Heels and Cliques

Tredagain transforms recycled tires with other parts to make shoes.  One of the hottest trends in shoes right now deals with creating shoes from untraditional materials. Particularly environmentally friendly ways to make shoes. Tredagain was recently on display at the market in Atlanta. Tredagain shows off treads at Atlanta Shoe Market  -   In fact, the term eco- shoes has come around and helped to label a style of shoes that are futuristic and made with all types of materials that range from vegan friendly to earth friendly. The Atlanta Shoe Market always showcases the newest developments in shoes. Continuing with that trend comes a revolutionary new brand called Tredagain. Tredagain -  This new brand allows you to leave a new footprint with used tires. That’s right, Tredagain takes the brilliant idea to take the materials from recycled tires and create shoes.   To get even more technical according their website (austinfootwear.com) they remove t...

Linda Allen shows off the changeable heel Switcheels shows off shoe change at the Atlanta Shoe Market. If you have ever wished you could switch the heels around on your shoes you may find that the new to market Switcheels are just what you've been looking for. Fortunately, a husband and wife team got together to come up with this creative shoe style. Those who love heels know that sometimes enduring that heel height for an extended period of time is challenging. Likewise, sometimes you just want a flat to walk around in and a heel to show off in. With Switcheels you have the capability to do both in one shoe.  During the Atlanta Shoe Market held from February 21st to February 23rd at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta the exhibit for Switcheels was featured to potential shoe vendors. Change up the shoe game-  Just imagine the fun of taking your shoes from kitten heel, to mid heel, to high heel with just a switch.  This is a great idea th...

At Christmas time kids dream of Santa coming around with a fat bag of toys and digital gadgets. Well, I have dreams of heels and more heels, and embellishments...I dream of shoes! My heels help me to confidently go from busy day at the office, to important meeting with clients, to an incredibly over the top event. I love being on the go- and having the right heels definitely keeps me going! Although there are not many coins left in my virtual shoe jar...if it were full I would happily hand this jar over while in the Shoe Salon at Neiman's. Imagine the look on the sales person's face when they ask...Will this be cash, credit, or check? My response would be..."This is a Shoe Jar Purchase (quite hilarious)!" This is an unofficial list of shoe favorites...since my taste vary from season to season.  However, this is a dreamy collection of designer shoes that I would love to add to my shoe closet. Feel free to comment if you share my lo...

Christmas time brings about the never ending invitations to social engagements, the awkward work gift exchange, the heavy and unappetizing fruitcake, and of course…the Ugly Christmas Sweater.   Ugly Christmas Sweaters- Well, the sweater and its inherent ugliness has become so popular that now it has turned into an official day. That’s right, Ugly Sweater Day is now celebrated on Friday, December the 18th. Get ready folks, all those reindeer, furry Santa Claus, glittery letters, and even frilly snowflakes are now going to be in full display on some ghastly colorful sweaters this Friday! In fact, the apparent and overt theme of Christmas on these sweaters have catapulted into creating them into something trendy and fashionable. So, believe it or not your uncle Walter with his Jingle Bell Jam sweater that makes noise and everything has now become one of the most fashionable people in the family. Of course, you don’t have an ugly sweater in your closet because you are so fash...

 Shoppers strolling thru Shops of Buckhead Atlanta Thursday- December 10, 2015 the Shops of Buckhead Atlanta partnered with Atlanta Magazine and provided the perfect ambiance to stroll, shop, and even sip. The unseasonably pleasant warmth of the Atlanta evening and clearness of the starry night made shopping for the holidays even more fun at Shops of Buckhead. This part of town is known for stellar service, fine goods, and quality merchandise. You will definitely understand why once you take a peek at some of the best shopping in Atlanta. This grouping is absolutely the best in retail and restaurants. New shoppers love the luxury items-   One shopper inside Moncler agrees. When I asked Sherry Knox of Roswell did she enjoy the evening of shopping she enthusiastically replied, "It is a pleasure to learn that there is such fine goods available so close to home. I usually have to order this kind of stuff online...but now I can come and pick up my luxury items!" M...

This Saturday December 12 th at the new Ponce City Market The Atlanta Frye Company will present The Whiskey Gentry for a live acoustic show featuring a holiday caroling event from 1pm to 4pm. During this afternoon Frye shoppers have a chance to enjoy some holiday snacks, receive a festive wreath with purchase, and shop The Frye Holiday Collection Shop the Frye Holiday Collection while you enjoy the live music- If you have not had a chance to check out the Ponce City Market yet then this weekend you should definitely venture to the new shopping spot. The Atlanta weather is slated to hit the high 60's and the entertainment is courtesy of The Frye Company. Plus, the Ho liday Collection at Frye is full of some of the most well-made boots, bags, and leather shoes. Frye is known for showcasing outstanding footwear and if you are doing your holiday shopping then you are sure to find something for those folk on your list. Get in the spirit with snacks, music, and shop...

In Atlanta you know the holidays have officially started when Macy’s lights up their wondrous tree. In fact, the ceremony of the Lighting of the Great Tree is quite a big occasion.   Previously, this event is held on Thanksgiving night and followed up with great shopping.  However, this year Macy’s held the event at the Lenox Square location on Sunday, November 22, 2015. In true Macy’s style the night was super fabulous, with top entertainment, great singing, local celebrities, and some of the crowd even had gift bags to take home in remembrance of Macy’s Lighting of the Great Tree. This marks the 68 th annual event of the Lighting of the Great Tree and with the fireworks, choirs, great performances, holiday music, extra security, and celebrities the night goes down as a spectacular start to the holiday season. There were thousands of people who braved the cold Georgia night to witness the spectacular event. Of course there was an appearance by Santa and a few ...