The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
Every weekend as I stroll at night through the streets of South Beach on my bike, I witness the pain and sorrow of many girls that became victims of fashion and I always swear to myself: No matter in how much pain I would be, I would NEVER take of my shoes to walk barefoot in this party town! Any solutions?? Yeap, how about a pair of foldable beautiful ballerinas that match your night party outfit and that perfectly fit in your…
The Daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
More eventful news in fashion collaboration! New York-based Brand Matter announced on Wednesday it has entered into a licensing agreement with Anthony L&S LLC for men’s and women’s footwear under its Caribbean Joe brand. The license will also include footwear for Brand Matter’s Jamaica Bay, Havana Jack’s Café and the CJ Breeze brands. Read the full article here! One of Macy’s own to be with a charity this year!…
The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
Colors, humor, history and art merged and transform into shoes. That’s what you’ll see at “The Perfect Fit: Shoes Tell Stories,” an exhibition of shoe-inspired art at the Fuller Craft Museum. “The Perfect Fit” couldn’t be a better fit for the Fuller Craft Museum and for Brockton, once a major leader in the world shoe industry. About a century ago, more than 100 factori…
The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
Barefoot Friday was a success! Our friends form Soles4Souls keep doing a great job helping the ones in need. About 1,000 people had lined up by the time the giveaway started in Portland. By the end of the day, 3,100 people had attended the event and received new shoes, according to a local Soles4Souls representative. The remaining 1,900 pairs of shoes were given to Bridgetown Ministries and other local charities. Rea…
The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
Still have gladiators in the inventory from last summer? Style expert Katrina Szish spotlighted some summer styles Monday on The Early Show that are sure to kick your summer into gear. Szish said gladiators are back — and not at the Coliseum. “The gladiator shoe is something we saw last season, everyone said (gladiators) are not gonna last,” Szish said. “Well, they’re back again an…
The daily 5. It’s all abut the good news!
by JULIA
Hello everybody! Ready for a new week? Well lets start with positive energy and good vibes! So what do you think about last night’s fashion at the MTV Movie Awards. Most of our favorite celebrities nailed it but some mmmm…not so much. Jimmy Choo’s shoes were a must as well as Chrisitian Loubotin’s. It is so fun to see what everyone rocks for these award shows. To get the full scoop, check th…
Pictures-Shoes and Champagne
by JULIA
I didn’t get to make it to Shoes&Champagne this year, but it’s on my “to do” list for next year especially since I received these great pics from my friends at Soles4Souls. Shoes&Champagne was a gala that took place on May 8th in Ottawa, Canada where 65 international designers were invited to display their lines for guests to bid on via silent auction benefiting Soles4Souls. From what I heard the event was a gre…
The Daily 5, All about the Good News!
by JULIA
There is no doubt that Facebook and Twitter (what happened to Myspace?) are the new easy, free way to market a brand to the masses, but for a lot of smaller brands it is really helping them gain notoriety and increase sales. Just check out this article from FN about Bearpaws. Part of their marketing strategy (along with celeb product placement) is keeping busy with the two websites and even recently added a social media s…
The daily 5- All about the good news!
by JULIA
Collaborations and partnerships are the trend for the footwear industry this year. This spring, Raf Simons updated classic Dr Martens, while Junya Watanabe put his own spin on Trickers kicks; for fall, several other designers are also locking step with well-shod partners including Duckie Brown for Florsheim, Rack & Bone with Gerson, Ralph Lauren and Puma, among others. Check this out THEMOMENT
The daily 5, All about the good news
by JULIA
From now on runners won’t have to choose between cushioning and support. “Runners traditionally had to choose between stability or cushioning shoes based on their style,” said Leslie Lane, Global VP and GM for Nike Running. The new Dynamic Support system shatters the myth that runners must compromise by selecting between two industry-standard categories: stability or cushioning. The Dynamic Support system in…
Julian Smith’s – 50000shoes.com-check it out!
by JULIA
Julian Smith is a talented YouTube personality based out of Nashville, TN. You should totally look him up. He is great! He is close to the Soles4Souls family and partnered with them in order to raise their awareness and promote an “international shoe drive”. Solely based on this video more than 14,000 pairs of shoes were donated in only 3 days!! The goal is to reach 50,000 pairs….you can help. J www.50000shoes.com
Weekly Update!!
by JULIA
Happy Monday! I know it’s not always that happy to get back to the daily grind on Monday morning, but we all gotta do it so we might as well do it with a smile…..even those of you who are on the hunt for your next gig. J This week we have a lot of great features! They keep getting better and better. I am learning so much from this site and I hope you are too! This week we are introducing a new contributor, starting to work on our new s…
“Free Your Toes – Bring Your Soles” Sweeps the Nation
by JULIA
A big part of our company philosophy involves charity and giving back – that’s why I was so excited to hear of the partnership between Flip Flop Shops of Atlanta and Soles4Souls. The “Free Your Toes – Bring Your Soles” event will cover more than 20 soon-to-open locations in the US. The retailer is hosting shoe drives and hopes to collect over 10,000 shoes for charity. As an added bonu…
