March 5th, 2010

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…

 
January 22nd, 2010

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…

 
December 18th, 2009

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…

 
November 16th, 2009

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…

 
October 30th, 2009

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 …

 
October 22nd, 2009

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…

 
October 9th, 2009

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…

 
September 25th, 2009

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…

 
September 8th, 2009

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…

 
August 21st, 2009

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…

 
August 14th, 2009

Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-The Lunch Hour
by Matisse Sheena

Last week when I was in NYC I decided to pop in on the lovely Matisse crew even though I knew by beloved Sheena decided to forgo the trip to FFANY so she could stay in LA and write her rant about WSA. I was a little hurt at first, but then I realized that she had a lot to write and needed all the extra time! Anyway, her “doggies” as she likes to call them decided to help me come up with a few topics for her in the upcoming we…

 
August 7th, 2009

Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-What’s up with WSA
by Matisse Sheena

As I read through Sheena’s rant this week, I contemplated how I would approach this subject matter.  As anyone who has met me has heard me say many times, this site is to spot light positive, motivating yet realistic subject matters. Sheena said she would understand if I made the decision not to post this, but this is just really how she feels. The deciding factor to post her “rant” was due to the conversations I overheard…

 
July 23rd, 2009

Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant, August WSA….Love it or Hate it??
by Matisse Sheena

Memories!!! This is the first day I met Sheena!! Okay, I suppose I gave Sheena this topic because I am a little sad that I will not be attending WSA this year. I have gone to every WSA for the last few years and while I know that it is not what it used to be, it is still an anticipated trip of my summer. I will miss for just a tiny little minute, being so hot that I feel like my feet are melting into the pavement,  wandering from one si…

 
July 20th, 2009

Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant-A little late! Sorry
by Matisse Sheena

I totally could have used one of these!! Okay, I know I am super late, but I just want to say…..I am back! I have learned some very important lessons these past few weeks and one of them is to focus on the things you love and to know your boundaries. I gave Sheena this topic because last week was probably one of the most stressful weeks in my life, but I made it through and both my events were successful and I think everyone…

 
July 10th, 2009

Matisse Sheena’s Weekly Rant, Fashion Show and Trade Show Models
by Matisse Sheena

Stephanie Seymour-Old School Supermodel says Sheena haha Obviously I gave Sheena this topic because it relates to my current situation…and I usually agree with Sheena on her rants, but I have to say, that I have not had the same experience with my models. I don’t know if it’s because of the Latin culture here in Miami, but models here are not your stick thin rails that you hear about. I also know that t…

 
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