Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 31, 2012, 1:00 pm
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, also known as GEMS, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the young survivors who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking. The mission of GEMS is to empower girls and young women, ages 12–24, to exit the commerc...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 30, 2012, 9:36 am
As, many of our readers may know 2012 is a big deal for us. We have made the decision to stay here for (at least) 5 more years. We are switching over the format of the blog to focus more on women issues, HOWEVER, do not worry, the heels are here to stay. For us high heels are not about fashion; they...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 30, 2012, 8:20 am
“Women have to harness their power – its absolutely true. It’s just learning not to take the first no. And if you can’t go straight ahead, you go around the corner.” — Cher Source: Sleek Magazine Model: Ilva Heitmann Photographer: Markus Pritzi Heels: Burberry
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 23, 2012, 9:13 am
The one thing (besides the many others), I appreciate about designer Abel Muñoz, is how he constantly acknowledges the beauty and power of women with his collections. As with previous collections (Fall 2011, Spring 2011), designer Muñoz once again pays tribute to women. For the Spring Summer 2012...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 22, 2012, 3:55 pm
One thing, I love to do, is share good information with others so; here is a little story and a book review for you all. Last week, I went the library because I wanted to see if I could find a book find a particular book about blogging, one by the Huffington Post. Unfortunately, the book had been c...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 22, 2012, 2:53 pm
... 5-inch heels retail for around $67. 9. Dolce & Gabbana brown colorblock leather block heel lace-up booties. Simple, classic style and these shoes just scream, comfortable. The 4-inch chunky, stacked ... 12. Boutique 9 “Linya” T-Strap Wedge. The shoes feature satin, grosgrain, and leather...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 22, 2012, 2:02 pm
“Give your stress wings and let it fly away.” — Terri Guillemets Source:L’Officiel Paris Model: Luisa Bianchin Photographer: Alexander Neumann Heels: Prada
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 16, 2012, 2:06 pm
... 5-inch wedges have leather straps and braided suede laces, that make their way up the ankle, concluding with tassels. The floral wedges retail for around $795. Sandals by Jimmy Choo Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 16, 2012, 1:17 pm
artist: unknown Being a single woman, even one with children, one can begin to feel a little lonely. When life becomes the constant routine of work then home, for some women, this means that the ‘Isolation Blues’ can take hold. We begin to find ourselves spending evenings, days, and weekends al...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 16, 2012, 11:15 am
Gucci’s spring campaign features Karmen Pedaru and Abbey Lee Kershew (along with Greg Nawrat)adorned in its’ exquisite art deco inpsired collection. The campaign, shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, takes place in a golden room of extravagance with a chic atmosphere. The smoky eyed beauties are ...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 16, 2012, 9:38 am
I was recently engaged in a conversation (with another female) when the topic somehow became Kim Kardashian. We were discussing her . . . sisters? Show? Clothing line? I really do not remember how she came into the conversation. Well, anyway, we were discussing Kim when this comment was made, “Kim...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Jan 15, 2012, 9:31 am
“I think that a lot of women are made to feel that they have not done the one thing that they were put on the earth to do if they didn’t do the normal thing, if they didn’t take the most travelled path. And it’s unfortunate.” — Nanci Griffith Source: Harper’s Bazaar Model: Bette Fran...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Nov 1, 2011, 9:01 pm
Beyonce was spotted entering an office building wearing a red pea coat an designer boots in New York City. Beyonce smiled for the cameras as she was escorted by her security guards. Beyonce wore a pair of Alain Quilici “Payson” Skate Lace-up Booties. The leather boots feature a carved 5-inch he...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Nov 1, 2011, 8:25 pm
America Ferrera attended the “Chicago” photocall at Garrick Theatre on October 31, 2011 in London, England. America will star in an eight-week stint of “Chicago” at the Garrick Theatre beginning November 7. The actress will play the part of chorus girl Roxie Hart who murdered her lover, nigh...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Nov 1, 2011, 7:30 pm
There are approximately 70 million new blogs started every year on the Internet. Actually, that was nothing new to read; it is the next sentence that I found most interesting. Of these new blogs, half will be abandoned after a year and for the half that make it past a year, most will not make it pas...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 31, 2011, 11:30 am
If you live on the East Coast, as I do, you woke up Saturday to the extremely awesome sight of snow falling (and every word in pink is totally sarcastic). It was a thrillingly wonderful way for nature to remind me that this is only the beginning of this wintery white gift (again note the pink equals...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 30, 2011, 11:32 am
“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.” — Cecil Beaton Source: i-D online Model: Luma Grothe Photographer: John de Lima Heel...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 29, 2011, 1:31 pm
Kermit Tesoro’s Skull Heels Saturday Link Love The Style Confessions takes us all on the The Quest for the Perfect Purse. Personally, I like big and roomy because, I carry everything but the kitchen sink. On My Radar: Electro Love for Fall and Winter is all about color. Eclechick shows us how t...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 28, 2011, 8:46 pm
Actress Nikki Reed attended The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 photocall at Villamagna Hotel in Madrid, Spain. The actress wore a pair of taupe suede ankle wrap sandals from Camilla Skovgaard.
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 28, 2011, 10:38 am
Singer and DJ Solange Knowles attended the launch party of Burberry’s latest fragrance, “Body”, at Burberry in Beverly Hills, California. Solange wore a pair of colorful beaded heels from the Burberry Spring 2012 collection. Not only do I love the heels, I also love her entire look from head ...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 28, 2011, 10:07 am
In celebration of it’s 15 year anniversary, Jimmy Choo has launched the limited edition ICONS Capsule Collection. The collection features a modern version of 15 of the company’s archived classics pumps. Including, the Spring 1998 shoe (updated as Marlene), featured in season 3 of Sex and the Cit...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 26, 2011, 2:02 pm
Felicity Jones attended the Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Like Crazy” held at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, California. In the movie, Felicity plays Ann a British college student who falls for an American student (Anton Yelchin). The two become a couple only for Ann to be separated f...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 26, 2011, 11:30 am
Emma Stone attended the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala presented By Starz. The awards took place at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 24, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. “The Help” was honored with the Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award. Emma wore a pair of Dior Ingenue Suede Bow T-St...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 25, 2011, 10:46 am
... all came back when they seen her walking around (looking very worried but cute) in her baby blue suede heels ... you still are however, the right shoes are mandatory. Vampirette This is ... wedges were designed especially for those in the health care field. Roman ... I really debated bet...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 24, 2011, 12:05 pm
As I continue with the mission to find the hottest heels for Fall (at least for another week before Holiday heels becomes the focus), I came across these shoes from Azzedine Alaïa. I know they will not appeal to all, zebra is an acquired taste for some, however, for these shoes I think the zebra ju...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 23, 2011, 9:37 pm
I think this is a statement almost every woman in the world could make. And I am one of them. My name is Lilly Lia and I just reached the age of international majority. I live in Hamburg, Germany, which is one of the most beautiful cities of the world with a lot of fashionable woman wearing gorgeous...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 23, 2011, 4:22 pm
Chloe Moretz attended the Variety’s 5th annual “Power Of Youth” event presented by The Hub at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. The 14-year-old actress was honored for her work with The Film Foundation. The Film Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to film preservation. ...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 23, 2011, 12:08 pm
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” — Rosalia de Castro Source: Madison Magazine Model: Rose Smith Photographer: Carlotta Moye Heels: Mulberry
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 20, 2011, 2:44 pm
Zoe Saldana attended the DROID RAZR by Motorola and MOTOACTV launch event at SIR Stage 37 in New York City. The actress paired her outfit with a pair of Pierre Hardy suede sandals from the Fall 2011 Collection. (gettyimages)
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 20, 2011, 1:38 pm
I have been told, “I am not like you. I am not a woman who has a ‘shoe thang’ (and definitely not as intense as your shoe adoration). I don’t need a closet full of shoes. I have a few pairs and that is all I need.” Others have said, “I love shoes. I have many pairs of high heels, but no...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 19, 2011, 12:17 am
Naomi Campbell (along with boyfriend Vladislav Doronin) attended the 2011 Angel Ball To Benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The foundation was created by Denise Rich in honor of her daughter Gabrielle who died of leukemia in 1996 at ag...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 18, 2011, 5:37 pm
ELLE’s 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Jennifer Aniston wore a pair of strappy heels from the house of Balenciaga. Freida Pinto wore a pair of suede multi-colored heels from Marni. Camila Alves wore super ...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 18, 2011, 11:23 am
While I was busy working on event proposals (the reason why the heel of the week is a day late) and by some force of stiletto nature, a pair of boots popped up on my screen. Yes, it was mind blowing, that I could be busy as a bee, typing away and my laptop would interrupt my work with a shopping sit...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 16, 2011, 10:33 pm
Nicole Richie attended the 2011 Environmental Media Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on October 15, 2011 in Burbank, California. Nicole wore a pair of Christian Louboutin “Luxura” Ankle-Strap Pumps. The beige suede pumps have taupe toned leather ankle straps and shimmering metallic snake skin cov...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 16, 2011, 9:22 pm
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband, actor Michael Douglas, attended the SBIFF’s “2011 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence In Film” honoring Michael Douglas at the Biltmore Four Seasons in Santa Barbara, California. For the special event, Catherine wore a pair of Rene Caovilla gold Swa...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 16, 2011, 11:17 am
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choi...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 14, 2011, 9:29 am
This is a guest post written by Sarah at Happy Go Lucky! I am a happy-go-lucky sort of person who enjoys her quiet little life but wonders if there could be more out there….. Hey there peeps!! I hope today is treating you well wherever you may be. Today has been as always quite a busy day for me....
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 13, 2011, 11:53 pm
A wave of pure sensual excitement washes over me. My heart rapidly beats in my chest. The blood rushes through my veins to the most sensitive parts of my being. Simultaneously, I inhale deeply as my eyes roll back in my head. My eyelids slowly close. A soft sigh escapes my lips. I open my eyes to fo...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 13, 2011, 11:33 pm
Thank you to everyone that has emailed and/or sent a direct message via Twitter. The kind words and the encouragement are always appreciated. It always makes a girl smile. First, let me apologize if you feel that I have been ignoring your inquires. I do read my emails. As some of you know, I will e...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 12, 2011, 8:15 pm
Actress Elizabeth Olsen attended the 49th annual New York Film Festival presentation of “Martha Marcy May Marlene” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 11, 2011 in New York City. In the movie, Elizabeth plays Martha, a woman haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, struggli...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 10, 2011, 9:39 pm
The second annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic was held Sunday 9, 2011. The champagne house sponsors the event in an effort to preserve the sport of polo in Los Angeles and Will Rogers State Historic Park. This year’s co-host were Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman an...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 10, 2011, 1:20 pm
Some Autumn days, I like to dress up or down (depending on how you look at it) in a Fedora hat, jeans, and a pair of heels. Well, while online screen shopping, as I call the Internet version of window shopping, I came across heels that would look perfect for those days. Yves Saint Lauren “Tribtoo...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 9, 2011, 10:29 am
“The past can’t see you, but the future is listening.” — Terri Guillemets Source: Madison Magazine Model: Krystal Glynn Photographer: Nick Scott Heels: Camilla Skovgaard
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 8, 2011, 9:35 pm
Rihanna has been on her “Loud” tour for some time now. If you have seen her in concert (or just seen the pictures), you may have noticed her wearing a colorful two piece and ankle boots. The tricolor fluorescent booties were custom designed for Rihanna by Max Kibardin.
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 8, 2011, 3:47 pm
Speedy Delivery: The above photo was taken backstage before the House of Holland show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012. Lanvin CampaignI am sure by now you all have seen the Fall 2011 campaign for Lanvin featuring models Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann. It shows the women busting mov...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 6, 2011, 4:22 pm
... at a runway show. For this Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 post, ... Two weeks after the passing of Alexander McQueen, I wrote this post. ... Burton was hired (she worked with McQueen for 15yrs), she stated, that ... planned to move away from McQueen’s theatrics and her designs ... an...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 6, 2011, 1:57 pm
The Yves Saint Laurent Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show recently took place ... Fashion Week. All I can say about the entire collection is. . . . it is ALL about the shoes. The heels stole the show. Stefano Pilati’s Spring/Summer 2012 shoe collection for Yves Saint Laurent is all about pu...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 4, 2011, 3:27 pm
I went to the mall in search of the perfect shoes to wear with a dress that I have hanging in my closet. After hours of store hopping, browsing display after display and trying on shoes just because I had to (there’s my obsession with seeing how lovely fifty pairs of high heels look on my feet), I...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 4, 2011, 1:28 pm
Actress Julianne Hough appeared at the Paramount Pictures’ premiere of ‘Footloose’ held at the Regency Village Theatre on October 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The film is a remake of the 1984 classic which starred Kevin Bacon. “Footloose” is about a city kid Ren McCormack (Kenny Wor...
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Sharon Rainey posted an article on Queen in Heels - Oct 2, 2011, 1:42 pm
“Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever.” — Nancy Lopez Source: Harper’s Bazaar Turkey Model: Lily Cole Photographer: Ko...
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