The hottest Frye boots, booties, and flats, all up to 60% off right now.
As we finish up back-to-school shopping for our kids, parents’ thoughts naturally turn to other pressing concerns. Like, where to find the best deals on boots and other fall shoes for ourselves, because is anyone else sick of flip-flops yet? As it so happens,...
Vans has new shoes inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. And, yes, they are masterpieces.
Every shoe lover can tell you that certain pairs are basically works of art. In the case of these new Vans, though? They are literally works of art. That’s because the limited edition Vans x Van Gogh Museum collection is inspired by the masterpieces created by...
5 OMG fall shoes to buy for less today at the Nordstrom anniversary sale
The much-anticipated Nordstrom anniversary sale opened up to the public today (whoo!) and it’s safe to say the next two weeks will be deal-filled doozies. What we especially love about Nordstrom’s annual sale is that the items aren’t just...
Let’s hear it for the girls with these new Marvel Vans
One of my favorite stops when I’m out of town is the Vans store, which seems kind of silly since I have one in my own town, but well, we all have our quirks, right! And while I’d seen the Marvel Vans online and thought they were cool (of course), I...
Stylish embellished slide sandals for summer, now up to 40% off
I’ve always been a chunky heel kind of girl, even with summer sandals. Yes, even my Tevas have a platform. But I have come to the realization they’re just not that practical for me, and well, comfortable, at least over long periods of time. That’s...
Whoa. These celebrity-designed Vans for Custom Culture offer crafting inspiration galore.
If you have a tween or teen (or you’re just a cool mom) you probably have a pair of Vans in your house. How many are gathering dust in your closet? Five? Ten? Forty? Van’s Custom Culture program might just inspire you to give those shoes a new life. The program...
The new TOMS x Disney shoe collection is what happens when you think beyond glass slippers.
Ooh, it’s always exciting when TOMS releases new shoe designs — remember those glow-in-the-dark holiday beauties? The gorgeous spring TOMS? The (yes!) politically-themed shoes? But the new TOMS x Disney shoe collection that was just released, just might be worth...
Rifle Paper x Keds = Our new sneaker must-haves for spring and summer.
In our recent post on spring fashion trends, the good, the bad, and the OMGWTF, one trend we did give a thumbs-up to are big floral patterns — provided you know how to wear them and they don’t overwhelm your wardrobe. Well ,hooray for the new partnership...
My favorite sandals might have just become more favorite-r.
For years, I have raved about TKEES sandals, and for good reason. More fashionable than rubber flip flops but just as comfy, they’ve become my summer shoe staple. And they hold up so well, even while taking a pounding on NYC streets, that I can justify owning a...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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