Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Waterproof and Insulated! Hi-Tec is Here

Thanks to Hi-Tec, you can be warm, waterproof, and stylish! Fully waterproof suede leather uppers with warm faux fur lining and Thinsulate insulation. Lightweight construction and durable non-slip outsole. *Fits a wide foot very well. Whole sizes only.Available now at village-shoes....

Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Soft Glow of the Season

Full of sparkle and glee, the season is upon thee.Houses that twinkle from a thousand white lights.Shoppers that scurry before Christmas Night.Now that it's over, what do we do?Ring in the New Year, Hope our dreams all come true.Inspiration might finds us,in a million small ways.Let our eyes be wide openand our hearts always g...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Holiday Wishes To One and All!

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday and even better New Year! Wherever you are, whatever you do...-photo by Stacey LarnerdMay it be filled with love and light.-from all of us at Village Sh...

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Something New: Archmolds

We'd like to introduce you to a new product we're carrying in our store: Archmolds. Heat mold-able insoles that help alleviate many of the aches and pains we all can experience in our daily lives.Archmolds aid in the relief and the prevention of many common problems including...Heel and arch pain due to Plantar FasciitisHeel SpursRunner's KneeOver PronationKnee and Back PainArchmolds Topsheet includes Advanced Ag which has been proven to kill over...

Thursday, December 17, 2009

And The Winner Is...

Congratulations to our winner Diana L. ! Her quote won her our Winter Prize Package Giveaway."I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny." ~Coco ChanelMay we all meet our destiny with grace, humility and style Diana.Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year!- from all of us at Village Sh...

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Pretty Darn Cute.

I cleaned out my sock drawer recently, and was surprised to discover how many of my old favorites have gotten a little too much love. Mostly in the big toe area. Too bad I can't even sew a button! A little research proves that darning your own socks isn't quite as difficult as I thought, and once you know how, your reinforced favorite argyles are back in rotation!The other night, while crafting away with VS employee Kerry Alonzo, we got to talking...

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

There's Still Time ! Holiday Shipping Schedule

There's still time to shop online and receive Holiday Gifts by Christmas.3 Day Rush Delivery - Order by 9am PST December 18th. Must click Express Shipping at checkout.Call 1-866-482-1321 if you need more details.Holiday Hours and Winter HoursThe store will be closed Christmas Day and News Years Day. We will be closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.Winter Hours will start January 3rd. We will be openMonday - Saturday 11 - 5pm and Sunday...

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

The Best Way to Spend that Holiday Bonus...

The babysitter arrived late, the baby was screaming, and the three day old leftovers you wolfed down standing over the kitchen sink tasted a little funky... Wearing your favorite black sweater dress and your brand new 'guilty-purchase' ruffled satin platform heels, you madly chip away at the ice on your windshield before surging across town to arrive at your boss' holiday party just as she's completing a warbly rendition of Shania Twain's "Honey...

Monday, December 07, 2009

Ugly Sweater Cookies....

Want to make something different for the Holidays?Check out these Ugly Sweater Cookies!Sugar cookies made to look like ugly sweaters will surely give your friend's something to talk about.- photo by Risa...

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Quotes Entries From Our Fans...

"Stretch pants - the garment that made skiing a spectator sport." ~Author Unknown"I don't know who invented the high heel, but all men owe him a lot." ~Marilyn Monroe“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" - Anonymous"Never attempt to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time, andannoys the pig." - Robert...

Friday, December 04, 2009

Win Our Winter Prize Package Give-A-Way!

Enter for a chance to win our:Winter Prize Package Give-A Way!Simply send us your favorite quote, and one lucky winner will receive our Prize Package worth over $100!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture, let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies.... It would be a sad situation if the wrapper were better than the meat wrapped inside it."~Albert Einstein~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please...

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Belle's in Boots!

The Village Shoe's ladies just love their boots! Send us some pictures of you in your favorite pair of boots. We'll post them on our blog over the next few weeks. Risa is decking the halls in her Frye Carmen Harness boots with jean leggings under a vintage romper and a white silk blouse.Halle is wearing her brown Fluevog Heidi boots with an XCVI skirt and a hand knit cowl made by Village Shoe's Employee Kerry Alon...

A special goodbye from Sigrid...

It’s Been A Great Ride -by Sigrid StrebeDear Friends and Sole Mates,It’s been a great ride and now I’m at the station for my next destination.It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that I am passing the Village Shoes torch to Stacey. She recently purchased Village Shoes and is well prepared to bring the same great service, shoes and accessories you have come to love over the years.Stacey has been with me from the beginning and loves the store as much as I do. She has been tending to it’s every need for awhile now. She is a strong, beautiful...

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Art Shoes On News 10!

Our very own Halle Riddlebarger was in the news! Sunday KTVL News 10 showed up at the store and interviewed Halle about her custom art shoes. If you missed the spot, which aired on the Monday night news, you can view it now.Contact Halle if you are dreaming of your very own pair or want to gift a pair to a special someo...