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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

28% Off One Day Only Super Clearance Sale!


Save Big on Feb. 28th!

We're slashing prices on almost everything for One Day Only!
Shop online or in the store and
enjoy huge savings.

Shop some of your favorite brands like
Fluevog, Fly London, Mariana by GOLC, Carlos Santana, El Naturalista, Oh Deer!, Simple and more.


Some New Arrivals and MBT Shoes are excluded from the sale.
No Price Adjustments.
Thank you for your understanding.

Village Shoes 369 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 10am - 6pm

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Alarm Shoes For Prostitutes
















What will they think of next! These shoes have a built in audible alarm to scare off attackers, and when the alarm is triggered, the prostitute's position is transmitted to either the police (in places where prostitution is legal) or to sex worker's rights groups.

"Each sandal will have an audible alarm system, which emits a piercing noise to scare off attackers. The shoes are also outfitted with a built in GPS receiver and an emergency button that relays both the prostitute’s location and a silent alarm signal to public emergency services. Where there are problematic relations with law enforcement, i.e. most places, the shoes will relay the signal to sex workers’ rights groups, such as PONY in New York, COYOTE in Los Angeles, or SWEAT in South Africa."

Post by Stacey

Transformer Trainers? Are You Serious?
























Ok, I think I have a pretty open mind about things... but these scare me. Are you serious? Why would you want your running shoes to turn into a transformer? Maybe you need to be a boy to appreciate these. If anyone out there can enlighten me... I'm open and willing to hear your opinions. Tell me what you think. Seriously.

Post by Stacey

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Mai Lamore's Rose Shoes $27,945





















A truly rare find, designed by Mai Lamore, these shoes are a work of art. The heels are 18 karat gold and the silk petals are hand-dyed. The playful bee is made of gold, onyx and agate. The expensive cutting-edge design is a jaw dropping $27,945.

"Becoming more and more convinced that nothing sufficiently prestigious yet existed to put in valor a woman's foot, Mai Lamore secretly developed her first collection of high luxury women's shoes. With a near-fetishist passion for women's footwear, it is not surprising that her creations exert a magical power on women."

Contact Mai Lamore directly for more information or to view some more of her incredible creations!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Mini Hobo Bag: A Perfect Accessory!




















Our new leather Mini Hobo handbag is the perfect choice for transitioning into Spring. Small, versatile and adorable this is the perfect accessory. Holds and organizes all your must-haves while on the go. Made of high quality leather with one exterior drop-in pocket, three interior pockets: one zippered, two drop-in. Matching grosgrain lining. Three colors to choose: Brown, Red, or Yellow. Measures 9" x 7" x 3"

Only $49 at village-shoes.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Chocolate Shoes? Yes Please...












































What if you could put two of your favorite things together: Shoes and Chocolate? Gayle Chocolates does just that. Gayle’s chocolates are handmade in small batches to ensure high quality and freshness. Using an exact balance of premium natural ingredients, the complex flavors and textures seduce and enchant the palate.

Shoe measures seven inches long, 5-1/2 inches high and includes the clear purse. Available in dark chocolate with pink (strawberry) polka dots, milk with pink polka dots, pink with dark accents and white chocolate with dark accents. Only $40 at Gayleschocolates.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Congratulations To Our MBT Give-A-Way Winner!

Congratulations to our MBT Give-A-Way Winner! Stay tuned to see what style she picks and how they change her life. Happy walking Sonja! Can't wait to hear about your adventures in your new MBT's!

Village Shoes Crew

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The MBT Revolution Is Here!





HOW THE ANTI-SHOE WORKS.


The key to MBT is its patented sole construction. The Shank, PU Midsole with its balancing area.

The Masai Sensor creates a soft surface that is akin to walking barefoot on springy moss or on a sandy beach.

This creates a natural instability underfoot, which activates the supporting muscle system and has positive effects on the entire body.


WHY THE ANTI-SHOE IS ANTI-SHOE.

MBT is totally different:

Its sole is curved, not flat.

It is unstable, not stable.

It activates your muscles instead of undermining them.

It has a positive effect on the entire body, not just the feet.

In other words:

It is the antitheses of a shoe. It is the anti-shoe.

New Spring Styles are available online at village-shoes.com.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Chocolate Tasting at 3pm on Feb. 7th


















Join us for a Chocolate Tasting at 3pm on Feb. 7th Free and Open to the public. Enjoy fine chocolate from around the world. If you love shoes and you love chocolate, and let's face it... we know you do, come by and help us celebrate the season.

All who participate will have a chance to enter a drawing to win a beautiful Flower Bouquet from Enchanted Florist.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Fitflop Is Here! What's It All About?



7 REASONS WHY EVERYBODY IS WEARING FITFLOPS:

  1. FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboardTM technology, to give you a workout while you walk. Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop's unique safely -tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg.
  2. They challenge hard to reach muscles more. FitFlops are engineered with a multi-density midsole that stimulates your muscles more while you're wearing them. In independent University testing, FitFlops have been shown to trigger increase gluteal muscle response, increased hamstring response, increase rectus femoris (thigh) response and increased calf muscle response .
  3. Every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs: Studies at Salford University by Dr. Philip Graham-Smith and Richard Jones have shown that the FitFlop midsole extends the amount of time that the slow twitch* muscles are engaged during each step (by approximately 10-12%). So just by wearing a pair of FitFlops you'll get more exercise while doing just exactly what you're normally doing. (*slow twitch muscles produce energy by converting fats into energy aerobically)
  4. FitFlops work your bum muscles more. FitFlops have been proven to increase the amount of time that the gluteus maximus muscle is 'activated' during every single step.
  5. FitFlops have been shown to have a significant effect on the toning muscles of your thighs: The rectus femoris muscle (one of the large muscles in the group of muscles in your thigh) is activated for a longer period of time while walking in FitFlops than while normally shod or barefoot .
  6. Walking in FitFlops is like walking barefoot, but a little bit better. According to a study done at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK, the FitFlop wearer's gait is very similar to that of a barefoot walker, but the added cushion provided by the EVA midsole helps reduce joint strain and absorb shock. In fact, several FitFlop wearers have already reported relief from back pain after a few days of wearing them.
  7. FitFlops make it easier to stay in shape. Just throw them on while you're running errands, walking to work, or working around your house. Most first-time FitFlop wearers report feeling their muscles working more, while 'fitter' wearers feedback has been more toward great comfort and cushion. One woman reported feeling like she'd had a 'bum-blasting' workout after a half an hour of FitFlop-shod walking.
Available now at village-shoes.com Only $49.99 - $59.99

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

What's Your Pledge?

Friday, January 16, 2009

Enter To Win A Free Pair Of MBT Shoes!












It's 2009, the New Year and so many of us aspire to make resolutions that seem to just fall away eventually. The most important thing we can do is take care of ourselves. Eat right and exercise is the age old motto. This year we want to help you make that heppen. Join us in celebrating health and fitness! Enter our MBT Give-A-Way Challenge and Win A Free pair of MBT Shoes!

MBT would like to help people all over the world lead healthier and better lives. Because it is scientifically proven that our health (physical and mental) is significantly influenced by the way we walk and our footwear choices, MBT strives to make walking better with less impact on our bodies... which allows for more impact on our imagination and spirits.

Place any order online at Village Shoes with a comment on Why You Walk, make a purchase in-store or sign up for solemates now through February 5th and you'll automatically be entered. It's that simple!

Enter to win! One lucky winner will receive a Free Pair of MBT's this spring! Join our challenge and live a healthier and more active life!

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Remember The Moon Boot?

Ahhh, nostalgia is a curious and funny thing. Who remembers Moon Boots? I do. I had to have a pair when I was a kid. That ages me I know, but it's true. They were actually really great to be out in the snow all day long. I grew up in New York and as every East-Coaster can attest to, the snow dumps down.

What a wonderful thing it was when you heard those fabulous words early in the morning before school: Schools Closed! It's A Snow Day.

What joy! Four fresh feet of pure white snow. In my neighborhood we'd spend all day Sled riding. A warm pair of Moon Boots were a must if you were going to do that kind of time outside.

If you're lucky enough to be a size 7.5 you can snap up these beauties for
Only $24 from sophistikate at esty.com

Thanks for listening. Post by Stacey

Come What May



Studio Mela

Hand made art that has captured my spirit! There are so many pieces I like I can't just pick one... but I think this one might just be my favorite. Whimsical and happy these prints are a great way to ad art into your life without breaking the bank.

"Come What May" is a Limited Edition 8x10 print of an original ink illustration and mixed media piece. I love this body of work!
Only $20 at etsy.com

Happy New Year! It's 2009 and I can't believe another year has flown by. This year I encourage everyone to live your best life, as Oprah would say. Do the things today that you're always putting off until tomorrow. Make a resolution that will actually stick. That's my goal for this coming year. My resolution is to take care of myself. Eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of water and keep a positive attitude.

What's your 2009 resolution?
We'd love to hear from you.

Post by Stacey

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Have You Been To Ideeli Yet?

Ideeli is a members-only shopping community for trendsetting women. They offer the season's hottest luxury accessories specially priced for their members! Enjoy huge discounts on names such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood and much more.

See for yourself what everyone is talking about!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

My new Favorite Font!

In the name of sharing all FABULOUS shoe finds with all my favorite villagers....

I give you:

High Heel typeface by Zummi.
My illustrious, adventurous, gorgeous cousin found this at deviantart.com. I love it. I will download it now. It makes me want to create reams of text filled with meaningful prose....like where to find foot petals, the reasons why metallic leather boots ARE practical and why the 4 inch stilletto is the new 3 inch wedge. I'm picturing "Illuminated Manuscript" style pages....oh the possibilities!!
Lovies....
Jody

Calling All Fluevog Lovers! 20% Off All John Fluevog Shoes Dec. 11th - 14th Only!



"Moses used tablets, Picasso used paints, God used Moses, Alex G Bell used the telephone and John Fluevog uses shoes. Great minds of the past have used a variety of mediums to communicate their messages – since the beginning of time (or at least John) John has been using the soles and foot socks of his shoes to communicate with the world.

John has always seen himself as more than a Canadian shoe designer: “I’m an armchair philosopher, and artist and a style monger, my shoes and messages are quite simply a part of me.” Make of them what you will - love ‘em or leave ‘em, they’re just gonna keep on coming..."

The word according to John, John Fluevog that is. Shop for his shoes on sale for a limited time only at www.village-shoes.com. Receive Free Shipping on any purchase over $150 and save with No Sales Tax!

Post by Stacey

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Hand Crafted Jewelry Trunk Show December 13th 3-7pm - Great Holiday Gift Ideas -

Join Us On December 13th for another Trunk Show Event!

Local artist Kerry Alonzo will be on site displaying her handcrafted Jewelry. Just in time for those last minute Holiday Gift Ideas. Come help us celebrate and support our local artists. Her collection will be on display from 3-7pm.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Did you Scarf? - A Village give away!

Well Hi there, How are all my favorite shoe fiends... I mean friends. (Did write that out loud?) ooops my bad.

Did ya'll have a good Thanksgiving? I sure did. My Frank and I spent the day with our adopted Grandma. We adopted her, she didn't have much say in the matter. :-) Couldn't have asked for better, we had plenty of turkey, pie and all the trimmings. Even a good old fashioned sing along after dinner with grandma playing the piano.

I often feel that Thanksgiving is a forgotten day stuck between the two commercial bookends of Halloween and Christmas. We all have so much to be thankful for, and we rarely have the time or capacity to reflect on all the blessing and bounty we have all received . Just think how amazing it is that if we need power or water or food, all we have to do is flick a switch, turn a knob, or open the fridge. How much of the world can't do those things??

OK..I'm done (climbing off soapbox) I'll leave the philosophy to those who do it best, and get right down to brass tacks here....sooo...did you scarf?? Yes I mean the dinner but also the whole accessory as verb thing too....Do you scarf? (waggling eyebrows)...

I love to scarf, and especially those pretty, filmy, light but lofty warm things that can be wrought into almost any imaginable combination of neck warmer, tube collar, shawl, hood, and downright fashion necessity! And here at Village shoes we couldn't imagine leaving our diligent readers without such a must during this chilly time of year! So we are having a Scarf Give-away!

Love this one! It's gorgeous....crinkly soft dark brown with just a touch of adventure in the form of tiger/zebra stripes. (I can never tell the difference...they might as well be Zegras, or Tibers) All I know is they gave the fashion industry the pattern of the century! Look at what all you can do. Here's a peek.



Here's a few ways to wear your great scarf!

Grace Kelly! Do your best imitation of Hollywood royalty, fresh from a coastal drive with the top down. Lay the scarf out full width and drape over your lovely locks, making sure to snugly wrap the ends around your neck, and over your shoulders. Voila, a hair-do protector, and just enough warmth to prevent your ears from freezing.


It's Freezing Outside! When it's just too cold for words, double your scarf lengthwise and wrap it around your neck, tucking the ends through the loop you've created from the other end. It's double the love!

Shawl time. Simple, obvious, but always sheik. Wrap your scarf around your shoulders, tossing one or both ends over your shoulders. This works great for drafty offices, cool evenings, or just because you love making a fashion statement. Wear gold hoop earrings for the final crowning touch.

Wrap me up. Simple, but effective for keeping your lovely long neck from irritating glacial drafts. Drape your scarf around your neck with one side about twice as long as the other, take the long end and give it a good swinging toss back around your neck. You should end up with a double wrap around your neck and two shorter ends gracing your front shoulders. Tah-Dah...

So all I need from you lovely lot, to enter this give-away is this: What is it that your most thankful for right now?? That's right I need to know! I have an inquiring mind...and you have some soul searching to do. :-) Even if you've had a horrible year, nothing went your way, and all your shoes were eaten by packs of rabid wolves...you probably have at least one thing in your life you're thankful for.

We'll leave this give-away up for a week from the post date, and announce the winner (chosen at random) at the top of this entry. So come on folks, enter by leaving a comment below. We can't wait to give this beautiful scarf a new home....


now excuse me...there's some leftover pie in the fridge that's calling to me. I...must scarf.

Lovies...Jody

Monday, December 01, 2008

Here Comes Misses Claus- In Red Suede Boots!



























Here comes Misses Claus in a pair of red velvet knee high boots! What a great way to make an entrance this Holiday season. Ralph Lauren Diane Suede Boots On Sale for $569! Can't take the plunge? Check out the perfect pair of black pumps for that go-to little black dress. Amaya Suede Heel On Sale for Only $69.99!

Post by Stacey