Bring on spring weather, feminine blouses and sandals
Ahhh, Monday. The start of another week. Another week digging through the closet trying to come up with something to wear that’s springlike yet tough enough to handle a weather forecast that just barely inches into the 70s.
Of course, the weather can change — hopefully for the better. I’m just ready for consistent spring weather in the 70s. I want to wear open-toe shoes and flimsy, feminine floral blouses without getting goosebumps.
Enough of the roller coaster weather. It’s time to heat things up a bit. I want to show off my bubble gum pink toe nails before the polish starts chipping!
Pimp My Pump ambush makeover video
Check out The Weekly Shoe’s new ambush makeover called Pimp My Pump. This ambush happens in Boston, but it gives you a look at the new shoe styles for spring. Think strappy, higher heels and more covered up. Watch the video here.
TOMS Shoes … helping children in need
TOMS Shoes
I love the idea behind TOMS Shoes. Buy a pair of shoes and one pair is donated to children in need. My column today was about TOMS Shoes and founder Blake Mycoskie, but there is so much more to know about this man and his mission.
Read more about Blake, his team and where to find Oklahoma retailers at www.tomsshoes.com.
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes. The shoe style is based on an old Argentine shoe. For every pair of shoes purchased, one pair is donated to children in need.
Kate Spade … not just handbags anymore
Kate Spade ... for fall 2009.
Kate Spade New York, a brand once solely dedicated to designing women’s handbags, showed their range and versatility in the world of fashion with a full line of women’s apparel and accessories at a presentation at their New York showroom recently. Read the story and check out the pictures from Fashion Wire Daily here.
Wiggle your pedicured piggies into these metallic sandals
We were photographing spring clothes last week, and the model pulled out of her shoe bag the cutest pair of pewter wedge sandals. “Do these look like Target shoes?” she asked.
Not hardly, and that’s not a slam against Target shoes. These are big time stylish and fashion forward. Since I had to go to Target that evening (honest, I really needed a can of L’Oreal Elnett hairspray), I looked for the shoes. Only had two pairs left, so that should be a pretty good endorsement. I did see plenty of other smart styles, too.
Online comments are very favorable about this shoe. Even the faux leather looks good. The wedge sandals cost $29.99, and I must say this picture doesn’t do them justice. They look so much better in person. My only hang-up is that I prefer leather.
Check out this other cute sandal by Mossimo. I hope the weather cooperates this week. It’s time to get out of closed-in pumps and into strappy sandals.
Mossimo metallic nail head sandal, $29.99, at Target.
New accessories collections at Target
Miss Trish of Capri metallic sandal with lion's head detail, $29.99, at Target.
- Bali straw fish basket in navy/gold by Felix Rey, $39.99, at Target.
Two new limited-edition collections are coming to Target stores.
Relix Rey for Target is a handbag collection designed by accessories designers Lily Band and Sulaika Zarrouk. Prices range from $19.99 to $49.99. The collection landed in stores today and will be on shelves until June 14.
The collection is inspired by the beach, with clutches, totes and oversized bucket bags in canvas and straw. Gold shell trinm, studs and toggles, as well patent and metallic trim, add a heap of sophistication.
Other styles feature oversize rickrack prints that mimic ocean waves.
Target also collaborated with footwear designer Trish Carroll for the Miss Trish of Capri for Target collection, in stores April 5 through July 5.
The sandals are jewel-encrusted, inspired by the blue sea and sandy beaches. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99.
Felix Rey rickrack clutch, $19.99, from Target.
Marmi Shoe Rack opens in Oklahoma City
Rejoice shoe fans. A new shoe store, Marmi Shoe Rack, has opened its first store in Oklahoma City at Quail Plaza Shopping Center, May and Hefner. The store carries more than 10,000 pairs of shoes with such brands as Vaneli, Sesto Meucci of Florence, Amalfi and Rangoni.
All shoes are priced $24.99 and $29.99, with savings of at least 70 percent off the original prices. What’s more, ther’s a special “pot luck” group by size for only $19.99. Marmi Shoe Rack also specializes in hard-to-find sizes from 4 to 12 in widths slim to wide. The store is open weekends only — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Too many shoes? Check out Shoes Under
What a coincidence that just after I bought a new pair of shoes comes an e-mail touting an under-the-bed shoe drawer. How is that whoever send that e-mail knew that my closet was crammed with handbags, clothes and, of course, shoes. And more shoes.
The average American owns 19 pairs of shoes, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. Finally, I’m above average on something!
Anyway, maybe you’ve heard of the new Shoes Under. The shoe organizer is compact, collapsible and will keep up to 12 pairs of shoes organized and accessible. The clear zip-off cover makes them easy to spot, too. So says the press info.
Shoes Under retails for $9.99 at Target, CVS, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Walmart and others. Check it out here.
Keds launches new eco-friendly sneakers
Keds has a new line of eco-friendly sneakers. What’s more, Keds has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and for every pair of Green Label shoes sold the foundation will plant a tree in our nation’s forests.
Retail price is $55. The collection will be available at www.keds.com and at select Bloomingdale’s beginning March 25.
Saturday sale at Pink Sugar Boutique in Edmond
Work hard this week, then go shopping on the weekend … and save money on new spring shoes. Such a deal! Here are the details.
