Thesis Couture Launch Event

Image: Amy Anaiz

Hey lovas...if you follow me on Snapchat {so if you don't thats your cue to do it FTBUP}, you would've caught a glimpse of my outing last week at the launch event for Thesis Couture, a new fashion-technology company hell bent {in the best way possible} on reinventing the stiletto. In its simplest form, the CEO Dolly Singh stated at the event that her and her companies purpose is to "make a stiletto that feels like a wedge."

How is this going to be achieved? Well you can check that out on their site Thesis Couture for more details and specifics, but just know the dynamic team is comprised of Rocket Scientists and an Astronaut - beyond cool!

At on-set, only 1,500 pair will be available for purchase. There's already over 10K+ inquiries about this heel honey. I tried on the prototype and must say it was beyond cushion-y. There was most certainly of a level of comfort I immediately experienced and the prototype was a size SMALLER than what I normally wear. Dolly and her team have a great product on their hands and I'm excited to see it take off {pun intended}.

Here's a few images from last week. Enjoy and stay tuned in for more!

Images: Amy Anaiz

Paris Is Burning...

Paris Fashion Week is the Fashion Week of all Fashion Weeks. I mean really its the shit! The street style...the shit....the runway...the shit...and Paris...well the shit. This has been the hardest recap yet because everything was just so damn good, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo Paris, Off White - Virgil is killing the game, Chanel - we had to get into the entire look, Miu Miu, Givenchy, Acne Studios just UGH. The story is still consistent with what we saw in New York, London, and Milan - opulence, texture, and form and function.

We appreciate it a great deal. Seems like Fall 2016 will be the official return to Fashion and we're ready for it!

Get into this gallery so you can mentally prepare to serve some looks!

IMAGES: Courtesy of Vogue.com.

Are you a Shoe-Snob?

Philly girl Kenyatta Whitfield is the bubbliest, boldest, and most audacious feline I have come across to date – and over the phone no less! Ms. Whitfield is the Merchandising Manager {and owner and operator} of up and coming shoe retail site, Shoe-Snobs. Launched from a place of passion and vigor, Shoe-Snobs is an online destination that gives emerging designers an opportunity to shine and includes a philanthropic twist - almost all brands featured on the site support worldly causes.

Well how did it begin? After going through a divorce and the loss of her job all at the same time, Ms. Whitfield took matters into her own hands after a quick jaunt into a shoe boutique where she purchased a pair of pink Rachel Roy pumps. Giving her just the push she needed, she began taking entrepreneurial classes and workshops at the Small Business Women's Development Center. Desiring to live life on her own terms, Shoe-Snobs was almost immediately launched.

Not even a year old, the site carries a few brands including, Taylor Says – a women owned and operated American designed shoe brand featuring customized artwork on the heels, OkaB - a 100% recyclable, machine washable shoe, and Roma – a rain boot company based in Dallas that donates a pair of shoes to children in need for every pair sold.

Over the next few years you can expect to see designer brands, a traveling shoe boutique, and the further evolution of Shoe-Snobs with a Conscious, which has already donated hundreds of female personal care items to homeless women in Philadelphia.

Here's a sneak peek of whats available for purchase on the site.

Enjoy lovas and support small business!

Taylor Says, Oka-B, & Roma - considering spring is right around the corner, you might want to take a look and cop a new pair of rainboots! To see more, head to shoe-snobs.com. You'll find heel accessories there too!

Shoe of the day: Aquazzura Rainbow Sandal

Seriously these are not fair! Aquazzura has completely outdone himself this resort season. The primary color palette is refreshing, chic, visually stunning, and subtly sexy. I've had my good eye on these bad boys since November. I promised myself I wouldn't buy any thing in 2016 - personal challenge - but mama has no idea if she can resist!

Snag 'em at Bergdorf Goodman.

Shoe Damage: $695

1 Year SHOEversary: Just Say Thanks ;0)

My Pierre Hardy Lily Sandals 

Hello lovas, today marks the 1 Year SHOEversary for From The Bottom Up! I am so happy about the sites progress and so much in love with where I currently am and the platform(s) I am working to grow. Beyond that, I am thankful to my maker for blessing me with the gene of creativity, for instilling in me zeal, gumption, fearlessness, tenacity, persistence and most of all faith. For ensuring that I always believe in myself and to not worry about others - the path he makes for YOU is clear and there is nothing or anyone that can move you too far away from it. I could go on and on, but know that my heart is full and I am grateful and thankful for each day. 

To pay homage to my first series of entries, today's post is all about the shoe sale! Here's a hit list of all the sites {and store locations} you might want to glide over to - SHOESAP. 

Mytheresa.com - up to 70% plus for TODAY ONLY get an extra 20% off at check out. 

Bergdorf Goodman - up 75% off secret tip skip to the store, much better selection; trust me.

Saks Fifth Avenue - consolidation sale up to 70% online and in-store.

Shoescribe.com - up to 70% off {one of my fav sites}

Shopbob.com - up to 70% with an additional 25% off.

Barney's New York - up to 75% online and in-store.

And my all-time fav Yoox.com - up to an extra 60% hidden gems there. TRUST!

Again, thank you all for tuning in. 

P.S. Click the retailer names to be taken directly to the site. 

P.P.S There are a bevy of specialty retailers/brands having sales as well like Loeffler Randall, J.Crew, Asos, Zara, Tory Burch, Schutz Shoes, and more. Google is your best friend lol I'd be here until the next coming listing everything. Besos. Love ya. 

Walk Pretty!