Bernardo Thongs and Sandals

Innovative Styling...Waterproof Leathers... Bernardo Thongs and Sandals Bernardo was founded in 1947 by Bernard Rudofsky, who his many accomplishments, was a distinguished painter, photographer, designer, scholar. Bernardo footwear has a rich Italian heritage, which lives on to this very day. In fact, Bernardo is the only U.S. manufacturer which has its own design and product development team based in Florence, Italy. Designers Dennis and Lynne Comeau, along with lead technician Alessandro Giordano, maintain both the design and technical office while working with their staff to produce some of the finest footwear. All Bernardo products are conceptually designed. With some items produced in Brazil, all Bernardo sandals and thongs are handcrafted with great attention to detail in order to insure the quality, comfort and fit. Bernardo has achieved this success, by offering its classic and timeless sandals of the past, which still define the Bernardo brand to this day. Bernardo's ultimate success was by their classic and timeless Miami sandals. Bernardo enjoyed its well-heeled following, such as Jackie Onassis, of who collected the Miami sandals in all 16 colors. Bernardo was featured at The Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art in New York during an exhibit of major fashion. Explore Bernardo Thongs and Sandals at Fotnotesonline.com.

Beverly Feldman Shoes

Fabulous shoes for Fabulous women... Beverly Feldman Shoes Collection “For thirty years I have owned my own company designing fabulous shoes for fabulous women. I understand women because I am a woman. Women love shoes and I love to make women happy. My shoes have done so well over the years because I know what women want and what men dream about." I was born in a very small, conservative New England town and I always thought, ‘if I looked the same as everyone else, what young man would ever notice me?’ I use this same thinking for my shoes and handbags. I design to attract attention with color, style and always just a little touch of leopard - for that bit of wildness in all of us. Men appreciate me more than I do them. And the men I appreciate the most are the ones that work for me. Of course, being spoiled with extravagance always elicits a positive reaction. I believe in women being spoiled, but it is usually less costly emotionally when we spoil ourselves. I adore dogs. Some people think men are dogs, but I think dogs are better than men. They show up on time, greet you with kisses, and are faithful.. I have created a most luxurious lifestyle for my pack of 8 poodles. They have drivers and maids, and a custom bedroom (mine). Among my numerous hobbies is my perpetual struggle to lose 5 or 10 lbs. My will states that I be buried with all my size 6 clothes in hopes that I will be thin in my afterlife. My second and almost full time job is my hair. I have recently become blonde, which necessitated and entire wardrobe color change. And that’s why they say,‘blondes have more fun’ - because it is a legal excuse to go shopping for an entire new wardrobe. I live happily in Spain, in another very small town, although I am a real New Yorker at heart. In Spain, I am ten minutes from the Meditteranean, but I never see it as I design 1500 shoes and handbags every year which keeps me busy. I have been designing for so long, you can find me under ‘Vintage’ on Ebay, and so have recently begun to create my own museum of Beverly Feldman shoes. This way, when I am 120 years old, I can auction off my shoe collection with my jewelry - and start all over again. You will find me to be a Fashion Victim First Class, shamelessly indulging in my endless compulsion to buy lipstick, always in pursuit of the perfect color. I love dancing and shopping, but most of all, I love dressing up to be noticed. I believe that women over 50 years should not be married. The circle of life is to get married, get divorced, and then have a great time with younger lovers. That is how to stay young and gorgeous. Fall in Love with Beverly Feldman Shoes at Footnotesonline.com.

Spring 2007 Women's Designer Shoe Update!

Spring 2007 looks to be as exciting as ever.

• Ballet flats continue to be a must-have for the up-coming spring. Whether open toe or closed, the choices this spring are endless. The classic ballet flat from French Sole, finsished in quilted leather with patent tips, can be worn day and night. All over patent flats whether black patent, white patent, navy patent, red patent and other fun colors are
  prevalent in lines such as Stuart Weitzman, French Sole, ToryBurch, Michael by Michael Kors, and many more. Ornamented flats add that special something to any outfit. Tory Burch leads the way with their classic “Reva” ballet. Jeffrey Campbell has these ornamented ballet shoes in his collection as well!



• Platforms continue to be strong this spring. Stuart Weitzman makes them
  look super with patent uppers including tortoise patent. Michael
  by Michael Kors and Loeffler Randall also support the platform
  theme and they did their versions in strips of patent and satins.
  Whether open toe or closed, the platform can by worn with anything
  from skirts, dresses, jeans, or pants.
  


• Another big trend for spring 2007 in the designer shoe world is patent
  leather shoes, patent leather shoes, and more patent leather
  shoes! They brighten every woman’s closet. Patent leather
  flats, low heel, mid heel, and high heel pumps all look good in
  patent leather whether round toe or tapered, open or closed. Check
  out the gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs open toe patent leather pumps. Wow!

• Wedges done low or high look great with patent uppers as well. Espadrilles
  are always popular and loved by most women. Kors by Michael Kors,
  Stuart Weitzman, Eric Michael, Andre Assous, Marc by Marc Jacobs, just to name a few have them in their designer shoe line for spring.

• Shoes this spring also look great done in all kinds of textures. Snake adds a sophisticated touch to flats from Tory Burch and Stuart Weitzman, to name a couple.
  Pumps and platforms look great with textured uppers as well.

Here is a look at some of our key designer shoe vendors and THEIR interpretation of fashion for spring 2007:

•Stuart Weitzman shoes

• Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes

• Kors by Michael Kors

• Bernardo shoes

• Jack Rogers shoes

• Cole Haan shoes

• Donald J. Pliner shoes

• Kate Spade shoes

• SteveMadden shoes

• Tory Burch shoes

• Ugg Australia shoes

Look to Footnotes for the greatest selection of evening shoes also. Stuart Weitzman has the greatest selection of all on every heel height. Betsey Johnson and Pedro
Garcia add a touch of flair as well.

Keeping up with fashion can be a difficult thing to do! Footnotes has been buying designer shoes since 1946. The women’s shoe business is a fascinating business. Fashion changes on a regular basis and staying on top of it and looking good is not always easy. The ever changing fashion in designer shoes is consistent with that of the rest of the fashion world. The one constant is the reputation that Footnotes has established since 1946 as a leader in the designer shoe world. The greatest collections of shoe brands assembled are displayed in our three retail locations in New Jersey. Now, they are all assembled on one internet site, footnotesonline.com!