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Leslie Chatman
 
 
 
 

Interview with Relax Missy and Giveaway | August 2, 2010

I am so happy to have made such a wonderful connection with Sotiria Krikelis, the owner of Relax Missy.  Relax Missy is a wonderful alternative to the flip flop.  This neat, compact foldable shoe will rescue you when heels start to hurt your feet.

When was Relax Missy founded?

Originally, I incorporated my business back in November 2007.  The idea of Relax Missy came to me way back when in 2005, but it was just that, an idea.

What gave you the idea or spark to create Relax Missy?

The idea came in 2005 on a night out … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 
 
 
 

Organizing Your Shoes | June 29, 2010

Shoes, shoes, glorious shoes, who doesn’t love shoes!??!?  I don’t know if you remember the movie “Overboard” or something like that with Goldie Hawn in it but she had the best shoe closet ever built on that boat that I have ever seen!!!  Now unless you have live in a mansion or have a separate shoe closet away from your clothes you are like everyone else out there trying to make more room for more shoes without getting rid of any shoes!!!  I know you….I am exactly the same way!!  I keep hoping somehow my shoes will fit on the … Read More »


 

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Lori McNally
 
 
 
 

Comfort and Glam for Traveling | March 1, 2010

Jet setting the world can be fun, but only if you have the right stuff with you.  So if you are a person who likes to travel and loves to shop, then read on!  I have recently fallen for two new things that I wanted to share with all of you.  The first thing is the perfect solution for any of you who hate wearing high heels, but still want to wear stylish shoes when you jet set…Fit in Clouds!

The “Clouds” are the portable ballet flats that fold and fit in a pouch slightly bigger than … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

SwitchFlops: Change Your Look, Not Your Sole | February 17, 2010

SwitchFlops founder Lindsay Phillips first came up with her revolutionary business idea in a high school ceramics class. Since then, 23-year-old Lindsay has parlayed her creative changeable flip-flops into a tremendously successful business, selling her trademark SwitchFlops at boutiques around the country.

Born and raised in Clearwater, Florida, Lindsay displayed a passion for art and creating from a young age. When the ceramic flip-flops Lindsay created for a high school project were well received, she set out to make a wearable version. After hitting on the idea of attaching the straps with Velcro, … Read More »


 

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SHANE&SHAWN LAUNCH VALUE-PRICED BLUE LABEL COLLECTION | February 2, 2010

SHANE&SHAWN have announced the retail launch of their inaugural men’s Blue Label collection for Spring 2010. The Blue Label collection marks the first foray by the designer twins into the sub-$100.00 price point.

Fast-forward fashion designs and ultra-comfort features form the core of the SHANE&SHAWN brand, and the new Blue Label collection delivers these same key elements but at a value-driven price point. Shawn Ward, President and Co-founder of the brand explains how the idea came about, “We have always wanted to expand our consumer base by offering a more affordable SHANE&SHAWN product but without compromising our standards of style and … Read More »


 

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Dawn Del Russo
 
 
 
 

How to “Wing It” Getting Dressed in the AM | January 13, 2010

Every morning most of us wake-up dreading finding something to wear out of the deep dark hole we call our closet. Nothing ever looks good enough; it seems as if there is nothing but foreign clothes hanging in there. So what is a girl to do in the morning when there is no time to plan, the alarm didn’t go off and everything is in shambles…you have to wing it.

1. Don’t panic start with a pair of shoes, they are the best item to work around. Even if you go for an all black look, a pair of sweet patent … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Not Your Boring Tan Mossasins! | January 12, 2010

Darlingtonia Moccasin Company specializes in the manufacturing of distinctive handmade moccasins. Offering a variety of unique moccasin design choices and colors, this unique company produces shoes that rival such well known brands as Minnetonka.  These moccasins ooze chic and are a must-have for any woman looking for casual style with flair.  Chic Galleria recently spoke with Darlingtonia Moccasin Company owner and designer, Katie Kukulka about her fabulous shoes.

CG: Katie, Can you please tell us how Darlingtonia Moccasins came about?

KK: “After growing tired of the handful of drab moccasin choices on the market I set off to create stylish, fun and … Read More »


 

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EXTREME FASHION:How the High Heel Began | December 15, 2009

Ever wonder where the high heel came from?  Whether it is Lady Gaga or Suri Cruise, a high heel is a fashion statement, but what else does it say?  Designers like Christian Louboutin, Prada, Alexander McQueen are showing shoes that are higher and more extreme.  Centuries ago, women wore these heights and needed handlers to help them get around.  Perhaps they do now as well.

A new shoe exhibit, “On a Pedestal” explores the social history of elevating footwear and explains why shoes have been so inexorably connected to the construction of femininity and the gendered economics of fashion then and now.  It is … Read More »