Since it’s Monday, and it’s also the first school day after spring break for many, I decided to do a little word lesson. In fact, I just might make it a regular feature.
Today’s word is ruching, a type of detailing characterized by gathered, ruffled or pleated material. It’s pronounced “roo-shing”, and variations [...]
Tags: beehive, etymology, Fashion, French, Google, Nina, ruche, ruched, ruching, Seychelles, Shoes, Steve Madden
Neutral shoes are essential in a woman’s wardrobe. Basics like black, chocolate, navy and beige are undeniably the most versatile choices to mix and match around the office. The latest trend, though, challenges your practical side with shoes that are as brightly colored as Sunday’s plastic eggs and plush bunnies.
Take the Sam [...]
Tags: Advice, Carmen, Easter, Fashion, Oh Deer, Sam Edelman, Trends
If you haven’t heard of Pastry Kicks, you’re missing out. The brand spearheaded by Rev. Run’s daughters Vanessa and Angela Simmons has been a huge hit, and Solestruck is one of few online retailers that consistently has stock available.
In fact, we just recently received a shipment with a few new “flavors” and here’s Danielle [...]
We’re making some fab changes to Solestruck! Have you noticed? We’re redefining our styles to make it even easier for you to find exactly what you’re looking for!
You already know that Solestruck’s easy-to-use shop pages let you browse by brand, style, size or color. Until recently, though, our “style” section wasn’t always as [...]
In mid-December, Solestruck announced our “Save Your Soles” donation program. The holiday season may have prompted the generous spirits of Solestruck customers, but the donations kept arriving even after all the decorations were stored away until next year.
At the end of last week, we decided it’s time to move on to another [...]
Tags: donation, holiday, national relief charities, Shoes, soles4souls, Solestruck
One of a shoe shopper’s main concerns, at least when purchasing online, is often the heel height of her chosen shoe. Most sites offer a description that includes a measurement, but each company does it a bit differently. This edition of Danielle’s shoe vlog explains Solestruck’s method of measuring heel heights, using the [...]
Tags: Donald J. Pliner, shoe shopping, Shoes, shopping, Solestruck, SoleVoice, Video, video blogging, vlog, women
Sometimes, a certain clothing item or accessory can change a woman’s mood or attitude just by the act of wearing it. Shoes are a typical example. And while many women’s shoe brands include a few sexy styles here and there, a few labels stand out for their undeniable “sex appeal.”
5. Carlos by [...]
Tags: Advice, Baby Phat, Carlos Santana, Fashion, Guess, Nina, sexy shoes, Shoes, Steve Madden, Trends
Daylight Savings Time has begun, and in addition to increased hours of sunshine, we’ll also be feeling warmer weather very soon (I hope!). What better way to keep our moods bright and cheery than to focus on all the flip flops that have been arriving at Solestruck recently?
In need of a pair of [...]
Tags: Daylight Savings Time, favorites, Flip flops, Hush Puppies, New Balance, Reef, Rocket Dog, Shoes, Solestruck, summer, Yellow Box
Recently, snakeskin styles (real or just really good look-alikes) have been sneaking up from all corners the fashion scene. Word has it that reptilian prints and patterns might also be favored by designers this fall. Right now, we’re seeing it on some of TV’s newest hits, such as “Lipstick Jungle“. Nico Reilly, [...]
Tags: BCBGirls, Celebrities, Fashion, Heels, Jessica Simpson, Kim Raver, Lipstick Jungle, Shoes, snakeskin