Celeberating Culture (and Keeping It Cute) with Feet First!

         Bonjour Fashionistas, Gabbi here! I've Missed you guys! Sorry it's been a while since my last post but you knew I wouldn't be gone for long! The Feet First Family would like to send out our humble condolences to the family of world renowned and city loved, Jazz and Blues legend Lionel "Uncle Lionel" Baptiste. He has influenced and helped shape New Orleans culture as we know it today and the city will forever be grateful for that. Being a locally owned business in the city for 35 years we know how much culture and tradition means to our city so, in memory of him I thought it would only be right to blog about some New Orleans culture and what better than the Secondline?!



Courtesy of Nola Pic

Secondlines are traditional brass band parades held in the city, usually on Sundays. The secondline originated from West African circle dances and dances performed in Congo Square by slaves that were given Sundays off. They are now modernly put on by Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, to celebrate weddings or for jazz funerals. The city will secondlining two weeks straight from the passing of Uncle Lionel on July 8 until his burial on Monday, July 23.

But if you're gonna be apart of the culture you've got to do it with comfort and style. That's where Feet First comes in!

A pair of Keds are great for stepping out. The classic Champion Oxford  from Keds features a canvas upper with lace-up Oxford style, rubber outsole, and cotton lining and insole. The insole features arch support and thick cushioning for comfortable wear. Perfect for dancing right?  The Classic Champion Oxford include to different color laces for versatile style and is available in numerous colors including pink, red, aqua, orange, green, yellow, and black.

Still not enough cushion and support for your bug jumping?  Pair those Keds with some Foot Petals feet cushions! The Killer Cushionz 3/4 Insole, Haute Heelz Bottom of Heel Cushions and Amazing Arches Arch Support Cushions, cushion your entire foot and decrease impact on your heels, legs, and lower back.

And to top it off you can't parade with out a scarf! This fuchsia Saachi scarf features a rich, multi-colored pattern reminiscent of a beautiful watercolor painting. Have an Indian made, Saachi scarf accompany you, while keeping you cool,(and swing it over your head) at any secondline and you're bound to be stepping in style.

You can get all these comfy styles locally or online at feetfirststores.com. And if you want to immerse into some more culture check out our Nola Couture items!

OH! One more thing, WE'RE MOVING!

R.I.P Lionel "Uncle Lionel" Baptiste

1931-2012

"Laissez les bons temps rouler"

(Let the good times roll)

&

Happy Shopping

A Feet First Feature: Made-in-the-USA Items

Happy (almost) 4th, Fashionistas!

Moni, here! In light of our nation's birth and all the celebrations that are sure to ensure right here in NOLA and all over the country tomorrow, I want to name drop a few made/designed in the USA items that you can find at a Feet First Store near you!  While we're on the topic, our Uptown location is MOVING, but don't worry, it won't be far from its current locale...

And now, onto our USA items!

Hanky Panky's are available in assorted colors online and in our stores! These are the most. comfortable. thongs. ever. Try one and then you'll understand!

Spanx, the best body shaping accessory out there! They are not available online, but we have plenty in stock!  If we don't have your size, we can place an order for you!

Foot Petals, novel shoe accessories all about keeping feet comfy, are also available online!

All of our local tees, including our Two Sprouts onesies, are made in the USA and screen-printed locally.  They're not available online (yet!), so visit us to check out all the great styles we have for men, women, and little ones alike!

Locally made feather fascinators and headbands!

Visit us and find the perfect one for you!
We even have patriotic ones (as pictured above)!

Triple C Designs are USA designed! 

Accessories for your phone, for your listening pleasure, and even power mates (portable iPhone chargers - no plugs or outlets needed!) and all in super-cute designs! Come visit us and pick your new, stylish gadget today!

I hope you enjoyed this Made-in-the-USA feature!  

A parting reminder of our current sale, which ends Sunday, July 8:

HAPPY FOURTH & HAPPY SHOPPING! xo