tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39187530675322569202024-03-05T02:07:21.791-08:00DiscoToesA look into DiscoToes shoes, a service offering Custom Swarovski Crystal Embellished shoes. I'll be posting projects, DiscoToe design profiles, DIYs, Craft Tutorials, and other fun info!Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-72012994750482597812012-10-12T09:08:00.000-07:002012-10-12T09:08:13.562-07:00Feature on The Bride Suite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Because of my theater background, I have a real soft spot for vintage designs. They are my favorite to work on and design because of the research that goes into it! I love looking at vintage images and recreating them into modern designs.<br />
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This photoshoot at <a href="http://noorevents.com/">Noor</a> in Pasadena, Ca brought together the very popular 1950's/Mad Men style with modern elegance. I think they did an amazing job of combining the two elements to create beautiful images!<br />
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Check out our feature on <a href="http://exquisiteweddingsmagazine.com/category/bride-suite/">The Bride Suite</a>: <a href="http://exquisiteweddingsmagazine.com/2012/10/11/design-inspiration-mad-men/">http://exquisiteweddingsmagazine.com/2012/10/11/design-inspiration-mad-men/</a>Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-89554096808167193272012-08-13T19:20:00.001-07:002012-08-13T19:20:11.542-07:00Bias Cut Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Its no surprise that I'm in love with bias cut dresses. The way they hug curves and show off a woman's body is unmatched in today's fashion. </div>
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When I made the shoes below, I immediately felt like they would look beautiful with a silk bias cut dress like the ones above. While I don't have such a dress in my possession nor do I have a place to wear such a dress, I'll dream of the possibilities....</div>
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These beautiful pumps are being sent off to California for a photoshoot, but they are still available for sale! Leave me a message if you are interested.</div>
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Between the Olympics starting up this weekend and a Nautical themed birthday party, I knew I have the perfect opportunity to create some really fun red, white, and blue nail art!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7WCEtlviBv9X_DhDalIW3C2-FA9txXbSknI7eBU9BKPPGVPwSO3sRHz6wLba73j42ZYUAcYWVOv9kveQWWx-C9PX8MYp2Jd4v2DCDhGFC3nuqnLO-Vn3VHn-gJduTR771lXg4qWDqSw/s1600/Patriotic+Nails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7WCEtlviBv9X_DhDalIW3C2-FA9txXbSknI7eBU9BKPPGVPwSO3sRHz6wLba73j42ZYUAcYWVOv9kveQWWx-C9PX8MYp2Jd4v2DCDhGFC3nuqnLO-Vn3VHn-gJduTR771lXg4qWDqSw/s320/Patriotic+Nails.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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I started with a clear base coat and two layers of white (which I've had for ages and just recently uncovered!). I let them dry for only about ten minutes because I was too excited to get to the fun part! </div>
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I made a little 'pool' of red polish on an old magazine and used the end of a mechanical pencil (hey, it was close!) to create my polka dots. I did the same with a blue to create an 'accent' nail to finish off the look.</div>
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Finish it with a clear top coat, throw on some seersucker, pearls, and red boat shoes and I was ready for a fun Nautical themed Birthday Pool Party. As a bonus, I get to rock fun USA themed nails for the rest of the week!</div>
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Are you a fan of the new nail art trend? Do you have any favorite styles you want to share with me??</div>
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To me, a party is not a party until there is food involved! Since I was hosting the party right after work, I knew I needed to get a lot of it set up the evening before. With the help of my lovely roommate, we re-arranged furniture, set up the work table, and created some adorable flower arrangements. This left only the food to worry about after a long day of work.</div>
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I wanted to have a fun summery drink to offer the guests when they arrived so we had the makings for Bellinis.</div>
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Since everyone works at their own pace, I wanted a menu of food that could be enjoyed over several hours. While waiting for their shoes to dry, they can chat, eat, and be merry! By serving a combination of store bought and home-made items, I kept the pre-party stress to a minimum and was able to serve a yummy combination.</div>
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Ever since my roommate made this 'California Pizza' for me, I've been hooked! Its easy, fresh, and oh so delicious. Start by putting a pre-made pizza crust in the oven at around 350 for 5-10 minutes, enough to warm it up and get it a little bit crispy. While its in the oven, mash an avocado, cut up red bell pepper, wash a big hand full of spinach, and cut small yellow tomatoes in halves. Once the crust is done, spread the avocado and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Next, lay down the spinach and add the peppers and tomatoes on top. Finish with shredded parmesan.</div>
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I love how colorful and light this pizza is! Its also a great veggie option for those non-meat lovers.</div>
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I couldn't host a party without making my all time favorite appetizer, bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese. By putting them together the night before, I only had to put them in the oven for 30 minutes and they were ready to be devoured.</div>
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To make these decadent bites, I cut a slit in the side of dates (which I got from the grocery store with the dried fruits) and stuffed them with goat cheese. They are wrapped with a half of a piece of regular cut bacon and can be secured with a tooth pick if you'd like (though I didn't and they worked great). Bake them on a cookie sheet at 375 for about 30 minute, turning every 10 minutes. I try to keep an eye on them so they get some nice color but not burn, its a fine line.</div>
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I still have a lot to say about the dessert provided by <a href="http://www.cakeballlove.com/">Cake Ball Love</a> and served at the party, but I'm so obsessed with them, its going to require a separate post!!</div>
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<br />What is a party without amazing ladies to join you? Each of the four gals that joined the party that evening were very different and created four very different pairs of shoes! Since each person brings their own shoes with them to the party, its always fun to see the diversity in colors and styles. As long as they shoes are fabric based, the sky is the limit!!</div>
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For some people, this whole project can be a little bit intimidating. At the beginning of each Party, I take time to go through the instructions and answer as many questions as possible before you get started. Once the glitter and glue are flying, I'm happy to help out with design tips, color suggestions, and keeping an eye on things to make sure everyone is on the right track. </div>
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She is a lovely gal who worked and lived with me this summer in San Diego. When she walked out of her room carrying the shoes she intended on glittering, I couldn't help but let out a little squeal. The zebra pattern on the body of the shoes was accented by a red leather heel and ruffle on the toe.</div>
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Because she had the red accents already present on her shoes, I encouraged her to mix in a little bit of red glitter into her black mix to pick the accent color up even more. She did a beautiful (and speedy!) job and I know she'll be noticed wearing these newly sparkly beauties.</div>
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You can read (in her beautiful prose) about her experience at the party <a href="http://theressomethingaboutsandiego.blogspot.com/2012/06/giy.html">HERE</a>!</div>
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Liz not only has great taste in shoes (I LOVE the hot pink wedges she brought to glitter) but she's also one half of the incredible photography duo at <a href="http://www.siegelthurston.com/">Siegel Thurston Photography</a>. She was pulling double duty at the party running around taking all of the beautiful photos you see here as well as creating some adorable shoes.</div>
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The criss cross straps were covered in a fun fuchsia with a hit of orange. When it came time to do the ankle straps, she decided to pump up the orange for some interest. These shoes are right on trend for this summer with the bright bold color and I'm sure Liz looks positively adorable in them!</div>
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I've mentioned Sara often as she is the mastermind behind many of the styled photo shoots that include Discotoes, the design of my website, and the Summer Networking event. You can follow her at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/urbanstyleWN">Urban Style Wedding Facebook page</a>. She brought some sweet teal satin flats, perfect for her to wear as she runs around town planning events and shoots.</div>
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Even once she was done, Sara was photographing and <a href="https://twitter.com/urbanstylewn">tweeting</a> the evening! I can't help but think she's created her own twist on the ruby slipper. </div>
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Malori, is both smart (she's starting her PhD in Oregon this Fall!) and stylish. She brought a pair of well loved Tom's shoes that needed a new life. In the end, she called them "Zombie Toms" because they came back to life!!</div>
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(yes...you will get a little glitter on you...some more than others)</div>
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What I love most about her shoes is the bold color combination that she chose. She picked out the orange first and then made a custom silvery-blue-charcoal mix to finish. Since the Toms have interesting seams incorporated into the design, she used those sections to divide up her colors. These are not for everyone, but Malori will definitely rock them!</div>
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So! Thats all of the fabulous shoes that were made at the first GIY party this summer! </div>
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Leave a comment below and let me know!!</div>Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-12266541781307981632012-07-10T19:12:00.001-07:002012-07-10T19:12:24.193-07:00Blog Feature: The Perfect Wedding GuideI've been taking a few weeks of vacation before I head back to Cincinnati for another season of theater work but I wanted to share another feature I ran across today!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2012/07/10/stylized-willy-wonka-engagement-shoot-by-siegel-thurston-photography/">Perfect Wedding Guide Head Over Heels Blog</a> has featured an adorable <a href="http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2012/07/10/stylized-willy-wonka-engagement-shoot-by-siegel-thurston-photography/">Willy Wonka Photoshoot</a> by <a href="http://www.siegelthurston.com/">Siegel Thurston Photography</a> that Discotoes was a part of. If you look closely, you'll see one of my favorite (and most colorful) pairs of shoes yet!<br />
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Enjoy!Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-89104208850996493512012-06-23T00:28:00.001-07:002012-06-23T00:28:16.074-07:00GIY Party: The Set Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the guests entered the home, they were greeted with a fizzy peach cocktail! For a 21 and up girls night out, they were the perfect summer treat. We mixed four parts Champagne, one part Peach Schnapps, and a splash of Grenadine. An alternate version can easily be made for any non alcohol drinkers with Sprite, Peach Juice, and Grenadine in the same amounts.</div>
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Even the materials add to the atmosphere! I love the natural wood paint brushes all stacked in a glass...of course I'm a sucker for art supplies so that may have something to do with it. And of course, when you're working with glue, you always want to remember to keep those brushes clean.</div>
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I got the table cloth, napkins, and the adorable flower boxes from a recent trip to Target. I wanted a fun girlie theme for the night without breaking the bank so color was the name of the game. I purchased the flowers from a local flower stand and arranged them myself. It took me about 20 minutes total for both arrangements since they were small and I love how they turned out! The fuchsia gerber daisies and yellow bachelors buttons were just so darn adorable and I added some greenery from my yard to add color and texture.</div>
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I was SO excited to get an email with all of the photos from the GIY party held last Saturday from the incredible Liz with <a href="http://www.siegelthurston.com/">Siegel Thurston Photography</a>!! I'll be doing a full write up of the inaugural Glitter It Yourself party in a few installments so for now, enjoy a little preview...</div>
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Its not often that I see a pair of shoes that I deem perfect, shoes that I would not want to clutter with rhinestones or glitter. </div>
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I love the natural wood grain and the woven texture on the heel and how it is set off with the mint green leather. The lines of the heel are so elegant and clean. I don't naturally gravitate towards platforms like this, but with such a beautifully designed shoe, I might be tempted to go for it. </div>
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You've seen the fabulous glitter shoe styles on the <a href="http://www.discotoes.com/">Discotoes</a> website and on <a href="http://discotoes.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, right? These are some of my favorites!</div>
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I'm putting a stop to all of those excuses and making sure you have a great girls night out all at the same time! Host a "Glitter it Yourself" (GIY!) for a night of custom glitter designs and girly fun.</div>
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--Contact me... megan@discotoes.com, facebook.com/discotoes, or a message on the blog!</div>
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--I'll provide all of the supplies needed to create gorgeous custom shoes, you just bring shoes and a crafty spirit. The cost of each class is $25 a person.</div>
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This class would be awesome for a birthday celebration, an alternative Bachelorette Party, or just a girls night in. No excuses on not being crafty, I'll walk you through everything step by step, and each guest will walk away with something they can be proud of.</div>
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These shoes were made especially for the event, a beautiful mix of vintage glamour and modern sophistication. They got lots of oohs and ahhs...Now that the event is over, they are available for purchase, size 9 Beverly Feldman brand for $250.</div>
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My fabulous partner in crime/bride to be Valerie who holds my stuff and loves desserts as much as I do:)</div>
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A HUGE thanks to Urban Style Wedding Network for putting on such a fabulous soiree!!!</div>
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<br /></div>Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-23769019321577042532012-05-21T22:14:00.001-07:002012-05-21T22:14:46.102-07:00Wild/Glittery Shoe.Re.DoGreetings from the West Coast! <div>
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I've settled easily into my summer in San Diego in the past few weeks. This marks my fourth summer working at the <a href="http://www.oldglobe.org/">Old Globe Theater</a> on their Shakespeare festival. I'm helping to build elements of the costumes for three shows but my primary project so far has been making 16 sets of custom armor for the performance of Richard III. Its not something I've ever done, but I've had a great time working through the challenges and learning some new techniques and materials.</div>
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Besides work, I was pulled back to San Diego to be near the boyfriend. After almost 9 months of being long distance (California-Ohio), its so wonderful to be in close proximity for a few months. We've picked up right where we left off and I must say, there isn't much better in life than summer in sunny San Diego and a cute Cali boy to spend it with.</div>
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Of course, Discotoes came right along with me and I've got several new pairs of shoes created already!!</div>
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Today, I'm going to share a really fun "Shoe-Re-Do"! Super cute Mommy (and Mommy to be!) Becca had a pair of wedges that needed a new life. </div>
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Becca, Mommy to Joshua and (coming soon!) 'Tater'</div>
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The shoes (below!) were still in good shape but Becca was ready to give them a fun and funky new life. She gave me free reign to do what I wanted with them and when I suggested a little leopard print, she was all for it.</div>
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Since the upper part of the shoe is a suede like material, I covered it in a really fun mocha glitter mix. I hand painted the wedge with the leopard print that matches the glitter. I really love the transformation and I think Becca will be such a Hot Momma rocking them around town, kiddos in tow!!</div>
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This is Becca's first peek at the shoes...what do you think she'll have to say about them?!</div>
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I'm SO excited to share a very cool Feature Article about Discotoes on <a href="http://www.CincyChic.com/">Cincy Chic</a>!!</div>
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Cincy Chic is an "online lifestyle publication for women in the Greater Cincinnati area" that send a weekly e-zine to over 20,000 subscribers. Each new issue has "a feature story, a fitness Q&A column, a movie column, a "Chic Spotlight" which hilights a newsworthy local woman and five editorial departments in the following topics: health, beauty, fashion, social, and career."</div>
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This past fall, I attended the "Bras with Flair on the Square" fashion show and bra decorating fundraiser in Fountain Square here in Cincinnati. It was such a fun event with great fashions and super fun decorated bras! I'm looking forward to attending more as I continue my adventures here in Ohio. <br />
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I'm making the move West for the summer at the end of this week. While I'm looking forward to spending time with my Honey and catching up with San Diego friends, I'm sure going to miss Cincinnati for a few months! Worry not, I'll still be Discotoe-ing from So-Cal!!<br />
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When Erin first started talking to me about creating a pair of Custom Discotoes to gift her Bride to be BFF, I knew we were going to come up with something truly fabulous. She explained to me a bit about the wedding, showed me the bridesmaids dresses (of which Erin is one!), and most importantly, described the Bride's wedding gown. The bride had already chosen her Paris Hilton White Satin pumps so we had a fabulous base to work from. </div>
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The brides gown was described to me as heavily beaded/sparkly on top with a fun and feathery skirt!! It sounds really amazing. The bridesmaids are wearing a beautiful ocean blue cocktail dress with silvery shoes. Our first impulse for the design of the shoe was to use blue stones to match the bridesmaids and of course, be the Bride's 'something blue'. After further consideration (and taking into account the bright pink sole that came on the bottom of the shoe), we decided that a bright pink stone, while complementing the bright blue dresses would also be more wearable in the future for this fun loving Bride. The Indian Pink Swarovski Pink crystals were a beautiful match for the sole and I started referring to the shoes as Bridal Barbie!!</div>
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The Bride has been kept in the dark about the final design (She REALLY trusts her Bridesmaid's opinion!) and I cannot wait to hear of her reaction! Hopefully in a few months I'll be able to post some photos of the beautiful Bride in her custom Discotoes.<br />
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I had so much fun attending a social networking event with my Housemate this week at the Newport Aquarium, across the river from Cincinnati. It has been a few years since i've been to an aquarium, but this one did not disappoint! I want to go back when the penguins are awake and moving about as it was their bedtime by the time we made our way around to them that evening. The dress code was business casual which was easy for the mostly male Engineers for whom the event was for. As a guest, I went for my version of Artsy Casual as I don't own dress pants except in red and you certainly won't find a suit in my closet. I brought out my favorite new spring time dress and some fun red and yellow accents and felt like I fit right in (or maybe stood out just enough!).</div>
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I'm sure you've heard about this fancy new (or not so new) trend of COLOR BLOCKING.</div>
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Honestly, it sounds a bit ominous at first, but it is quite simple. Think large brush strokes of bold and or contrasting colors in your garment or accessory. My favorite way we're seeing this look is with colored jeans (oh yes they are back!) and a solid colored or white blouse. </div>
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Another way to show off this trend is in your footwear. Not feeling bold enough to wear head to toe jewel tones? Go for a neutral outfit and finish it with a Color Blocked look on your feet! </div>
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Here are some of my favorites, all found at <a href="http://www.DSW.com/">www.DSW.com</a></div>
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As much as I love Teal and Orange together, I also love this Teal and Red Pump! The pop of color on the heel and in the piping are just too adorable!</div>
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The subtle contrast between the burnt orange, pumpkin orange, and fuchsia pink remind me of a fading summer sunset. These would be perfect paired with a bright pink floral dress!</div>
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I have always loved green and purple together, probably from my days of being obsessed with drawing purple flowers with green curly vines and leaves. This platform double mary jane pump takes my childhood love to a whole new level! </div>
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The jewel tones in this strappy heel would bring sophistication to an otherwise wild design. With a shoe this busy, pair them with black skinny pants and and a jewel tone top for a sassy/classy look.</div>
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I really love these cobalt and silver shoes. Not only are the colors contrasting, but the textures are as well with a soft buttery suede and a slick shiny leather. </div>
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<br /></div>Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-13433576200266837002012-03-21T20:00:00.000-07:002012-03-21T20:00:08.653-07:00Pretty/Gritty Photoshoot Video!I am so excited to share this short video by <a href="http://www.classicfilmworks.com/">Classic Filmworks</a> out of San Diego of the Rocker Chic photo shoot I participated in last week when I was visiting SD. Not only is the video really fantastic, but you will definitely see several pairs of Discotoes throughout. I can't wait to see the full set of photos, but for now, here's a quick peek at what we were up to!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/38793611">Urban Style Photo Video/ Shoot at the Keating Hotel</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/classicfilmworks">nangrenier</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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If you are a Southern California Bride or you just love looking at unique wedding inspiration, check out the<a href="http://urbanstyleweddingnetwork.com/blog/"> Urban Style Wedding Network Blog</a>. They put this shoot together and did a really fabulous job!!<br />
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<br />Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-90395737799861119582012-03-06T05:13:00.000-08:002012-03-06T05:13:09.425-08:00Walk like an Egyptian...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm all packed and ready to head out to San Diego for the week! I'll be delivering shoes for two shoots while I'm there for <a href="http://www.urban-style.co/">Urban Style Wedding Network</a> and for <a href="http://www.designsbyspring.com/">Designs by Spring</a>. If you saw the last post, you got a look at the <a href="http://discotoes.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-new-friendsbut-keep-old.html">Gritty/Pretty spiked platforms </a>I created. Below is my modern take on the blue and gold of Egyptian art and culture on some adorable blue suede sandals.</div>
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Can't wait to see what both talented groups come up with for the shoots!!<br />
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The studs are silver and the spikes are gold!!</div>
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(The title and first line of the post are from one of my favorite Girl Scout songs...do you recognize it?)</div>
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Quick little preview of one of the fabulous pairs of shoes I created this weekend!</div>
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Dying to get your hands on them? They are a size 9 1/2 and would love to go home to you! Email me megan@discotoes.com for more information!Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-89906888337865407722012-03-01T21:11:00.001-08:002012-03-01T21:11:51.553-08:00Bright, bold colors are BACK!<div style="text-align: center;">
Its March, which means spring is just around the corner!! I couldn't be more excited to wear my sandals and sun dresses again after my first dreary (though not too cold) Ohio winter. This past weekend, I repeatedly attempted to walk outside without a coat (when it was certainly cold enough to necessitate one) because my southern living brain was telling me that it should be warm outside!!</div>
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I can't quite dust off the spring fashions just yet, but we can dream a bit about whats to come, right? So what is the trend we'll be seeing this Spring?</div>
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Thats right, ladies, COLOR IS BACK. Can I get an 'amen'? Pinks, purples, and blues are showing strong, but I would not be surprised to see the whole rainbow of colors available in stores soon.</div>
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I did a bit of virtual window shopping tonight and picked out a few of my favorite bright and bold pumps from <a href="http://www.dsw.com/">DSW</a>. If you don't shop there regularly, I *highly* encourage you to check out the store nearest you. </div>
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They not only have an incredible selection of killer shoes, but their sale rack in the back is really amazing!! Each of the boxes on the sale rack have a colored sticker that corresponds to a % discount. Keep your eyes peeled for the purple stickers (70% off!!) and the holy grail of all shoe discounts, the yellow sticker (%80 off!!!!!!). I even sort of feel sneaky walking out of the store after snagging such great deals.</div>
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Without further ado, here are a few of my picks for amazing colored pumps for spring (that would also be PERFECT for the Discotoes treatment!!)</div>
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I love the bright cobalt blue on these peeptoe pumps. Not only adorable for your 'something blue' wedding shoe, these would be adorable with a red and white patterned dress for the 4th of July.<br />
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I love this fuschia and the purple below because they remind me of the flowers that will be blooming any time now! I can't wait to visit <a href="http://www.findlaymarket.org/">Findlay Market</a> to see all of the fresh blooms they are sure to sell.<br />
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Even the polkadotted lining is adorable!!</div>
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These suede pumps are a beautiful Coral color, which has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Not quite pink, not quite orange, coral is a really nice middle color that would compliment blues and greens on top. Plus, I've been told that wearing Coral makes you look tan...and that is certainly something that this girl could always use!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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I found these shoes at my local DSW and had to snag them to make Discotoes out of them. I removed the flower moment as it was a bit too busy for my taste and the pump was instantly sleeker and sexier. I used a Purple Velvet Swarovski crystal to cover the heel and the middle strap across the toe for a flashy but refined look. The shoe is an 8 1/2 (that fits like a small 9) and is currently for sale! Leave a comment or email me at megan@discotoes.com if you want to snag them before anyone else has a chance to get their hands on them!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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These candy apple red platform sandals just beg to be paired with a bright yellow dress with red accessories, ready to welcome the sunshine!<div>
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Besides just bright colors, we'll also be seeing a TON of color blocking, with 2, 3, or 4 bold colors on one shoe. I adore this look and will be sharing those finds with you soon.</div>
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</div>Megan Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542305649926622784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918753067532256920.post-92217808037218664582012-02-21T16:38:00.000-08:002012-02-21T16:38:42.010-08:00Feature on "Bridal Insider"It was such a lovely surprise to find out that a Styled Shoot I contributed to in December has been published on <a href="http://www.bridalinsider.com/">Bridal Insider</a> today. The shoot has a "Sex in the City" theme (it never gets old!) and plays with a romantic, urban feel. I was so excited that they were able to use one of my favorite designs that I call "Pink Champagne" because, well, thats what inspired them! The shoot was styled by <a href="http://theposhknot.com/">The Posh Knot </a>out of San Diego and they did an incredible job!!<br />
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Sweet Discotoes peeking out from under the dress! I'm not sure that if the dress really is pink, but if so, the Pink Champagne shoes are SO much more perfect than I could have dreamed!!</div>
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Custom Glitter sneakers can be made for any sports team in any colors. Show your team spirit from head to toe. I always loved Fridays during High School football season for the pep rallies! I can't believe I never thought of making some shoes like this.</div>
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I will definitely be sporting some maroon and silver shoes this fall to support my Alma Mater, Texas A&M University as they join the SEC for an exciting season. What could be more perfect than custom boat shoes to wear with those cute Maroon and White Dresses?</div>
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These custom Tom's shoes would be adorable with rolled boyfriend style jeans and a team tshirt!</div>
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In person, rhinestone shoes are incredibly eye catching and magical. Unfortunately, they do not come across quite as etherial in still photographs. Enter the <a href="http://cinemagraphs.com/">Cinemagraph</a>. I was recently made aware of the magic of the moving photo technique and as soon as I saw what could be done with them, I knew I HAD to try my hand at them. </div>
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In their basic form, it is a combination of a still image and a moving picture, much like the moving newspaper images in Harry Potter!! Below is my first attempt at a moving photo and I can't wait to create more.</div>
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These beautiful cobalt blue pumps are going to be making their debut at "A Bridal Affair" Bridal Show this coming Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio. They would make the PERFECT "something Blue" under a wedding dress!!</div>
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Just like the "From This...To This" post from yesterday, I'm doing an accompanying post called "Wear it With This" to share some ways that I would style the shoes. Let me know if you'd like to see more of these!!<br />
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So if you saw<a href="http://discotoes.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-thisto-this.html"> yesterday's post</a>, you noticed this fun new shoe design...</div>
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One lovely lady mentioned that she loved them but was not sure what to wear them with so I'm going to share a few outfits that I think would work perfectly with this pump!</div>
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Afternoon Out Option:</div>
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Pair these skinny taupe corduroy pants with a flowy patterned top and use the shoes as a fun accent.</div>
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This shiny satin top is toned down with a textured cardigan so the sparkle in the shoe will not make the look too showy. Remove the sweater and add a skirt with tights to turn this into an after hours look.</div>
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Pair them with a Vintage or Vintage inspired dress! These 1940s silhouettes will hit you at the knee and the rounded toe and tapered heel of the shoe will compliment the curves of the dress.</div>
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These shoes will reach their full potential on a fancy fun night out. Pair this rich green dress with some fabulous gold sparkly earrings and a bronze bracelet will tie in the colors of the shoes. Green and gold look amazing together and the maroon will be a compliment to the forrest green of the dress. </div>
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Which is your favorite look? How would you wear the shoes? </div>
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Speak up, let me know what you think! Am I crazy to pair a maroon shoe with a green dress? Are glittery shoes too fancy to wear every day? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!</div>
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