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Bella Swan’s Bridal Shoes: What Do You Think? (news.instyle.com)

The Shoe Expert Blog: a TOMS Shoes Books for Bloggers Winner!

10 Nov 2011 15 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Athletic Shoes, Health & Wellness, Shoes Tags: comfortable shoes, donate shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, foot doctor, foot expert, Footwear, podiatrist, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe giver, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, TOMS Shoes

Hi shoe lovers, fans, and readers of my shoe blog! Thank you to all of you for supporting this blog and helping me become one of the winners of the TOMS Shoes Free Books for Bloggers! As a winner of one of Blake Mycoskie’s new book “Start Something That Matters” I will be posting a review of the book and will be holding a contest on this blog for one of our readers to also win a free copy of his book…so stay tuned for details in the next week!

I just want to add that although I have not read the book yet, Blake continues to inspire me with his efforts in the shoe donations that he has given to children in need as Chief Shoe Giver at TOMS Shoes. Thanks for the inspiration, Blake!

TOMS Shoes – My Story (paschablack.wordpress.com)
Day 10 of Pinterest ~ TOMS: One For One (mrshutchison.wordpress.com)
St. Mary’s Students Energized by TOMS Shoes Founder (prweb.com)
Blake Mycoskie, Creator of TOMS Shoes (INTERVIEW) – (TrendHunter.com) (trendhunter.com)
Soles4Souls , the shoe charity, Launches flippin’ good deeds Blogger Challenge in Partnership with flipflop wines (prweb.com)
TOMS Shoe Contest (gliks.com)
Bloggers: Enter the Flippin’ Good Deeds Challenge from Flipflop Wines and Soles4Souls for a Chance to Win an International Trip! (susanheim.blogspot.com)
TOMS…changing the world one shoe at a time (jenirae.wordpress.com)

Spring/Summer 2012 Shoes: Trends Show at GDS

29 Oct 2011 2 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Shoes Tags: designer shoes, flats, Footwear, high heels, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, wedges

Upcoming Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2012

Spring/Summer Shoes 2012: Clarks Show at GDS (theshoeexpert.wordpress.com)
Spring 2012 Shoe Trends: Buckles and Gold (shoeblog.com)
Spring 2012 Shoe Trend: White on White (shoeblog.com)
Trend Alert: Nude Shoes (fabsugar.com)
Spring 2012 Fashion Week: Trendspotting (fabsugar.com)

Spring/Summer 2012 Shoes: Upper Style Show at GDS

30 Sep 2011 1 Comment

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Shoes Tags: designer shoes, fashion show, Footwear, GDS, heels, high heels, hot shoes, Platform shoe, pumps, runway shoes, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, stilettos

Upper Style Shoe Show, featuring Elite Model winner 2002 Ana Mihajlovic at GDS in Dusseldorf, Germany in Sept. 2011

: Upcoming Trends 2012 Fashion Show at GDS

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Ana Mihajlovic

More fahion show coverage from GDS coming soon and more upcoming trends for Spring/Summer 2012!

Spring 2012 Shoe Trend: White on White (shoeblog.com)
Spring 2012 Trend Alert: Floral Prints, Extreme Edition (marieclaire.com)
Big Four Fashion Weeks (poisedconcierge.wordpress.com)
56 New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Collections – From Leather and Lace to Over-the-Top Tulle (TrendHunter.com) (trendhunter.com)
The Daily Shoe | Gucci (tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com)
The Daily Shoe | Prada (tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com)

Spring/Summer Shoes 2012: Clarks Show at GDS

23 Sep 2011 3 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Shoes Tags: ankle booties, comfortable shoes, designer shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, flats, Footwear, heels, hot shoes, sandals, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, wedges

Clarks is launching their Spring Summer 2012 shoes campaign with “British by Design” and some awesome Beatles music blaring in the background at the fashion show.

What do you think of her low purple suede pumps?

Flat ankle booties with a little bling bling to add some sparkle

I like the look of this one!

Color blocking in sandals is still hot for next year!

Wedges, wedges, wedges…they’re not going away anytime soon!

More fahion show coverage from GDS by yours truly coming soon and more upcoming trends for Spring/Summer 2012!

Preview of New Shoes Coming Soon…

22 Aug 2011 2 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Shoes Tags: ankle booties, comfortable shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, foot doctor, foot expert, Footwear, heels, platform shoes, podiatrist, pumps, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes

YSL “Winning” vs. Christian Louboutin in the Case of the Red Soled Shoes!

11 Aug 2011 7 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Shoes Tags: Christian Louboutin, designer shoes, expensive shoes, heels, high heels, hot shoes, Red Carpet shoes, Shoe, shoe lover, shoe trends, Yves Saint Laurent

christian louboutin black patent clichy photo

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This just in: Christian Louboutin‘s request for an injunction to stop sales of red-soled shoes made by Yves Saint Laurent has been denied by U.S. Federal judge, Judge Victor Marrero, who said that Louboutin wasn’t able to prove that its red soles deserve trademark protection.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the judge stated “Because in the fashion industry colour serves ornamental and aesthetic functions vital to robust competition, the court finds that Louboutin is unlikely to be able to prove that its red outsole brand is entitled to trademark protection.”

With the injunction denied, it looks unlikely that Louboutin will win its case against YSL, since it too relies on the association of the red sole only with Louboutin.

Note: YSL claims that the YSL red- soled shoes in question have been selling since 2004.

So what do you think? Do you think you can trademark a color and prevent other designers from using it? Do you think Christian Louboutin should win? Or do you agree with the judge??? Inquiring minds want to know…

Judge Doubts Christian Louboutin’s ‘Red Sole’ Claims (businesslawdaily.net)
Louboutin Vs YSL… (januarysublime.com)
U.S. Federal Judge Denies Christian Louboutin Red Sole Injunction (foxnews.com)
Christian Louboutin Can’t Stop the Inevitable Flood of Red-Soled Shoes [Fashion] (gawker.com)
Art Law Meets Trademark Law in Christian Louboutin v Yves Saint Laurent (copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com)
Louboutin Loses Bid to Bar Saint Laurent Red-Sole Shoe Sales (businessweek.com)
YSL VS Christian Louboutin: The Saga Continues As One Luxury Label Tries To Sue Another (thegloss.com)
FASHION NEWS: Louboutin vs YSL Court Case (rubysview.com)
Louboutin could lose red-sole monopoly (cbc.ca)
Luxury Makers Battle Over Red-Soled Shoe (online.wsj.com)

Comfy Flats from Johnston & Murphy!

16 Jun 2011 3 Comments

by The Shoe Expert in Fashion, Health & Wellness, Shoes Tags: Arch support, comfortable shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, feet, flats, Foot, foot doctor, foot expert, Footwear, Heel, orthotics, podiatrist, Shoe, shoe deals, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoes

Comfy is the name of the game today!!! Actually, super comfy!

As a lover and expert of shoes, I always stress that there is a time and place for every type of shoe. Flip flops for the beach, hiking boots for camping, sparkly heels for NYE celebrations, and flats for long work days or running errands, right?

Well when it comes to flats, the Claire Studded Penny Drivers from Johnston & Murphy are one of the most comfortable ones I’ve tried on, tested, and worn for an 8-hour work day!

I have the red ones as shown above, but they come in other colors such as black, brown, tan, beige, and navy as well. The leather is so soft, and a thin orthotic will fit comfortably in this shoe if you wear one like I do.

For more information on this shoe, click here and use this promo code until June 30th at checkout for a discount especially for my blog readers and followers: CALSHOE

Thanks to the folks at Johnston & Murphy for allowing me to review your shoes!