ask shoedish: how to heal blisters

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Shoedish made a whopping shoe whoops this weekend and is suffering the consequences today. We joined a soccer team and played our first game yesterday. Shoedish hasn’t played ball since college and consequently hasn’t worn soccer boots or touched a ball since then and we managed to get ourselves into a really bad blister situation. Really bad! In fact, we’re almost positive that we’ve never, ever, ever had blisters this bad. The left heel was damaged so deeply that it is still seeping after 24 hours. We’re not usually in the group of sensitive feet and we rarely get blisters, but alas our time has come and the shoe Gods are making up for lost time. So, shoedish had to wear flip flops to work today, which may not be such a bad thing except that it’s about 30 degrees outside. Oh yeah, my shoe friends, we’re that girl.

Check out these articles on how to deal with and heal blisters. These articles at Fitsugar, WedMD, eHow.com, and Associated Content have loads of advice for the active female with tips on how to prevent and heal blisters.

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shoes for the working woman

Get rid of your old shoes! This weekend, momma shoedish went through her vintage (vintage being a nice term for really old and ugly old shoes) and got rid of those that “you will never wear again, if I have anything to say for it”. The castoffs included a pair of square-toed pumps that looked like turtles, and we don’t mean some pretty tortoise-shell flats, but actual turtles. There was also a sad pair of strappy sandals with a nurse heel platform; you know the kind that looks like even your 90-year old grandma (no offense) would avoid. Many woman think that in order to survive an 8-hour workday on their feet, they have to forego really cute shoes. Shoedish is here to tell you that is not the case. While Ecco, Dansko, and Birkernstock provide comfort footwear that can look a little less than chic, they are beginning to provide for the shoe buying elite. Sleek comfort options can be found from these and other comfort footwear companies like Clarks, Aerosoles, Born, and Mephisto. Here’s to the woman who work and still want to maintain some sense of propriety in their shoes.

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Shoedish is loving especially when they’re embellished with the classic tassel. Kitten wedges are great for work, because they provide a little heaight without stealing comfort. These Mephisto wedges are complete with Air-Jet technology that provides extra support and cushioning in the footbed.

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Born has a new chic sleek collection that is proving that comfort doesn’t have to be lacking in “the pretty”. These ‘Cony’ boots from the Crown Collection are taking a page from Coach with the Harlequin, tone-on-tone, shaft detail paired with leather contrasts. We likes! Available for $184 from Shoeline.

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Here’s a pretty business pump from Easy Spirt. These plaid, buckle-front, pumps are a pretty addition to just about any casual business look and will comfortably get you through a long day at the office. These pumps are also available in a ballerina flat and come in an array of color combinations.

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Stay on trend and in comfort with these shoe booties from the Artisan Collection at Clarks England. These soft leather booties are a trendy addition to your fall wardrobe and unlike most of the shoes in this style, these are tremendously comfy. Clarks shoes are made with a polyurethane footbed with added foam under the heel, which absorbs shock. A flexible rubber outsole, made from ABS (the same kind used in Nike shoes), eases your walk with soft comfort.

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The perfect boot for day and night. These knee-high wedge boots from Aerosoles are the perfect addition to your work wardrobe for fall and with a number of pretty fall color options, you’ll be sure to find the one that suits you. A flexible rubber sole and extra cushioning make these wedges feel like you’re walking in the clouds.

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in her shoes: purchasing authentic shoes on eBay

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Check out our new column entry on “In Her Shoes”. Shoedish takes you through the steps in protecting yourself from counterfeit and knockoff shoe sellers. Here’s an excerpt: “Shopping on eBay can be a very rewarding adventure, but not everything you see on eBay is what it says it is. Selling knockoffs is big business and many of the items that claim authenticity are nothing more than fakes. If you’re a fan of designer and brand name shoes, vintage and new, than you’re probably a big fan of bidding on eBay to find those rare editions and for a cheaper way to bid on newer releases. If you’re patient, smart, do your research, and pay attention you’ll find great deals on authentic designer and brand name shoes in no time. Here’s your guide to buying shoes, without getting duped, on eBay.” Head to our “In Her Shoes” page for the full article.

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“walk a mile in her shoes” campaign

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It’s time for another “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” update! Check us out every Friday to see if there’s a charity walk in your area or visit the website for a full listing of events around the world. Beyonce wonders what she’d do if she were a boy, but shoedish knows exactly what she’d do, she’d wear a pair of stilettos and walk her way to domestic violence awareness…and you should too!

Upcoming events: Oct 10th, Henderson, NC; Oct. 11th, Connersville, IN, Lima, WY, and Rochester, NY; Oct. 12th, Danville, KY; Oct. 13th, Plano, TX; Oct. 16th, Columbus, OH, Moncton, New Brunswick, and San Diego, CA; Oct. 17th, Adams-Friendship, WI; Oct. 18th, Camarillo, CA, Laramie, WY, Menomonie, WI, and Moab, UT.

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‘opinions please’ friday: sandal booties

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All hail the sandal boot! We’re obsessed with this extreme cut-out sandal boot trend that is sweeping cross the nation. It seems like no style is safe from the reinterpretation that booties bring to the style table and sandals are no exception. Who ever thought we’d be tying together sandals and boots into a synergy of harmonious melody in style utopia. I guess we should be careful throwing that word around because we can hear the projectile vomiting and automatic upchucks from many of our style friends. These sandal boots from Pelle at Topshop have a little bit of every trendy style from the metal metallics and cut-outs to the color blocking and stiletto. We’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions. Do you like this trend? More importantly, do you like this shoe? Thoughts? Opinions?

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shoehunting: the social network for shoe lovers

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Shoedish would like to introduce you to a fun and exciting new site for all you shoe whores out there. Nowadays there are social networking sites for just about everything and everyone, so it’s about time they had one for the shoes!!! ShoeHunting is a social shopping and bookmarking platform for shoe aficionados. Sweetness! Use ShoeHunting to bookmark your favorite shoes and show websites, upload photos of your own shoe collection, and even receive exclusive discounts and coupons to dozens of your favorite online shoe stores. You can also discover new styles by seeing what other members have stored on the ShoeHunting network. It’s like the del.icio.us and Digg for the shoe lover. Join shoedish and the rest of the shoe loving community by becoming a member today and start browsing, saving, and rating all your favorite shoes.

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new in you, different in shoe: blaguette jewelry

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Shoedish would like to introduce you to the launch of a spectacular new jewelry web site for all you bobble babes looking for something new and different for your growing jewelry collections. The Shoe Dish loves her shoes, but we like to dabble in other creative accessories as well and Blaguette is our new favorite outlet for the other part of our fashion mind. Blaguette was created by friends, Adrienne Garrard and Nancy Kang, who were looking for an outlet to their creativity. Combining a passion for high fashion, gems, and, of course, jewelry, they created the fabulous luxury of designer jewelry at affordable prices. We’ve had or eye on these Deliciously Diva rings from the Disco Diva Winter Collection. The Duomo in particular is tracking stars in our eyes and leaving us with that lightheaded feeling you get from sheer ecstasy. Oh, what we would give to have this ring sitting pretty on our finger. Christmas is coming…

*Visit Blaguette today and start your Christmas list too.

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