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Hi shoe lovers! If you are a Heels.com fan, you probably know that we put lots of new shoes on the website every single week. I don’t know how we keep up with all our new shoes! You can always trust Heels.com to be there for you, picking out only the best of the best to fulfill your shoe desires. :)

One of my jobs at Heels.com involves describing all our new shoes. I get to take a close look at each new pair that comes in the door on its way onto our website, so I end up being pretty familiar with our newest inventory- not just what they look like, but what the shoes themselves are really like, in real life. Whether that sole is soft or firm, whether the heel really *is* that high, whether that boot will stay up or slouch down, how bright that color really is, etc. Those shoes and I are best friends by the end of the week! Sometimes I love them so much that I have trouble taking them off my desk and putting them back into inventory…

Since we just put a bunch more shoes up on the website, I would love to highlight two party heels that really caught my eye.

Prestige by Carlos by Carlos Santana in Bordo :: I was in love with these the moment I took them out of the box. First of all, the color is simply fabulous. It’s a rich jewel tone that words like “purple” and “pink” just don’t do justice to. I love the way Carlos by Carlos Santana describes them: Bordo. These luxe heels are just perfected by the perfect ribbon detail at the vamp. This gives them a fancy, delicate touch that is just amazing. I don’t know if I have a dress in my closet that would match these in Bordo, so I might get them in black (Prestige heel in Grafite) – or I might just shop for a dress to match them. Matching the dress to the shoes – the best way to shop! :)

Extravaganza by N.Y.L.A. in Zebra :: WOW. The picture really doesn’t do these justice. These heels are truly fabulous – the zebra pattern is in a faux fur like fabric, and the beautiful royal blue Mary Jane strap just pops out at you! I am not the only lady in the office who can’t get these party pumps out of her mind. They also come in a slightly less extravagant but equally fabulous black and red.

If you love fashion and have a knack for putting outfits together, use those skills to win Paris Hilton shoes for a whole year. Just register on Polyvore and create an outfit using one of these Paris Hilton styles from Heels.com and the best outfit wins. Paris herself will pick her favorite ensemble. The winner will be awarded 12 new pairs of Paris Hilton shoes, so what are you waiting for heel-lovers? Click here to view official contest rules. The contest ends October 20th.

Paris Hilton Courtney Bootie

We’d like to welcome the Pastry Shoe line to our Heels.com family. Created by Vanessa & Angela Simmons, (Reverend Run’s daughters), Pastry Shoes are inspired by the girl’s favorite deserts.

Photo Courtesy: http://www.pastrykicks.com

The Pastry brand has been around for more than a year and has proven much success. Check out the brand’s latest styles at Heels.com and keep your eye out for more sweet treats to come.

Pastry Fiorellino Flat in Plaid Grape

Pastry Fiorelliono Flat in Plaid Orange

Hey Shoe Lovers, It’s Suleika.  After months of working on the launch, http://video.heels.com/ is finally up and running. So, go ahead check out the site and tell us what you think. Happy Heel Hunting!

So last Thursday, we packed up some of our best shoes and headed down to Apostrope Lounge for the monthly Stiletto Girls Meetup! Last month was so fun we decided to host! We had a nice little set-up going on with our gorgeous shoes, our laptop for making purchases, some cookies, and of course, a gift certificate for the lucky girl with the best stilettos of the evening!

We thought our set-up was pretty cute. I guess we got there a little later than we needed to cause someone took the shelf we were planning on using – but I think it turned out better for it!

We took some of our best shoes from our favorite brands. Can you spot them? From left to right, we have:

• the Jessica Simpson Ithika in Leopard
• the LAMB Rhett in Red
• the Fergie Disco in Silver
• the Report Signature Carleton in Silver
• the Chinese Laundry Baldwin in Coral (although we wish we could have brought Berry – but our inventory isn’t good)
• the Paris Hilton Senorita in Blue (that I just blogged about)
• the BCBG Lexs in Gold
• the Guess Carrie in Neon Yellow
• the Baby Phat Marianela in Black with the checkered heel
• the Naughty Monkey Guilt Trip which I must say, had the best response of the evening
• the Badgley Mischka Tai pump in Ice
• the Rocawear Tangi in Multi
• the Dereon Fantasy in White/Pink

We had a lot of fun and we got to crown the winner with the best shoes. After careful deliberation, we chose a gal with some great olive and black shoes from Michael Kors.

Her shoes were gorgeous and she definitely had a great attitude to match!

Yay!

For all you local Charlotte girls, we hope to see you at the next meet-up!

We’ll were off! Today we are in Las Vegas at the WSA Show to check out all the new styles and brands!

Super exciting! I plan on posting some recaps of the events from this weekend next week!

Hey shoe lovers, we have a special treat for you. What do you get when you combine shoes with videos? Shivideos. No, just kidding. You get Heels.tv, your source for entertaining shoe videos.

In just a few days, we’re unveiling our highly anticipated Heels.com channel called Heels.tv. We have been working on this project for months and finally wrapping up all the loose ends.

When you tune in to Heels.tv, you’ll be an insider when it comes to the newest trends and heel styles. Heel lovers rejoice, you will have a place on the web where you can watch fun heel videos, share comments and upload your own shoe video creations.

So stay tuned as we bring you Heels.tv, where we celebrate heels and the women who wear them. Happy Heel Hunting!

Unlike Suleika, I think a lot about the heels vs. flats dilemma. Obviously, there are times when you should wear heels: in a professional setting, at a fancy event like prom or a party, and when going out on the town. Of course there are exceptions, but in general, these times all call for heels. However, on a day to day basis, I always think about this issue when I walk out the door.

Image via The Sartorialist

Our office here is casual, so employees wear whatever they want. Some days it’s a fancy day, some days it’s a PJs day. But in general, we all try to dress stylishly. Well, as stylishly as you can knowing in the back of your head you might be shipping shoes, moving big boxes, or putting shoes on shevles. Cause we all do that stuff from time to time ;) Because of these duties, most of us usually opt for flats.

However, I do like the boost – both physically and mentally – I get from wearing heels. It makes me feel much more put together and it makes me feel like I look hot! Also, when I wear heels I can’t just throw on my linen pants with them, I actually have to make an outfit. And if I’m doing that, I might as well spend the extra 10 minutes on hair and makeup. So that girl, all done up, looks pretty different than the one who didn’t wear heels!

Image via Jak and Jil

Now, I’m not saying that you can’t look cute and wear flats, I think it’s just more of a motivation factor for me. My solution is to always keep a spare pair of one or the other around. I do this a lot when I go out, because I never want to be that girl carrying her heels and walking barefoot (ick!) home. I simply bring a big purse and put my alternate pair in a shoe bag and throw them in there. This solution is good for work too cause if my heels just aren’t working, I can change in a jiffy. Or if we decide to grab drinks after dinner, I can just throw on my heels.

Another great solution is to get a really cute pair of flats; however, they just don’t have the same effect for me ;)

What do you think? Are heels an everyday staple for you? Or do you usually wear flats?

The Thursday before last, the Heels.com girls got all glammed up with our hot rollers (well – I did), cute dresses, and of course – we brought out our most head-turning heels to show off at a local event centered around the best thing in the world – high heels!

We heard about a group of local Charlotte women who get together once a month at a fun bar to show off their shoes and learn about local businesses that cater to women. We decided that a group of Stiletto Girls was right up our alley.

Even though it was raining, we still managed to make it to the event to check out local businesses like Seventy Two Shoe Boutique, Black and Blue, and the Pink Hanger – all really cool! They had discount coupons and all kinds of stuff to try on. The cocktails were amazing as well with the highlight being Apostrophe’s delicious Cantaloupe martini – yum!

At the end of event they have a little competition for the best heels of the evening – and we just knew a Heels.com girl was sure to win. We had it narrowed down to my fierce black patent Report Signature Pamonas, Suleika’s girly red LAMB Sydneys, or Linda’s sparkling Report Signature Carletons – and Linda won for the evening getting the crown for the night!

All in all, it was a really fun event – a great chance to meet friends with similar interests, learn about local boutiques, and check out some great shoes! If you are in Charlotte – you should definitely check out their page on Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Ladies-Night-Stiletto-Girls/ and stop by for the next meetup. We would love to meet you!

Have you checked out Heels.com lately? Our fab shoe site has unveiled some exciting new features that will optimize your shoe shopping experience. In the digital age, it’s all about online videos so in keeping up with the times, Heels.com has added videos of thousands of shoes. Just click on the shoe you’re eying, select the video tab and watch a model strut in your potential new pair of shoes. The videos really make the shoes come to life and gives you an idea of what they will look like on you. It’s the next best thing to seeing them in real life. Watch for new videos to come featuring yours truly. Happy Heel Hunting!

Heels.com Video: Kelsi Dagger Ester in Red Boa

A wise person once told me if you can mix the things you love into your work, then you will hold the key to happiness.

Shoes have been a life long passion for me. Ever since I set eyes on my mother’s black plain pumps she wore to work, I was mesmerized. “How do you walk in those shoes,” I would ask. And each time I tried, I would fall flat on my face. Then, when I got my first pair of 2 inch heels in seventh grade, I was hooked.

It’s been an endless love affair ever since. Though my styles have changed, my passion for shoes has not.

After years of working in the television news broadcasting industry, I am focusing my talents on creating new and exciting video projects on Heels.com. From features on the latest and greatest heel styles to video blogs on Heels.com happenings, we’ll be celebrating shoes and you… the women who wear them.

So stay tuned and Happy Heel Hunting!