August 31st, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Congratulations to Wendy from Pomona, NY.  She won the Barefoot Tess Giveaway on Lovelyish.com!

This lucky lady will receive a $100 gift certificate and a customized  chocolate bar!

Happy Shopping, Wendy!

August 30th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Fall is (almost) here and if there’s one must-have color this season it’s grey.  It works well with everything from the plaid button-downs and skinny cords of Campus-Casual to the olive greens, tailored cargos and brass buttons of Military-Chic.  Whether you’re going to work in an office or out dancing with the girls, there’s a grey shoe for you.  You’re guaranteed to look cool and current.  I mean, you should probably wear a cute out too…

August 23rd, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

So you’ve been invited to someone’s country cottage for the weekend.  You’re probably picturing yourself with a pitchfork and overalls, but don’t be fooled–that’s not what they mean by country cottage.  They mean a beautifully decorated rustic-style house outside of the city with all of the amenities the city has to offer besides the ability to order in Chinese food at 11pm.  Cottage doesn’t mean small.  It’s just what you call a house when you want it to feel quaint.  The same type of people you pass during your commute in midtown will pass you on your walks through what they’ll refer to as “the town centre” or “the village.”  Together you’ll smell nature and browse boutiques and antique shops.  There will also be  highly-acclaimed and expensive restaurants, many of them in what will look like a rustic-style house, so there really is no need for the 11PM Chinese food anyway.  All the while you’ll be eating local and commenting on how nice it is to get away.  You might even hear some buzz about what it was like when Chelsea Clinton got married last month.

On what to pack: The style is laid back, but your still amongst city folk, so don’t go thinking you can schlep around all weekend in rags.  Hippie-chic is an appropriate look.

August 20th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Here’s what they’re wearing on their feet!

Blake Lively

The Madeline ‘Gabean’

Gweneth Paltrow

The Barefoot Tess ‘Spice’

Jennifer Garner

The J. Shoes ‘Bridle’

Rachel Bilson

The FS/NY ‘Sloop’

Vanessa Hudgens

The Barefoot Tess ‘Maynard’

And they’re all available at Barefoot Tess!

August 17th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Don’t worry, you still have a few good carefree weeks.  But the fact of the matter is Fall is coming.  This is a good thing– it means scarves and boots and chunky knits, but it also means we have to say goodbye to some of our favorite things.  Good pieces transition into autumn, but some things are just meant to be stuffed into the plastic bin labeled, “summer stuff,” only to see the light of day when you take that Christmas holiday to the Caribbean, or worse, next summer.

Here’s the question on everyone’s mind: what about my rompers?  You might have had to deal with this in the instance of one romper last year, but this year you have tons and you’re positive you love them and you hope they can stick around.  The good news is they can.  It depends on the romper of course. No terry cloth allowed in the fall.  No white linen.  But many rompers, with the right shoes and accessories will do just fine sticking around until it’s too cold for bear legs, and even then, you can add some tights.

August 16th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

August 10th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

August 2nd, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Camping is tricky because it’s the weekend trip that makes it easiest to say, “You’re supposed to look kind of bad.”  But stop that right now.  That is never the case.  I usually find that any combination of camping and hiking make for a miserable time, especially when the camping includes setting up one’s own tent or the hiking includes even a slight incline.  So that’s why I refuse to camp or hike at all costs.  I have done it before though, and though I find it to the absolute worst, I think the outfits can be quite adorable in that sporty kind of way.  So grab that food-crusted mess kit, stuff it in your too-heavy backpack next to the biodegradable toilet paper and the quick-dry towel, and have fun!  I wouldn’t, but you’re choosing to go, so you must be into it.

Style Disclaimer: Usually I’m all about the accessories, but even I know there’s a time and a place.  So leave your flashy necklaces at home, lest they attract a bear…or make other people roll their eyes at you.

July 27th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

July 27th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

It’s a sad time, as our girl Lindsey has joined the ranks of Paris Hilton, Khloe KaRdashian, and Martha Stewart, in jail.  Everybody makes mistakes, and we love our misguided celebs, so I’m not judging.  I’m just wondering, what kind of shoes do they wear with the orange jump suit?  It’s a tough color, and no-doubt a tough cut, but perhaps with the right shoes and maybe a brooch and a cute coiffure, it’s possible to look cute.

Try these, ladies!