WHO AM I?... LOVE THYSELF....LIFE AND LIVING

Relationships of every kind - Friendships, Marriages, Employer/Employee e.t.c are a projection of the individuals involved. So it is safe to say the success or failure of any relationship depends on who the individuals are and what they are made up of - Values, Interests, Morals, Experiences, Background....



Once upon a time, I had issues in many of my relationships. 'Relationship' as would be used often in subsequent posts cuts across all forms and not just the intimate man/woman relationship, and in this new age intimate man/man, woman/woman relationships (so help us God), but I digress.
 

INTRODUCING....SOLE.DIVAS '5K AND LESS'

Sole.Divas is pleased to introduce the 5K and less Corner. A mix of Unique fashion pieces from Blouses, Skirts, Dresses, Flat sandals, Wedges, Flat shoes, Playsuits and many more from N999 - N4,999.  All items are guaranteed to be in stock (except sold out) in perfect condition, and from brands such as Wallis, Papaya, Newlook, Primark. For more details contact us via any of our social media platforms.
 
INSTAGRAM: @soledivas88
TWITTER: @soledivas88
FACEBOOK: Sole.Divas
 
Email us at sole.divas2014@yahoo.co.uk or sole.divas88@gmail.com
Telephone/Whatsapp: 08039268597, 08148134408
 
Here's a preview of what to expect
 
 

 

Ready, Set, Summer!!!... New To Order (2)

You can start to place your orders from all these gorgeous pairs to get you ready for the holidays. We deliver Nationwide.

To order, simply take a screen shot of the pair you want and send to WhatsApp No 08039268597 or BBM 7c0f9234. You can leave a comment in the comment section with the name of the pair you want or call 08148134408.

Follow us on Instagram @soledivas88, Twitter @soledivas88 and like our facebook page Sole.Divas

Neon Patent Pumps(Also available in Nude and White)

Faux Leather Pumps

Ready, Set, Summer!!!....New To Order

You can start to place your orders from all these gorgeous pairs to get you ready for the holidays. We deliver Nationwide.

To order, simply take a screen shot of the pair you want and send to WhatsApp No 08039268597 or BBM 7c0f9234. You can leave a comment in the comment section with the name of the pair you want or call 08148134408.

Follow us on Instagram @soledivas88, Twitter @soledivas88 and like our facebook page Sole.Divas

Corra By MAdison, Available In All Sizes

Anicka By Beau + Ashe

Shoesday Tuesday...OMBRE!!!

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity (I say opportunity because it was designer shoe heaven) to go into a certain somebody's closet and I had the honor of meeting the recently released 'OMBRE PIGALLE FOLLIES PATENT' by my very own footwear legend, Christian Louboutin.

Pigalle Follies Patent

 

Trend Alert And Here To Stay.... CHUNKY HEELS

Chunky Heels have been trending for the past two seasons and looks like they are here to stay. I particularly love them for their comfort and how they infuse the 70's era into today's style. Little wonder designers have retired the pencil heel stiletto for the chunky block heel.

Here are some of my favorites from the 2015 Summer and Fall collections.



Nicholas Kirkwood



Magical Moments...The Cinderella Glass Slippers!!!

This post should have come a lot earlier but better late than never and it will still be fresh for those that don't know (hehehehe).

I am yet to watch the Cinderella Movie that was released earlier in the year, but I have followed all the buzz that went with the production and I was super excited when I read that disney patnered with 9 top footwear designers to create their own versions of the famous Cinderella Glass Slippers.



The fairy tale Glass Slippers worn by Cinderella (played by Lily James) in the movie were designed and made by Swarovski out of crystal.

#WOMANCRUSHWEDNESDAY- CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA

I'm always eager to be in the know about the background of my favorite footwear designers, it gives me a sense of feeling close to them and I get to learn what inspires their individual designs.
 
Today it's all about Charlotte Olympia born in 1981 in Cape Town, South Africa, to Brazilian model Andréa de Magalhães Vieira and property developer Guy Dellal. She is the eldest of four children and grew up in Paris, Rio de Janeiro and London.
 
She launched her London based shoe and accessory brand in 2008 after she had completed a foundation course at the London College of Fashion.
 
Adding a sense of humor, her designs are influenced by classical Hollywood cinema glamour, pin-ups and movie stars from the 1940s and 50s.

SHOECRUSH: SOPHIA WEBSTER LOLA GEM PUMPS

It was love at first sight with the Sophia Webster 'LOLA GEM' pumps. Take a look at all the vibrant colors they come in and tell me what is NOT to love about them. Enjoy!!!


Lola Gem in Black Satin



Black suede

 
 


Lola Gem in HOT PINK, AUBERGINE and ULTRAMARINE

Designer Shoes, Price Tags and The Shoe Lover On A Budget....Create Your Champagne Closet On A Beer Budget!!!

As an unrepentant shoe addict, I find myself going through every footwear designer’s website and just taking in the sight of all those beautiful pairs of shoes and building this larger than life closet in my head, with each pair sitting pretty side by side. Some days, my closet (in my head) would be arranged by designer because I’d have so many from every season’s collection. Some other days, they would be by their colors and other days by their style until the price tags bring me back to reality.

VALENTINO.......THE ROCKSTUD COLLECTION

Away from the bows and ruffles that dominated the Valentino designs, the Rockstud Collection is the new in thing for every fashionista. They've been around for more than 5years and each new season has seen them evolve. The designs get edgier and more daring without losing it's sass and I just can't get over the sexiness of the toe cleavage and the ankle straps that come with the very popular Rockstud Pumps.

LIFE AND LIVING.... LET'S INSPIRE

No amount of Facebook and Instagram posts or tweets can do justice to the number of random thoughts that go through my head on a daily basis. As a mother, wife, budding entrepreneur and life enthusiast, I face situations that I am sometimes able to overcome and some that end up getting the better part of me, leaving me wondering what 'this life is all about' sef.

On The Radar- Up and Coming Footwear Designer, Nicolo Giannico Beretta

As a shoe lover with a passion for the art that goes into creating each pair, I get excited when I see something fresh. New seasons mean new designs, and new designs from new designers are always a breath of fresh air.

Here I am, going through the new collections of the Fall/Winter 2015 and I peep this amazing design.

WALKING DOWN THE AISLE....Top 10 picks from the Spring/Summer 2015 Luxury Bridal Shoes Collection

I don't stop stalking my favorite footwear designers, as a matter of fact, footwear designers generally. And they hardly disappoint, there's always something refreshing for shoe lovers every season.

In no particular order, these are my Top 10 bridal shoes from the 2015 spring/summer collection.

1. BADGLEY MISCHKA: Crystals, Swarovski, precious stones and you have me in cloud 9. Simple, yet chic with the cross ankle design in satin. 

Badgley Mischka Women’s Flair II Platform Sandal

#MANCRUSHMONDAY.... DOUBLE DELIGHT....ED AND WILL!!!

I came across this gorgeous pair of shoes on one of my random internet searches and I was so eager to find out who the designer was. First person that came to mind was Louboutin but its like I know all his designs in my head and I'm wondering how i missed this one...lol!(I'm a loubs lover like that).



The Visik t-strap sandal in deep red python. Love at first sight.

New To Order....

New In At Sole.Divas. Lots of new styles to order and also available in stock.Don't be left out.
Old stock available too. Check here, here, here,here, here, and here. Prices may differ from quoted prices for shoes that will be newly ordered.

Zigi Soho Ankle Straps Sandals Gold Colour in stock

Madison Candy Stripes SlingBack Pumps Available In All Sizes

Throwback to the 50's...

I have always said i would have fit perfectly in this era. All my personal favourite styles were popular in the 1950's. Take away the bold patterns and fancy adornments, most shoes back then were basic, classy, single color pumps, flats, wedgies and loafers which is a lot my thing.

1950's Shoes
 

PUMPS

In the early years the stiletto heeled pumps were all the rage. They were very tall with 4 inch spiked ultra thin heels.

Also called Winkle Pickers.

 

DESIGNER CRUSH #WOMANCRUSHWEDNESDAY.... AMINA MUADDI OF THE OSCAR TIYE BRAND.

Not many may have heard of the shoe brand OSCAR TIYE. Launched in 2013, it is co-owned by Arabian born Amina Muaddi and her best friend Irina Curutz. My focus today and of course my


AMINA MUADDI

AMINA AND IRINA

 
#womancrushwednesday is AMINA MUADDI (Instagram: @aminamuaddi). 

AMINA MUADDI

#ManCrushMonday..........SCREAM WITH ME CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

I love a man that would go the extra mile to make a woman feel and look sexy and that is why the 1963 French born footwear designer Christian Louboutin tops the list of my favourite male designers and is my man crush all day everyday, every week, month, year and the past few years.

#FlashBackFriday

Hey guys, long month and no updates? That's the story of a mompreneur, my excuse and i'm sticking to it. Your favourite shoeblogger is still very much alive, bursting full with ideas and meeting up with clients demands. Remember, you can always reach out to us on any of the social media platforms.
 
Instagram: @soledivas88
 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sole.divas
 
Twitter: soledivas88
 
You can also call/whatsapp us on 08039268597, 08148134408, 08171018367.
 
Send us an email for enquiries/criticisms/advice at soledivas88@gmail.com or sole.divas2014@yahoo.co.uk
 
The upcoming presidential elections have kind of put everyone in a tense mood but that won't kill my shoe mojo and in the spirit of the hashtags that have rocked the social media scene in the past few months, i bring to you #FLASHBACKFRIDAY. I would be taking you back in time to some styles that rocked the 1930's.
 

Mid Heel Pumps

 
 

Color Block Suede Pumps

Many types of shoes were available in the 1930s, but classic pumps especially the mary-janes called sonnets back then were among the most popular.