Matisse Sheena’s Weekly (monthly) Rant – Working a Tradeshow!
by Matisse Sheena
I am sure no one is even going to read this until next week, but anyhow here you go and I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!! The disclaimer reads: “Sheena’s Weekly Rant is meant for entertainment purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of all Shoebizness contributors. Here on Shoebizness we like to highlight all different perspectives…. ” Working a Tradeshow This is usually easier sai…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant: My Pet Peeve
by Matisse Sheena
I thought I was asking for it when I gave Sheena this topic, but it turns out that I totally agree with her and I must say that this is also my biggest pet peeve! People need to learn to love what they do and love their life or do something different. I know it is easier said than done, but if I can do it, so can anyone else!! I talk to people all the time who just don’t want to do what they are doing, but won’t make the chan…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant – CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – WHAT THE F@$%*??
by Matisse Sheena
Wackadoodle!!! When Sheena told me that she wanted to write about the Christian Louboutin article featured in Vanity Fair magazine this week, I had not read it yet. She said it was controversial, which for Sheena to say meant it must be good, er uh well bad. Well as I was traveling this week (sorry for the hiatus from writing during this time) I decided to pick up a copy in the Miami airport heading back to NYC and let me t…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant – DINNER MEETINGS
by Matisse Sheena
Sheena has been a total slacker lately and got this to me a day late again, but oh well. What are we going to do with her?? I have to agree with Sheena that dinner meetings really should only be used as a fun light outlet to establish relationships….I cannot say I have been to one myself where any major decisions were made…usually as the drinks come rather than discussing business, people start exchanging f…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant: WHAT MAKES A GREAT BOSS, GREAT?
by Matisse Sheena
I gave Sheena this topic because I know for a fact she has a great boss! Michael Katz, is one hell of a guy and he truly cares about the people around him which is very apparent and rare. I haven’t even known him that well for that long and his kindness to me personally has been amazing. So anyway, I just wanted to say that and while she doesn’t mention him personally I know she is referring to him on all positive…
Sheena’s Weekly Rant: Male Reps Vs Female Reps
by Matisse Sheena
Sheena at FNPlatform – Working hard! Oh snap! I knew I was asking for it when I gave Sheena this topic and she did not disappoint! That’s all I am going to say on this one! Happy Friday! The disclaimer reads: “Sheena’s Weekly Rant is meant for entertainment purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of all Shoebizness contributors. Here on Shoebizness we like to highlight all different pe…
BALANCING HOME LIFE AND WORK LIFE, THE IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE
by Matisse Sheena
Go Sheena! I am not quite sure why I opened up this can of worms, but I am sure there are a lot of you out there that can relate! I hear all the time about how the crazy schedule of all you shoe people can be quite brutal, but hopefully it’s worth it. I am sure for Sheena it will be because she is a rock star and is going to do so many amazing things in her career! I just know it!! Now, all of you who are getting ready for another tr…
Sheena’s (supposed to be) Weekly Rant – FFANY and the Fallen Enemy
by Matisse Sheena
Yay – Sheena’s back! We had a great time in NYC hanging out….thanks to her boss I learned that my knee has great reflexes. haha So yet again, another brand is talking about MAGIC over WSA….hmmmm….seems to be a big trend! I hate to say it but I think WSA made a big mistake and opened the door for MAGIC to step in and provide the necessary elements to make a great trade show for everyone! I don…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant, Sheena Interrupted
by Matisse Sheena
Sorry we are a day late….hopefully you remember my apology. Last week when we were pondering what Sheena’s topic would be, she mentioned something about being a crazy person, which made me think of the movie Girl Interrupted. I personally think she is more like Angelina Jolie’s character, but don’t tell her I said that! lol Anyways, we are all crazy….some of us just hide it better a…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant – Home Shopping and Beyond
by Matisse Sheena
It seems we have a home shopping theme this week! Who knew Sheena would be the next up and coming home shopping TV personality?!? She really is great at it! I on the other hand would be horrible at selling anything on camera. I think it’s important to be confident about what you are good at AND what you suck at and I suck at doing anything on camera. I don’t know what it is, but I just freeze up and get weird. haha …
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant – The Nothing
by Matisse Sheena
Yay! Sheena’s back this week!! I know fall is a busy time for my writers so I am very forgiving when they miss a week, but I do miss them! But the good news about them being busy is that they have fun stuff to write about. Sheena has some good stuff coming up for us in the next few weeks and I am excited about it! As for today’s rant….she is taking it to the showroom. She does have a leg to stand on here since this…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-The Bitter Buyer; A Closer Look
by Matisse Sheena
I knew I was asking for it this week when I told Sheena that we needed to spice up her rants a little bit. I have been giving her topics that have made her be a little too nice which I know she is not totally comfortable with. My question to her this week was…”what has been irritating you about the industry?” I knew better! lol Now, You all know I am all about being positive and what I LOVE about Sheena is tha…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-My First Job
by Matisse Sheena
I am not feeling all that witty today, so I apologize I don’t have a whole lot to say about this rant except Sheena is smart! “Sheena’s Weekly Rant is meant for entertainment purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of all Shoebizness contributors. Here on Shoebizness we like to highlight all different perspectives.” MY START IN THE SHOE BUISNESS, A TRUE ACCOUNT OF TEARS, ANGER AND HATERED. C…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-MAGIC and the Predator Manufacturers
by Matisse Sheena
Welcome back to the reality of the work week…I hope everyone enjoyed their beloved day off!! I know I did and I have a little pink on my nose to prove it. Sheena’s rant is about a great topic this week and one I did not understand until I sat in a booth for a bit during SMOTA last year. I have always thought it was kind of stupid for brands to be so secretive about what they show, but as I observed a few intere…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-The Atlanta Shoe Show
by Matisse Sheena
Scarlett wearing the same outfit I wore to the first day of the show. When I found out Sheena was headed to ATL for the shoe show, I just knew we had to get her opinion and to much delight she has rave reviews of the show and had a great time! I have yet to attend an Atlanta show, but I believe I will simply have to make the effort next time around. If our dear Sheena has nice things to say about it, then it must be good! And being from t…
