This post is long overdue. 2019 was the year that I ordered bespoke footwear from two brands as part of a new limited bespoke series here at Specialty Shoe Lover. Those of us in the shoe world know how hard it is to achieve scale for custom shoes. We see a lot of companies just don’t make it. I have previous reviewed a Greek leather sandal…
Welcome back shoe lovers! This Fall, I absolutely hit the jackpot with finding shoes that decently fit me. These least few years have been tough as finding narrow width shoes in my size, 11, has been pretty tough. What’s even more surprising is that I was able to get most of these shoe finds from the TJMAXX Group family of brands. Between Marshall’s and TJMAXX, I…
So, I’ve been eyeing the And Other Stories brand, a newer one within the larger H&M Group family of brands, for a little while. And Other Stories is unique in that it features different product categories that are designed by geographically different design teams in Los Angeles, Paris, and Stockholm. The result is a beautifully curated collection of sophisticated pieces with higher quality materials. Unlike the usual,…
I actually find it quite ridiculous that I have gotten to the point of searching affordable sandals on the Internet. My unique 11 AAAA Narrow shoe size is a pain at times, so many brands and retailers do not offer my size. So, I turned to the Internet to research affordable custom shoe shops around the world. I quickly found that U.S. brands charge and arm…
While this year’s highly anticipated Met Gala was missing the presence of some mega stars like Beyonce, Ariana Grande, T-Swift, and Rhianna, our fashion-centered eyes were still still able to feast off a handful of celebs who brought the WOW factor in the shoe department. I was disappointed that so many celebs chose super simple (BORING) single strapped sandal stilettos to this event. I’m always expecting…
Payless ShoeSource has just announced its filing for bankruptcy and the closing of all their retail locations in North America, this potentially poses a great opportunity for other players in the retail space as well as awesome shopping deals for consumers, including ladies with extended sizes. A few months ago, I covered Payless’ latest marketing stunt with the false brand Palessi and social influencers in my post…
Need more options to consider when shopping Queen Feet shoes? Well, Shoe Show, Inc. (Shoe Show Encore, Shoe Dept., Shoe Show Mega, etc.) may just need to be on your radar, especially if you’re in the South. While the store doesn’t always have the latest styles, every contemporary brand, or highest material quality to choose, you’d be surprised to find a few styles that will still…
I believe every woman deserves to have quality footwear, not only the “normal” sizes.-Melissa Longlade As a fashion hub, France is still conjuring and attracting new design talent. Melyadé brand based in Paris is looking to set itself a part in the world of footwear through its specialty sizes for women. Queen Feet women around the world should rejoice in its newest ally in the fight…
Will That Payless/ Palessi Experiment Really Do Much To Change The Brand’s Negative Stigma? I’m smelling ADDY or Shorty marketing award coming for Payless ShoeSource for its latest marketing ploy to reprove its relevancy to the millennial crowd. If you haven’t already checked out their latest social experiment featuring social influencers, you’re in for a treat. Basically, Payless created a fake premium footwear brand, Palessi, and…
Shahirah Ahmed, Wardrobe Stylist + Fashion Blogger at ShahirahAhmed.com Age: 28| Shoe Size: 12| Hometown: Sacramento, CA “God didn’t give me these feet for no reason, so why not put them to good use!” In high school, I stacked my shoe boxes on the top shelf of my bedroom closet, strategically hiding the description against the wall, so no one would see the “SIZE 10 MEN”…
Hey y’all! Thanks so much for dropping by. I’m Amara Nicole, a modern Mississippi Belle with a heart for all things creative. Oh yeah, I also have an interesting relationship with shoes. My tiny corner of the Internet is the space where I invite you all into my Southern Queendom, where I highlight my adventures at home and abroad on my journey to self-liberation. Read more..