Friday, June 22, 2012

Just a Little Treat from Sam Edelman himself!

Hola Fashionistas, Gabbi here! I'm sorry to say there's no 'Trend Alert!' this week but don't worry I've made it up to you with a little treat. I know that many of you guys and gals that follow the Feet First blog love Sam Edelman just as much as I do so, I've decided to give you a couple of summer outfit ideas from the man himself! On the Sam Edelman Official Blog last week, five outfit ideas were posted for bringing in the summer right. I'll be  helping you recreate those looks with some of Sam Edelman's sassy shoes featured in the Spring/Summer 2012 collection  and a couple of our super hot accessories available online or at your local Feet First. You can check out the original blog post and more cute summer fits here.



Here Mr. Edelman has paired up the cult-classic, thong-style, Gigi sandal with a long, orange, maxi dress, a gold necklace and a brown leather, fringe crossbody handbag. This fit is cute and comfy so it'll be great to run errands and shoot the breeze in!


 Here I've paired the same sandal, The Gigi but with a different styled necklace. The Circle Crochet Necklace, designed by Nakamol Designs, features a circular design with mustard and brown beads woven into the pattern on a fabric chain, for comfort and finished with a gold clasp, for security.  

Next he's paired The Yelena, an eye popping, color block heel, with a short, floral, double strapped dress, an almost neon colored blazer, and a studded and spiked handbag. This outfit is fab for a night on the town or a first date!



For some alternatives to this look I decided to add the coral instead of silver Yelena by Sam Edelman, a pair of brown and gold dangling earrings, and a round, antique, adjustable, gold ring, both designed by Escape From Paris, to dazzle things up a bit.
  
And  the last outfit I'll show from the official Sam Edelman Blog pairs a pair of the gold, Gracie flip flop with a white necklace, a brown purse and a tribal print romper, which is a really popular print this season.


Personally, I wasn't crazy about the white necklace with gold flip flops and a brown handbag so, I decided to go with the silver Gracie and a pair of Petal Silver Hoops and the Bowen Long Chain Necklace, both designed by Gorjana.







Well I hope this will suffice until next week's "Trend Alert!", which I promise you'll have! 
BTW we just got a BRAND SPANKING NEW shipment of Sam Edelmans in so check them out online!


 Happy Shopping!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

TREND ALERT: A Clutch Craze!

     TREND ALERT! 

     Hello Fashionistas! Gabbi here with this week's Trend Alert, Clutches! These petite carry arounds were normally worn for after 6 events and if you still think they're solely for those then think again! This season  these accessorizing essentials have been dressing up any outfit, any time of day, in any size! Below are a few tips to keep in mind when styling these cuties which are available online or at your local Feet First store.

   
     No matter if it's work or play, it's almost always a must to match your clutch with your shoes. This gives your outfit a complete, blended look from head to toe. Below is the Lodis Veronica Leather Smoke Snake Print clutch, which gives you the organization of a wallet as well as enough room for all of your other important lady items. The Veronica is paired with the Corso Como Del Pump in Black. This combo is professional enough for the office and snazzy enough for a city date!


     As mentioned, clutches were usually purchased to match a specific occasion, but not this one! The Magid Coral Straw Striped Bow clutch, is one of the ultimate clutches this season. Also available in Green, the Striped Bow clutch features a matching straw strap so it can be worn across the body and three interior pockets for storage. Great for summer festivals and weddings!


     And we all know there is never a summer where things don't get heated at an All White party. Add a pop of color to your immaculate look with a Monya Embroidered Canvas clutch. The orange, yellow and brown birds and flowers on this embroidered on the clutch's canvas will spice things up and keep heads turning all night long!



     And just a helpful tip before you go on your clutch craze, you want to make sure your clutch is big fun in a little package but NEVER over stuff your clutch. You want to make sure you're accessorizing with a eye popping clutch, not a bulky, carry on suitcase!

HAPPY SHOPPING!






Tuesday, June 5, 2012

TREND ALERT: Snakeskin Prints

We've seen snakeskin prints in all shapes and sizes. From leather bodysuits (a fashion faux pas) to chic accessories, this print is so hot right now when worn correctly. Snakeskin prints are just the right amount of exotic, sleek, and trendy yet timeless. Any girl (or guy) can pull it off!

The easiest way to wear a snakeskin print is in a nude/neutral tone that goes with most colors. We can't all afford the trend straight off the runway, and that's where Feet First comes in. Below are some of our sexiest snakeskin print items, all available online and in stores.

The Sam Edelman Annabel in snake is a triple threat right now, including three major trends: snakeskin print, curved wedge, and espadrille. This sandal screams summer casual and is also available in gold.

The super comfortable Gusty by Nicole also features an espadrille wedge. At a lower heel height, this shoe will keep your feet feeling good all summer long and into fall. The platform wedge has an adjustable ankle strap to fit any size, and the insole is lightly cushioned for comfort.

Probably the most classic of the three, the Bernardo Maxine in gold is an easy to wear summer sandal that looks great on anyone. This is a true neutral tone that will look fabulous with any outfit it gets paired with: black, colors, patterns, or white will compliment this sandal.
In addition to accessorizing with shoes, snake print clutches are a subtle way to spice up  your outfit for daytime or evening cocktails or date night. First, the Lodis Veronica Leather Snake Print Clutch in brown is a sexy and convenient way to store all  the essentials because of its large envelope size. The Veronica features features a hidden magnetic snap closure, an interior zip pocket, interior organizational slot, and 6 credit card slots.
Another fabulous evening clutch is the Inge Christopher Mumbai Snake Print Clutch. It's smaller size makes it the perfect, fierce accessory when paired with a little black dress or white hot summer outfit.

Everyone can pull this print off, or can they? Take a look at how NOT to wear snakeskin prints:

  • Don't overdo it. Too much of a snakeskin print can cause your outfit to take a turn for the worst. That's why snakeskin accessories are best when you are trying to minimize the look while still keeping your look fun and on trend.

  • Don't mix and match with similar prints. Polka dots, stripes, and floral prints are all fun to mix and match sometimes. Snakeskin is not one of the patterns you want to play around with.



Staying away from mixing and matching snakeskin prints, a studded metallic bracelet or cute hat is the best way to accessorize your look. The Magid Straw Fedora in natural would be perfect with a flowy black dress and the Bernardo Maxine sandals for summer.
Metallics are gold are such a great combination with neutral snake prints that the Diana Dubin Collection Resin Bracelet in black or gold is a must!


BONUS! The Sam Edelman Taryn Platform sandals are currently on sale! They have a metallic snake print with chunky heel and a 70s vibe. This heel will enhance any outfit, bringing a little funky style to a summer dress or your skinny jeans.

Monday, May 28, 2012

The Rockwell Tharp boots we now carry are as unique and fun as their mission!


Co-founders Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp shared the dream of making a difference in people’s lives through helping those in need and empowering women through fashion so they united to bring the world their high end designer boots, shoes, belts, and handbags.  Their boots are hand-crafted with unique embroidered stitching in elegant designs and soft, natural leather lining.  Every single one of the embroidered boots are one of a kind!

Rockwell Tharp Maui Ranch Boot

Rockwell Tharp Passion Ranch Boot
Rockwell Tharp Copacabana Boot



In December 2011, Rockwell Tharp took their goal of empowering women one step further.  They teamed up with Childhelp, an International organization founded in the 1950s, to sell boots that benefited the non-profit.  Rockwell Tharp designed a special Childhelp Boot and produced only 1000 pairs.  Each pair they sold donated $200 to Childhelp. 

Friday, May 25, 2012

Bloom This Season with the New Nude: Rose Gold!

TREND ALERT! 

      Hi Ladies! Rose Gold has been popping up everywhere these past few seasons from jewelry lines, make up palettes and now S H O E S! In the 90s yellow gold was the thing to bling but as the new millennium rolled in sliver took its place. But, that's all about to change. 

     Along with our Rose Gold shoes you can take a look at our Gorjana Look book in store and order some custom Rose Gold jewelry to match! 

 









 Here's a How-To video, by Samantha, featuring some of our adorable sandals and flats available on our online store and at your local Feet First retail shop!



The first sandal Samantha shows in the Feet First Trend Alert: Rose Gold How-To video is the Bernardo Miami New Metallic Women's Sandal. This has become a store favorite and is great for having some fun in the sun or shooting the breeze around town!

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Next, Samantha shows one of my personal favorites, The Gigi by Sam Edelman. This cult classic, thong styled sandal goes great with a cute maxi dress and the glitter accent on the front will make any pair of jeans POP!

 Topping things off, Samantha ends with the Friar Perforated Ballet Flat by Corso Como.  This comfy, ballet flat, with leather lining is great to wear all year round and its all around perforation allows your feet to breathe!
And just for you guys, here's another sandal by Corso Como that isn't featured in the video but is bound to turn heads! The Future Sandal is super chic with a cushioned sole and leather straps that'll set off any summer look!



So set your style into bloom and pick up a pair (or two) of Rose Gold sandals or flats from the Feet First Online Store or your local Feet First!


Have A Great Memorial Day Weekend and Happy Shopping!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Lane Boots: Made For Walkin', in Style!

Happy Festival Season, Fashionistas!

Julia wrote a great post about how to's for optimal festing in style, and from it, I was inspired to take my pick of her shoe suggestions: Lane Boots!

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Cowboy boots, however distinct and structured in silhouette, are actually quite versatile and can pair expertly with a flirty skirt just as naturally as a pair of your favorite jeans.  Admittedly, I have yet to buy some myself, but having been raised in Fort Worth, TX for a majority of my life, I still hope to one day own a rootin'-tootin' pair of boots! 

 By far, Lane Boots are the most uniquely designed, 'fashion forward' boots I've ever seen!

These make me think of a dear childhood friend, who is getting married very soon! 
Congratulations, Marci and Dan! xo

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After researching a little more about the brand, I learned that Lane Boots began manufacturing their signature footwear in 2007, their designers come from all over the country, i.e. Chicago, IL, Jackson Hole, WY, and even my hometown of Fort Worth, and they only use genuine leather, hand-crafted in Mexico.  If that isn't enough for you in the cool department, they're also philanthropic!  They donate to Communities in School,  an organization based in Greater Tarrant County (my hometown strikes again!), for every pair of boots sold through their website - now how awesome is that?

If my little sister wore cowboy boots, I have a feeling these would suit her just fine ;) 


As for myself, I want a pair that can go with pretty much anything that's already in my wardrobe, so I really dig the Lane Embossed Women's Cowboy Boots in Brown! I love the detail in the piping, and the brightly colored outer sole, signature to their boots, is just the cherry on top!



Gotta have a pair?  Why wait?  Come on by a Feet First Store location near YOU or visit our Lane Boots selection online, and get your dream pair of cowboy boots today!  

Thanks for reading, and as always, Happy Shopping! xo

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Festin' with Feet First


Festival season is here! We are smack in the middle of festivals focused around music, dancing, eating, and fun. Many of the festivals are fast approaching, so below are some tips and tricks for the festivals coming up, including Hangout Fest this weekend in Gulf Shores, AL.

What to bring:
- A water bottle (preferably frozen) so you can refill and save a few bucks
- A plastic bag to protect your belongings if there’s any chance of rain in the forecast
- A folding chair (if permitted or necessary) - it’s tough to stand up for hours on end, even with comfortable shoes
- Sunblock! This is a must, even for those who don’t think they will burn
- An open mind - some of the best moments will be the ones you don’t expect

- Toilet paper in case the port-o-potties run out
- Hand sanitizer
- An appetite - there will be most likely be food vendors at many of the festivals that you won’t want to miss




What to wear:
We all want to be as cute and comfortable during festivals throughout the year, but keep in mind that your shoes might get a little dirty in the process. Wear an outfit that can stand the heat and shoes that will last for hours without killing your feet! Below are some of Feet First's festival suggestions.


TO PROTECT YOUR FACE FROM THE SUN

Onigo Large Sunhat


Magid 580 Zebra Straw Fedora Hat


TO SAVE YOUR FEET
Foot Petals Killer Cushionz 3/4 Insole
Foot Petals Amazing Arches Arch Support Cushions


TO CARRY YOUR STUFF

Magid PV-142S Large Striped Straw Tote 

 High Fashion Handbags 5621 Ostrich-Leather Oversized Tote
 Lodis 217AT Athena Mini Card Case


Magid P834S Straw Bucket Rope Tote
                                           
                                           
TO ACCESSORIZE


Sunglasses - there's dozens more at both Feet First locations



Caliente Company Women's Bow Hairclip
TO KEEP YOUR FEET CUTE AND COMFORTABLE

Naot Michele Slip On Comfort Sandal 

Feelgoodz Kinderz Comfort Flip Flop
Olukai Kumu Comfort Flip Flop
Lane Margaret Women's Cowboy Boot
Born Astrid Comfort Flip Flop Sandal


IN CASE IT RAINS
Nomad Puddles Tropics Women's Rubber Rainboot

Happy festin' from everyone at Feet First!