Last night in NYC, I had the privilege of attending the grand opening of the new Call It Spring Shoes store in Manhattan Mall, courtesy of Shine Media PR and John Simon from John Simon Daily . This grand opening was one of the most anticipated events of the summer and a great way to usher in the Fall season.

Everyone in attendance was able to view the hottest trends in sandals, shoes, boots, handbags, and accessories for the fall season. Music was provided by DJ Reach, and we had delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks (my favorite white wine sangria) provided by Indiana Catered Food. The most exciting perk of this event was the $150 gift card given to each guest. So imagine a room full of bloggers and fashionistas, and a $150 gift card in their hands….it was total MAYHEM.

 

Call It Spring Shoes offered a great variety of styles and their price points were definitely budget friendly. Being the sister store of Aldo Shoes, the prices at Call It Spring range from $19.99-$119, a great alternative to Aldo. They offered great prices on the season’s hottest styles like oxfords and wedge booties. They also offered great prices on their handbags. The most expensive bag that I saw was $40 and that is not expensive at all.

I caught up with the usual blogging buddies Makeup By Kim Porter, O So Chic, Kitty Bradshaw, The Style and Beauty Doctor, Temple of Glam, The Fab Chick, The Bliss List, KMP Blog, Divas and Dorks, Living Fly On A Dime, Oh My Spry…I hope I did not forget anyone.

Overall this was an amazing event. It did get a little hectic because there were so many people who needed assistance and there was a long wait for shoes, but most people were extremely patient and calm, and the staff was amazing. I was able to score 2 pairs of wedge booties and a cute pair of shooties. The gift bag included cookies from Indiana Catered Food and a cute cross body bag. Overall, I was pleased with my experience and I will be purchasing from Call It Spring Shoes again in the very near future (maybe this weekend lol).

My purchases:

The Spring Recipe
Spring specializes in the creation of high-quality fashion footwear, leather goods and accessories. This sought-after brand pays close attention to detail and to fine craftsmanship. Spring is dedicated to bringing you both quality and cutting-edge trends at affordable prices, season after season. What’s more, Spring’s dedicated team of buyers and stylists constantly travel the globe to keep you on the pulse of fashion. Whether the latest footwear trends are breaking in London, Milan, Paris, New York or Tokyo, Spring will have them on your feet first! Spring shoes is also the sister company to Aldo Shoes. Here are some additional photos of what Spring Shoes has to offer.

Check out Call It Spring Shoes Online at www.myspringshoes.com or visit their Facebook fan page.

Special thanks to Shine Media PR for an amazing event.

One of the items that I absolutely love for the summer are paperbag shorts. These shorts are roomy, comfortable, and stylish. They can be dressed up or dressed down. The look that I created could be worn pretty much anywhere and can be easily taken from day tonight with the change of the shoe. I would wear this look to brunch with the girls and maybe a little shopping after (just a little lol)

I received an email from reader Brittany asking me to help her put together looks for a pair of shoes she recently purchased. The shoes are orange and Brittany does not want to do the orange and black look during the summer because it reminds her too much of halloween.

These are ALDO Eggenberg peep toe heels that retail for $90 but are on sale for $60. Click here to purchase.

Here are the looks that I put together

Orange PrepFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Orange Prep by Her Goody Bag featuring Splendid tops

These are just a few ideas. I love the orange and blue combination, not just because those are the colors of my alma mater Lincoln University, but they complement each other very well. Orange goes well with all earth tones, olive green, grey, and even red and yellow. So Brittany hopefully these looks have inspired you.

For reader requests please send an email to Janique@hergoodybag.com