a pre- season treat from LINUS LOUNGE, Dallas, Texas

November 17th, 2008

THIS WEEK Linus Lounge is offering a slick deal on some hot footwear. A “pre-season” treat, you’ll be looking your absolute BEST with any number of well-edited picks from her boutique.

SAVE THE DATE ~ spectacular sample sale at DUE FARINA

November 19th, 2008

Due Farina is on the cusp of a huge blow-out sale and YOU (and your little ones) are invited. Marina Rosin, Creative Director of Due Farina AND glowing new mother, will have plenty of spot-on shoes for YOU and promises a play area for your whipper-snappers.

Dur Farina has great equestrian boots, booties, pumps, flats and platforms. BUT, remember to get there early as popular sizes go quickly! You’ll save big on Saddle leather equestrian boots, orig $484 / NOW $225. Nappa leather/patent loafer platform pumps orig $230 / NOW $125. Lucky sample bin $20-$40.

To get there: 107 North 1st Street, 2B (between Berry and Wythe) Williamsburg-Brooklyn, New York 11211. Take the L train one stop into Brooklyn to Bedford stop. Walk down Bedford, right on North 1st. Or, call: 347.844.9755. And remember your Cash and CC’s (only) Gals.

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!

Looking for a few good men… Attention

September 22nd, 2008

Attention Dallas Men~ This November 20 & 21, the Women’s Museum will hold its 4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes event in Dallas. This event brings hundreds of Dallas’s most powerful and influential women together for two days of socializing, shoes and fun! Why should you know this?

The Women’s Museum is looking for “sole men” to help out on Friday, November 21 from 10:30 until 1:30. Do you have what it takes to be a “Sole man?” If you are a charming, outgoing guy that represents the best of what Dallas has to offer, you’ll participate in the fashion show and auction and help work the crowd to get Dallas’ distinguished women excited, interested and ready to donate to The Women’s Museum! (By the way, Guys, this is a great opportunity to get your name, bio and company info published in the events’ program and talked up at the event.)

If you (or a sole man in your life) are interested, please contact Alyssa Gardina at alyssa.gardina@thewomensmuseum.org and she’ll have one of the committee members get back to you as soon as possible!

Don’t miss this chance to be adored by a room full of women (and wine and shoes). After all~ what’s more exciting than Wine, Women & Shoes? A: Charming gentlemen excited about women being excited about Wine, Women & Shoes!

ZEBRA GALORE

November 25th, 2008

The first great shoes of 2009 are here. They are fun and full of animal magnetism. Your instincts will perk up with these in toe. Make that Holiday party the one everyone be talking about and asking you where did you get those shoes? Be on the prowl for great early shoes. From Manolo and Giuseppe Zanotti. Enjoy-Shoes Designershoesblog.com Bill Dowling

Strutt Couture

October 6th, 2008

Patent leather almond-toe pump with 4″ heel. Purple. $449.95 at Strutt Couture Women’s Lola Pump

Angie Harmon glowing in Jimmy Choo

October 30th, 2008

Angie Harmon recently showed her glowing glamor at the Vogue and Step Up Women’s Network fashion event. The event was also attended by Garcell Beauvais, Joy Bryant, Alexandra von Furstenberg, and Shiva Rose.
Angie Harmon
Angie stepped out wearing the mirrored Jimmy Choo “Gwen” with it’s rear zipper detail and 4 1/2″ heel.
Jimmy Choo Gwen

Chinese Laundry

November 16th, 2008

Man-made patent leather Mary Jane platform pumps with 4 1/2″ heel. Black/Purple. $78 at Zappos.

Dr. Scholls perforated boot

November 17th, 2008

Perforated suede leather pull-on riding style boot with rubber outsole. Dk. Grey. $95 at UrbanMinx.com.

L.A.M.B.

November 19th, 2008

Textured leather peep-toe bootie with 9 buttoned straps and opened front, on 4 1/2″ stacked heel. Taupe. $380 at Shopbop.com.