// We went, we saw and we bought. //

Hey Everyone,

    It has been a bit.

    I hope you all have had the opportunity to come and check out our Semi-Annual sale!  

     Regular priced Fall and Winter shoes and boots are now 50% off!  (with some exclusions)

.....So get on it if you haven't yet.  :)

Anywho...

   Linda and I just got back from New York City for our Fall 2012 buy.  We spent 2 days, searching and finding all these great new styles that we know you will all appreciate.

  Our first day was spent going to all the showrooms we could fit in.  We hammered up and down and around 5th Ave, finding ourselves excited for the new styles our favorite designers are putting out.

 // view of Central Park from Donald J. Pliner Showroom //

  

Visiting the Donald J. Pliner is always a treat.  The showroom saturated in inspired colors, textures, and patterns.  & to make us even more excited, Mr. Pliner himself is always there to present his new line in a mini-fashion show.  We were even lucky enough to have Donald (I like to pretend we are on a first name basis) offer us a glass of wine... we accepted of course, not even questioning us having our first glass before noon.

   The line showed true to Pliner, with a touch of the new.  The brand is also bringing prices down a touch, which will only make shopping for them, that much more rewarding.  !!!

// view from Donald J. Pliner Showroom  //

   

Along with Donald J. Pliner, we were lucky enough to visit the showrooms of Arche, Frye, Sofft, Michael Kors and Jack Rogers.  In all of these places it was clear, Fall 2012 is looking fresh and Western.  ;)

//  View of Times Square from Sofft Showroom  //

Day 2 was spent efficiently.  & when I say efficiently I mean that Linda and I are known to be the type of buyers that are in and out.  We make are decisions quick and it usually comes as a relief to most of the reps we deal with.

What's most fun about checking out the shows is the opportunity to check out new brands and even catch up on styles you may have missed for the soon-coming Spring season.

 

// Paul Green Spring 2012  //

We have done our research and we are so glad to introduce Dana Davis line into our store.  Check her out, if you don't know of her shoes, you should and you will soon learn to get very familiar!  ;)

 

  //  Dana Davis Fall '12  //

Aquatalia is always gorgeous.

// Aquatalia Fall 2012  //

We had an inspiring trip.  I can honestly say that the Fall 2012 showing was across the board the most fashion-driven I have seen yet.

It seems as though everyone is ready to start anew, and get back into the normal swing of things.  

I'm a fan.

 

// Louis Vuitton window, Fifth Ave. NYC  //

See you all soon and make sure to come in and get your sale on!! :)

yours,

  erica

  

Gift Dash...

Hello Out There,

   It's actually feeling like December this past week.  The mild weather was making it tough for me to get into the holiday giving/gifting spirit!  Along with our new friend, Amy, we decided to just give you a few ideas for yourself or loved lady in your life.

 This burgundy gem stone bracelet by Marlyn Schiff, purple Hobo Wallet, and purple V.Fraas scarf makes for a great gift bundle.

    Riki Rosetta knows bags.  The structure and detail in this bag would make any woman of style absolutely delighted.  Paired with cashmere tights by Me Moi, this makes for a luxurious gift.

 

Smartwool socks are never a bad idea.  These socks are a total treat for anyone familiar with them.  A few of these with a Fair Trade scarf by Sevya and you've got yourself a happy friend on the receiving end.

Enjoy your Shopping!

cheers,

  erica

Midnight Madness...(madness is right.)

Hey All,

   Just wanted to give a quick shout and thank-you for everyone who participated in Midnight Madness on Monday night!

   The night was lively & fun.

  Downtown Winchester was swarming with ladies eager to support their local businesses and we appreciate it all so much!

Thanks for coming out!

& 

 

Thank You to the women involved in our Trunk Shows

& 

The Winchester Community School of Music

&

The Winchester Chamber of Commece

for all being such a great and integral part of the night!

Until next year.

Cheers,

 

   erica

Trunk Shows and more to look forward to at Mindight Madness...

Hey All!

   Hope everyone is enjoying getting ready for the upcoming feast!

  After the holiday we get to enjoy being apart of Midnight Madness in Winchester!

  The madness begins at 6pm on Monday, November 28th and carries on until midnight.  It is for sure one of our favorite nights of the year!

  We are excited to be hosting 3 trunk shows in store the same night.

  Ana with Fashion Vortex will be showing and selling her beautiful Italian imported handbags, clutches, briefcases, and scarves.  The leather good she sells are the epitome of why we can't get enough of Italian leather craftmanship. (Visit fashionvortex.com to get a taste of what Ana has to offer!)

   Peggy with M. Gibson Knitwear will be bringing her selection of Fair Trade sweaters and other knitted goods.  Inspired by the textiles produced by the skilled local artisans in Peru, Peggy began to develop her own designs and worked with Peruvian women's knitting cooperatives to produce them. The skillful knitters who work with the company are often the sole supporters of their families and have always received living wages.

   Suju with Molta Designers will be debuting her jewelry line which is meticulously handcrafted by skilled Nepalese artisans.  Find out more about what she will be bringing in at MoltaDesigners.com



Along with our Trunk Shows we will be gearing up for entertainment for the Winchester Community Music School and food provided by Pairings of Winchester.



 So excited!

Enjoy your turkey day and we'll see you on Monday night!!



Cheers,

    Erica

Welcome Riki Rosetta!

Hello All,

On a rainy Fall day like this, I like to cozy up with a book, flip threw a few fashion mags, and fantasize about my new Fall bag. ;)

Riki Rosetta may just be "it" for me & we are so glad to add them to our store!

Riki Rosetta is the handbag line by Riki Kahan. Her bags are structured, delicate and luxurious all at the same time. I could ask for nothing else when it comes to my dream bag for this season.

{bella}
{Leighton Miester with "Bella" on set of Gossip Girl}


The "Bella" is perfect. The orange textured color will bring a nice splash to any Fall wardrobe.

{Anastascia}

Happy Fall.

Yours,

erica

Mary-Janes... School girl shoe no more!

Hey Ladies,

So it has happened often; a woman walks in and tries on a pair of shoes, which happen to be a mary-jane, & they look fabulous! Though, 75% of the time the woman says to me, "They are nice, but don't they make me look like a little girl?"

Let me be blunt. Mary-Janes are a school-girl shoe no longer! Ladies, a mary-jane with any sort of heel that you find our store, is not for a girl under the age of ten.

Though these shoe may have been a classic when you were skipping around in the playground, they have grown up too!

The mary-jane has actually shown itself to be on trend for the Fall season, with the perfect mix of style, flirt, and fabulous.

As our Fall styles come in, I encourage you to try on the mary-jane and mix it up a bit...

[KORS by Michael Kors Halsig)

{Sofft Vercelli}

The Halsig and Vercelli are a perfect example of what we have to offer in this mary-jane update and what you may be missing out on.

Last Dance with Mary Jane? I hope not... ;)

Cheers,

Erica

Oh, the Things You'll See!

Hello All,

We are having a moving and grooving sort of week here at the store.

It's Art in August, our Semi-Annual Sale is chugging along and we are receiving boxes of new shoes and boots in weekly!

This week we are happy to be hosting our Artis
t Reception for our in store featured artists, for Art in August, Nina Lapchyk and Glen Victor Doyle.

The reception will take place on
Thursday, August 25th between 6 and 8 pm
right here at Mad About Shoe.

Along with the artist reception our Sale is ongoing. Our summer sandals are marked 50% off their original price. (Arche sandals at 50% off ??! YES PLEASE!)




Fall is in the air. The breeze that came in through the bedroom window last night was divine!
We have plenty of Fall shoes in store already to get yourself excited for New Englands favorite season for fashion.

Here is a little preview...



The first of our Frye boots are here! The "Harness" boot has proven itself classic. Many ladies remember their Frye boots from when they were in high school. Here is your chance to fall in love with them all over again! Made in the USA, a pair of Frye boots is a must for any gals closet. This is our first season with Frye and we are very excited to see how you ladies react to this classic!


There is nothing ordinary about the "Malena" by Donald J. Pliner. The distressed leather, prolonged toe, and mesh sling back makes for a shoe that is both a show stopper and one you can wear from day to night.






For your rainy days, "Stormy" by KORS by Michael Kors. Here we see the classic harness look in a gorgeous olive rubber boot. I am putting aside a pair for myself and all of those upcoming wet Fall days! Wearing boots like these make those rainy days a little more fun. :)

We have many more in store to show. It may be best to come down for the artist reception, have a few treats and shop around a bit!


See on Thursday!


Cheers,

Erica