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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween...


Halloween evokes images of ghosts, goblins, and witches. The smell of fall leaves and the brisk night air on your face. Eco- shopping is on the tip of everyone's lips these days. How about a green Halloween this year? Here are a few tips to help you do just that:

  • Make your own costume from recycled material
  • Trick or Treat with a Chico Bag, then use it for grocery shopping
  • Give out trinkets instead of candy
For more information visit Green Halloween

Photo by Ashland Food Coop
located at 237 N First St. Ashland, OR 97520

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

It's Snowing In Ashland Today!


It snowed in the mountains today in Ashland while the rain poured down in town. The dark grey sky was eerie and set a beautiful backdrop for the colorful trees all around. Halloween is just around the corner... are you ready? Maybe not.

Never fear... Village Shoes is here. Whether you need tights, socks, legwarmers or god forbid: Boots... we are standing by to help you with all your wardrobe needs. Stop by the store or shop online and please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Your Friend's at Village Shoes :)

Friday, October 23, 2009

Two Trees for Donivee!

"Two Trees for Donivee" is a custom pair of art shoes illustrated by pen and ink artist Halle Riddlebarger for a wonderful Village Shoes customer from Arcadia, California. Drawn in black india ink on a white leather pump, this pair features trees reaching up from the base of the heel and the branches wrapping down around onto the toe.





Want your own art shoes? The artist can draw on any light colored, smooth leather shoe. Contact the artist at halle@village-shoes.com for details.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Village Find: Giddyspinster

Check out this Clear Succulent Planter made from an exotic dancer's recycled platform stiletto! Recycling at it's best.



This is a size six repurposed stiletto heel. It used to belong to an exotic dancer friend of mine (thanks Jamison!) I removed the top of the shoe, sanded it, drilled holes for drainage, and then planted it with a purple-tinged succulent (an echeveria hybrid) with a tiny thorn at the tip of each "petal".

The succulent plant will need very bright light and just a little water from time to time. In return, it'll repay you with a stark reminder of how hard it is to...well, to be a woman.

$50 at etsy.com

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Bestey Johnson For Fall Has Arrived!

Accessories for fall are huge this year! A must have on every girls shopping list this season are Button Ups. A silky soft cable knit legwarmer with a classic xox BETSEY signature on adorable heart shaped buttons.
Shop Now !$38


Who can resist this sexy cotton blend knee high sock? The Peek A Boo is flirtatiously delicious with it's open front detail going all the way up your leg. 75% Cotton, 20% Nylon and 5% Spandex.
Shop Now! $15



Every girl needs a fun pair of argyle Over The Knee socks. In two fabulous color schemes, these cotton blend beauties will surely become one of your favorite fall accessories.
Embroidered with xox Betsey signature on cuff.

Shop Now! $20


Monday, October 05, 2009

All Women and Men Should See This!




I posted this video on my personal facebook page this morning, and I thought it was so powerful and necessary that I should post it here as well. This is for all of the women who never feel beautiful enough and the men who don't understand. It's not real! Let's start to recognize this truth.

-Post by Stacey

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Magic Of The Season!



Come by and see our Halloween window this season. We're bringing you the magic of the season with a re-creation of Diagon Ally
from the Harry Potter series.
Our first installation: Ollivanders Wand shop!

Monday, September 21, 2009

We Have Something Special Up Our Sleeves!

The Village Shoes Crew is preparing our best
Halloween window yet!



Can you guess what it's going to be ?

Stay tuned for more clues...




Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Punk Rock Girls Unite!



If you're a punk rock girl then the Black Hole by Volatile is for you! Metallic bluish purple upper with full lace-up and double buckle details on shaft. Full inside zipper for easy on and off. Chunky lug rubber outsole. All man made materials. Only $49 at village-shoes.com

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Custom Art Fluevogs!



As if John Fluevog shoes aren't unique enough, these beauties are genuinely a one-of-a-kind Fluevog! From Fluevog's Mini family, meet the Lily Darling in ivory, illustrated in pen and ink by Village Shoes' own Halle Riddlebarger. This one-of-a-kind pair was drawn for a lovely lady from South Lake Tahoe, California.


Have a pair of old light-colored leather shoes just hanging out in the back of your closet? Give them new life with a little ink embellishment! Contact the artist at halle@village-shoes.com for details.

Monday, September 07, 2009

Last Days Of Summer - Enjoy 10% Off Sale!

"Tonight I raise a glass to the last days of Summer. Fall has suddenly appeared. There is a familiar crispness to the air. Those hot summer nights seem to have disappeared and the need for snuggling up beneath a blanket has begun.

As the season takes hold I begin to want to cook soups and bake amazing food in the kitchen. I'll stay in my pajamas all Sunday morning curled up with a good book, great coffee in hand and a sense of peace in my heart. It's the simple things in life that matter most.

Soon the trees will turn color and the smell of pumpkins, vanilla and cinnamon will waft through the air. The smoke of fireplaces warming living rooms and the delicate dance of falling leaves will begin to romance us.

Winter is coming, but not yet. There is still time for campfires with friend's and late summer swims. Evening walks beneath the moonlight and warm afternoons. I fall in love, all over again with life this time of year."

by Stacey Larnerd

Enjoy 10% Off Store Wide All Week Long at Village Shoes! We're prepping for our semi-annual Sidewalk Sale Sept. 11th, 12th and 13th and a Last Days Of Summer Sale is just what the doctor ordered. Get here early while sizes last! (Sale is In-Store only.)

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Employee Pick of the Week: Nannette

The employee pick of the week is John Fluevog's Nannette! The Nannette is a tall equestrian boot from Fluevog's Adrian family. Stylish three buckle detail and nine eyelet laces adjust for a secure fit around the foot. Full zipper up the back of the calf for easy on and off. Gorgeous brown leather uppers and full leather lining. Tunite soles bear the message "A thankful person is a happy person." Made in Portugal. Only $319 at village-shoes.com!

Wondering what to wear with this beauty? You can always hide boots under jeans, but you can also show 'em off with a skirt or dress. Check out the Village Shoes girls, Jen and Halle, modeling the Nannette below.


-Post by Halle

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Trees and Birds - Custom Art Shoes




An old Chinese Proverb reads: "Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come." Put these one-of-a-kind art shoes on your feet and you'll have both trees and birds!

Trees and Birds
is another unbelievable pair by Pen-and-ink artist Halle Riddlebarger who proves that a little ink goes a long way. Beautifully hand drawn in India Ink on a smooth white leather pump by a local Ashland artist, each pair is one of a kind.


See a design you love, but not in your size? Other sizes may still be available! Already have a light-colored leather pair of shoes you'd like customized? Contact the artist by email at halle@village-shoes.com !

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

First Friday With Lawrence Goines!

Village Shoes is pleased to announce
an evening with Lawrence Goines.


Join Us On Friday September 4th
5-8pm

Art Exhibit September 4th - September 30th, 2009.

Artist Reception September 4th 2009 5-8pm





Please come view my photographs presented for the first Friday art walk, Sepember 4th 5-8pm, at Village Shoes 369 E. Main St. Ashland. The show will be presented through the month of September 2009
- Lawrence Goines

Friday, August 28, 2009

Libby Smith SOLD OUT at Village Shoes!


John Fluevog's Libby Smith, who's namesake survived a near-fatal tomahawk to the head and later became famous as a vigilante who helped protect the settlers of Montana, is officially SOLD OUT here at Village Shoes. For those of you that missed out on the mid-calf black and ivory faux-spat & button boot, never fear! John Fluevog's got your back! The Libby Smith, pictured here on myself, is still available for purchase at www.fluevog.com!

And just in case you were wondering where I got the fabulous black and red dress, I'll let you in on the amazing shop I discovered in Napa, California called Betty's Girl Boutique. The owner Kim, who named the shop after her mother Betty, has a great eye for Vintage wear and the seamstress skills to make it work for you. Kim shortened and cropped the sleeves of the 1950's house dress I am wearing. I loved it right off the rack, but the fit could have been better. To my surprise, Betty's Girl offers free alterations on pre-paid purchases and even has them ready for you the next day! A couple of darts down the back and the fit was perfect - and at no extra charge! If you live near by or are going to be passing through Napa, make sure you have time to stop by Betty's Girl Boutique, located at 1239 First Street, Napa, CA 94559.

-Post by Halle


Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Employee Pick Of The Week: Palomino



VOLATILE is a delicious way to stay a step ahead of the latest fashion trends. The
Palomino boot is a perfect example. This western inspired pull on style is sexy and versatile. Gorgeous with skirts and pairs well with a jean or pant. Only $79 at village-shoes.com

Thursday, August 13, 2009

An Inventive Way To Stretch Shoes



Warning: You could stretch them too much, so be careful with this at home method. If your not comfortable trying ice, take your shoes to a cobbler. They will usually stretch a pair of shoes for a small fee and they will not damage your new pair doing it.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Last Week's Trunk Show with Kate Jack!







A big thanks to Kate Jack who brought elegance and beauty to the store with her fabulous jewelry. Don't forget to keep an eye on her new website:
www.katejack.com

Thursday, July 30, 2009

New Fluevog's Are Here!

I woke up this morning, poured myself a cup of coffee, strolled around the house getting ready for just another day at work. To my surprise when I walked through the doors of Village Shoes there were five large boxes just waiting to be broken into. Like a kid at Christmas we ripped into the delicious packages excited at the fantastic display before us. Five new styles of Fluevog's are here and they won't disappoint even the most discerning pallette.

We're happy to introduce you to the Bellevue Collection.



Each shoe is named after an outlaw from the wild west. First there is Pearl Hart. In 1899, troublesome teenager Pearl Hart (age 17) left her hometown in Ontario for the Wild West. While in Tucson, Pearl fell in love with a mustachioed shyster named Joe Boot, and together they formed a successful mugging duo. She eventually became the first stagecoach robber in Arizona. After getting caught napping by the Sheriff, Pearl was sentenced to 5 years of hard time in an all men's penitentiary - making her not only the first woman to go to prison in Arizona, but the first to get pregnant in prison! She was released afterwards due to the fact that her two cell mates were the former Governor and a Minister.

Using soft dusty leathers with an ankle buckled strap on a 2.5" Fellowship-hi heel and tunite Bellevue sole, this Mary Jane is sure to get you in and out of trouble. Shop Now! $209



Then we give you Libby Smith. In 1889, Pioneer Libby Smith (age 16) was captured by a tribe of Native Americans and was forced into a tribal death-game called "the gauntlet." After surviving a near-fatal tomahawk to the head, Libby later became famous as an integral part of the "77" - a renegade vigilante group who helped protect the settlers of Montana.

Using soft dusty leathers with faux-spats & buttons on a 2.5" Fellowship-hi heel and tunite Bellevue sole, this zipped calf-high boot is sure to get you through the Gauntlet in one piece. Shop Now! $289




Thirdly we bring you Mattie Silks. In 1881, Denver rival Madames Mattie Silks and Katie Fulton settled a jealous dispute by taking up pistols against each other in a duel over bruiser and gambler Cortez Thomson (who ironically (or deliberately), was the only person injured in the duel). Mattie went on to become the most successful and influential businesswomen that Denver has ever known. She kept steady "business" for 42 years until she ran off with a railroad tycoon, only to return a decade later to resume "business" for another 20 years.

Using a soft Italian black leather with two double-buckled straps on a 2.5" Fellowship-hi heel and tunite Bellevue sole, this zipped knee-high boot is sure keep "business" opportunities coming back for more. Shop Now! $385


Then it's on to the Adrian Family. The Adrian family has become many ladies' go-to boots for the Winter season. Drawn as a modern western boot on a men's boot last, the family is named after John's son Adrian who is known for his warm geniality and generosity. "A thankful person is a happy person."



The Alli will be coming home with me very soon. I've been waiting for this beauty to arrive. Gorgeous brown leather uppers with wing-tip details. Four buckles across the instep provide a secure fit as well as an adorable feminine detail. Full leather lining and soft supportive footbed. Tunite soles bear the Adrian family message "A thankful person is a happy person." Made in Portugal. Shop Now! $175



Nannette ... Oh Nannette - Where do I begin? A tall equestrian boot from John Fluevog's Adrian family! Stylish three buckle detail and nine eyelet laces adjust for a secure fit around the foot. Full zipper up the back of the calf for easy on and off. Gorgeous brown leather uppers and full leather lining.
Shop Now! $319


- Post by Stacey

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Employee Pick Of The Week: Soho Chic!


Eric Michael's Soho ankle boot is a must-have for Fall! Chic styling details include dark blue leather uppers with ruffle and hammered silver button accents. Full inside zipper for easy on and off. Microfibra lining is breathable and prevents bacteria and odor. Low, leather wrapped heel for all day comfort and traction rubber outsole. Made in Spain.

Only $179 Shop at village-shoes.com