Un Deux Trois lace-up bootie

November 10th, 2008

Tri-color suede lace-up booties with round toe and covered heel. Dark Brown/Camel/Pewter. $215 at Forzieri.

Casa Valentina

Casa Valentina is a residential and support services program that addresses the unique gender-specific needs of young women transitioning from foster care to independent living. Casa Valentina was formed in 2004 by a group of concerned women who acknowledged the immense challenges faced by young women who age out of foster care at age 18 without the life experience, financial stability and support they need to survive on their own. Facing numerous transitional challenges, these young women are vulnerable to prostitution, incarceration, pregnancy, violence, sexual abuse and homelessness. In the course of its first two years, Casa Valentina introduced thousands of people in the community to the crisis facing young women emerging from foster care and raised the funds necessary to turn their dream of affordable housing for these young women into a reality. Today, Casa Valentina has two affordable housing sites located in Miami-Dade County with the capacity to house up to 14 young women ages 18 to 23. Both apartment buildings are located in safe neighborhoods and near public transportation. Residents pay no more than $350 in rent and have the opportunity to live at Casa Valentina for up to 24 months. In tandem to the affordable housing, Casa Valentina also provides comprehensive support services and a life-skills curriculum to all of its residents. A Casa Valentina Program Director oversees their academic and employment progress, life-skills development, physical and mental health needs, and social and emotional growth. Additionally, individuals and groups from the community provide participants with volunteer mentorship, job-skills training and enrichment programs such as outings to museums and sporting events, cooking classes and yoga.

Our Mission:
To provide young women in Miami-Dade County who age out of foster care with safe, affordable housing and the support services they need to become successful, independent adults.

Shopbop is offering another 20% off clearance!!!

September 9th, 2008

listen up, Ladies. shopbop.com is giving up another 20% OFF their already waaaaaaaay marked down goods. they’re calling it their don’t break the bank promo. true, some items are picked through and there’s only a few sizes left. BUT once you find the perfect pair of let’s say, alejandro ingelmo royal blue lizard pumps IN YOUR SIZE, you’ll be in hog heaven!

Use Code SAVETHEPIG to Save an Extra 20% on Items marked 50-70% Off TODAY through THURSDAY!

Attitudes & Attire

Attitudes & Attire™ is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. Our program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace.

Our Mission:
Promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency

one HOT deal, maaaaan!

November 24th, 2008

We’ve heard from hippies for years about the healing effects of hemp. Heehee. Snicker. It’s stronger than cotton. Dude. And it’s gooooood for your skin, man. The Body Shop is now offering you 30% off their line of Hemp products. Hemp Foot Protector. Giggle. Hemp Hand Protector. Hemp Lip Protector. All 30% off. Just in time for stuffing stockings. And we’re not even blowing smoke!

A night of SOLE in St. Louis, August 14th

August 12th, 2008

if you’re in St. Louis, August 14th, check out this night of SOLE…
a night of SOLE

Alejandro Ingelmo Awarded CFDA from Vogue

November 28th, 2008

Alejandro Ingelmo Awarded CFDA
Great to see this young designer has been validated the Vogue award for rising fashion designer was given to Alejandro Ingelmo last week. Watch for his great men’s and women’s shoes this spring. This is the pulse of fashion with a twist of salsa. Enjoy-Shoes Designershoesblog Bill Dowling
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue magazine have created an endowment to support the next generation of American fashion designers. With monies raised, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has been established, the stated purpose of which is to generate sufficient income each year to fund significant financial awards to one or more designers and provide business mentoring. Award recipients are selected by a Committee of industry experts, based on the exceptional talent they have already demonstrated in fashion design and their capacity for future distinction in the fashion industry.

Ludacris to sport Auri Footwear on the Red Carpet

September 12th, 2008

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges just finished his custom Auri Footwear designs and will be wearing them to all of the major red carpet events in the coming year in addition to an appearance as host of TRL, sporting some really cool kicks.

Ladies, if the guys in your life haven’t yet checked them out Auri Footwear is revolutionizing men’s footwear~ amazing comfort technology and STYLISH!
Auri Footwear also just finished working with William Shatner last week in designing his RCR “Red Carpet Ready” silver edition Auri shoes, custom made for his “presenter” appearance on the upcoming Emmys later this month.

All of the celebrity shoes accumulated throughout the year will then be auctioned off to raise money for charity at the world wide Bonham & Butterfields auction events.

Stuart Weitzman FALL Sale

November 18th, 2008

Stuart Weitzman shoes are now 25% off while sizes last. BobEllis.com carries a large selection of sizes from 4 to 12 B, 5- 12 AA, 6- 12 AAAA. The quantities are limited but the shoe selection is fantastic. If you are or know a friend with particularly hard size check this out before all those really hard to find sizes are gone in the styles and colors you love.
Enjoy shoes
Designershoesblog.com.
Bill Dowling

HOT DEAL at Shopbop.com ~ 30% EVERYTHING*!

November 11th, 2008

*Ok, you knew there was a catch.

30% OFF EVERYTHING* except for a few things. But the rest of it—Kettle Black fringe boots, hot @$$ Loeffler Randall slouchy boots on a platform heel and L.A.M.B.s 9-button strappy pump—is on sale.

And here’s the other thing… Sale Starts: WEDNESDAY November 12th at 12:01AM PST. Sale Ends: November 13th at 11:59PM PST.
That’s it. So, now that you know, you can get crackin’!

30% off EVERYTHING* with code EARLYGIFT at shopbop.
*excludes sale, jewelry & accessories