Instagram Giveaway!

I know we have had a few cold days lately but fashion marches on and right now it is Spring! It is time to look at our closets and think of new things. Every spring requires picking up a few staple pieces and this year I decided to help one lucky person by giving away a pair of Tory Burch flip flops! See below for entry details and good luck!!

::::::TREND ALERT: FREE SHOES::::::

Summer Staples Instagram Giveaway (March 5th-14th) Rules:

No purchase is necessary

Follow @DallasShoeGuy on Instagram

Repost the giveaway image to your Instagram feed

Tag @DallasShoeGuy in the caption, not the comments

Max number of entries is 10 (one per day)

Entries will no longer be accepted after midnight on March 14, 2014

Winner will be drawn at random and announced on Instagram March 15th, 2014

Winner is subject to availability of sizes and colors when claiming prize

One prize will be awarded at a retail value of $50
Prize can not returned or redeemed for cash or credit

Winner must live within the contiguous United States

Spring Trend Alert!

Spring is in full swing! The weather is amazing and the shoes are too. Here is a breakdown of some of my favorite trends for your feet.

Nudes are a summer staple and this year there is so much variety that anyone could find a good fit for their personal style. You can never go wrong following this trend.

Cage sandals are everywhere! This trend is a must for the season whether you are wearing them for your everyday flat or your evening heel. 

Color! Dallas has never been a stranger to flares of color and this year is a standout moment for the most vivid and vibrant among us. 

Wedges are the best way to take a comfortable look to the next level. Pop on your favorite wedges for effortless all day wear.

I am sure you also noticed another hot trend this season is single sole shoes. That means that there is a lot less platform and lower heels everywhere. Platforms aren't "out" but single sole shoes are definitely back "in". 

Come by the store and freshen up your spring wardrobe and check out the shoes I couldn't picture here (there are so many!). Don't forget to follow @DallasShoeGuy on Instagram and Twitter, you might get a chance to win something free very soon ;-)

Resort 2014

It is January again. This is a time to leave the old things behind us, to look ahead to a new year, new experiences, and new fashions. Resort Collection shoes are delivering and it is time to look at what is new and hot.

Lola Cruz is one of my absolute favorite breakout brands. They popped up on the scene a year or two ago and made a mark with extraordinary sandals. These sandals are jewelry for your feet and we picked three fantastic colors to choose from, Tan, Pewter, and Black (not pictured). I will be showing you a lot more from this brand in the coming months.

::TREND ALERT:: Jeweled Sandals

Any complete wardrobe should include at least a pair or two of great espadrille wedges. Tory Burch nailed it this year with this quintessential spring/summer shoe.

Michael Kors is turning out a lot of great styles right now. Everyone loves a good cork wedge because they are perfect for taking your casual looks up a notch. The sandal on the heel is one of my favorite shoes of the new year. You can wear it just as easily with skinny jeans as you can with a cocktail dress.  

::TREND ALERT:: Cage Sandals

::TREND ALERT:: Pink (mild or wild, you can’t get away from it)

!!! Fall Trend Alert !!! Exotic Skins

One of my favorite trends in accessories is exotic skins. You see this trend year round, just like we see leopard print every winter, but this season all things wild are especially hot. 

Thursday the 14^th of November we will be hosting two of the hottest designers in the world of specialty skins.

Come in and meet Leigh Navarro founder and designer of Leighelena jewelry as she debuts her new Deco Collection in Dallas.

Come in and meet Annsley Popov founder and designer of Presmer accessories.

Need a reason, other than gorgeous designs, to love these two? They are both Texas women and we always love supporting our own. 

!!! Fall Trend Alert !!! Wedge Boots

The next hot trend I want to talk about is wedge boots. We all know boots are a must have for any winter wardrobe and we all know that a wedge is so much easier to wear than a heel. That makes this the perfect trend for anyone to indulge in. 

Wear with: Skinny jeans, flared jeans, dressier pants, skirts, dresses.

 I love the way this boot blends the wedge boot trend with the moto boot trend. This is an instant wardrobe updater. 

 Sleek, refined, and extremely versatile is how I describe this boot. You can pop this on with jeans any day of the week but it works really well for pairing with skirts and dresses too. It comes in black too.

This has got to be one of the hottest boots anywhere right now. It is beautiful and comfortable and that made it an instant celebrity favorite, especially for Jennifer Aniston she won't stop talking about it.

!!!! Fall Trend Alert !!!! Pointy Toes

The weather is cooling down and the seasons are changing. With the season goes the fashion and that means it is time to talk about what we will all be wearing this Fall. I will be doing a series of Trend Alerts to make sure everyone is up to speed on the hottest and newest that 2013 has to offer. First up is......

POINTY TOES

Wear them with: dresses, skirts, skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans (pretty much everything)

Pelle Moda has delivered a bevy of beautiful pointed toes to choose from. Whether you are looking for a slingback, a pump, or a bootie I have it here from Pelle Moda.

 Jean-Michel Cazabat has mastered the fine points of the silhouette. This high heel is as easy on the feet as it is on the eyes and would be a beautiful addition to your shoe closet. 

This trend is not limited to just pumps. Boots, booties, and flats will all have pointy options to choose from. So no matter what your personal style is you can find one of these instant-updaters for your Fall wardrobe.

Bagadocious, Pedro, and Kotur

Today I am going to tell you about Bagadocious brand custom shoe-bags and wonderful new things to put in them. 

As someone who sells and loves shoes and bags I want to emphasize how important it is to take care of them. Keeping the box can be great for storage but boxes are bulky and you can't travel with them. So then what should you do? Bagadocious was started by Leslie Fuller, a self proclaimed shoe and handbag fanatic who also wanted a way to store her favorites when she wasn't using them and still keep them organized. Now you can order her bags customized with your shoes right on the front.

                                        

Here is one of the bags with a new edgy pair of Pedro Garcia shoes on the front. You can have bags made with any of your own shoes. You can also order Bagadocious bags for all of your favorite handbags, even the smaller evening bags like the Kotur miniaudiere below.

These super soft bags are perfect for storage and travel, and they come in different sizes for all of your accessories. You can have gorgeous, ultra-lux, custom, bags for everything from sunglasses and jewelry to boots and hobo handbags, all you need is a picture. The bags are available for order exclusively online.

Click here to visit the Bagadocious website.

Below are beautiful new arrivals in the store. I have a bunch of new options for you to put in your brand new Bagadocious custom bags. 

Kotur by Fiona Kotur

Elegant handmade miniaudiere handbags to elevate any look.

Pedro Garcia shoes

Perfect for all day wear each of these shoes is as comfortable as it is stylish.

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