June 29th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Van Gogh’s shoes exist in real life.  And we have them.

J.Shoes ‘Meadow,’ $129

Boutique 9 ‘Elation,’ $199

June 11th, 2010 by The Barefoot Intern: Eliza Zweig

Today is a day dedicated to feet and the wonders we can accomplish when we use them.  They take us to one destination to another, they are a medium to show off great shoes, and they can also relocate a ball from the wide-open midfield to the cozy nest of net between two goal posts.

Football is all the rage today (and for the next month).  So with such an emphasis on feet, the bigger the better!  Celebrate the unique capabilities that your feet can achieve and slip on a pair of sneakers to see what your feet can do.   So while the World Cup carries on, what I declare as “Feet Appreciation Month” should ensue as well.  And what better way to celebrate than to crown your prized possessions with the luxury of a new pair of shoes?

June 4th, 2010 by The Barefoot Intern: Eliza Zweig

After spending hours a day scouring the Barefoot Tess website, I’ve familiarized myself with almost every nook and cranny of every page.  This is includes knowing almost every shoe that we have to offer.  So when I heard that we were stocking a new style, I was thrilled to have something new and refreshing to look at.   I am absolutely infatuated with the new Dolce Vita “Pela” wedge!  If you haven’t seen it yet, you MUST take a look.   I love them so much I’ve even chosen outfits to wear with each color.  Although I’m getting a little bit ahead of myself since I don’t even own a pair yet….but a girl can dream, right?  The brown pair makes for a great daytime look  where as the black can be worn when you want to dress up a little.

May 26th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Every season has its own parties, those that are specific to the time of year.  In the winter, the Christmas (or “Holiday”) party dominates.  The weather is cold, the eggnog is plentiful, and people stand under a plant and make out in doorways.  December is dominated by these parties and we attend them with fervor, as we know the next time we’ll have an excuse to celebrate is St. Patrick’s Day.  And St. Patrick’s Day is fun, but we’re so busy running away from the guy who looks like he’s about to throw up on the bar that we can hardly enjoy our Irish Car Bomb.

In the summer, we have the barbeque.  The nicely spaced patriotic holidays give us an excuse to barbecue and drink margaritas with large groups of friends, but who needs an excuse in the summer anyway?  It’s hot out and some people get out of work early on Fridays!  Additionally, if you’re famous or very glamorous, you probably attend a Labor Day White Party.  Last summer I had my own because P. Diddy kept not inviting me.

In the fall we’re all sort of sad that summer’s over and we don’t feel much like partying, but while we’re biding our time until Thanksgiving, we have the Halloween party.  Dancing to Monster Mash and drinking Witches Brew, a.k.a some deadly punch containing Everclear, is enough to get us through.

Spring provides us with the most diverse party scene.  There are weddings.  There are graduations.  There’s prom and Spring Fling and skipping around a pole with a ribbons attached!  By far though, the most charming party of spring is the Garden Party.  It’s truly delightful, as are the tea sandwiches that are served.  Additionally, it has such a specific style that you can just look at a dress or shoe and say, “Now that’s for a garden party!”  Garden Party Style is the epitome of easy elegance.

All of these garden party shoes and more available at Barefoot Tess.

May 24th, 2010 by The Barefoot Intern: Eliza Zweig

After what seems like an eternity of gray skies and scattered showers, the part of spring that we have all been waiting for with bated breath has finally come: gardens and street curbs overflowing with the new growth of flowers, creating the rainbow of colors that defines the season.  So why not celebrate our favorite time of the year on our feet?  Here are some great styles that incorporate the flowers of spring and their bright, fun colors!

And you can get all of these styles at Barefoot Tess!

May 19th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Every so often a shoe comes along at Barefoot Tess that makes all the girls in the office go crazy.  We all want it.  We all need it.  We’d all die for it.  Right now it’s the Kathryn Kerrigan ‘Trish’ Heel.  We love the color.  We’re obsessed with the design.  We think it’s beautiful and we can’t stop telling each other what we’re going to wear with it.  Here are our top three outfits.

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

Whether you’re a double agent or the ring-leader of a large-scale heist, you’re going to need to creep around.  You’re going to need to wear all black.  And you’re going to need to be agile and inaudible to those in the next room.  Stealing diamonds from an impenetrable safe or a list of names off of the CIA database is hard work.  It’s not a time to mess around, but rather a time to be prepared for anything. Bring along a stick of gum that, when folded, turns into a bomb.  Carry your iPhone.  And wear these shoes.

Available at Barefoot Tess.  And don’t worry–we’d never tell anyone who we sold them to.

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

The Nine West ‘Naughty’ are a serious staple. Every few days, I’ll post a new look featuring them in  new color.

Day 1: Collegiate-Chic

Featuring the Nine West ‘Naughty’ in Bronze.

20% off today only with code ‘9west’ at Barefoot Tess!

April 22nd, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

In these tough economic times, whether they be tough because the economy has failed you or because you’re simply in your early 20’s like me, we can’t go around buying everything we see in our favorite shop windows.  It would be lovely, but impossible to do that and pay the rent, so here we are with less than our fantasies demand.  This is no excuse not to look great all the time though.  The key is to pick your pieces carefully, paying attention to how well they will match the rest of your wardrobe.  Of course some shoes are suitable only for a black tie gala or your spin class, but in general, they should work on a broader spectrum. For instance, Spring to Fall or Day to Night.

I know what you’re thinking–everyone is going to remember that you wear the same things all the time.  No. No, they will not.  They might remember specific outfits, but as long as you mix and match and change up the accessories, (scarves, jewelry, cheap sunglasses) you’ll always have a fresh look.

For example, this outfit: Notice the shoes, shorts and top are the same.

The Shoes: Faryl Robin ‘Madison,’ ($199), Available at Barefoot Tess

March 29th, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Sneakers in Paris by Barefoottess