Archive | March, 2011

Announcing the contest winner!

21 Mar

Two weeks ago Lucha Shoes launched their first pair of kicks, and as a proud owner I can attest to their general fabulosity.  I don’t usually wear flats, which this blog more-or-less proves, but I have practically lived in my Lucha’s the last 10 days or so.  As soon as I get home from work I put them on, I wear them on weekends and rainy days and Monday’s and…oh, wait.  I’m getting distracted.  You’re not here for me to wax poetic (or Carpenter-ish) about these shoes, although, be warned, I could do such a thing without any encouragement whatsoever.  You’re here to see if you won a FREE pair of Lucha shoes!  Right?

I counted up all the comments from my site and the Lucha blog, all the tweets, the blog posts mentioning Lucha Shoes and my little contest, and ended up with nearly 100 entries!

And entry #57 was Jen from Little Miss Penny Wenny!!  She entered several different ways, and the winning entry was linking to her own blog and mentioning the contest and Lucha shoes!

Drop me an email, Jen and I’ll get all your information! (heidi.theshoeologist at the gmail)

Thank you all for entering!!  And I certainly hope that you will buy a pair of Lucha’s, even if you didn’t win.  I am actually going to be ordering another pair in grey this week because I have found (shockingly!) that red shoes don’t necessarily “go” with everything.  (I know, I can hardly believe it myself!)  However, I’m convinced that a pair of red and a pair of grey will cover my casual-shoe needs for the rest of forever.  Well, until they come out with a new color.  (wink!)

What are you fighting for?  Fight with your feet.  Lucha Shoes.

This contest sponsored by Lucha Shoes, all opinions are 100% mine.  For more information about sponsoring The Shoeologist, please email me at heidi.theshoeologist[at]gmail[dot]com.

the study of grey suede pointy toe stilettos

15 Mar

Gray suede pointy toe pumps with 4-inch heel, by Gabriella Rocha.  I love the neutral shade of these heels, they are a bit on the brownish side of gray, as opposed to the blueish side. I actually have liked the warmer tone, although it means I can’t wear any of my cooler-gray clothes with them. (I know, the TRAGEDY!)

Michael Antonio Embellished Grey Pump ($29.66)
I love love LOVE the chain details on this shoe! It’s like a chic lady met a punk rocker and stole her shoes, or something.

Liliana Flash-38 Pointy-toe Pump, Grey ($31.05)
Classic pointy-toe shoe, a must for every cloest

Michael Antonio Gezana Wedge Pump, Grey ($65.00)
These are perhaps one of the more perfect wedge’s I’ve seen, the shape is fantastic, the color is divine, and the suede. Swoon!

Nine West Trilla Platform Pump, Grey ($89.00)
Mary Jane! Suede! Bows! Be still be shoe-loving heart!

Cole Haan Platform “Air Pump” with zipper detail ($152.96)
When I grow up I want a pair of Cole Haan’s. These ones, with the funky zipper detail, would be perfect.
(Dear Cole, please sponsor me, love Heidi.)

ALSO! Remember to enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes! Contest entry and details are here. Contest is open until March 18.

the study of black patent leather pointy toe stilettos

11 Mar

Black patent leather, pointy-toe heels by Gabriella Rocha.  These heels could easily become the workhorse of your wardrobe.  They go with absolutely everything, are easy to take care of, and are the epitome of class.

Nine West Pointy Toe Tabera Mid-Heel Pump, Black Patent ($48.51)

BCBGeneration Tinas Round Toe Pump,Black Patent ($56.90)

Nine West Pointy Toe Bounding Pump, Black Patent ($79.00)

Calvin Klein Whinnie Round Toe Pump, Black Patent (08.00)

ALSO! Remember to enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes! Contest entry and details are here. Contest is open until March 18.

the study of lemon yellow patent leather peep toe wedge

9 Mar

Bright, lemony yellow patent leather peep-toe wedge, from Aldo.  Are these deliciously springy?  Why yes, yes they are.  Did it snow a foot here yesterday?  Yes it did.  Am I wearing springy shoes anyway?  Absolutely.  I feel like I must will spring into being, and if I can do that with my feet you bet that I will.  I love yellow shoes–and in looking around for some fabulous ones I only was reminded HOW much I love them, they make me happy.  You know?

Nail polish color is OPI: Italian Love Affair

Annie Olivia Wedge,Yellow Linen (9.95)
Such a cute summery shoe, and at this price? Hello!

Wanted Sage Wedge Sandal, Yellow ($59.99)
These come in several colors, and are absolutely dreamy

Not Rated Hot Spot 2 Wedge Sandal, Yellow ($65.00)
Studded mustard (that sounds like the name of a band, no?)

Nine West Protoe Wedge Pump,Yellow Leather ($79.00)
This is a classic, work-appropriate shoe in a fabulous color for spring!

J. Shoes Meridian Wedge, Yellow ($79.72)
I love the fun print on these yellow wedges, so adorable!

Ed Hardy Joyaus Wedge Pump,Yellow ($99.00)
Want. Seriously. Want.

ALSO!  Remember to enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes! Contest entry and details are here. Contest is open until March 18.

the study of navy blue Mary Jane’s

8 Mar

Navy blue patent leather Mary Jane’s with 4-inch heel and almond-shaped toe, by Nine West.  I found these beauties at Nordstrom Rack for half-off of half-off.  I ended only paying $15.00 for them.  And they’re blue!  And shiny!  And look at the fancy, strappy bit on the heel!  Swoon!

I love shopping at Nordstrom Rack, I love that my feet are not an average size so there is always something fabulous there for a great deal.  (Size 10 is far from average, yo.)  I had a hard time finding navy, patent leather Mary Jane’s that are available right now…but I think you’ll see that these are just as fantastic.

Madden Girl Sursey Pump ,Navy Patent ($39.95)
(Available in a bunch of other colors as well!)

Nine West Reptile-Print Rocha Pump, Navy Patent ($54.11)
Navy! Patent Leather! With a reptile print! Triple love!

United Nude Modern Mary Jane, Navy ($134.69)
I can’t get over the structure of these heels! I don’t know a better way to describe them, but they are fantastic!

ALSO!  Remember to enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes! Contest entry and details are here. Contest is open until March 18.

the study of black puma sneakers

4 Mar

Black PUMA sneakers, love them for casual Friday.  Admittedly, these were initially stolen from an x-boyfriend.  I mean, we were dating at the time of said shoe heist, but I totally stole his shoes.  And I wear them on a fairly regular basis.  And I love them.  (Thanks DL!)

PUMA Soleil Suede Fashion Sneaker, Black ($60.00)
Here are the exact shoes I’m wearing today…well, the women’s version of them. (wink)

PUMA Cat Fashion Sneaker, White/Black ($65.00)
I love the hot pink lining of these! So adorable!

PUMA Repli Cat III L Sneaker, White/Hot Pink ($70.00)
Who doesn’t love the pink and white combination? I mean, seriously. (OK, I realize some of you don’t like pink. And I’m not particularly obsessed with it, not like Pink Suede Shoe at any rate, but I think a little pink on your feet is fantastic.)

ALSO!  Remember to enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes! Contest entry and details are here. Contest is open until March 18.

enter to win a FREE pair of Lucha Shoes!

3 Mar

Have you heard of Lucha Shoes?  I am guessing probably not, which is a shame because they are the next big thing.  On the other hand, Lucha’s have only been available for purchase for approximately 48 hours, so you aren’t too far behind the curve.

As the very first sponsor of The Shoeologist, I am particularly fond of Lucha.  And you should be over the moon about them because they are giving away a brand new pair of FABULOUS shoes to one lucky reader of The Shoeologist!

Aren’t those perfectly adorable for Spring!?  They come in men’s and women’s sizes–men come in blue and gray, women in gray and red!  (Red!  I’m swooning!)  Lucha’s are more durable than their competition, the sole lasts longer and the fabric can withstand more of a beating.  Oh, and they are only $38 dollars, considerably less expensive than the competition!  Hello!  That is fantastic!

Want to hear the coolest part about Lucha Shoes?  I mean, besides the durability and the comfort and the fantastic price-point and all that jazz?   Lucha is Spanish for “a fight”, on the inside of the sole of each pair of Lucha’s there is a space to write down what you are fighting for.  Fighting against a disease?  Write it down.  Fighting against poverty or hunger or for civil rights? Write it down.  Are you fighting for love?  Write it down.  Fighting for Mexican orphans to have something other than rice and beans? Fighting to wear stretchy pants in your room, for fun? Write it down. (And then have a good giggle because Jack Black?  He’s funny!)

Fighting to go back to school?  To graduate?  Are you fighting to pass your Microeconomics/Calculus class? (Ahem, that would be me.)  Write it down and wear it on your sole (ha!  I’m so punny!).

Fight for your education, fight for civil rights, fight for your political beliefs, fight for your right to party (thank you Beastie Boys), fight for a team on which you play, fight for a team you cheer for, fight for your school, fight for a band you love, fight your mother-in-law (kidding, kind of…), fight your weaknesses, fight for spiritual growth, fight bad karma, fight temptations, fight pollution, fight global warming, fight against child prostitution, fight for clean energy, fight the BCS, fight for a cancer cure, fight HIV. The possibilities are endless…

What are you fighting for? Fight with your Feet!  Lucha Shoes.

I love it!  As soon as I heard that Lucha Shoes come in red I knew that was the color I simply HAD to have.  They have been ordered and are on their way to me and I can’t WAIT to flounce about town in sassy red shoes.  Dah, they’re so cute!

Alright, let’s get down to the nitty gritties of how you are going to win a pair of these fabulous shoes to do your own around-town flouncing!

Contest Rules:

  • This contest is open until Friday, March 18 at midnight Pacific time.
  • One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries, the winner will be announced on Monday, March 21.  The winner will be able to choose what color he/she would like.  (Keep in mind these shoes come in men’s and women’s sizes, so gentlemen–you know, the two that read this blog–make sure you throw your hat in the ring for this one.)
  • Entries that do not adhere to the entry rules (below) will be deleted, so pay attention, ya’ll.

How to Enter:

There are lots of ways to enter this contest, you can enter once, or you can enter four times, just make sure to read the rules carefully so I can keep track of your entries.

1. Leave a comment on this post. (Multiple comments will not be counted.)

2. Leave a comment here, on the Lucha Shoes blog, telling them what you’re fighting for. (Multiple comments will not be counted, comments that do not include what you are fighting for will not be counted. Play by the rules, mmmkay?)

3. Follow @luchashoes on twitter and tweet about this contest.  Your tweet MUST include the following three things, @luchashoes, @theshoeologist and the hashtag #FightWithYourFeet.  Copy your tweet and paste it in a separate comment on this post.

4. Mention this contest on your blog and leave a separate comment here with the direct URL of your post (not your home page, but the post mentioning this contest).  For blog entries to be considered they must include a link to Lucha Shoes AND THIS POST on The Shoeologist.

What Are You Fighting For?

Fight With Your Feet

Lucha Shoes

Follow The Shoeologist on Twitter and Facebook.  Follow Lucha Shoes on Twitter and Facebook.  All the cool kids are doing it.

If you would like to sponsor The Shoeologist, please email me at heidi.theshoeologist[at]gmail[dot]com.


the study of black satin slingback heels

2 Mar

Black satin slingbacks with 2.5-inch heel by Karen Smith.  After wearing fuzzy slippers for 10 days due to a nasty sinus infection, I decided to ease my way back in to the world of wearing heels.  I’ve had these heels for ages, they are classic and go with pretty much everything.  And with a modest 2.5 inch heel they were just the ticket to get used to being at work all day.

Bella Vita Classic Sling Pump, Black Satin ($43.97)
These have some fabulous detail on the toe! Heart!

J.Renee Edison Pump, Black Croc ($46.72)
I do love me some faux-croc heels, they are classic forever and ever.

Nine West Manequin Pump, Black Leather ($64.39)
I really love these, Nine West makes some of the classiest shoes!

Steve Madden Staciee Slingback Pump, Black ($89.95)
Swoon!

VANELi Zinaida Dress Pump, Black ($100.00)