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…
How One Millennial Mom-preneur Is Shaking Up The Footwear Biz One Size At A Time Gustavia Lui, 31, is NOT your average founder. For one, she’s not male and secondly, she juggles more than one major role beyond the Founder title. Lui is a Queen Feet wife (12 W), mother of three, and entrepreneur who has joined a new wave of Millennial Mums who are used…
A lot of women within the Queen Feet community are also a part of the Plus-Size community as well. While some have previously shied away from walking confidently despite normalized euro-centric beauty standards, others are spearheading the size inclusivity movement. One of the newest trailblazers is an up-and-coming designer that we should definitely be keeping an eye on. Doyeon Yoni Yu, 27, is a former Parson’s…
Okay, so while I’ve noticed this trend for a while now, and I’m sorta kinda getting used to this much of a gag factor. Sneakers are becoming progressively more ugly by the season. A a result, they’re starting to look more like footwear fit for astronauts and space cadets. Let me give you some quick context on my space shoe comparison with these new sneakers. So,…
Most women that I’ve personally come across within the Queen Feet community are justifiably taller. From my experience, I’ve realized that in comparison, ladies like myself are an anomaly because I’m only 5’5″ with size 11 Queen Feet. I know, I can’t believe it myself sometimes. I even checked with a nurse while visiting my practitioner this week to see if I’d grown at all. Let’s…
Have you ever met someone who just gets it? Whether they have shared experiences or have developed extreme empathy from their personal relationships? Well, besides footwear, food, and dreaming of global travel, I love to keep tabs on the VC (venture capital), marketing, and startup worlds. In my spare time, I’m literally trying to absorb as much information and inspiration from influencers and thought leaders in…
It’s that time again SSLs! Today, we get to hear from another Queen Feet superstar. I got a chance to hear from actress, producer, and athlete Sarah Brown Carter about her Queen Feet experience as she wears between U.S. footwear sizes 12-12.5. I thought it’d be really interesting to get a glimpse of the Hollywood Entertainment Biz through a Queen Feet lens. This Canadian/ American triple…
Virginia Z. Shoe Size: 11| Age: N/A| Country: Spain My name is Virginia, and I have an 11-shoe size. My feet were no problem until I reached puberty. I have always been pretty tall. I was one of the tallest kids in my class, but my feet were okay. So, about age 13, I can’t remember exactly, I had an American 9-10, and my struggle began.…
You know that feeling when you finally find the “big feet” aisle of a women’s footwear store and you look up to see another Queen Foot lady headed your way? It’s totally friends at first sight, right? At last, you’re not the only one secluded in a tiny corner searching for flattering shoes in our sizes. That’s the experience that comes to mind when I discovered…
SSLs meet Antonia Anselmi Clarkin, Owner and Lead Designer of Fabia Designs Ltd. in Te Kuiti, New Zealand. Antonia hails from a footwear family that has always considered #QueenFeet a priority. The brand has recently made their debut in the U.S., so I’m sure you all will love this SSL Approved brand, especially if you like to find new places to shop. I love a good…
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..