Thursday, July 31, 2008

poshCircle's first event at Village Shoes

Enjoy the videos and Images below of our Fun Event. Thanks for coming out and joining us!Be sure and sign up with poshCircle to find out aboutbecoming a member.All images were taken by the fabulous Michaela at: La Vita Fotografica Event was held at Village ShoesBrandon Giving A Chocolate LessonJim from Liquid AssetsWhat is poshCircle? The first website in the world in which you'll be able to create dynamic events like you never knew were possible....

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Village Shoes Loves Fluevog!

There are so many reasons to love the eccentric designs of John Fluevog. I thought I’d share some of the many reasons we fell in love, along with thousands of other fans, with Fluevog shoes.Design, style, comfort and wow factor play a huge roll in the unique and exceptional collections we affectionately know as “shoe families”. What is a shoe family? It’s a line of shoes that all have the same last and share the same message but feature different uppers. Like the 240 Wagons shoe family named after a classic automobile, the 240 Wagons are famous...

Monday, July 28, 2008

How to Get Smoldering Smokey Eyes

You don't need to be a celebrity to create sexy smoky eyes. myLifetime.com shows you how with these simple to follow steps to achieve the smoldering red carpet look you've been waiting f...

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

MBT Shoes - What's It All About?

In the early 1990s, Swiss engineer Karl Müller realized that both shoes and backache are unknown to the Masai tribesmen - and that there is a causal connection between these two facts. By walking barefoot on the natural, soft, uneven ground of their East African homeland, the Masai activate all those muscles that atrophy when one walks on hard, even surfaces wearing conventional shoes.Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) benefits are: Strengthens &...

The Ruby Slipper Collection

The Wizard of Oz celebrates it's 70th Anniversary. "Warner Bros. Consumer Products is joining forces with Crystallized Swarovski Elements to pay homage to the iconic shoes by inviting some of the industry’s top shoe designers to create their own glimmering versions. The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection will be auctioned off and the proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation." notes WSA Today. Notorious designers such...

Monday, July 21, 2008

Has This Ever Happened To You?

A co-worker sent me this funny video and I just had to share it. Enj...

Friday, July 18, 2008

Ashland Artist Creates Free Flight Clothing

Here's one of our very own modeling a local favorite. Free Flight Clothing by local Ashland designer Ariel Will. Her shop features hand crafted clothing and accessories. New items are taking flight daily! All items are screen printed and/or stitched by her in her home studio.Wishing Dress $48 Esty....

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Village Find: Buddhaful Clothing

Buddhaful is a grass roots company started in 1998 in Seattle, WA. They only offer clothing that promises a strong, positive and conscious message while maintaining a high degree of original artistic integrity and style. The community of artists currently involved with Buddhaful span from Vancouver B.C. to San Francisco. The fashions presented by this collective are designed to energize and bring a sense of individuality AND unity to the public.A...

Broadway Meets the Red Carpet for 2009

"Phil LaDuca, the undisputed king of Broadway dance and movie musical shoes, has teamed with Academy Award-winning designer Colleen Atwood to create the LaDuca spring ’09 collection. LaDuca and Atwood collaborated for the first time on the movie “Chicago” and will now showcase their red-carpet inspired designs at The Collections at WSA. The various styles are based on Best Picture Academy Award winners, offering fashionistas a healthier, more comfortable...

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Village Shoes 2008 Best of Ashland Award!

Village Shoes Receives 2008 Best of Ashland Award given by the U.S. Local Business Association. The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business ...

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

New Fluevog Flagship Store in Vancouver

Located on 65 Water Street in Vancouver is the new Fluevog Flagship Store. Once a parking lot between two buildings, now a showroom bursting with creative energy. Almost everything in the atrium like space is reclaimed, recycled or prefabricated. Interior highlights include display tables made out of old growth wood from 150 year old oak trees grown in British Columbia. Salvaged pipes from the Alaskan Pipeline, desks built out of scaffolding and...

Monday, July 14, 2008

Tone and Tighten the Lower Abdominals

Here is a fabulous exercise series to help you tone and tighten the lower abs which we all think about at summertime. I'm showing three of the five in the series. If you want to watch all five go to myLifetime.com. Enjoy!Exercise 1 Double CrunchExercise 3 Hip LiftExercise 5 Jack Kn...

Get Great Looking Legs For Summer!

myLifetime.com brings you Great Looking Legs. Showing you a how to video on getting your legs to look smooth, slick and sexy. Check it o...

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Village Find: Heaven 4 Toes Bunion Cushion

Designed by women for women, Heaven4Toes offers a solution to painful bunions by padding them in a cozy pillow of shock absorbing protection.Fina's ultra-thin sleeve surrounds your foot to shield the bunion from the friction and pressure caused by uncomfortable shoes. Washable and reusable, the elastic band's snug fit keeps the sleeve in place as the moisturizing gel softens the tender skin around the bunion.Fina is virtually invisible on any foot,...

Ruthie Davis for Spring/Summer 2009

What can you expect to see for Spring/Summer 2009? According to designer Ruthie Davis her luxury footwear collection will be fresh and exciting. "Pop Art is the theme for spring/summer ’09. The platforms are higher, the colors more electric. The shoes have clean, modern and architectural lines, but with a colorful and playful attitude. The line will feature candy colors (such as apple green, aqua, hot pink and lilac) that are girly, with a sporty...

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Join Us For A Special Evening! July 25th 2008

Join us for a fun eveningfilled with laughter & friend's! Design your own Maya Moon Handbag or browse Jewelry by Urban Showroom, Urban Minx will offer a summer glow 101 class showcasing Napoleon Perdis make up, Liquid Assets wine bar will present "Tastes of Spain", Caterina's Culinary will offer Olive Oil tastings and Enchanted Florist will offer a chocolate tasting andteach how to create a chic floral design for your next dinner party.By joining...

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Village Find: Stubborn Jewelry

Handcrafted jewelry made of stainless steel, aluminum, and silver filled with opaque resins. Enjoy browsing through earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and cuff links. With a degree in architecture this local Portland Oregon designer has brought together the world of jewelry design and her talents in metal smithing to create her line of Stubborn Jewlery.Modern made jewelry for every woman. In stunning color schemes and creative styles you'll turn...

Village Find: Bohemian Cuff

This Bohemian Cuff is created from an Arizona Ice tea can that is wrapped in a white brass alloy. Very comfortable. One size fits all. $27 at hardwarebyrenee.comBased in Oregon City, Oregon, Hardware by Renee is owned and operated by Renee Christopher, an artist and designer. She strives to create a line of strong, sexy, and smart handbags that easily transition from day to evenings. Inspired by her vision of today's woman, her line of products...

Monday, July 07, 2008

Village Find: Shop It To Me

Tired of finding out about on-line sales too late? Our lives are much too busy to spend hours each day searching the web for the latest deals. What if you could give someone your preferences and have them search for you? Now you can!Shop It To Me is a website dedicated to being your free personal online shopper. Select your favorite apparel brands (such as Theory, Prada, Armani, Ella Moss, Juicy Couture, Seven Jeans, DKNY, or BCBG) and sizes....

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Lavender Infused Aromatherapy Insoles

Foot Petals products were created for those of us who have a love/hate relationship with our sexy shoes. They provide virtually invisible cushions that make shoes more comfortable and stop annoying, painful issues - a fashion footwear solution that is not only stylish, but healthy, too.Our newest addition to the Foot Petals line: Lavender Scented Killer Kushionz. Comfort your feet and calm your senses with Lavender infused aromatherapy...