhattan for the past week in every single high heel I own…and my feet are killing me!!! Now that the cooler weather is here, I’ve been getting acclimated to all of my boots and closed toe heels once again. I have to admit, I love my fall and winter footwear so so much and I’m so happy to welcome the…
Made Her Think for Breast Cancer Awareness
by Kimberly Rice
Made Her Think will donate 50% of proceeds from this necklace to Breast Cancer Network of Strength I’ve recently discovered a really fun jewelry and handbag line called Made Her Think. The designer Meredith Kahn, actually reminds me so much of musician Natasha Khan – Bat for Lashes (some of my favorite music!) Natasha Khan always inspires me because she is so eclectic in her appearance. While she is…
FFANY Shoes on Sale
by Kimberly Rice
As you may have noticed… Kimberly is our new charity focused contributor and before I had the chance to tell her about my relationship with the awesome team at FFANY (here’s a little shout out to you, Nicole and Phyllis!) and also that I will be attending the Shoes on Sale event as a member of the press so I will be able to share the action at the event with all of you!! I was able to go last year as well and I have to…
Sit, Stay, Love.
by Kimberly Rice
I’ve just learned about an event taking place tomorrow and had to write about it. Anthroplogie has partnered with the Humane Society of New York for a pet adoption event and supply drive. Tomorrow, September 25th from noon to 4:00, our areas homeless pups will be at the store awaiting their new owners! The Humane Society of New York has been present since 1904, helping animals with illnesses, injuries or hom…
Shopping for a Cause
by Kimberly Rice
It’s that time of year when I get uber bored of my summer wardrobe and I throw temper tantrums every morning because I don’t want to wear anything that is hanging in my closet. The weather has started to cool down a bit and I’ve started to dig out my cardigans and boots, and then comes the inevitable…I have to put on a pair of jeans. It is the moment when I start to put on a pair of jeans that I hadn’t worn during the summer…
Soles4Souls…running low on soles
by Kimberly Rice
For those of you who don’t know about Soles4Souls: Soles4Souls is a non profit organization that collects shoes and then gives them away to those who are very much in need of footwear. The concept was formed after the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia and then brought to life a year later when hurricane Katrina left millions of people devastated. Since then, Soles4Souls has given away over 10 million pairs of shoe…
All Dolled Up
by Kimberly Rice
Fashion’s Night Out – a night when we all get dressed up and head out to spot celebrities, major’s in the fashion industry, shop, and try to get into some of the best after-parties this city has to offer. For me, it was a quick cab ride to Barneys, a dance party with Alexander Wang, a crowd that resembled a mosh pit, fighting for a chance to see the Olsen twins judge a Karaoke contest, and most importantly, getting th…
Join the Fun, Help a Charity
by Kimberly Rice
So exciting to introduce some awesome new contributors! Starting with Kim who I met a couple of weeks ago networking. She is a designer here in NYC but she has a passion for writing and to my great fortune, charity! We met up with her for Taco Tuesday last week and we had a great time. By we, I mean Mary, Ally (remember her??) and myself. So she will be bringing you weekly articles regarding our industry from a charitable per…
