You Know What They Say About Plans...

It's funny how no matter what plans you may think you have, life has a mind of its own and takes you in whatever direction it chooses. As one of my new year's resolutions for 2009 I vowed to explore my love for writing and I started this blog as an outlet to do just that. And then the idea for Blogalicious 2009 came along and from that several other ideas (that we'll be unveiling soon!) that are clamoring for my attention, and that I'm excited about, but that have taken a front seat to my writing aspirations for the year. So that's why I've been neglecting my poor little blog over here. Not because I don't have stuff to say or because I don't love my followers (because I really do!) I'm just being pulled in 3,000 different directions right now. So I can't promise you that I'll have a Daily Shoe for you, well daily. But I can promise you that I'm working my tushie off trying to follow the path that God is showing me and that I'll post as often as I can.

Doin' It Big In Texas

Day 1 of our fabulous Dallas bloggerazzi trip is nearing an end. After a long but fun day of seeing how the other half lives, I am finally in bed, wiped. We spent all day doing a photo shoot and video shoot for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women's latest campaign. It was a total gas having our hair and makeup done and going through multiple wardrobe changes and having a stylist primp and fuss over us for hours. The AHA staff was absolutely wonderful, as was our comedian of a photographer, Paul Schiefer. To end the day we all enjoyed a delicious dinner at Cibus. And I am beat. I can understand why Beyonce always needs to vacation in St. Tropez - this lifestyle is postively exhausting.

The Daily Shoe

In honor of my upcoming trip to Texas, here are some stylish cowgirl boots from my girl, Jessica Simpson. Nevermind that I would never be able to walk in them (do you see that heel?), I think they're adorable.

Yee-Haw!!

So I'm going to Dallas, Texas on Monday. I've been invited, along with the other ladies of MamaLaw, to participate in the American Heart Association's Go Red for a Better U makeover program set to launch in June! It's an exciting opportunity and I can't wait to get started for the simple fact that I could definitely use a kick in the rear to jumpstart my health and fitness routine. I have started going to spinning classes at the gym and have lost 3lbs since last week, so I am glad to be on the right track. Anyway, we're all headed to Dallas on Monday for a health assessment (including a treadmill test - yikes), a photo shoot, video interviews and media training. It sounds like so much fun and I'm totally looking forward to it. Dallas, here I come!

The Daily Shoe: Earth Week

J-41 Footwear is embracing the eco-friendly shoe movement with their vegan Aquarius mesh casual slip-on Mary Janes.

And they come in little people sizes too! (Sorry, couldn't resist).

The Daily Shoe: Earth Week

In honor of Earth Week, I'm going to (try and) bring you shoes that are eco-friendly. If you're a hardcore shoe lover (like me) you might be skeptical of any "green" shoe designer bragging about shoes made of bamboo and recycled burlap. The MINK Shoes Collection will not disappoint. Here is a description of the line:

MINK shoes are custom designed and hand crafted from only the finest quality non-animal products. Natural or scientifically engineered alternatives such as cork, denim, linen, faux fur, and other animal friendly substitutes are employed. Leather, suede, pelts, and skins are never used. MINK Shoes adheres to a strict policy of animal preservation, protection, and safeguarding in its designs. Each shoe is extremely unique and is offered in a very limited production.

And they look great too! So go forth and buy eco-friendly shoes. See...you can actually help the environment by shopping :-)

The Daily Shoe

Here's the thing about Crocs - people either love them or hate them. I happen to love them and have a couple pairs. They are ridiculously comfy and easy to slip on for a quick trip to the park or the grocery store. But, if you're one of those people who thinks they are hideously ugly and wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of those bulky, plastic, orthopedic-looking clogs, here is the new Venice heeled shoe made by Crocs. Same comfy footbed, much more stylish look! Convinced?