Confessions of a Shoe Addict!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Hanging with Steve Harvey

I was the lucky winner of two tickets to a recent Steve Harvey Morning Show at KMart.  I had no idea what to expect, especially since I hadn’t had the opportunity to hear his show before arriving.     

Watching the morning show team in action was quite fascinating and Steve is even funny at 5:00 am.  I have to admit I went to the show to get a chance to show Steve the Heel Shield.  Steve is known for his suits.  I though his shoes would be nice, but the shoes were even better than nice.  HPIM0511  This is Steve’s Blue Suede Shoe – FABULOUS!  And, the sole of the shoe is red with three gold bars near the heel.  Beautiful shoe. (Is Christian Louboutin doing men’s shoes now?)   In fact, most of the shoes on the morning show staff were very nice.  

Ramonski Love was also at the show that morning.  And, here are Ramonski’s shoes.  HPIM0505 Ramonski got his Heel Shield at the morning show. 

I gave a Heel Shield to one of the ladies on the team and she let Steve see her bookmark and Heel Shield.  Steve Harvey read the bookmark information to the studio audience and complimented me on the creation of a great product.  Steve Harvey made several complimentary comments about the Heel Shield

This more a picture of the material of the suit than it is the shoe. HPIM0510  And, this shoe belongs to Steve Harvey’s Body Guard Boomerang – He took a pink Heel Shield for his wife – he loved the product toooooooooooo!HPIM0509

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Heel Shields save Joan Rivers Chanel’s!

Remember my  trip back from Chicago to Phoenix, I was in the rear of the plane. As I stepped into the terminal, I saw a woman, a man and a little girl standing by the door.  I looked – the woman looked like Joan Rivers.  joanriver  photo credit  TVLand

Well,  I had to stop and see if it really was Joan Rivers – IT WAS!   I have to tell you SHE LOOKS GOOD!    So, I spoke to her, let her know that my sister and I had watched her on Celebrity Apprentice, blah, blah, blah. 

The best part of this story for me is Joan Rivers accepted two Heel Shields – one for her and one for her daughter Melissa.

After using her Heel Shield in a rented SUV (Joan Rivers travels with her Heel Shield); I received an email THANKING ME FOR HER HEEL SHIELD!  Now, that is really cool!

Another satisfied, and happy Heel Shield user!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Got to meet Joan Rivers

I won JetBlue plane tickets for attending a woman’s conference – What a great win!

So Jet Blue was my transportation to Chicago for the Inventors Show Audition.  When you win plane tickets you have to be willing to spend lots of time on the plane.  The trip out was long – from Phoenix to New York (yes – fly over Chicago to New York), then New York to Chicago – red eye- NO BIG DEAL.  

Coming back middle of the day on Sunday – Chicago to New York (fly over Chicago again) then New York to Phoenix.  Well the best part of the trip was leaving the plane at midnight in Phoenix. 

For the first time almost ever, I was one of the last people to leave the plane.  When I walked through the door into the gate there was a woman, a man and a little girl standing in front of the doorway.  As I passed through, I asked the man following me - “is that Joan Rivers?”  He looked at me strangely, mumbled something, and kept walking.  joanriver  photo credit  TVLand

I went back (could not pass Joan Rivers and not be sure).  I asked - “Are you Joan Rivers?”  She pleasantly responded and was extremely gracious.  She even asked a few questions about me.

I had a nice short conversation with her and her travelling companions and gave her Heel Shields for herself and her daughter Melissa. 

I was very excited about meeting her and if she remembers, she may send me an email about how much she LOVES her Heel Shield. 

AND, let me tell you – she looked great! 

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Uggs – Bet you didn’t know

Ladies, I bet you didn’t know (American Ladies that is) that Uggs were created for “after surfing.”  Uggs are not a WINTER boot after all!  Uggs are for use all year long.

Stop laughing, that is one of the myths that Whooga Boots wants to clear up.  Uggs are not for SNOW!   In fact, my take on what I read is -  Uggs are just  tall house shoes.  (I personally will be getting a new pair just for the snow in Chicago this winter.)

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Now, let me tell you, when I first saw them I said – YIKES! BUT they look like good snow boots.  When I heard that you wear them barefoot – I really got excited because of how warm they keep your feet (real Uggs won’t stink if you keep your feet clean – NO DRIVING BAREFOOT) 

Whooga has the best price for Uggs that I have seen.  Whooga is an Australian company that ships to the US. 

One more thing I have to mention – Heel Shields will fit on your Uggs.  Using a Heel Shield when you drive will ensure you don’t get BLACK HEEL (unprotected driving syndrome) on your Uggs!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Shoes at the Chgo Football Classic

The Football Classic is a Chicago Classic.  Most of the party is in the hallways of the Suites and in the Parking Lot.  The battle of the bands gets the most fan attention.  And lots of people come out.  There are so many people to reacquaint with and new people to meet, that sometimes I forgot to take pictures.  HPIM0393  HPIM0417

These are the first shoes and the last shoes of the day. 

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The men in Chicago also pride themselves on having really stylish shoes!  The slacks were also something to see, but we were really only shooting pictures of shoes.  Except for the black leather/vinyl leggings! (She looked Great!)

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The shoes ran the gamut – flats, sandals, boots, shooties, sequined heels, and of course  pumps!

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The following shoes are my favorites from the day.  Now understand, all of the shoes I photographed stood out on their own. 

So, thanks and congratulations to all of the Shoe Aficionados.  Sorry about the picture of the man’s shoe, the toe of the shoes had a nice angle.  Which one is your favorite.  Feel Free to leave a comment voting for your favorite!!!!.    HPIM0397HPIM0422HPIM0402

Monday, September 21, 2009

Thanks to the Barefoot Drivers!

I just wanted to say “Thank You” to all of the Barefoot Drivers.  No, I am not happy that you are not a customer.  A Heel Shield is a much better option than driving barefoot – keeps the inside and outside of the shoe clean. 

And, barefoot drivers probably don’t realize that along with the dirt from their car mats (that is going into the ‘shoes they are trying to save’) are thousands  of bacteria.  And, we all know what bacteria does in dark damp places! 

I realize that  for years you have tried all sorts of things to protect the outside of your shoe, (towels and special mats) – but Heel Shields weren’t invented yet.  So you settled on barefoot driving.  I am sorry that the inside of your shoes may have an odor and the inside not look so good.  I am sorry it took so long to get Heel Shields on the market.  But I thank you for validating the need for Heel Shields by taking off your shoes to PROTECT YOUR SHOE INVESTMENT!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

THE BOOT for Fall - OTK

This fall, the hot boot for the season will be the Over-The-Knee boot.  Christian Louboutin and Prada have created some “to die for” (can I still use that phrase) boots for this season.  And the Style war rages!

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Christian Louboutin OTK Christian Louboutin

As you can see, the days of “swash buckling” OTK boots is gone.  We no longer have to look like pirates.  Even though I have seen a few boots that look back towards the old style.  But here is a OTK Biker Boot even a square girl could love!

Over the knee Biker Boot side view OTK Biker Boot

Each of these boots should come with a Heel Shield!  It is impossible to take these Thousand Dollar boots off in the car in order to prevent getting Black Heel stains while driving.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

If the shoe doesn’t fit – PLEASE don’t wear it!

When I was little, when you went to the shoe store the salesman had a metal device with sliding ends he used to measure your feet.

As an adult, I don’t see very many of the measuring devices.  I wonder are these measuring devices extinct?  I ask this question because of the number of women I see wearing shoes that are either too big or too small.   Either is not good for your feet.  Your feet are supposed to be contained by the shoe  too small Louboutins

I have worn Stuart Weitzman shoes for years and in his shoes I wear a size 10.  I can see a Stuart Weitzman shoe in a catalog, order it in a size 10 and know that it will fit perfectly.  I wear a size 11 in a Christian Louboutin.  Unfortunately, I don’t have as much experience with a Christian Louboutin Shoe, but, I am certainly working on it. 

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Inventor of Heel Shields - Heel Shields protect the shoes of male and female drivers. With the heel shield drivers no longer have to change shoes, drive barefoot, use towels or what ever method they are currently using to protect their shoes from the damage cause by driving. Heel Shields are the ONLY real method to protect all dress shoes from black heel scuffs caused by driving. Two seconds to protection - (1) slide the heel shield on your shoe (2) two drive. It is as easy as that. Get Your Heel Shield today. AND, get one for a friend who also loves shoes! http://www.heelshield.com/products-2/