A Race Worth Running....

Lately I have heard lots of victory stories from friends who have trained for and run marathons. I always listen contently and then give the same response, "I have such respect for you, that is just one thing I could never see myself being able to complete." Never much of a runner, I would prefer to throw on a pair of four inch stilettos and dance my calories away with a cute boy. Then it happened. I found my race. Kelly Ripa's first annual High Heel-A-Thon. The 150 yard dash, which requires racers to wear heels of 3 inches or higher while running, was held this morning in New York City and benefits the March of Dimes.

Although I didn't make it to NYC for the race this morning, it did inspire me to buy a new pair of heels (what a great reason, right?) and run my morning errands in them with pride. Looking for a little high heel inspiration? I suggest picking up one of these great pairs from Macy's.




Jessica Simpson "Neona" Peep Toe Pump




Steve Madden "Lockd" Pump

Rock and Roll Footwear

This month's issue of Self magazine featured a pair of "rolling" shoes; tennis shoes with completely arched bottoms that are meant to give you a thorough full-body workout when you walk. I skimmed over the article, picturing the L.A. type firming and toning as they walked the city in these new-age shoes. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Hilldale this morning to see those very shoes, prominently displayed in the window front of Morgan Shoes. Created by MBT, physiological footwear, the footwear is designed to simulate walking barefoot on a sandy beach, a sensation the company claims is "a very comfortable feeling, that also challenges the whole body". MBT claims that wearing the footwear can have a multitude of benefits including posture improvement, increased muscle tone and the release of back and joint pressure, all while burning calories with each step.

After trying a pair on and taking a few laps around the store, I began to understand where the company was coming from. The arched soles of the shoe force you to use muscles you would not when walking in the average flat. However, they remain comfortable, because they are essentially tennis shoes with great support. The company offers the shoes in many styles, including sandals, and is constantly updating their collection with new options and colors. Stop in and try out a pair at Morgan's Shoes and see for yourself what the sensation is all about.

Who Needs April Showers with These Flowers

Last weekend we certainly had the April showers, but you don't have to wait until May to see the flowers. These Lily Pulitzer flats, available at Woldenberg's, are the just the pop of color and fun that any spring wardrobe needs.

Kitson Kicks

Although L.A. is one city I'd prefer not to live in, I would sure love to spend a week scouring the city's endless fashion boutiques and shops. One of the city's hottest, Kitson L.A., is always stocked to the brim with quirky t-shirts and funky accessories, much of it worn by young celebs and seen in gossip magazines. Their shoe line is hard to find, many of their online carriers selling out of the sneakers just as soon as they can get them in. You, however, are in luck as Morgan Shoes is now carrying a few of Kitson's hottest canvas sneakers. These kicks, so rightly named the "diva" and the "prima donna," are now available for purchase. You'd better hurry in and scoop up a pair before they're all gone!

I Would Camp Out for Camper

Born on the island of Majorca, with locations all over the world, Camper is known for their quirky shoes and geocentric approach to design. Currently crowned one of London's hottest lines, Camper believes, "luxury is in simplicity." Cornblooms carries this exclusive brand; a wide array of designs available in many different colors and styles. Personally, I can't wait to scoop up a pair of these jewel-tone, ankle strap pumps, whose mosaic print and cut-out heel make them a definite standout for Spring.