Sole Sister film wants to hear from YOU.

“Are Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik two of your favorite men? Could your closet be mistaken for the shoe department at Nordstrom’s? Are you compelled by some inexplicable force to add to your stiletto collection, despite your inability to walk in them?”

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, your story is wanted for “Sole Sister”, an hour-long film which will take the viewer on an anthropological and humorous romp from the dawn of civilization until the present, exploring women’s obsessions with shoes.

Submit your story in the “comment” window and shuzsociety.com will get you connected with producer, also coincidentally shoe-obsessed, Cynthia Mondell. Your obsession with shoes doesn’t have to be a closet-case. For more information about the film, click here…

olsenHaus makes beautiful earth-friendly shoes

Pure Vegan. That’s olsenHaus’s philosophy.

And what better day to give you a sneak peek at their Fall 2010 collection AND celebrate the earth (and all its marvelous creatures) than Earth Day? According to their brand philosophy page, “The livestock/leather industry is the largest contributor to global warming, land devastation, environmental pollution, usage of valuable natural resources and water supply contamination.” But they’re not passing judgment. They’re offering an alternative…

olsenHaus uses alternative, sustainable and renewable plant-based and man-made, non-animal materials such as: ultra suede, organic cotton, canvas, nylon, velvet, linen, cork, and a synthetic eco-lining. We are 100% vegan: no leather, fur, wool or silk is ever used. Soles are a composite of rubber, glues are rubber-based and vegan, paint is vegan and non-toxic. Nothing is tested on animals.

Their Spring/Summer 2010 collection is online now. It’s filled with shiny metallics, flesh-colored faux suede, woven faux leather and cork.

“Balance 2″ is a faux suede sandal with mirror metal toe strap and 3.5″ cork-covered heel. $220, through shuzsociety.tv.

“Journey” is a 100% faux leather asymmetrical gladiator flat sandal. $190, through shuzsociety.tv.

“Vision” strappy satin sandal with faux suede accent on 4″ heel. $220, through shuzsociety.tv.

olsenHaus gave shuzsociety.com a sneak at their Fall 2010 collection, and we’re passing the peek on to you… Their collection “like no other” (the uppers are made of recycled industrial waste from television screens and the soles are composite rubber with details of recycled tires and sawdust), is a witty mix of biker-chic, shapely platforms, and slouchy-retro shapes.

The “Hariett” is made from recycled TV-screen microfiber with a shiny faux leather belt.

The “Dream” peep-toe sandal made from recycled TV-screen microfiber, on a 4.5″ wooden heel.

“Sweden” recycled TV screen Microfiber with a hidden 3″ wedge.

The philosophy of olsenHaus is anchored in the respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression of truth in the material world. They are committed to being 100% animal- and cruelty-free, producing functional goods, with a high standard of ethical social responsibility in animal rights, human rights, and the environment. Their shoes are both pretty, and practical. And that makes for a happy Mother Earth.

April shuzscopes…

shuzsociety is pleased to feature Maria DeSimone, CEO of InsightfulAstrology.com, as the new astrologer for your monthly shuzscopes. Ms. DeSimone was also recently named the exclusive video astrologer for Tarot.com.

Discover how your stars guide your every step—since the soles of your feet and your charts are the foundation of your balance. Together with professional astrologer Maria DeSimone, we will explore how astrology can empower your life by guiding you along the right path.

Simply click on the image or the text link to purchase “your” shoe!

April 2010 shuzscopes
by Maria DeSimone

Aries
March 21 – April 19

This will be an exciting month where you should see developments in a personal goal. It’ll be your best time to launch a new personal project that incorporates technology or the media in some capacity – success is promised. After the 18^th you might need to revise finances and your budget. Take an honest look at things and remember to read between the lines.

Footwear forecast for Aries: You’ll love the lines of these vegan open-toe skimmers.

Crisscross synthetic zebra sandal “Tulsi” by Neuaura. $88.95 at Shoebuy.com.

Taurus
April 20 – May 20

This month you might have to navigate through communication confusion. After the 18^th it could feel as if you’re suddenly stumbling on your words. Recognize this as an opportunity to clarify your thoughts and edit yourself before you say something you might later regret. A relationship issue will be highlighted at month’s end. There could be a domestic dispute that finally gets resolved after a heated conversation.

Footwear forecast for Taurus: Tread carefully in your new animal-friendly skimmers.

Simple “Tip Toe” skimmer with with printed hemp and lyocell upper. $59.95 at Zappos.com.

Gemini
May 21 – June 21

New friendships are on the horizon! It’ll be a social month so be sure to make the most of any networking opportunity. This will be an ideal time to join a new club or organization you’ve wanted to for awhile – you’ll find the involvement to be inspirational. After the 18^th you’ll need to hold back on any major communication matters. Avoid signing contracts if possible.

Footwear forecast for Gemini: By a social butterfly in these woven-vamp gladiators.

OlsenHaus woven-vamp gladiator “Shooting Star” with manmade sole. $189.95 at endless.com.

Cancer
June 22 – July 22

This month will be quite auspicious to launch a new business or career related endeavor, particularly after the 14^th. It’s also possible that you’ll be in the spotlight for your achievements and you might even receive a reward or recognition. After the 18^th you might reconnect with a friend you’ve lost touch with for quite some time. It’ll warm your heart.

Footwear forecast for Cancer: Go from the office to the award ceremony in these flirty heels.

Plastic if fantastic! Vivienne Westwood Anglomania teams up with Melissa. $154 at Zappos.com.

Leo
July 23 – August 22

You might decide to take a long distance trip after the 14^th with a partner and if you do, you’ll surely enjoy the experience. In fact, it has all the makings of a dream vacation! You might have to contend with an old career issue after the 18^th however. It’s possible that you’ll be renegotiating a contract or addressing some type of miscommunication that has affected your professional status.

Footwear forecast for Leo: Step it up in style with these flashy office heels.

GUESS slip-on woven sandals with manmade heel. $99 at Zappos.com.

Virgo
August 23 – September 22

The connection between your health and your psyche will be emphasized this month.  You’ll have a new opportunity to address a deep psychological trauma that might be affecting you physically. Pay special attention to the psychological toll your workload and work environment is now having on you since you’ll be especially sensitive. After the 18^th you might need to address a miscommunication related to foreign relations.

Footwear forecast for Virgo: Spirited peep-toe skimmers will keep you grounded.

“Elene” coral manmade patent leather skimmers on stacked heel, by Gabriella Rocha. $69.95 at Zappos.com.

Libra
September 23 – October 22

A love relationship will sparkle this month. If you’ve been dating someone then you might decide to turn your romance into something more substantial. Some Librans might decide to get engaged or even married! Even if you’re not ready to walk down the aisle you’ll surely feel enchanted in love. After the 18^th expect delays concerning a joint financial matter. Have patience – it’ll clear up by mid May.

Footwear forecast for Libra: Flirt your heart out in these fun slingback heels.

Lilac plastic heel with green ball by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa “Lady Dragon Ball.”  $154 at Zappos.com.

Scorpio
October 23 – November 21

It’s likely that you’ll have an exceptional new work opportunity arrive this month. If you’ve been vying for a top project or assignment, the chance for you to nab it will be high. After April 18^th you need to be extra careful in communication matters with a business partner or spouse. It’ll be easy to misunderstand or be misunderstood, much to your frustration. Practice the art of listening.

Footwear forecast for Scorpio: Nab new work opportunities in great shoes, then go out and celebrate.

Slip-on heels from Ed Hardy “Madrid” in printed canvas. Snappy! $69 at Zappos.com.

Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21

If you’re single this will be your month to get out there and strut your stuff! After the 14^th you’ll have extraordinary energy to attract a new suitor your way. It’ll also be an ideal time to begin a new creative project, one that’s extra close to your heart. After the 18^th you’ll need to edit some work at the office.  Expect plenty of red tape.

Footwear forecast for Sagittarius: Strut in these animal-friendly bowed ballerinas.

A snappy combo: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa key-hole ballet flats. $124 at Zappos.com.

Capricorn
December 22 – January 19

You might decide to make a new purchase for your home or do some work that will add value to your property. In addition, there might be news from a relative. After the 18^th you’ll have an opportunity to revise a creative project. It’s possible that you’ll also reconnect with an ex lover or take a new look at some old correspondence between you.

Footwear forecast for Capricorn: Be comfy and cute in your new t-strap wedges.

OlsenHaus “Spirit” textile wedge with manmade sole. $219.95 at endless.com.

Aquarius
January 20 – February 18

It’s quite possible that you’ll enjoy an enchanting weekend getaway. It’ll be an exceptional month to enjoy “getting away from it all.” If you’re in the communications or sales field, you may also discover a wonderful new opportunity to show your creativity on the job. After the 18^th you might be busy entertaining out of town relatives. Expect plenty of family conversations about the “good old days.”

Footwear forecast for Aquarius: Get out in these environmentally-friendly strappies.

Strappy thong sandal by Merrell, offers “Lotta” style. $79.95 at Shoebuy.com.

Pisces
February 19 – March 20

This month’s energy could bring exciting financial news. It’s likely that you’ll have an opportunity to increase your earnings in some way – especially if you decide to market one of your more hidden talents. Be sure to sign all important contracts and have any vital conversations before the 18^th. After that, there’s likely to be some confusion in the air for everyone. Misunderstandings are possible.

Footwear forecast for Pisces: When you’re done, kick up your heels in these recycled rice-paper Mary Janes.

Keen “Harvest MJ” incorporates woven (recycled) rice-paper into their Mary Jane. $69.95 at Shoebuy.com.

Sendra – Spring/Summer 2010 collection

The skinny-jean craze put boots front and center last fall.  But year-round, they’re layered under jeans, paired with casual dresses and worn proudly by city-slickers and casual divas alike. Sendra, based in Almansa, Spain, has been designing and manufacturing boots since 1913.

The company that started in 1913 with military and riding boots has evolved into a boot making company that produces classic, biker, riding, fashion boots and moccasins… The manufacturing process for a pair of Sendra boots consists of 250 steps. Incorporating a Goodyear Welt into their boots allows Sendra’s boots to conform to one’s foot, giving them an exceptional fit.

With North America being a big market for Sendra, you’ll find a well-edited collection at Edmonton, Canada’s Gravity Pope, Austin, Texas-based Allen’s Boots, and Chicago’s Alcala’s. Join Sendra’s Facebook page for their latest news…

Disco rainboot…

Here in Texas, the weather can’t figure out WHAT it wants to do… and so, for us slushy’s… today’s featured shoe is a rubber Wellie “Takidoki Discoteca” by Chooka. The super-cute graphics are colorful and bright, and will surely make puddle-jumping lots of fun!

12″ waterproof rubber shaft boot with  rubber-lug outsole. $84.95 at Endless.com. Not the style you’re looking for? Hop on over to shuzsociety.tv and search “RainBoots” to see a zillion more.

Magrit ~ Spring/Summer Collection 2010

For more than 80 years, Magrit has been making shoes one pair at a time, by hand, in their workshop in Elda, nestled in Spain’s Alicante region. Haven’t heard of them? They produce and distribute nearly 200,000 shoes a year to parts of Europe, Asia and the United States.

Ballerinas and “saquettos” have extended Magrit’s traditional flats and kitten-heel line to bring a new type of comfort with their refined toes and flat heels. “We are very satisfied with them because we feel we can offer our customer base something really new.”

For more Magrit, search “Magrit” in shuzsociety.tv’s shop.

Pura Lopez ~ Spring/Summer 2010 collection

For Pura Lopez, an International brand based in Spain, there is not one single thing that defines her shoes. The spring/summer 2010 collection is at once sophisticated and playful, and range from sweet multi-colored skimmers to way-high whip-stitched sandals. And in the fall, mmmmm, her boots are lovely.

Who is the Pura Lopez woman? As described by Pura Lopez, for her eponymous line, “she’s a sophisticated women who knows about fashion, wants to feel feminine, and not afraid of change.”

Her Spring/Summer palette is a collection of navy and dusty blues, on chiseled heels or stacked wedges, with detailing coming from the patchwork leather or grommet accents. There are also some dressy numbers in strappy black or silver metallic.

Below are a few styles pulled from shuzsociety.tv. Simply enter “Pura Lopez” in the search box and see all shoes FOR SALE online presently… and others ON SALE! Here are just a few…happy shopping.

The suede leather sandal with gold-tone grommets, ankle strap and stacked platform wedge outsole. $419.95 at Endless.com. Right now get FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING.

Pura Lopez “S577″ knotted metallic sandal with covered platform and slingback heel. Made in Spain. $420 at Endless.com.

Turning up the heat, and waaaaaay up, is the lizard-embossed strappy sandal with rear zipper and covered platform. Reeaaaar. $414.95 at Endless.com.

J Shoes in the news…

Sauntering through Austin’s The Domain—our latest shopping destination—for a little spring fling (retail-therapy, folks!), I peeked into Martin + Osa for some casual eye-candy. They carry a tight collection of nicely-appointed leather shoes, one such designer being J Shoes ~ “with a practical approach to fit and fashion.”

With boots hovering around the $200 mark, check out their Furlong in Stone/Grey combo (dreamy!) and sandals around $100, you’ll not only step out in casual style, but be able to step a LONG way… Their “Estelle” tri-colored tan gladiator, with the saucy rear zipper, will make you finally bust out and slip into a pair of what seemed a tired trend. Maybe you fancy the Copper/Sea Blue combo?

Anywho, while surfing J Shoes’ blog, which they update not-every-day but quite regularly, I noticed a nod to British indie rock band, Athlete.  J Shoes helped outfit the band for their “Black Swan” album press junket. And since Austin has been hosting SXSW for 23 years, and it’s happening THIS WEEK, I thought for sure Athlete would be here! AND THEY ARE.

Athlete ~ The Getaway…

Did you know, you can now shop for your favorite shoes—just click on “shop” and enter in your favorite designer—they might just be J Shoes—on our new shuzsociety.tv? Check this out… Happy walking!

Proenza Schouler’s woven leather platform…

Now THIS is a pair of shoes. Proenza Schouler is stepping outside the comfort-zone with this flashy pair of woven-leather peep-toe platform sandals, and they lace-up to give you a snug fit. The basket-weave plays nicely against the zip-zag detail of covered 5 1/2″ heel. And they are HOT.

Tthe wicked “OE0002″ profile…shows off the 1 3/4″ platform.

You want ‘em? They’re $1,059 at Zappos.com.

Studded shoes…

March has started with a bang, Ladies! The Bachelor finally settled on his true love. The Oscars gave us oodles of glamorous dresses. And we are surely promised a reprieve from the gloomy weather. Want to kick the cold weather to the curb? Step out in studs. Not only on last years’ gladiators, studs adorn skimmers, pumps and booties this season… and they’re looking good. Still need more, be sure to see which pair keeps you celestially well-heeled in this month’s shuzscopes…

Let’s start with the super-charged studs and rhinestones on Report’s “Bowery” peep-toe, side-zip bootie. $325 at Zappos.com.

Charles David “Gazebo” strappy leather slingback sandal with studded vamp and cork platform. $274.95 at Zappos.com.

A sporty number is N.Y.L.A.’s “Slinger” open-toe leather slingback bootie with studded detailing and 5″ heel. $109.99 at Heels.com.

Giuseppe Zanotti’s “E06154″ gold-tone studded suede leather skimmer, with a leather outsole. $650 at Zappos.com.

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