SEPTEMBER 21 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Moschino
Leather Ankle Bootie

Retail: $595

SHOE TALK with Sally from California
Q: Why do you love shoes?
They always make you feel glam and sexy, no matter how bad you “look” or feel. Sexy, hot, beautiful, delicious, spectacular, that’s shoes!!
What is the worst shoe trend of all time?
Anything lower than four inches!
If you could design the perfect shoe, what features would they have?
Sexy, high, and coooomfortable enough to run in!
Who is your favorite shoe designer?
Christian Louboutin
What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Flats!
What is your most favorite shoe trend of all time?
Platform stillettos!
THANK YOU Sally!

MAY 2 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Lucchese “Charlie 1 Horse”
13″ tall leather boot with side harness and side zip. 14651.
Retail: $300

Shoe talk with concessa from Kentucky

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: Shoes are my jewels ,they finish my vision of who I want to be that day.

Q: If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A: Soft & Form fitting, and a really decent arch support.
What ever it takes to reduce blisters.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: This question is to hard to answer, it depends on the season and my mood.
This year I’ve been wearing canadian style pull up boots with sheepskin inside no socks,waterproof and dirt resistant suede. I own a construction company.

any other time , I love a beautiful pair of pumps.

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: converse tennis shoes

Style less teenager shoes.

Q: What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A: platforms

You can become taller in a instant.

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.

Camper

November 13th, 2008

Leather walking boot with patent toe, perf and button detailing and rubber outsole. Black. Style: Peu - 46123. $294 at Zappos.

LD Tuttle

November 18th, 2008

Leather peep-toe ruched bootie with crossover flap and strappy detail on 3 1/2″ covered heel. Grey. $475 at Shopbop.com.

Pour la Victoire

November 20th, 2008

Colorblock patent leather slingback sandal with elastic inset, on 1″ platform and 4 1/2″ heel. Chartreuse/Black. $245 at Shopbop.com.

The Art of the Shoe at Linus Lounge

Since October 2006, Uptown Dallas has been home to the uber-chic footwear parlor, Linus Lounge.

ince October 2006, Uptown Dallas has been home to the uber-chic footwear parlor, Linus Lounge. Housed upstairs in a converted two-story brick building, Linus feels like home. Wood floors, natural lighting and carefully edited furniture and fixtures showcase some of the area’s most exclusive footwear. “If you’re in Linus, you are nowhere else is Dallas,” explains shop proprietor Kristen Radakovich of the choicey designers she features. The same could be said for the experience while there.

How’d she get in the biz? Having lived in the affluent Marble Arch area of London, and completing instruction at the Mackay School of Fashion and Accessory Design, Radakovich had her epiphany.

What is Art of the Shoe? Based on the concept that footwear is typically delivered during the spring and fall shopping seasons, Radakovich opens her seasonal store during select hours and days of the week. Want a glimpse at another time? The rest is by appointment. Feel special now?

Boutique Mantra: Radakovich explains, “the shoes are meant to be the art, let them speak.” With special attention to her seasonal lineup, only a few shoes, in varied sizes, are available in each style. The catch? You have to get ‘em while they’re hot!

Who you’ll find… Technologically engineered footwear by Ruthie Davis, elegant Les Tropéziennes, Dusica Dusica, Barbara Bui, Italian-made Banfi Zambrelli and London-based Scorah Pattullo. And check out her vintage handbag collection too!

Who loves her, baby? The August 2007 Southern Living issue gave her a page, and a mention in the March issue. Footwear News and D Magazine, among others, also gave the boutique kudos in their spring issues.

Who else loves her? The myriad of ladies who turn to her for undeniably stylish shoes each season. They know what they’ll find there won’t be seen anywhere in town.

Side Gig: Trained as a pastry chef, Radakovich is also at the helm of a catering consulting business, tucked into in the same shoe space. It enables her to pursue both her passions. Now, that’s a sweet deal.

Killer Comfort Shoes

Nobody ever said that beauty came without price, which is definitely the case with wearing killer heels. From the vast array of exciting designer shoes to choose from, smart women now expect comfort as well as style. Even celebrities as famous as Jodie Foster aren’t immune. “I once wore a pair of high, crystal-encrusted heels to the Oscars,” she recalls. “After I presented my feet were bleeding! I made my way out through the backstage door, got in my limo, and watched the show from home!”

The good news is there are ways to have your shoe and wear it too – without causing too much damage to your feet. Jamie Ahn, owner of New York City’s Acqua Beauty Bar and exclusive Townhouse Spa (which has stars including Fergie as clients), has a few bits of advice:

Sienna Miller & Keira Knightley ~ We Love their Edgy Shoes

June 26th, 2008

The Edge of Love premier at the Edinburgh Film Festival was all about it’s chummy stars ~ fashionable Sienna Miller and the shrinking Keira Knightley. Sure, the Topshop top on Keira was noted and Sienna’s horizontal striped dress from Twenty8Twelve was too… but where’s the love for the shoes?

Both the winged shoes on Ms. Miller and Knightley’s lace-up kickers are HOT for FALL. H-O-T. You’ll see if you haven’t already.

Are you a Shoe Diva? Of course you are!!!

September 9th, 2008

Macy’s in Sherman Oaks is hosting their premiere SHOE DIVA event, Thursday, September 18th at 6PM. Join shoe-ologist Donna Sozio in the Designer Shoe Salon, Level 2, for an evening of shoe shopping, champagne and tunes where she’ll be dishing “Shoe Personality Predictions.” What’s more, if you spend more than $250, you’ll receive a $50 Macy’s Gift Card and a precious “Shoe Diva” tote!