Tamara Mellon Selling Jimmy Choo?

NYmag.com published this today … Tamara Mellon Might Sell Jimmy Choo? Well grab your checkbook … you could own your own footwear and handbag,  shoe lover!

Tamara Mellon is considering selling Jimmy Choo, which is worth around £500 million, or roughly $800 million. The former fashion editor, who is president and CEO of the company, is “sounding out investment banks about ’strategic options’ for the business,” according to the Telegraph. Since she owns one-fifth of it, she could stand to bank up to $160 million from the sale. According to the Telegraph, “The company’s shareholders may appoint an adviser to help work on a ’strategic review’ for the sale,” set to possibly happen by the end of the summer.

Pretty Small Shoes Blog Awards Names shuzsociety.com

shuzsociety is proud to share our recent award from Pretty Small Shoes, a UK-based online retailer for women with small size feet.  The retailer announced that shuzsociety.com is one of the top 30 shoe blogs in the world. Pretty Small Shoes features petite shoes in small shoe sizes UK size 13-3, Euro size 32-35, US sizes 2-5.

Stuart Weitzman Twitter Contest – June 14-16!

Stuart Weitzman’s Twitter Contest – Have your Caller ID read Stuart Weitzman

Enter for Chance to Receive Phone Call from Designer Stuart Weitzman Himself

Ever wonder what Stuart Weitzman likes to chat about on his cell, one lucky twitter follower of Stuart Weitzman

will get the opportunity to find out by receiving a phone call from the designer himself on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

To enter contest follower will just have to retweet the below message:

RT @Stuart_Weitzman for chance to get phone call from Stuart himself this Thurs. One lucky follower will be named Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

A winner will be chosen at random by the Stuart Weitzman Press Office.

The contest starts today Monday, 6/14/10 with winner announced on Wednesday 6/16/10 via Stuart Weitzman’s twitter page.

Celeb’s Vamping It Up With Ruthe Davis Designer Shoes

Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland … just to name a few celebrities .. vamp it up with Ruthe Davis®.  Talk about WOW-factor!! Check out the Ruthe Davis summer and pre-fall styles at RutheDavis.com.

Carrie Underwood Rocks CMT Awards in Stuart Weitzman

Oklahoma girl turned country music fashionista, Carrie Underwood embraced the military trend and wore Stuart Weitzman’s black up-to-the-knee COMBAT lace-up boots for her CMT Awards performance, as well as in the press room last night.  Carrie also rocked the red carpet in black BESTOW Stuart Weitzman evening sandals with bow accents.

Shop Stuart Weitzman on shuzsociety’s shopping platform, shuzsociety.tv!

View the complete collection at StuartWeitzman.com.

Tulsa Wine, Women & Shoes Event to Benefit YWCA

On the heels of phenomenal success, the 4th Annual YWCA Wine, Women & Shoes event is scheduled for June 11 and 12, 2010, in Tulsa, OK.

Taking things to new heights with more wine, food and fun than ever before, participants are in for a treat! And the new partnership with the Tulsa Ballet promises to be flat-out fun.  Footwear designer Angelo Anastasio will be presenting his exquisite Angeleigh Anastasio collection, so plan to select a couple styles and know that a portion of your purchase is going towards a good cause!

Plan to attend the YWCA Wine, Women & Shoes event and get pumped about supporting our platform of promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for over 25,000 Tulsans in 2010!

Wine, Women & Shoes 2010 Events:

patron wine & ballet experience Friday, June 11, 6-8pm, Tulsa Ballet, $150
Enjoy exquisite hors d’oeuvres, fine wines poured by California vintners, a live auction featuring exclusive wine country trips, and a special performance by the Tulsa Ballet.

toe-tapping wine tasting Friday, June 11, 7:30-9:30pm, Tulsa Ballet, $40
This high-energy party includes wine and shoe pairings, music, and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres from a local chef.

from manolo to merlot: fashion show, luncheon & shopping Saturday, June 12, 11:30am-3pm, Renaissance Hotel, $75
Wine tasting, shoe shopping, lunch and a fashion show all in one place…does it get any better.

Reserve your tickets today!

Katy Perry in Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Sandals

Music sensation Katy Perry has been seen rocking Giuseppe Zanotti studded sandals. Featuring a sexy ankle cuff, flat bottoms, and silver pyramid studs, these sandals go perfectly with her edgy and electric look. Katie Perry is known for her bright colors, vintage looks, and overall confidence.

Here’s a similar Giuseppe Zanotti style to Katy Perry’s selection.  The white sandals are so versatile that they look good with a cute vintage dress or something more sleek and modern.

Retail $595 – available at zappos.com

Want the look for less? Try these Jessica Simpson Cate sandals that have the same edgy and sexy look, but with a smaller price tag!

Retail $71.30 – available at zappos.com

Another lower cost option is Vince Camuto’s cuff sandal:

Retail $79.95 – available at endless.com

Shoe Designer Elisa Ferare Loses Battle With Cancer

Los Angeles Times
May 11, 2010, 9:41pm

Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Stockton, CA, for Elisa Rishwain, a longtime resident of Los Angeles who designed luxury shoes under the Elisa Ferare nameplate. Rishwain passed away at home in Los Angeles on April 25 at the age of 65 after a three-year-battle with cancer.

Elisa Ann Rishwain was born in Stockton on Oct. 28, 1944, the daughter of Italian immigrants Stefano and Jennie Ferrari. She graduated from Stagg High School in 1962 and married Dr. Anthony Rishwain of Stockton in 1963.

In addition to raising three children, Rishwain opened the Giovanna Ferrrari women’s clothing boutique in Stockton. In 1988, after her divorce, she and her children relocated to Los Angeles, where she engaged in a range of vocations that included interior design, an antique furniture store, a clothing and jewelry boutique, and acting.

Rishwain often took her store-bought shoes to a local Los Angeles cobbler to have the silhouettes, fabrics and hardware tweaked to fit her personal taste, often using the sort of luxe fabrics and trims more common to the world of interior design.

In 2003, she parlayed this penchant for customized footwear into the Elisa Ferare line of handmade-in-America footwear that would routinely juxtapose fabrics like crushed velvet, python, suede and vintage  animal prints and go on to be carried by a range of high-end retail accounts including Maxfield, Madison and Fred Segal Santa Monica locally, Jeffrey in New York and Neiman Marcus.

Rishwain is survived by three children, Brian Rishwain, Benjamin Rishwain and Jennifer Gheur, and six grandchildren, all of Los Angeles, and a brother, Joseph Ferrari, of Stockton.

According to the family, a celebration of her life will take place in the Los Angeles area at a later date.

– Adam Tschorn

Photo: At top, an undated photo of Elisa Ann Rishwain, who in 2003 turned her penchant for customizing store-bought shoes into a line of handmade high-end high heels under the Los Angeles-based Elisa Ferare label, passed away April 25, 2010, after a three-year battle with cancer. At bottom, the Tycoon style from the fall 2009 Elisa Ferare footwear collection Credit: Rishwain family (top); Elisaferare.com (bottom)

Shoe and Book Lovers Treated To Southern Charm

Dripping with luxe footwear from Italy, Jedal Italian Fashion flung open their glass doors for customers to purchase signed copies of How to Stylishly Fall From Grace by Shoe-Blogger-Turned-Author Felicia Coley on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Located in Atlanta’s swanky Phipps Plaza, guest were treated to sweet treats from Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe, along with flowing wine. “The event was magical,” stated Coley.  “Of all the signings I have done, Atlanta’s response was full of Southern charm and panache” she added.

Press Release: shuzsociety Celebrates 100th “fab friday” Designer Shoe Giveaway

(Dallas, Texas) – May 6th, 2010 –  shuzsociety™, an international online magazine for women who love designer shoes, will be awarding their 100^th pair of shoes to a lucky winner in the May 14^th “fab friday” giveaway! “When we introduced the ‘fab friday’ Designer Shoe Giveaway promotion to footwear designers as a unique way to feature their brand and a style from their collection, we underestimated the impact it would have on shoe lovers from around the world” noted Joni Marshall Floyd, shuzsociety co-founder. “It’s incredibly rewarding to present footwear lovers from all walks of life with a free pair of designer shoes. The saying ‘one shoe can change your life’ speaks volumes for the many souls we’ve touched,” added shuzsociety co-founder Cindy Marshall.

This was life changing for one early winner, “I signed up on shuzsociety.com about three years ago to learn more about shoe designers and the latest styles,” said Rebecca Andrews from North Carolina. “I registered as a member on Monday and that Friday, I won the “fab friday” giveaway, Pour la Victoire’s Francoise ankle booties. I was ecstatic! This brand seemed like something perfect for the boutique I managed, SoHo Shoes in Raleigh. So, I convinced the owner to bring them into the store and three years later I’m doing what I love, selling shoes to retailers and as luck would have it, I finally got to thank the man who gave away those boots, the owner of Pour la Victoire Studio, Jay Adoni, who is now, also, my boss!”

The excitement of winning a fabulous pair of shoes is international. A winner from London, England wrote “Oh my gosh !!! I had to keep reading your email over & over because I have never won anything in my whole life and when I saw the “naked lunch” Velvet Angels shoes you had in the competition..my tongue literally fell out of my face… I had to have them !!!! Thank u so much for making a delicate little brit so happy today !!!”

On Friday, May 14, 2010, shuzsociety will announce their 100^th “fab friday” winner, bringing the total retail value of shoes and giveaways awarded to more than $42,000.  Los Angeles-based designer Calleen Cordero will handcraft an exquisite pair of “Orna” heels for the special recipient, a retail value of $639.  New York City jewelry designer, Yosef H, will gift the winner with a one-of-a-kind python bracelet that retails for $168.

To be eligible to win the “fab friday” giveaway, simply log-in or register on shuzsociety.com as a hooked member (it’s FREE) and rate the “fab friday” shoe.  Once the star rating for the shoe is selected, the member is automatically entered for that specific giveaway.  While on the site, shoe lovers can immerse themselves in “all things shoes” … with features including designer spotlights, footwear trends, shoe horoscopes, hot deals, shoe- and foot-care tips, retail events, “things we love” and shopping for fabulous shoes, of course.

About shuzsociety

A unique online magazine, shopping source and social network for shoe lovers, shuzsociety™ was created in 2007 as the online resource and community for the shoe-obsessed. Featuring exclusive contests, events and shopping directories, the online community fosters relationships with designers and other affiliates to offer its members and guests from around the world unparalleled access to the latest trends, designs and industry news and, of course, the ability to shop for fabulous shoes. A privately held company, shuzsociety has offices in Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; Austin, TX and New York, NY. For more information, please visit www.shuzsociety.com.

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