Shoe News Weekly
This week in shoe news…Do women really where all those shoes? Manolo Blahnik to be honored again, Jessica Alba in heels and pregnant. Read on for the latest!
Women love their shoes! Research suggest that most women have a collection of shoes that will never see the light of day. These pairs of shoes remain hidden away in the wardrobe waiting for the right occasion that never comes. Despite leaving more than half of their footwear to gather dust, most women will continue to fuel their shoe addiction, splurging for an additional eight new pairs of heels a year. [TOI]
Previously, Manolo Blahnik was honored in Hollywood and received the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award for his contributions to the entertainment and fashion industries. Manolo has done it again and will be honored by the Savannah College of Art and Design next month. On May 21st he will receive the schools lifetime achievement award before the schools annual fashion show. [therepublic]
Jessica Alba who recently turned 30 - isn’t about to let her pregnancy keep her feet out of high heels. The actress almost had a little mishap while negotiating the pavement with a little stumble. She obviously recovered and didn’t come tumbling down. Would you risk wearing heels while carrying your bundle of joy? [dailymail]
If I ever have the chance to visit an Oprah show, I sure hope it’s on a day when she is giving out some of those awesome gifts. Phil Knight - Nike Inc. founder and chairman appeared as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Tuesday and gave Oprah and her guest a pair of customized running shoes. The shoes have Oprah’s name on the toe, her favorite tree on the inside sole and Knight and Winfrey’s names on the shoelaces. [newsok]
