Corso Como opens second boutique in Brazil

Corso Como, the newish women’s shoe brand, expands its retail reach with a second boutique in Brazil, its country of origin. The brand, which launched in spring 2006, quickly developed a loyal following of women who desire style, innovation, comfort and value supported by eco-friendly packaging (by using recyclable paper on all packaging they save about 2,000 trees per year).

The 450 square foot boutique located at Barra Shopping Sul in Proto Alegre City designed by local architect Stella Coelhon, is beautifully modern and clean. The native Brazilian wooden fixtures, hand silk-screened wallpaper and palette of grays, gold and crème act as a backdrop for the wonderfully colorful and textured collection of Corso Como footwear, bags, belts, jewelry and eyewear.



“Corso Como’s first boutique opened in Spring 2008 in Sao Paulo and has been
thriving from day one,” explains Carlos Kray, CEO of Strada, the parent company of
Corso Como. The brands’ philosophy is to provide beautifully crafted shoes that exhibit fresh innovations in style, impeccable detail and luxurious comfort, and retail from $98 for sandals to $310 for boots.

Rakish Heels - Fall 2008 Collection

Shuzsociety visits with Lona of Rakish Heels (pronounced: ray-kish) about what makes these fall 2008 shoes special.

How to Shop for Designer Shoes

June 26th, 2008

shoe lovers are suckers for Italian accents. and why not? these are the craftsmen who make our favorite things… Angelo of Angeleigh Anastasio gives his perspective on designer shoe buying. what’s worth noting is the ONE HE’S HOLDING during his VideoJug interview… hello! It’s our very own “obsessed” member “Grrear!” style exclusively available to shuzsociety “obsessed” members.

Tulsa’s 2nd Annual - Wine, Women & Shoes

June 23rd, 2008

These are good times ladies and if you weren’t at this weekend’s event “Wine, Women & Shoes” you may have missed them. Brainchild of Elaine Honig, “Wine, Women & Shoes” to date has had more than twenty WW&S events across the country, with more than 6,000 attendees, and has raised more than $2 million for women’s and children’s causes.
T-town welcomed footwear designer Angelo of Angeleigh Anastasio to the event who showed (and sold) his spring 08 collection of women’s shoes. Tulsa’s own Miss Jackson’s was representing, as was The Glass Slipper, J. Cole and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Wine, Women & Shoes

Wine, Woman & Shoes is the brainchild of Napa Valley vintner, Elaine Honig. While chatting with a girlfriend about the growing popularity of wine and food pairing events, they jokingly said “wine and shoe pairings would be a lot more fun!” And they were right — since its inception, twenty WW&S events have taken place in ten cities across the country, with over 6,000 attendees, and have raised more than $2 million for women’s and children’s causes. In August 2007, Elaine partnered with long-time friend and industry colleague, Julie Jenanyan. Now, with a combined 30 years of wine industry and marketing experience, they’re expanding the Wine, Woman & Shoes program into more cities, working with non-profit and corporate clients to educate about wine, introduce high-fashion shoes, and inspire women everywhere to think out of the box…shoebox that is!

Our Mission:
Change your shoes, change a life!

Shoes Fit for the First Lady…

November 11th, 2008

Read recently that there is a travelin’ frenzy and a more than 200% increase in airfare requests (which might actually be a conservative figure!) for the BIG DAY in our nation’s capital. With bloggers eyes already on Mrs. O, the Inauguration has my girlfriend’s scouring the net for their “Perfect” Gown. With our new President Elect and family heading to the White House, more than MANY of my acquaintances (and yours truly) are looking to be part of this historic swearing in.

While we’ll be stimulating the economy with our increase in airfare and near impossible hotel accommodations… (and of course all the Obama-memorabilia whilst partying in D.C.) we will be looking to save a buck or two. Rene Caovilla
We might picture Michelle Obama (or ourselves!) in these sparkling slingbacks. And just in time, as our friends at Rene Caovilla are having a sale of White House-worthy footwear… starting tomorrow with 45% OFF their ENTIRE WEBSITE. Any Style. Any Color. Any Size. The catch? SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 15th at 11:59pm ET. Rene Caovilla
Rene Caovilla

the story of foot binding

These women’s “golden lotuses” are proof of a foot fetish on a national scale, with hobbled feet acting as another erogenous zone, the most forbidden of them all. Yet, As Wang surveys her tiny shoes, cocking her head from side to side, it’s clear she’s proud of her little feet. “There’s not a single other woman in Liuyicun who could fit their feet into my shoes,” she says. “When my generation dies, people won’t be able to see bound feet, even if they want to. ” — Lauren Tobin

Vanessa Hudgens loves her Botkier bag!

November 11th, 2008

With High School Musical 3: Senior Year still in the top 3 movies for the week, the paparazzi are keeping themselves busy chasing the “seniors” around Tinseltown.

Jet-setting with honey Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted sporting her fringed Botkier “Morgan” handbag. And thanks, JustJared for snapping the shots!

Elizabeth Banks in Jimmy Choo

October 15th, 2008

Elizabeth Banks wore the Jimmy Choo “Jasmin” gold crisscross sandal to this week’s W premier by Oliver Stone, on October 14.

You can pick up a pair of “Jasmin’s” at JimmyChoo.com but the shoes are SO HOT, there’s just a few sizes left. Or you can get a black patent pair with a 4 1/2″ heel at Net-a-Porter, $495.

Specialty shoe salon Linus Lounge in the news again

October 23rd, 2008

Dallas’ own LINUS LOUNGE received a veritable avalanche of web activity with recent post “shoe lover opens shoe lounge” in Canadian Press. The article also appeared on The Star Press and Seattle Times, to name but a few.

Dallas’ own LINUS LOUNGE received a veritable avalanche of web activity with recent post “shoe lover opens shoe lounge” in Canadian Press. The article also appeared on The Star Press and Seattle Times, to name but a few.

With an impeccably edited collection of stunning shoes, Linus Lounge provides a brief respite from the hustle of Dallas’ nearby shopping venues. The shoes are grouped together on shelves which sit in front of mirrored walls, or proudly displayed low coffee table. Owner Kristen Radovich has great taste in furnishings, too!

This fall, she offers the casual chic styles of Banfi Zambrelli, wildly interesting wares from Brazilian designer Franziska Hübener and Serbian-born shoe designer Dusica Sacks of Dusica Dusica.