02.06.14

the bag breakdown

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I own a lot of handbags, but I typically find myself maintaining a rotation of about three or four. I personally just don’t like switching bags out that […]
02.04.14

prepping for spring

Karin: If I were to invest in one trend or accessory this spring, what should it be? Lyndsay, The Shoe Hive: If you don’t already have an Ali Ro anorak, this would be […]
01.31.14

left behind

Last night was The Shoe Hive’s Warehouse Sale Preview Party. Every year, The Shoe Hive invites a limited number of shoppers to preview the discounted items that are on their way to the […]
01.24.14

all and sundry at the shoe hive

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I have to admit when folks used to say that they only wanted clothes they didn’t have to dry clean I didn’t understand it. Then I had kids […]
01.23.14

cage heels?

Claire: I saw a photo of your Michael Kors cage heels and really liked them. But wouldn’t they cut your legs off awkwardly? How would you wear them? Lyndsay, The Shoe Hive: They […]
01.17.14

if you can’t be anna wintour…

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I subscribe to an inordinate amount of magazines. Between those that arrive at home and those we have sent to the store, I always have a small (or […]
01.15.14

how to wear OTK boots

Reader: I am pretty short. How do you recommend I wear over-the-knee boots? Elizabeth: From experience, I have concluded that OTK boots are actually flattering on most everyone–even if you’re short. I am […]
01.10.14

trend report: two tone

by Lyndsay, The Shoe Hive One popular trend for Spring at The Shoe Hive is two tone. A two tone shoe simply means the shoe features two different colors in one design. Two […]
01.03.14

hunter boots’ new color palette

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I assume that by now your inbox has flooded with emails announcing winter sale after winter sale. I know mine has. There is a reason for this though. […]
01.02.14

the search for the everyday tote

Reader: I’m looking for an everyday tote that will easily hold everything from my iPad to an extra pair of flats. But I don’t want it to be too showy or covered in […]
12.27.13

scintillating shoes…for new year’s eve

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive Just as we have finally overcome our figurative (or literal) holiday hangover, it’s already time to think about what you’re going to wear for that climactic moment known […]
12.19.13

suffer for style?

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive Perhaps the greatest irony of my life is that I own a shoe store and never wear heels. Well, rarely. Very rarely. I have terrible feet and the […]
12.12.13

men’s night at the shoe hive

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I love my husband but despite many years together he has not yet mastered the ability to walk into even one of my favorite stores and pick out […]
12.11.13

how to clean hunter boots

Reader: Why do my Hunter boots get so cloudy and how can I fix it? Elizabeth: If you’ve had your Hunter boots for a while, you’ve probably noticed white marks. It’s a result […]
12.09.13

a style star in old town

Reader: I scuffed up the heel on my beautiful pumps. Is it reparable? Elizabeth: Yes. You can fix more than you think when it comes to your shoes. A scuffed heel is very […]


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