12.05.13

shop small, shop smart (gift guide)

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive Of course, I am biased. I own a small business, so of course I think you should support small businesses. With that said, I understand the appeal of […]
11.13.13

interview with jewelry designer r.j. graziano

R.J. started on the fast track to success more than thirty years ago. At the request of Bloomingdales, he designed a collection exclusively for them that was immediately showcased in the coveted Lexington […]
11.07.13

the best way to store shoes

Reader: What is the best way to store your shoes? Lyndsay: The Container Store and/or Bed, Bath, and Beyond have some very helpful products to help you see your shoe options, stay organized, […]
10.30.13

shoes to wear all day

Reader: I assume since you all own stores you have to stand a lot at work. What are the best shoe options so your feet don’t kill at the end of the day? […]
10.29.13

a style dilemma: disney

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive It is an age-old question that moms have pondered for years: what does one wear to Disney? This weekend I had to answer that question – and fast. […]
10.22.13

borrowing from the boys

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive It’s a trend that never goes away: menswear-inspired looks. Maybe it is the Alex P. Keaton era of my upbringing, but I have always had a heavy influence […]
10.21.13

q&a: go-to winter boots

Reader: I purchased the Elizabeth & James black ankle boot with the hidden wedge from The Shoe Hive last year. I wore them all the time. Two days ago, my dog got into […]
10.09.13

shoes to wear for hours

Reader: I need a recommendation for chic shoes that you can wear without crippling yourself when you have to look polished and dressed up and be on your feet for hours at a […]
10.02.13

a uniform of sorts

When I get my kids dressed in the morning and put on their school uniforms I tend to be a little jealous. Wouldn’t life be easy for all of us if we woke […]
09.26.13

a trend for now and later: over-the-knee boots

Reader: It seems like over-the-knee boots look so great on everyone else but somehow they don’t work on me. I should clarify that I am short and not of model proportions. Should I […]
09.17.13

top ten picks for 2013

09.11.13

how to style an ankle boot

Reader: I’m so glad booties are on trend again this fall. What are the best ways to style them? Elizabeth: Ankle boot. Bootie. Tomato. Tomahto. Whatever you call them, they are no longer a […]
09.10.13

elizabeth’s weight loss challenge

For the past four years, I have been trying to get down to my pre-baby weight. I will make some progress then fall off the wagon, never reaching my goal. My son is […]
08.20.13

Meet the Designer behind Crabberrie

1. Tell us a bit about yourself: what motivated you to start designing? What inspires your designs? It started with a sketch of my old dog Marley. I thought it would be a […]
08.13.13

meet the designer: claudia ciuti

Meet Claudia Ciuti. The latest Italian shoe designer carried at The Shoe Hive. How did you get started in the fashion shoe business? I was born on the second floor of my father’s […]


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