http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/rss/ Simply Soles - Kassie's Blog - A cyberspace, meeting place hosted by me that is meant to educate and engage. en-us Copyright 2008 Solemates.com, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 3600 Living in the Nation's Capital, picnic tables and picturesque backdrops are plentiful. For such outings, consider going neutral to stay cool, wearing fun-loving sandals you can slip on and off, and don't forget a great hat. In this ensemble, you'll look both picnic and picture perfect.  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/263 June 01, 2011 We cannot tell a lie, we're already ready for the weekend. Here's a sneak peak of what we'll be wearing as soon as the clock hits five on Friday. Lilly Pulitzer will help kick it off with white stone sandals and her brightly colored silk floral arm clutch. To really get us in the mood for fun in the sun we'll pair it with Regatta colorful bangles by Fornash for another splash of color and a whole lot of sass. Here's to TGIF!  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/262 May 25, 2011 Having amazingly cool style doesn't have to be brazenly bold. Take this understated ensemble for instance. Muted tones and a laid back vibe come together with the addition of these gold Koi sandals by Lilly Pulitzer. They add a pop of the unexpected and a whimsical note that makes this look much more than basic.  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/261 May 18, 2011 Friday the 13th. Amazing a date has such a powerful effect on some people. There's even a word for the fear of it:  friggatriskaidekaphobia .  While I'm usually superstitious and tend to steer clear of black cats and walking under ladders, Friday the 13th (the day and not the movie...I'm a total baby when it comes to horror flicks) never concerned me. This morning, I'm wasn't sure what I was supposed to fear doing today. So I set about my day as usual. Something unexpected, and bad, actually happened though. We figured out out we miscalculated our DC sales tax bill by $10,000, and it wasn't in our favor. Waaaah! Was is merely coincidental that the day we discovered that we occasionally can't add was Friday the 13th? Perhaps. But next time it comes around, I'm carrying a rabbit's foot just in case. A ouch of prevention is worth a pound (or whatever $10,000 weighs) of cure, or so I hope. http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/260 May 14, 2011 With Spring in full swing, there's no better time to try on these Butter kitten heels with your favorite flowery frock. In a light lavender, with 50s flair, they are prim and proper enough for Saturday Synagogue or Sunday Church but are also ready to skip, hop and jump to your favorite tune.  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/259 May 11, 2011 Summer lovin' had me a blast...especially in this outfit. Long, flowy Maxi dresses are a breeze to wear but also undeniably alluring. With the addition of black strappy sandals by Kelsi Dagger and bangles and chandelier earrings for extra drama, this outfit is easy, breezy and beautiful. http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/258 April 26, 2011 Sometimes I think I'm crazy. Is that OK? Because in my case it's entirely true. Case in point, I have two small children (age 5 and 3), a husband I adore, a business I love, a staff I worship, and great friends I don't have enough time to see...and yet...I want more. I don't want more, as in more things. Granted great shoes make a difference, but I know where to go for those (as do you if you are reading this). What I genuinely want is to is to help people, and I think I've found a way.   Back in summer 2009, we started the What To Wear Wednesday email campaign when enough customers asked me for advice how to style a particular pair of shoes (in this case it was the Margarita by Butter ).  I put together an outfit in Polyvore , emailed it to my customers, and the unexpected outpouring of gratitude and support it generated was not only surprising, it was shocking, liberating. and thrilling!   So what's soon to come is undoubtedly my biggest and best idea to date. I am by no means the only one behind it. You'll meet the rest of the team soon enough, but in the interim, in case your curious, here's a sneak peak at what's in store . http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/257 April 26, 2011 Colorful but not commanding, these Frye flats blend in with floral patterns as if they were kindred spirits. The layered look adds to the casual, haute hippie vibe while the accessories add a breezy beachy vibe.  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/255 April 20, 2011 When breaking out your shorts this summer don't sell yourself short. Sure, it's simple to slide on a pair of flip flops but we suggest you add these boho chic huarache sandals instead. Paired with a flower-power button down, this outfit touches on the 70s, hippie-inspired trends of the season, but still remains modern and fresh.  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/254 April 13, 2011 We like shoes. A lot. So we thought it'd be fun to give some away. I don't always pretend to know what I'm doing, but I always admit to having fun.   How do you enter?  1.  It's easy. Enter your name and email address and click on the "Enter to Win" button. 2.  It's free. Buy nothing to enter. 3.  It's random. A winner will be drawn and notified each week, so if it's not you, keep entering to win.   Why are we doing this?  1. It's spring break and the mice can play while the marketing director is away. 2. I love spontaneity. 3. I love free shoes even more.   Hope you win.    Kassie  http://www.simplysoles.com/blog/253 April 12, 2011