Only for Brides,Giveaway

In a token of appreciation for a wonderful 2010, filled with new Bridal Shoes,I'm hosting a giveaway for all the Brides that purchased shoes from my store during last year and why not 2009.

It is very easy to participate.In order to update my Hall of Fame Album, I need your better picture at your Wedding date where I can see you wearing your Unique Bridal Shoes.It can be you,alone,with your fiancee (or husband now),family,friends,mom or anywhere you like it!

You can get more options if you following me on facebook,or twitter.

Just send me your better photo at norakaren2002@yahoo.com or post it on my   facebook page before January 20th. I will name the winner on January 21st.

I can't wait to see it!

Oh,.I almost forgot,the prize is nice. A hand painted jacket super in style to wear right now or in the coming springtime.

Thrilled to be a new member....

I found this team on etsy,when one of your kind members added my shoes to a treasury and I was blown away and absolutely charmed.Not a minute after I wanted to be part of this wonderful group of designers,artists and people like me who understand the "Offbeat Bride".
I look forward to meet Glenda (from Midnight Boudoir )in person ,as she will be coming down in January to Florida to visit family.I admire her store and I can't wait to wear one of her exotic hair pieces...I guess we both love Peacocks!


http://www.etsy.com/listing/63415118/midnight-venus-peacock-feather

Mary Janes for Weddings, pure comfort and style.

Traditionally Mary Janes are a variety of shoe worn mainly by young girls. In modern times they are worn by women of all ages. Mary Janes are typically considered formal for girls and informal when worn by women. And now so in fashion to wear on your Wedding day with all the comfort and style.
Working on Mary Janes for Bridal Designs has been one of the most entertaining jobs.
I was asked lately for two options that are also a come back to stay trend: Tiffany Blue and Hot Pink.


Tiffany Blue is the colloquial name for the blue color associated with Tiffany & Co., the New York City jewelry company founded on 1837.It has been always synonymous of elegance and classiness. 
This cute and sexy design has a girly-lolita look 
Tiffany blue mary janes or guillerminas are brand new customized by request in any color or design matching your gown,outfit or costume or just to wear for fun!

Hot pinks  are a yummy pair. Sexy design for a girlie-lolita like or doll look alike! Hot pink mary janes or guillerminas are brand new customized by request in any color or design matching your outfit or costume or just to wear for fun!
Brand new.They take a week to order and another week to customize. 
I love the style ,they are 2" tall but as comfortable as a flat shoe.They feature 2 pink straps and 2 cute bows each.

You can find them or have them made for you with your favorite customized color and design at

http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren

Old 1950's Hollywood Glamour is so in fashion again

There is something so elegant about antiquated styling that it’s impossible to forget what existed not long ago and created a milestone in the Fashion World. I'm talking about the Old 1950's Hollywood Glamour.
Vintage fashion are back,finding treasures that you have been hiding and saving for that particular occasion or even better,that costume and now you find yourself pulling them out of  those dusty boxes  or visiting your local vintage boutique. For the Bridal it is like a new wave of reminiscent accessories and why not gowns and shoes. I have been asked at least five  times in the last year to create shoes inspired in  the Glamour Era.

If you love the 1950's inspired, Old Hollywood glamour bridal Shoes and dresses and the whole theme, you must check out these fabulous and unique wedding shoes.
These designs are  perfect for an outdoor or indoor super elegant wedding going for an old Hollywood glamour look.
The colors are red with gold accents featuring a falling filigree surrounded by gold pearls.A centered cameo filled with roses and a little gold bow with colored pearls. 

On the original super stunning and classy shoe painted with peacock feathers and its eyes on deep blue,peacock blue,turquoise and golden brown,pheasant dyed feathers,a Beckoning Blue Giant Aster and a bird cage with navy polka dots.
Hollywood inspired items could have worn like Marilyn Monroe ,Joan Crawford,Bette Davis ,Elizabeth Taylor,Susan Hayward,Grace Kelly,Sophia Lauren,Audrey Hepburn and such a long list of Femme Fatals. I add many accessories to the mood board so you can get inspiration too.

I like matchy,matchy!

I remember Heidi Klum ,mentioning to Michael C  on Project Runway, how matchy,matchy was too much,well not for me!
Following some all sparkle snowflakes,swirls and rhinestones until your eyes pop or explode!
Yes,because I like it!

Featured :
Felted coat http://www.etsy.com/listing/37240816/hand-felted-winter-wool-coat-white
Sparkle  headband http://www.etsy.com/listing/60739731/snowy-white-sparkle-snowflake-headband
Ostrich purse http://www.etsy.com/listing/56615162/sandra-ostrich-feather-bridal-purse-with
Champagne flutes http://www.etsy.com/listing/60783298/2-champagne-flutes-hand-engraved
Photo print http://www.etsy.com/listing/56161151/bogo-sale-away-8x10-inch-photo-fine-art
Bridal Shoes http://www.etsy.com/listing/50536088/shoes-bridal-wedding-painted-snowflakes
Holiday card http://www.etsy.com/listing/60803145/snowflake-border-holiday-card-plus-25?ref=tre-4cd32b2c85ac6d913dcb8278-5

A big thank you to Altered Couture

Altered Couture ,Winter Edition,hits the stand on November 1st and featured 3 of my shoe designs.
Thanks from the bottom of my Heart.
You can find this publication and order online at
http://www.stampington.com/alteredcouture/
or clicking on the badge on the right that  features the issue in which my shoes appear and it will send you directly to that specific magazine on the website.
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And here my shoes in between tons of great articles and ideas!

From Europe with love

Today,I'm inspired by the many cultures that live together in the fashion world as well on the USA.
We are a big group of people from all over the World, adding our small sand dust to the big frame of the Global Market.Most of the pics feature cities or places in Europe to remind us of the great trends that affect our daily fashionable life.

                                        Personalized Wedding Shoes

                                   http://www.etsy.com/listing/57480468/personalized-wedding-shoes

                        Victorian Oriental Silk Brocade Hair Fascinator

                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/50536836/victorian-oriental-silk-brocade-hair

      Highland Fling Soap Handmade Cold Process, Vegan Friendly

                          http://www.etsy.com/listing/57879731/highland-fling-soap-handmade-cold

                         Vintage 80s Shoes, European, Black High Heels

                        http://www.etsy.com/listing/58683852/vintage-80s-shoes-european-black-high

       SERENA Night in the city handpainted Ipad cover case OOAK

                        http://www.etsy.com/listing/57640860/serena-night-in-the-city-handpainted

Red Christmas Wedding

I chose today some styles that would be perfect with a Red Wedding,kind of Winter, a bit dark and some red wine spots to shine. With Roses or butterflies,snowflakes or swirls, glitter,bling gold and shimmer  at your feet.

CHERRY RED

                       http://www.etsy.com/listing/60105465/shoesbridalwedding-red-tattoo-roses

                                      Fall, Fire and Love,Peacock and Phoenix
                http://www.etsy.com/listing/55760910/fall-fire-and-lovepeacock-and-phoenix

                                                     Fire and love,peacock and phoenix flats
                   http://www.etsy.com/listing/45499260/fire-and-lovepeacock-phoenix-art-deco

                                                                   PURPLE FEATHER
                                          http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.186942737.jpg

BUTTERFLIES AND ROSES 

                             http://www.etsy.com/listing/55086899/shoes-bridal-wedding-ballerina-flats

And now for the Winter look on hot pumps, medium heel peep toes and flats:

SNOWFLAKES AND SWIRLS ON WHITE 

                          http://www.etsy.com/listing/50536088/shoes-bridal-wedding-painted-snowflakes

                                               SNOWFLAKES AND SWIRLS ON IVORY
                       http://www.etsy.com/listing/50046427/shoes-bridal-wedding-painted-snowflakes

RHINESTONES WINTER WEDDING

                             http://www.etsy.com/listing/57476693/shoes-bridal-wedding-painted-snowflakes

                                                                   400 RHINESTONES
                                           http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.182702604.jpg

                                                                   A PURPLE TOUCH
                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/58186908/shoes-bridal-wedding-event-party-painted

1 Giveaway, 2 Weddings and 4 treasuries

I enjoyed very much today as I have been featured at least on 4 treasuries and one of them has a hidden surprise....a giveaway !!
And who doesn't love a good giveaway as this one?
Check out Glenda's shop for directions:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/midnightboudoir

The great ladies that also featured my shoes are:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeMieCreations
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sanchezism
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinahdee
http://www.etsy.com/shop/midnightboudoir

And a very personal feature on Angie's Wedding:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc7569ff4428eefda75a8fa/angies-wedding?index=487

by April
http://www.etsy.com/shop/piecesofaprilmel
thanks for using my Ginger Driftwood sandals!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/56881023/shoes-bridal-fall-wedding-painted?ref=tre-4cc7569ff4428eefda75a8fa-10


Also 2 more happy brides let me use her shoe pictures with permission of the photographers!
Thanks girls!!

Nina Hagen, re born , upcycled.

Last night I was surfing the facebook web and I friend "liked" Nina Hagen and I was like..wow!
I remembered how I used to sing her songs in my last year of High School.She was not the girl next door.
She was wearing all that make up and clothing very particular (not for the 80's but for the simple eye.)
To my surprise,I started to read her new album song titles and I was shocked at them and what she wrote about her

 beloved friend and sister Ari Up who passed away recently: "Kingdom of Heaven on Earth" to me!!

Now this daughter of God has recieved her heavenly crown !God has called my beloved sister home and it will take some time for me to heal from the loss of a wonderful sister on earth .THANKS to JESUS : GOOD 2 KNOW : We shall all REUNiTE again in The Homeland Of The Soul!My King said : "LOVE! LOVE NEVER FAiLS! "Jesus Christus spricht : "Ich lebe und ihr sollt auch leben! "An manchen Tagen fliegen unsere Schutzengel so hoch, dass wir sie nicht mehr sehen können,aber sie verlieren uns niemals aus den Augen.On many days our guardian angels fly up so high that we can no longer percieve them,but they never loose sight of us.---Jean Paul (poet) 1763 – 1825" Freue dich und sei fröhlich in Gott, weil du in Ewigkeit leben wirst.Rejoice and be glad in God, for you shall live forever."---Hildegard von Bingen (philosopher/mystic) 1098 - 1179Der Himmel auf Erden ist überall, wo Menschen von Liebe zu Gott, zu seinen Mitmenschen und zu sich selbst erfüllt ist.Heaven on earth is everywhere where people are filled with love of God and neighbor.---Hildegard von Bingen (mystic) 1098 - 1179Gott kann nicht geschaut werden, sondern wird durch die Schöpfung erkannt.God can not be seen, but rather is known through his creation.---Hildegard von Bingen (Mystic) 1098 - 1179Gott ist die Zukunft! God is our future.---Bettina von Arnim (poet) 1785 - 1859Ihr sollt sein wie ein Fenster, durch das Gottes Güte in die Welt hineinleuchten kann.You should be like a window through which God’s goodness can shine through into the world.---Edith Stein (philosopher) 1891 - 1942Gott wird ein Mensch, damit die Menschen Gotteskinder werden können.God becomes a human being so that human beings can become the children of God. ---Edith Stein (philosopher) 1891 - 1942Gott ist die Liebe. Die Liebe ist das höchste Reale - der Urgrund.God is love.Love is the highest reality—the primal foundation.---Novalis (poet) 1772 - 1801:
It was so inspirational to see this Music Icon to meet the Lord that I almost couldn't sleep.
I started singing songs and designing Shoes in my mind with Jesus Freak written everywhere
What a cool ending for a wonderful weekend. Welcome Nina!
visit her website :
www.beepworld.de/members77/ninahagendas/

Nina Hagen, re born , upcycled.

Last night I was surfing the facebook web and I friend "liked" Nina Hagen and I was like..wow!
I remembered how I used to sing her songs in my last year of High School.She was not the girl next door.
She was wearing all that make up and clothing very particular (not for the 80's but for the simple eye.)
To my surprise,I started to read her new album song titles and I was shocked at them and what she wrote about her
 beloved friend and sister Ari Up who passed away recently: "Kingdom of Heaven on Earth" to me!!
Now this daughter of God has recieved her heavenly crown !God has called my beloved sister home and it will take some time for me to heal from the loss of a wonderful sister on earth .THANKS to JESUS : GOOD 2 KNOW : We shall all REUNiTE again in The Homeland Of The Soul!My King said : "LOVE! LOVE NEVER FAiLS! "Jesus Christus spricht : "Ich lebe und ihr sollt auch leben! "An manchen Tagen fliegen unsere Schutzengel so hoch, dass wir sie nicht mehr sehen können,aber sie verlieren uns niemals aus den Augen.On many days our guardian angels fly up so high that we can no longer percieve them,but they never loose sight of us.---Jean Paul (poet) 1763 – 1825" Freue dich und sei fröhlich in Gott, weil du in Ewigkeit leben wirst.Rejoice and be glad in God, for you shall live forever."---Hildegard von Bingen (philosopher/mystic) 1098 - 1179Der Himmel auf Erden ist überall, wo Menschen von Liebe zu Gott, zu seinen Mitmenschen und zu sich selbst erfüllt ist.Heaven on earth is everywhere where people are filled with love of God and neighbor.---Hildegard von Bingen (mystic) 1098 - 1179Gott kann nicht geschaut werden, sondern wird durch die Schöpfung erkannt.God can not be seen, but rather is known through his creation.---Hildegard von Bingen (Mystic) 1098 - 1179Gott ist die Zukunft! God is our future.---Bettina von Arnim (poet) 1785 - 1859Ihr sollt sein wie ein Fenster, durch das Gottes Güte in die Welt hineinleuchten kann.You should be like a window through which God’s goodness can shine through into the world.---Edith Stein (philosopher) 1891 - 1942Gott wird ein Mensch, damit die Menschen Gotteskinder werden können.God becomes a human being so that human beings can become the children of God. ---Edith Stein (philosopher) 1891 - 1942Gott ist die Liebe. Die Liebe ist das höchste Reale - der Urgrund.God is love.Love is the highest reality—the primal foundation.---Novalis (poet) 1772 - 1801:
It was so inspirational to see this Music Icon to meet the Lord that I almost couldn't sleep.
I started singing songs and designing Shoes in my mind with Jesus Freak written everywhere
What a cool ending for a wonderful weekend. Welcome Nina!
visit her website :
www.beepworld.de/members77/ninahagendas/

Meet Aly,Crochet that never sleeps.

I met Aly 2 years ago on our team of Fashion,Design and Lifestyles.
Originally from Venezuela,you can see nature inspired pieces in every one of her crocheted creations,probably because she was always surrounded by green,trees,jungle.Her profile is simple and clear about who she is and her style: "I love Fiber arts, nature, flowers and birds are my fav! :-) Love my family with all I have" 
When she finished this piece she said: I visited a Lake, right here in south Louisiana... the day was pretty and inspiring... then my necklace came to live today... :-)

One of my favorites,it is a complete artwork or work of art,it seems like her hands create magic.

Another of my favorites in peacock colors.Something else we share.

Her new line of hair pieces is outstanding. I have one that I wear every time I want to make a statement.

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/59205656/fuchsia-and-purple-hair-clip-metallic?ref=v1_other_2

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/59204185/grey-roses-facsinator-hair-clip-with?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59206927/metallic-peacock-hair-piece-facsinator

She creates custom orders and it is always ready for a new project! 

I suggest you to visit her shop and you won't regret it...Be ready to shop 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DAINTYCROCHETBYALY

Ballerina Flats painted with peacocks on gold and green

Here is my newest design on White Satin Flats excellent addition for a something blue with all the elegance and comfort!

These Proud as a Peacock Design can be customized at your needs adding some touches of different colors also to match your dress,gown,outfit or theme.

 They are stunning for a night out,party,wedding or just to stand out of the crowds!.

All sizes but please add your size at check out. Consider the times for ordering (2 weeks or less)and another week for customizing and shipping back to you.

 If you want them without the straps please check this listing :
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44634722/shoes-bridal-wedding-flats-painted-peaco

 More flat options:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren?section_id=5959489

 Check out my many other designs here!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren?section_id=5959483

 If you need them in another shoe style ,you have other options.Send me a conversation to talk about your needs and ideas. Or e-mail at norakaren2002@yahoo.com
Thanks
Nora

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