Barefoot Tess Blog http://barefoottessblog.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:05:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 We Have a Winner! http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/31/we-have-a-winner-4/ http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/31/we-have-a-winner-4/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:05:59 +0000 The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum http://barefoottessblog.com/?p=2818 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!

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]]> http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/30/amazing-greys/feed/ 0 Weekend Trip Series, Post 4: The Country Cottage http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/23/weekend-trip-series-post-4-the-country-cottage/ http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/23/weekend-trip-series-post-4-the-country-cottage/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:45:15 +0000 The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum http://barefoottessblog.com/?p=2812 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.

Country Cottage Weekend

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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!

]]> http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/20/celebrity-shoe-closet/feed/ 0 Not Without My Romper http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/17/not-without-my-romper/ http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/17/not-without-my-romper/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:54:50 +0000 The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum http://barefoottessblog.com/?p=2795 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.

Rompers for Fall

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]]> http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/16/check-us-out-tess-press/feed/ 0 What to Wear When You’re Holding This: The BFT Cocktail Guide http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/10/the-bft-cocktail-guide/ http://barefoottessblog.com/2010/08/10/the-bft-cocktail-guide/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:37:42 +0000 The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum http://barefoottessblog.com/?p=2786

So next time you step up to the bar you’ll be prepared.

What to wear when you're holding it.

Bernardo Laura Flat at Barefoottess.com
$149 - barefoottess.com


J. Shoes Meadow Boot at Barefoottess.com
$129 - barefoottess.com


Note: If you’re under 21, best to try this with a mocktail…or in Europe.  BFT does not endorse under age drinking.

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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.

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Walk in the Movies

Walk in the Movies by Barefoottess on Polyvore.com

Butter Sicily Heel at Barefoottess.com
$129 - barefoottess.com


BarefootTess.com Shop for
$179 - barefoottess.com


Butter Gardenia Heel at Barefoottess.com
$129 - barefoottess.com




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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!

Prison Perfect

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