Les Arts Vivants – What I have been up to….
by JULIA
I have to apologize for taking a little time off….I promise we will get back on the ball starting this week, but definitely in full swing next week. Below is the project that I have been working on! I can’t believe it is almost here!! I am not only the executive producer of the event, but also the lead designer for the show. Crazy!~ I have only a few days to go and a trip to NYC in between!! I would like to also thank a…
Video of the Day-Setai Fashion Show
by JULIA
This is so cool! With my next show being TOMORROW I just had to share the video from last month. It was so much fun putting it all together and I know the models looked great. What a fun show……..
Trend Report-My Trip to WSA, by Designer Caroline de Baere
by JULIA
Caroline de Baere contacted me last week right before I headed off to NYC when I made the announcement about the re-launch of this site. She is a footwear and accessories product development and design consultant who has worked with some of the most recognizable brands in the industry, including Birkenstock, Keen, Stride Rite, UGG, Liz Claiborne and many more. I was excited when I received her email expressing inter…
The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
There is no need to go to those crazy cheap knock-off copies of designer shoes that you can find online (that actually maybe dangerous since they are poorly made in China) for supposedly half price of what they really cost. Beautiful Hollywood superstar look-alike heels can be found at Miashoes.com, Amiclubwear.com, GoJane.com and Baker Shoes online for less than 75 dollars and with all the guaranties of getting go…
Just for fun! Photo shoot with Klub Nico and Mia Shoes
by JULIA
Doug Peterson (www.doug-peterson.com) is a well known photographer here in Miami. He is exceptionally talented and over the last year he has been building his fashion portfolio. I met him through an opportunity to style a photo shoot for him a few months ago….fortunately he liked my work and asked me back for a recent shoot. The location was a home in North Miami Beach. Thanks to Mia Shoes and Klub Nico, I hav…
Thank You MIA Shoes!!!
by JULIA
In January, Pearl&Co. produced a charity fashion show for K.I.D.S. at the Standard Miami. We had Christina Christian, from American Idols Season 1, perform as models strutted their stuff down the red carpet runway. The event raised $5,000 for local Miami children. I want to thank Mia Shoes for donating more than 30 pairs of shoes for the show. The girls looked amazing and thanks to donations and suppo…
Shopping for the Recessionista, by Craig Stephenson
by JULIA
I have known Craig for many years. We have supported each other through the ups and downs of working in the fashion industry as well as in our own personal relationship. Our friendship like our careers has stood the test of time. I know that his boutique, in Charlotte, NC always had about a $250 price point for their shoes. Craig called me while he was stomping around Magic and said “Oh my, I just saw the cutes…
