BREAKING THEM IN

“There’s nothing that women love more than their high heels. High heels are forgiving of every figure and no matter what your size or shape, a high heel will always make you feel good about yourself.”

I am the happiest girl in the world every time I buy a pair of new shoes. But when it comes to walking on them for the first time, it’s a struggle!!! Walking in a pair of heels, especially a brand new pair can be difficult. Many women struggle with stilettos, but they don’t have to be a pain on your feet or uncomfortable to walk in.

All you need is to break into your new pair of heels to look and feel great. Here is how I have broken into my new pair of heels so they’re comfortable for a whole day of prancing. The first thing you should know is to never, ever wear a new pair of heels when you plan on having a girl’s night out or you are going out on a hot date. You know for a fact that your feet will kill you after a few hours. Sometimes you have to, but please girls try to avoid it at all cost. The best thing you can do for you and your feet is buy them a few days in advance and break them in at home. 

The best way to break into those new heels is to put a pair of thin socks and wear your heels around the house for about half an hour each day.Wear them when you are making dinner, taking out the mail or trash. Use your imagination, but keep in mind it will not work if you are sitting down watching TV all day. Your feet will feel a bit tight and uncomfortable at first but I have found it’s the best way to stretch and mold them. Just make sure the socks are not too thick or your heels will stretch more than what they should.

After a few days you’ll notice a big difference in the way they feel on your feet. Now it’s time to wear them without socks and take them for a night out with your girls. If you really struggle with high heels, you should avoid wearing them for excessive periods until they’ve really formed to your foot. Wear them for about an hour at a time, removing them as soon as they begin to hurt your feet. Bring a bring an extra pair of shoes if you think you can’t make it through the night.

 

You can use a shoe stretcher, if you don't have time to break your new heels at home. Keep in mind shoe stretchers generally work better on natural materials as they are more likely to expand.

 

 

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW HEELS!!!

-EM

Where Shoes and Nails Combine

Hello All,

What do we love about shoes? Maybe its just the perfect fit, the hottest designer name, the perfect match to an outfit, or perhaps it's is the challenge of getting the next best trend. I love shoes because they are ever changing! Every season I think to myself 'What will they come up with next? Surely all ideas have been exhausted' then BOOM, there are suddenly hundreds of new amazing styles, shapes, colors, heights, etc.  I am not sure about you all, but not only do I have a passion for shoes, I have a passion for nail polish as well. Nail polish is ever changing as well and I am always looking forward to the latest nail trends on the runway. No joke, I literally change my nail polish every 2 weeks and its starting to be an obsession. (I do not think my nails have seen the light of day in about a year, not good). I am amazed at the transformation nails can endure to look so amazing and cutting edge. Who  knew our little fingernails are the perfect canvas for greatness and creativity? I hope you all are with me on this one, because I am about to combine my two loves of shoes and nail polish! I will be showing 6 different looks combining the amazing 2012 spring shoe trends and nail trends. Just think how fun it would be to have matching shoes and nails! We have all heard 'Don't match your shoes with your handbag, but no one said 'Don't match your shoes with your nail polish. Let the fun begin.

1. Color Blocking: It is everywhere. For this spring, COLOR is huge! I just love the irregular geometric look to the multi colored nails and the Pierre Hardy shoes are a perfect match. The shoe is amazing in showing the thin lines of color represented in the nails. 

Shoe: Pierre Hardy

2. Lace: You gotta love lace. It's so fun and flirty. Lace these days is becoming more of an element of  fashion apparel and not just strictly used in lingerie. I love this lace bootie/heel because its super cute and the lace nails go together so well with it! I can just imagine someone going to a cocktail party with these amazing shoes and the equally as perfect nails!

Shoe: Dolce & Gabbana

3. Coral: This color is a such a wonderful color and I have heard it is the most universally flattering color on.  I personally would call this color Coral but I have heard other descriptions such as burnt orange, salmon, pinkish-orange, whatever you call it is a keeper! I love this shoe by Chelsea paris because it is unusual  and it has that textile feel to it. A solid coral nail shown here is a a great way to match the shoe.

Shoe: Chelsea Paris

4. Floral Pastel: Yes there are vibrant colors emerging for this spring but it doesn't hurt to have some subtle pastels. Here is a Versus shoe that is lovely with is mesh and amazing shape. The pastel lines really are amazing because they are not  too much pastel. The nail polish designs are so fun and unique, and the does a great job at not literally matching but being a nice complement. This duo will definitely be a conversation starter. 

Shoe: Versus



5. Ombre: Not only have we seen the ombre trend used in the latest hair trends but its also made its way to nail polish scene. Here I have displayed 4 different examples of ombre nail polish which pretty much means, going from dark to light. I like the ombre nail because it adds a little more interest to the nails keeping with the solids but using different tones and hues. This shoe by Tabitha Simmons is so unique and I just love the style and the many colors used. The nail colors displayed are all in  colors of the shoe. Like I said before, color is everywhere, So DON'T be afraid of it, it's your friend. Get a multi-colored shoe and have fun experimenting with ombre nails. 

Shoe: Tabitha Simmons


6. Rosettes: I love the rosette designs that I see in apparel. I've seen amazing blouses, shorts, dresses, bags, etc. using the rosette designs. I love this particular nail design because this one has the black background and I feel it has a great canvas for the pink and white roses. Although the shoe does not have the rosette design on it, it still is a great complement to the rosette nails. I am obsessed with the shape of this shoe and I absolutely love the color combination. Aperlai did an amazing job with this inventive shoe!

Shoe: Aperlai






I hope you all can see the fun in having complementary nails to whatever shoes you may have. You do not have to be literal with your nail polish/shoe pairing but allow your creativity to flow and you can be the hottest new trend setter. Make sure to check out Style.com for the 2012 Spring shoe collections in which I found these amazing shoes! Last thought, just remember when you try this at home, there is no right way and just have fun with it!
~NG

SHOE SHOPPING MADE EASY!!

              

Do you ever get tired of going from store to store looking for that right shoe for the best price? Well, there is no need to do that anymore. Now you can shop from the comfort of your own home! There are now websites that allow you to buy shoes at a cheap affordable price. Not only that but these websites give you suggestions for shoes, accessories, and bags that you might like based on your own personal interests. These sites are completely free to sign up with. These shoes and accessories will only cost you $39.95. This is for every type of shoe you find on the website and believe me, they have amazing shoes. The way it works is, you pay $39.95 every month regardless if you purchase a shoe. If you missed the chance to buy a shoe on a certain month you are still charged but they will hold it as credit so that you can buy a pair of shoes when you have the chance. Amazing right? Some sites that you might want to take a look at are listed below:

ShoeDazzle:  http://www.shoedazzle.com/?dzcode=gab&dzcontent=gab0004&dzpos=DES

JUSTFABULOUS:

http://style.justfab.com/dms2717/?gclid=CPTSiPScz64CFYwZQgodqXtKrg

Here are some shoes and accessories that they offer on these sites. (There are much much more!)