WIN THIS: Dali Wall High Heels Wall Decal!

Sometimes inspiration is as close as the writing on the wall...

With the arrival of crisp autumn temps, I have jumped feet first into home sprucing, primping and full-blown nesting.  This weekend is all about accessorizing my home office with pops of color and inspiration.  Keep Your Heels, Head and Standards High speaks to me, and should resonate with every woman's walk in life.

The gracious folks at Dali Decals shipped me this profound quote for review.  Available in over 20 colors, I ordered the quote in the large 60" x 6.5" size for a wall adjacent to my "shoe board" that's drenched in the shade Hot Sun.  I chose the color Golden Yellow Matte to bounce off of my focus wall, and to add a bit of sunshine to upcoming gray days.  What's great about purchasing from the vast array of wall decals is that you get to see the colors previewed on the sample image prior ro placing your order!

For applying to the wall, it was easy breezy for me, as I have applied many decals. But for the novice, I suggest first working with the "practice" decal included with orders.   A clean wall, patience and  proper placement will update your wall instantly.

And starting today through Sept 22, here's how you can win* your very own, in your choice of colors:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~Tweet the message:
@wellheeled is taking my love for shoes to new heights with @DaliDecals! http://ow.ly/dJSB0

And for everyone else, you can receive 5% off with coupon code WELLHEELED now; no minimum purchase necessary!

Good luck and happy decorating!

*The winner will be emailed a gift certificate worth $25; S/H is not included. All readers and/or contest entries are only eligible to win once per 12 months

TWHS Reviews Shoe Fleur Note Cards

 

Shoe Fleur Note Cards from teNeues Publishing Group

In this tech-savvy era of DMs, IMs, text messages and e-mails, the art of the hand-written note often gets forgotten.

While e-vites were sent out for my bridal tea, I knew my thank you cards needed to be uniquely personal. The gracious folks at teNeues Publishing Group shipped me a boxed set of Michel Tcherevkoff's gorgeous Shoe Fleur note cards for review. Perfect! The fact that the 20 note cards (four each of five illustrations) were botanical/floral-inspired shoes was exactly the sentiment I wanted to send in gratitude.

Pretty and chic, the blank note cards allow you to write personalized sentiments to whomever you are sending it to. Being a wordsmith, I tend to gravitate towards a blank card versus captioned ones.

Judging by the response from those who received them, Shoe Fleur Note cards will generate thank yous back to you!

Shoe Fluer Note Cards are ideal for the gardener, shoe lover or mother who has a passion for both!

TWHS Reviews God Save My Shoes

 

Just the other day, I had a spirited exchange with Oprah's OWN Network on Twitter after they tweeted me the statement, "We sure have a love for shoes, too!" If you're a woman who has ever slipped her feet into a pair of heels, you understand. 

For the past month, I have been sharing with you clips of God Save My Shoes, the first documentary to explore the relationship women have with their shoes. When I was contacted by Caid Productions to inform me that I would be receiving an early screening copy of the film, I clicked my 130mm stilettos in glee!  The documentary will be released on May 8 across more than 30 VOD and pay-per-view platforms in the U.S. and Canada. 

It is a three-year labor of love for Writer/Director Julie Benasra and Executive Producer Thierry Daher, interviewing Parisian and U.S. shoe lovers, experts and shoe designers Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin and Walter Steiger, to name a few. 

Needless to say, it is 70 minutes of stilettoed nirvana, especially when you get a glimpse into one of the THREE fantasy shoe closets of poker pro Beth Shak (which puts Carrie Bradshaw's collection to shame). I will give Shak credit; if you're going to own that type of habit, it has to be color-coordinated and organized!! 

God Save My Shoes chronicles how women's love affair with shoes continues to be an evolution of expression. From shoe fanatics to fetishists, chopines to six-inch skyscraper heels, heels are a sign of status, power and intrigue. 

The proof is also in the purchases of shoes by U.S. women, stated in the documentary that we buy an average of 7-8 pairs of new shoes annually. I wonder if that figure include the pairs we hide from our spouses in the closet?!! 

The question of who created the stiletto is still a topic of debate, decades after its arrival in the early 50s. From its soaring rise on the feet of flappers to screen bombshells, the symbollic shape of the stiletto leads down a path of fantasy and eroticism to this day. If you don't believe me, just try to think of the last time you were asked to wear your flats to bed... 

God Save My Shoes is a thrill ride and a delectable gift for any woman who knows the power of shoes. And to celebrate the May 8 release, join their e-mail list now to receive an electronic goodie bag that contains the following treats:

~ Official soundtrack of God Save My Shoes in MP3 format 

~ Various photos and wallpapers compatible with all mobile phones/devices 

~ 20% discount towards the purchase of the DVD 

What a beautiful Mother's Day gift it would be, placed inside of a shoe box along with shoes from her favorite designer.

As I said in my tweet back to OWN Network, not only is our love for shoes a universal language, it's multi-generational amongst women, which we speak fluently!

Footnote: You can also enter the code GSMS4EVER on their online boutique to receive a 20% discount on the DVD!

TWHS Reviews Head Over Heels Night Shirt From Trendy Treasures Online

PJ Salvage Head Over Heels Night Shirt from Trendy Treasures Online

Some prefer to count sheep before bed, I prefer to count high heels: one Blahnik, two Blahnik, three Blahnik... ~Qiana Markham

We women can dream, can't we? So naturally when Trendy Treasures Online shipped me the PJ Salvage Head Over Heels Thermal Night Shirt for review, I clicked my 130mm heels in glee.

Made from a divinely comfortable velour thermal fabric that's crafted of a waffle-textured, cotton/poly blend (67% cotton, 33% polyester), the henley neckline and long sleeves with banded cuffs convert it into stylish loungewear.

And the shoes, glorious shoes! Contrasting pastel peep-toe pumps, mules and animal prints make for a canvas of high heel expression.


Perfect for the shoe addict in your life, it's comfortable enough for slumber, yet appropriate work attire for blogging in heels!