Archive for July, 2008

July 31, 2008 1

Angela is the “Center of Attention”

By admin in Announcements, Celebrities, Video

You know you love the spotlight.  So does Angela Simmons, co-creator of Pastry shoes with sister Vanessa.  She’s just released her first single (no word yet on if more music is to come) and corresponding video to promote the brand’s Glam Pie Hi sneaker.  Check it out:

The first shade of the Glam Pie Hi spotlighted [...]

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July 29, 2008 2

Final chance to win Vans!

By Danielle in Announcements, Contests, Video

Last week, we started the Vans Color that Shoe contest. Thanks to several lovely artists, we now have a rather colorful Contests tab!
Have you submitted your colored-in Vans Classic Slip On? A winner will be randomly chosen, and will receive a pair of these fun sneaks!
If not, you still have time!
Go to my Flickr page [...]

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July 25, 2008 1

D&K love the Vans Classic

By admin in Color, Sale, Snapshots, What's Happening

Normally I make it a point not to wear the same clothes or accessories as my friends, at least not on the same day, but yesterday we made an exception.
I’ve had my eye on the Vans Classic Slip-On shoe for a few months now.  I love the look and with a current sale price of [...]

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July 24, 2008 2

What to NOT wear with cropped pants

By admin in Advice, Celebrities

Have you ever seen that show on TLC called “What Not to Wear?”  OMG, Stacy London rocks. She and Clinton Kelly host the show, and in their honor, I’m offering a short sequel to yesterday’s advice on the best shoes for cropped pants (below, a prime example of what not to wear).
1. Beware the bulk: [...]

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July 23, 2008 5

Contest: Color that shoe!

By Danielle in Announcements, Color, Contests, What's Happening

Contest?! Yes, indeed!
I know what you’re all thinking: finally.
So let me take a moment to explain.
We recently got a new shipment of Vans in (more colors to add to Solestruck.com’s 65+ colors of the Classic Slip-On), and among all the beautiful slides, I happened to find one design that I found particularly enjoyable. It’s the [...]

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July 23, 2008 2

What to wear with cropped pants

By admin in Advice, Trends

Whether you call them clam diggers, pedal pushers or capris, cropped pants have become a staple for the modern woman’s wardrobe during the warm summer months.   For clarification, in this article we’re talking about pants with hemlines that fall somewhere between the knee and several inches above the ankle.
As with any outfit, several factors must be [...]

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July 21, 2008 0

Solestruck gets MADE!

By Danielle in Announcements, Coming Soon

There was major buzz within my circle of friends a few months ago when my good friend Krista was called for an interview with MTV. There was even more excitement when she was commissioned to be the style coach on an episode of MADE.
The fashion assailant? A Roseburg High senior named Diana Kiester (far right), [...]

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July 17, 2008 0

Aubrey O’Day in the Report Ellis

By admin in Celebrities

Celebrity Spotlight: Songstress Aubrey O’Day sported the menswear trend this week with the ankle-baring Report Ellis shoe bootie.
O’Day (left), who owes her notoriety in large part to MTV’s reality show Making the Band and the resulting girl group Danity Kane, attended Vitaminwater’s MLB All-Star week celebration on Monday in New York City. In typical Aubrey [...]

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July 16, 2008 4

Why we love shoes

By admin in Announcements, Contests

You know it’s true … you just love shoes.  Why else would you be here?  Well, you’re not alone.   Dozens, hundreds, even thousands of other women out there are shoeaholics just like you and me … and one lucky lady is going to win a pair of Enzo Angiolini Legs Strappy Platform Sandals (right).
That’s right.  [...]

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July 15, 2008 0

Clean up your [shoe] act!

By Danielle in Advice, Comfort

I’ve been doing it for years, and it’s probably some major fashion faux-pas, but I’m going to tell you anyway:
I put my shoes through the wash cycle. Let me back that train up and be a little más específico, now. I have not, nor will ever try to, put leather shoes or heels through the [...]

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