we LOVE shoes…

So LOVE day has come and gone. But one thing still remains, we LOVE shoes. Call it more of a fetish. Cause for some of us, it’s more than walking in the store and just buying any shoe. It’s way deeper than that. We examine not only the style, but we observe the material it’s made of, the fabric selection, the sole, the heel, the heel height, the way it looks on, the comfort level, the color, multi-useful, the possible reaction of others, your immediate reaction, the way it makes you feel, what goes with it, multi-seasonal, the slope, and its purpose. Oh yea, of course, the price matters to us too…sometimes. Overall, we LOVE shoes and all the work and thinking that goes into it. Moreso than not, it is well worth it.

SERENA WILLIAMS STRUTS IN FIVE INCH HEELS TO MEET THE PREZ

From the Associated Press:

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was tennis before baseball for President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
Before heading off to St. Louis to throw the first pitch at the All-Star game, the president welcomed Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to the White House

"It was amazing," Williams said before her World Team Tennis match with the Washington Kastles. "I love President Obama; he has such an unbelievable presence, and he seems to be so normal — and he noticed my shoes. I think that was the highlight of the whole day, was he liked my shoes."

Williams said she was wearing 5-inch heels for the presidential visit.
"He asked me, 'Should I be wearing high heels?' So I thought that was kind of funny because he may have been right," Williams said. "Because it is a job hazard for me, but I insist on wearing them."

Williams got to meet Michelle Obama and the rest of the first family.

"I didn't know she had such an amazing personality," Williams said. "She had me cracking up and laughing. I knew she was a great person, but now I really understand how important this first family is to the United States. And the kids were just so cute and sweet, and the dog was nice."

The question: Did anyone take a picture of those heels? We want to see them!

Rest In Peace, Michael Joseph Jackson

Rest In Peace, Michael Joseph Jackson

Michael Jackson can be defined as a legend, an icon, and the definition of powerful talent. He was B-A-D and we salute you for all of the influences to not only music but to the fashion world too.

Everyone knows that if you should ever see a pair of white socks with black patent leather shoes that it was MJ-inspired. Everyone knows that if you should ever see a red leather jacket that had tons of zippers on it that it was MJ-inspired. Everyone knows that if you should ever see a black jacket with gold tassels over the shoulder that it was MJ-inspired. Everyone knows that if you should ever see a white fedora with a black ribbon around it that it was MJ-inspired.

There were many more MJ-inspired clothing ensembles that we could name, but those aforementioned are likely to spark a conversation and/or raise an eye brown.

Love you, Michael.

Wanna know...

If you’re going away on vacation this summer and want to pack light, here are a few essential items that you must bring...

Red August loves a 'roll on, no checking' moment while traveling - so you should think about packing pieces that are chic but versatile. Think about dresses that can be swimsuit cover-ups with leather or plastic flip-flops or thong flats during the day that transform into cocktail dresses at night with sandals and great jewelry…perhaps a statement necklace or some bangles.

White jeans are perfect to travel in, on the plane with a black cashmere pullover and with a cute tank upon landing. Think about a great pair of strappy sandals for night and flip-flops for day. Great jewelry can change a look immediately and nothing is better for summer dressing than gold -- it looks great with a tan and brings a touch of shine to your look.

We know that most people like to stick to classic neutrals - black, white, camel, navy (and we totally understand.) But if you’re looking for ways to bring some warm weather color to your wardrobe without going totally overboard with a whole bright colored wardrobe that won't work in a couple of months, we suggest…

That you definitely should stick with your neutral theme, but why not punch the color up with accessories. A sunshine yellow bag or a bright pink shoe! Neutrals are such a great way to use accessories as your highlights.

Happy Mother's Day

Red August would like to wish a fabulous happy Mother’s Day to all the women who make a difference in our lives.

And if you still haven’t decided on a gift for your mother, wife, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, 2nd mom, and/or whoever she may be, let us help you out a little bit…

Give her the gifts of shoes or - even better - a gift card to her favorite boutique, e-tailer, and/or shopping destination.

Trust us, she will love her gift!

Have a happy Mother’s Day to every mother and mother-to-be!