Archive for the 'Shoes' Category

Closing In On Closet Clutter

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

In most cases, the biggest contributor to closet clutter (other than dirty clothes) is shoes. The next time you open your closet and find yourself surrounded by shoe clutter, try this organization technique, which can be used in any cluttered area of your home:
Evacuate the area. First, remove all footwear from the closet. Create a […]

Compact Shoe Storage Ideas

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

For those of us who love shoes, storage is an important issue. We all want to keep our precious purchases clean, safe, orderly and protected — but what can you do when there’s little space available? For dorms, apartments, or homes with tiny closets, consider these space-saving options:
Overdoor Storage
This storage option is one I […]

Safety Concerns About Wheeled Footwear

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

In the kids market, the popularity of shoes with wheels built into the heels is taking off. Most kids love to glide around the kitchen floor in their socks, so it makes sense that wheeled footwear was bound to make it big. But after a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, some are […]

What Are Espadrilles?

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

It’s a funny name for a super fun summer shoe! Espadrilles are characterized by a flexible, fabric upper and a heel of rope. They can be flat or wedged, and many have long laces that tie around the ankle. Open or closed-toed, solid or patterned, espadrilles are definitely a shoe made for your summer wardrobe.
If […]

Home Pedicures Made Easy

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

With sandal season upon us, now is the time to carpe diem …and give your feet the TLC they’ve been screaming for all winter. There’s no reason why you have to spend a lot of money at a salon — or risk getting bacterial diseases from their often non-sterile tools! The path to fresher feet […]

Boho’s back…with a sharper style.

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

When ex-boho queen Sienna Miller hung up her floppy beach hat, the fashion world followed. The trend-setting starlet, armed with a league of influential fashion houses like Chloe and Missoni, suddenly turned mod. Minimalist retro choices like short shifts and stacked heels flooded every fashionista’s closet, pushing out peasant skirts and threadbare handbags for what […]

Flip Flops: Foot Freedom

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Shed the socks and shoe laces, because summer is nearly here! For those of us in the South, flip flop season is already in full swing. And whether you’re into cheap, colorful flops or higher-end thongs with a trendy heel, there’s bound to be a pair that fits your style. Here are just a few […]

SJP just got Bitten

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Now we don’t have to try so hard to dress like Sarah Jessica Parker. The actress and style icon’s (made official by the CFDA in 2004) new fashion line, Bitten, hits Steve & Barry’s stores Thursday, June 7.
The best part? Every item from coats to jeans to esapdrilles, is under $20. SJP’s official manifesto, as […]

Who wears short shorts?

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is officially here. It’s time to break out your warm-weather wardrobe and show some skin. One of the biggest trends this season? Shorts, worn day or night.
There’s a right and a wrong way to wear shorts, but as long as you pick a pair that flatters […]