THE LAST SHOE

Posted by Carly

Miss Meers Bridgeport

After over a year at the Eugene store and one amazing Summer helping the women of Portland find shoes at our Bridgeport location, my time at Miss Meers is coming to an end.

As I pull myself together and prepare to say my goodbyes, I have one last decision to make: what will be my last pair of Miss Meers shoes?

Okay, I realize it obviously won't be my last pair. There is no WAY I'm staying away from this place forever. But there is something special about that last pair as an employee (besides just the discount). It's the shoe that more than any other will remind me of the good times I spent here,

(the ladies of Miss Meers at our work Christmas party)

One comment I must have heard once a week since I've worked here is "I don't know how you even go home with a paycheck". While its true there have been some days I've taken my paycheck home in a shoe box, when you're around so many beautiful shoes every day it gets a lot harder to decide which ones are actually you.

I have always struggled with deciding between two things: Do I want the high quality basic shoe what will become a staple of my wardrobe, or do I want the crazy fun shoes I won't be able to find anywhere else?

Lately I've been noticing that I'm not the only shoe lover with this problem. All the time I have customers who fall in love with a shoe and then decide its just not practical enough, or they love a shoe and decide its too boring and they want something more special. How do you find a balance!?


So here I am, faced with a decision. Do I make my last shoe a wild fun one a classic plain one?

OPTION 1: WILD

Kenneth Cole Reaction "Frida World"

Open toed suede booties accented with a cascade of fringe? Yes please! This Kenneth Cole Reaction bootie is right up my alley. Perfect with skinny jeans or a fitted dress. 

Cute for a night out.... but maybe not the best shoe to make a good first impression in my new office. As hard as it is, I think I'm saying no the fringe today!

OPTION 2: BASIC

Sam Edelman "Dea"

Let me just start by saying that this shoe is INCREDIBLE. If anyone knows how to make a comfortable shoe its Sam Edelman, and the Dea is no exception. You can't go wrong with a basic pointed pump and this camel color is such a gorgeous neutral.

The Dea is definitely office appropriate, however... do I want my final Miss Meers shoe to be neutral?

FINAL DECISION:

Drum roll please....

The All Black Met Fish Cuts!

Maybe I'm a little wild and a little basic. Why not make my final shoe a pair that represents both sides of who I am?

The Met Fish Cuts is the perfect combination of everything I love in a shoe. It takes your traditional pointed flat and gives it a special twist with sharp angles and a totally unique fish scale texture. Perfect for work OR play.


Goodbye Miss Meers and thanks for all the memories!

MODEL BEHAVIOR

Posted by Carly

Miss Meers Bridgeport

Thanks to social media, models these days are more famous than ever. People everywhere are finding just as much inspiration from their fashion off the runway as they are from the designer digs they wear on the job.

Want to steal your favorite model's street style look? Today I'm making it easy for you! I picked out six pairs of brand new Miss Meers shoes I think these models (and you) would LOVE! Lets go!

Gigi Hadid: Jeffrey Campbell "Nuestra Bootie"

If you haven't heard Gigi Hadid's name before, you've definitely seen her! Gigi is killing the fashion game right now as the face of Maybelline, Topshop and Guess just to name a few. She's also made appearances on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (her mother is Yolanda Foster) and shown up on stage at Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour. With 5 MILLION followers on her Instagram (and counting), Gigi is definitely someone worth paying attention to. Capture her California girl look with the Jeffrey Campbell "Nuestra Bootie".

Joan Smalls: Vince Camuto "Corra"

Joan Smalls is basically the definition of personal style. Her off runway looks are always notable in the seemingly effortless way she combines feminine and edgy pieces while still looking elegant. You might recognize her from the last FOUR Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows or her recent Vogue cover. Joan was also the first ever Latina to model for Estée Lauder (she's from Puerto Rico!). The Vince Camuto "Corra" is the perfect combination of edgy and girly. Cute for work or play!

Cara Delevingne: Frye "Sacha Moto Shootie"

Cara (not Carla)  Delevingne is known for being unique. She bravely defies stereotypes and denies labels in an industry known for doing the opposite. While she's been seen dolled up on the runway for designers from Chanel to YSL, her street style is a little more edgy. I think Cara would feel right at home in the Frye "Sacha Moto Shootie", and so would you! 

Karlie Kloss: Sam Edelman "Felicia"

It should come as no surprise that Taylor Swift's BFF shares her love of classic style. This former Victoria's Secret Angel is seen more often in comfortable flats and tailored pants than platform sandals and wings these days as she takes a break from modeling to start school at NYU this Fall. The Sam Edelman "Felicia" flat is the perfect shoe for Karlie, or any woman on the go. The soft leather gives you all day comfort and the black is sophisticated enough to brave the NYC streets.

Fei Fei Sun: Jeffrey Campbell "Oriley"

Fei Fei Sun made history in 2014 as the first Asian model to appear on the cover of the American Vogue September issue. Now she makes history everyday with her amazing street style. As a former fashion design major herself, Fei Fei sun is often seen rocking unique and edgy looks. Try Fei Fei's edgy style for yourself with the Jeffrey Campbell "Oriley" bootie!

Kendall Jenner: Frye Dylan Slip

Kendall first came into the public eye on a little TV show you've probably never heard of called "Keeping Up With The Kardashians". Although Kim has always been the most well known of the Kardashian clan, little sister Kendall has become a star in her own right thanks to modeling campaigns with big name designers such as Calvin Klein and Balmain. She also currently holds the title for the most liked picture on Instagram. Want to steal her sleek reality star style? Try the Frye "Dylan Slip"!