On The Town With The Box

Israel Bonds Fashion Show

2011-11-19T16:37:00.001-08:00

Dear loyal customers and friends:

Emilie and I were thrilled to be invited to feature our shoe collection at the Israel Bonds Fashion Show this past Thursday! What a fabulous venue for us to showcase our unique collection! Our angel of an employee, Paula LeBow, joined us, and all three of us had such a delightful afternoon. The event is annual and brings about 400-600 attendees. Our gem of a customer, Beth Sellman, was the Chair of The Women's Division this year. She was her beautiful self in a fabulous red dress; "bottomed" off with our leopard pumps with red bow by Butter...she was a show stopper! Paula turned heads in her Ann Roth deep grey suede strappy heels; but not to be outdone was Emilie in her Giuseppe Zanotti high heel pumps with mosaic heel, and me in my Etro chocolate brown crocodile pumps. The fashion show was very colorful, and on the cutting edge, with Ruth Shaw and other boutiques from Cross Keys. We love Ray!!! The ladies from the show have already started to come in to The Little Shoebox to treat themselves to some of the wonderful shoes and boots that we currently feature! Thank you, Israel Bonds!!!

On another note, our Holiday and Resort shoes are starting to come in, so come by and take your picks...I say picks as plural, because you will not be able to stop at just one...it's OK, we completely understand :). Hope to see you soon! As always, many thanks to all of you for your loyal support!

Janie and Emilie

What an event!

2011-10-20T22:04:00.000-07:00

October is moving along at a quick pace, and The Little Shoebox hasn't skipped a beat! We had a fabulous lecture and luncheon event with Bettye Muller and Alexandra Deutsch (curator of The Maryland Historical Society), on Friday the 14th of this month.

The vintage shoes that Alexandra brought from the Maryland Historical Society's collection were amazing! Such delicate silks, satins and lace. What we found interesting, (but already knew), was the influence from the past into the present with shoe designs. Many of the shoes from the late 17th century and 18th century, could be compared with designs of today in the look of the heels as well as the toe boxes. Embellishments such as ribbons, laces, grommets and bows were as influential in the shoe designs of early days as they are today...and we have them at The Little Shoebox!

It was very gratifying to hear the questions and comments from those in attendance, as they engaged in discussion with Bettye Muller. She has certainly been one of our favorite designers, but it was apparent she captivated the audience as well!

Most of our Fall Collection is in the store and up on the website, so come in or check us out at thelittleshoeboxonline.com. We have a few more styles to arrive, but we are stocked and ready to meet your shoe and boot needs! Happily, we have been very busy lately, and lots of Little Shoebox bags have been going out the door...looks like we are going to see some well dressed ladies out and about this season! As always, we are very appreciative of your loyalty and support!!!

Accessorize It

2011-10-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

What a great opportunity.... How fun this will be.

The Maryland Historical Society and The Little Shoebox have joined forces to bring you an inspiring lecture and luncheon with Bettye Muller one of our favorite shoe designers and Alexandra Deutsch, Curator of the Maryland Historical Society.

Hear Ms.Muller speak of the historical inspirations for her designs and See 300 years of shoes from the Maryland Historical Society's vast accessory collection.

Friday , October 14, 2011
Mount Vernon Club
8West MountVernon Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
11:00am lecture
12:00pm luncheon
$45 per person
(includes lecture,luncheon,and valet parking)

RSVP 410.837.3240
Reservation deadline October 10,2011
Business casual, no denim

Baltimore's Best Store for Heels 2011

2011-07-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Thank you for voting us Baltimore's Best 2011 Store for Heels!!!!!

It has been our pleasure to bring to Baltimore designers that you don't typically see around town. We bring an infusion of style and color that the big stores are too chicken to carry! We take a risk on color and styles, which you all have come to love and cherish!

Thank you again Emilie and Janie.

Celebrate Baltimore magazine's Best of Baltimore 2011 winners at the biggest and most anticipated event of the summer—the Best of Baltimore Party. At this premier event, you’ll enjoy a combination of gourmet tastings from our “Best Restaurants”, multiple bars serving kickin’ cocktails, live music from The Real Geniuses and DJ Kopec, dancing, mingling with our 2,000 guests and 350 VIPs, and much more!

A portion of the proceeds benefits the The Family Tree, whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect.

See you there!

April Showers

2011-04-13T07:48:00.000-07:00

April showers are bringing more than May flowers!

As Passover and Easter approach, colorful shoes, accessories and sweet treats are in demand! Our spring collection has had a fabulous response , with clients loving the colorful flats and sandals, glossy high platform pumps and soft pastel suedes. We have introduced a line of cookie mixes, dips, and chocolate fondue; perfect for that special time with your little cookie lover, or greet your hostess with a delicious spring dip mix all wrapped and ready to go!

Emilie and I love hats, and have once again stocked the shop with our favorite wide brim raffia hats. Shade yourself from the sun, or top off that outfit with an Audrey Hepburn look! We are off to New York in a couple of weeks for The Accessories Show. This is one of our favorite shows, and we will leave having detailed lots of fabulous accessories and gifts for the upcoming Fall !

Spring

2011-04-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

April is here at last! I put a big vase of daffodils on my kitchen counter to remind me of spring, since the temperatures outside make us think of January!

If you step into our store, it does feel and look like spring- we have so many shoes in beautiful shades of pinks, greens and oranges- it is hard to decide which color to choose.

It is definitely not flip flop weather yet, but it certainly is time for flats! Butter has done it again with a fun flat with sequins-your go to shoe for the spring.

We have really creative teacher gifts and Easter gifts- that we couldn't resist -in the store as well. Check out the shoes on line , go buy some tulips or daffodils-put a spring in your step ,and stop our store!

Spring is coming!

New York, Here We Come!

2011-01-28T18:53:00.000-08:00

Janie and I are on our way to the big city to buy for next fall, that's right fall 2011!

We can't believe we have to look at more suedes and leathers, when all we want to think about is spring , spring, spring, and sun,sun, sun!

Our shelves will soon be filled with all the bright and beautiful colors of the spring palette- brights to pastels, they will all be here!

The one must have of the Spring season (well there are a few) is the nude shoe. Strappy, d'orsay or peep toe. You have to have one in your closet to make the line of your leg, long and lean.

Colors are hot; pinks, greens and blues. For all you wedding gals, put a pop of color on your brides maids or even under that long white gorgeous dress to delight and freshen the traditional styles.

Enough of snow, stop in and see the store; you will feel the sun and see the blue clouds of summer peaking around the corner!

See you soon.
Emilie

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T06:44:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year !!

We hope it will be full of health and happiness!
Thank you for your loyalty this past year

and we look forward to 2011 !!

Janie and Emilie

We Rocked!!!

2010-10-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Wow! Is the perfect word for this past Saturday night at BLING! Rock the Runway.

The fashion show featured fabulous fashions from Fresh! draped with bling from Radcliffe Jewelers and amazing shoes from The Little Shoebox. The proceeds benefited both Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation and Ruth's Closet.

With over 200 people attending, it was an incredible night. Held downtown at Silo Point, the runway was outside by the water with lit crystal chandeliers, it was superbly done.

The cloths from FRESH ! Boutique were sophisticated and edgy- making every woman there want to go out and shop. The shoes were just as well done, if we say so ourselves, stilettos, over the knee boots, red satins, and shoe booties - every single pair brought all the men to their knees!

The finale was a selection of couture gowns made by Mayland Academy of Couture Arts. They were magnificent! Designed and sewn by the students of the academy, they were every bit as glamorous as a Chanel , Versace, or Dolce Gabana. The finale gown worn by Heide Slacum, owner of FRESH!
Boutique, was designed by a 12 year old. It was a drop dead gorgeous brown satin, strapless ball gown with hundreds of pouffs of organza flowers sewn all over from the waist down- in bright yellows, greens, oranges, blues- it was stupendous.

If you haven’t been by FRESH! Boutique or our store lately, stop in and take a look at what we offer.

Who needs to go to New York when it is here in Baltimore, you just need to know where to go!

Fall Shoes are here

2010-08-31T08:12:00.000-07:00

You should see the shop! Fall shoes are being delivered every day, boxes and boxes of them!

So many pretty pairs. We've put lots of them on the web to tempt you and will be adding more. Happy browsing, you know you want to.

Pour La Victoire now at Little Shoebox!

2010-08-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

Designers David Giordano and Jay Adoni have created an edgy, hip, well priced shoe line with a European flair. Their designs have been worn by the stars of the hit TV series Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, and The Hills; as well as featured in Harper's Bazaar and People Magazine.

Reasonably priced, yet stylish; fashioned with cool materials and innovative cuts, Pour La Victoire means "for victory."

We know you will feel victorious wearing your Pour La Victoire

Glamour is back

2010-08-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

When it comes to weddings, glamour has never really gone out of style. We know that you want to feel gorgeous no matter what, but even more so at weddings and Cotillons.

We have hand picked our selection of bridal shoes and gloves to have the perfect look for not only the bride but her attendants and the mothers of the happy couple. The shoes are not only beautiful to look at but they are comfortable too! Check out the website in the bridal section for a sneak peak.

Of course many brides are opting for beautiful evening shoes so the choices are endless. Choose the shoe that makes you feel like a bride and makes you smile.

The gloves are truly a work of art. Carolina Amato brings us Italian Opera Length gloves with mousquetaire and pearl buttons. Pair these gloves with anything from the simplest of gowns to the most elaborate. You won't believe the wow factor!

Shop at the Little Shoebox August 8 - 14th and pay no sales tax!

2010-08-02T06:05:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true! For one week only August 8 - 14th shoes priced at $100 or less will be tax free. So, those sale shoes you have been wanting are now even more affordable!

Regrettably, accessories including handbags are not tax exempt.

See you next week!

Ladies, it's time to start thinking about Fall!!!

2010-07-26T14:07:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know it's well over 90 these days and I am talking Fall. July is almost over and before you know it the kids will be back to school and you will be thinking cashmere sweaters and great jeans. What will your feet be wearing?

Only the most wonderful boots will do. We have just received 2 styles from Pour La Victoire and the absolute cutest pair from Butter.

Pour La Victoire are classic styles, one an over-the-knee smooth soft leather and the other a rough and rugged distressed brown leather perfect for jeans or a skirt.

The Butter boots are the most elegant rich black suede with a flirty suede tie detail. You are going to love these boots!

Stop in soon and try them on. They are going fast!

Kooba Bags are in the Box!!!

2010-07-21T06:11:00.000-07:00

Wait until you see these bags! You already know how soft and rich Kooba leather is, now imagine gorgeous suede bags. The bags are so soft and supple you are going to have a hard time choosing your favorite Fall color.

These bags just arrived and they are going to fly out of here. We have berry and chocolate. I love the knotted bow detail. $500 each.

Eliza B Flats

2010-07-19T16:09:00.000-07:00

We just received a shipment of Eliza B Flats. They are so cute, you are going to want to wear them everyday!!!! Cork wedges are environmentally friendly. They are made in America and the price is perfect. What's not to love!!!!

40% OFF Summer Shoes!

2010-07-14T07:17:00.000-07:00

All summer shoes are now ~~30%~~ 40% off.

Stop by, or check us out online for really spectacular deals! We've just marked down all Summer shoes again!

Summer has barely started so you have plenty of time to wear these shoes to the beach, to parties, to weddings. We still have lots of great choices and many in size 10 and 11.

Plus Handbags are 50% off and Accessories are 20% off. Hurry in for the best selection.

We're making room for our handpicked Fabulous Fall collection. Wait until you see what we have for you!

Spring has Sprung

2010-03-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

We're so done with Winter. We're ready for sandals and flats and all the wonderful colors of Spring. Maybe a trip to St. Tropez too.

Before we go vacationing to warmer climates we need new shoes. Sunny, fun, happy shoes. What could be more classically chic than Jack Rogers?

Join us April 7 and 8th for a Jack Rogers trunk show. All the new Spring styles will be here ready for you to see and touch and try on. Order your favorites and they will be delivered direct to your door. No long waits. They are in stock waiting to be shipped to you!

We will be open till 7pm on Thursday the 8th for your shopping convenience.

Join us and shake off the Winter Blues!

Calling all Brides!

2010-01-20T06:25:00.000-08:00

Join us Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 3pm
at the Sheraton Baltimore North for the
Winter Bridal Showcase.

If you are a bride to be, this is the event not to be missed.

All brides will be eligible to win great gifts.

Savor fabulous Hors D'oeuvres

Meet local area wedding vendors

Enter to win the Grand Prize -- A Romantic Honeymoon Giveaway

See you there!

Meet Silvia Zumarraga

2009-04-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

If you've been to the box recently you will recognize the gorgeous leather handbags of Silvia Zumarraga. She's a local designer with amazing talent!

The attention to detail is unmistakable. Her bags are classic and made with genuine leather. Her creations reflect a timeless feminine style with a unique point of view that makes a woman who carries her bags, the most sophisticated girl in town. You know that's you — the most fashionable, sophisticated girl in town.

Silvia has a great video on her website that really shows you the details of her bags. Check it out at http://www.szcollection.com/whatsnew/index.html.

You know we love all the great colors too! Stop in for a visit and see what's new at the box. It's so hard to choose a favorite.

Emilie and Janie

Welcome

2009-03-15T05:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our new blog. This is the spot where we will tell you all the latest at the Box. We'll share what's going on around town, what fashionable trends we've spotted and just generally what we're up to.

Stay tuned!