NYFW 2013 Trends

Find out what shoes were popular on the runway at this years New York Fashion week. Click here: http://www.fabsugar.com/Shoe-Trends-From-New-York-Fashion-Week-Spring-2014-31718900

NEW Social Media Ambassador: Kristi from San Marcos, TX!

Krisi is our Store Manager at Shi 3044 in San Marcos, TX and the newest member to the Social Media Ambassador Program! She just hit her two year mark with the company and has been with Shi by Journeys for almost 6 months. 

Her favorite back to school trends are def combat boots (some may call it an obsession) and of course clean & classic white high top converse. She loves animals more than anything and one day hopes to open a large animal sanctuary for all rescue animals. She's also a big fan of thrifting. It's her favorite thing to do on her days off. She says it's exciting because "you never know what kind of hidden treasures you'll find!"

We're thrilled to have Kristi as an Ambassador! Her enthusiasm and awesome sense of style will definitely be an amazing asset to the program :)

xoxo,
Shi

We're sort of obsessed with this photo!

xoxo,
Shi

Manicure Monday: Water Marble Nail Tutorial

Found this awesome manicure on Lulu's blog and had to share!!
Manicure Monday: Water Marble Nail Tutorial - Lulus.com Fashion Blog

xoxo,
Shi

Custom Designed TOMS

The TOMS "Style Your Sole" Events went off without a hitch last weekend! Local artists visited Shi by Journeys, Journeys and Journeys Kidz stores to customize pairs of TOMS for our customers. Take a look at some of the designs!

Feeling inspired? Click here to shop our TOMS collection :)

xoxo,

Shi

Ankle Strap Heels- Understated & Sexy

The ankle strap stiletto heel is top of mind amongst A-list celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and many others. It's a feminine and sexy heel that shows off your fresh summer pedi and the legs you've been toning in the gym all year. 

You can dress an outfit up with this heel, or you can get away with a business casual look at work. No matter what you're doing this summer, this heel will work perfectly.

CLICK HERE to Shop for the "Understatement" heel

xoxo,
Shi

Style Your Sole Event- Michigan!

A Style Your Sole Events is coming to your mall! Purchase a pair of TOMS from a Shi by Journeys, Journeys and/or Journeys Kidz and bring them by a store this Saturday @ 1PM for a local artist to customize a design for you! Below is the event info:

Twelve Oaks Mall @ 1PM on Saturday, June 29th

Have fun!
xoxo,
Shi

Style Your Sole Event!

A Style Your Sole Events is coming to your mall! Purchase a pair of TOMS from a Shi by Journeys, Journeys and/or Journeys Kidz and bring them by a store this Saturday @ 1PM for a local artist to customize a design for you! Below is the event info:

 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove L.I., NY @ 1PM on Saturday, 29th

Have fun! 
xoxo,
Shi

Best and Worst Dressed Picks

Above are our picks for "Best" and "Worst" Dressed at this years 67th Tony Awards. Scarlett looks chic and modern with a black cocktail dress paired with a fitted blazer and black patent leather pumps. We also LOVE her burgundy lipstick. It may be a little dark for summer, but for the Tony's, it's perfect! 

Mrs. Tyson on the other hand could use a little help. Although, she received a Tony Award, she definitely wins no fashion awards in our book. We're not sure what she was going for with this, but to us, it looks like a purple sea urchin! Best of luck next time!

Do you agree with our picks? Let us know.

xoxo,
Shi

CAUTION: Robotika Wedge

CAUTION: the "Robotika" Wedge will create lots of height, sexy legs, and jealousy from all your girlfriends!

Click Here to Shop this Style

Consider yourself warned ;) 
xoxo,
Shi

Summer Sandals!

Whether you're attending summer concerts, going on vacation, relaxing by the pool or hanging out at the mall with friends, every girl needs the PERFECT sandal for summer.

Lucky for you, Shi by Journeys has quite the selection this season. We have everything from gladiators, strappy styles, beading and metallic details. No matter what kind of style you have, we most likely have a pair that will fit you perfectly!

Click here to browse our Sandal Collection

xoxo,
Shi

Emily on StyleList!

Our very own Catalog Production Coordinator, Emily, was stopped outside of her favorite local coffee shop, Fido, in Nashville, TN by bloggers from the very popular blog "StyleList." They admired her unique styling and daringness to mix different prints and textiles.

This particular StyleList blog post focused on "street style" in the Music City. Clearly, Emily has some amazing taste, she's wearing a Shi by Journeys jacket and Journeys shoes!

Get the scoop on the rest of Emily's look: 

Jacket: Jack brand from Shi by Journeys

Tshirt: Local designer Ryan Nole/Kangaroo Press from Next Big Nashville

Skirt: Tulle

Tights: American Eagle

Bag: Vintage Liz Claiborne

Shoes: Rocketdog brand from Journeys

Jewelry: Vintage family heirloom and thrift store finds

Click here to read the StyleList article

xoxo,

Shi

Pinterest Contest: A New Shade for Summer!

In need of a new pair of summer sandals? Check out our new "A New Shade for Summer" Pinterest Contest!

How to Enter: 

1) Follow @ShibyJourneys on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/shibyjourneys/). If you do not have a Pinterest account, you may sign up here: http://pinterest.com.

2) Create a board titled “A New Shade of Summer”.

3) Pin at least 15 Shi by Journeys items fromhttp://www.journeys.com/shi/ by clicking the “Pin It” button on the product page. You may also repin Shi by Journeys products from any existing Shi by Journeys Pinterest boards.

3) Include the hashtag #Shisummer in the description of each pin, then click the red "Pin It" button.  You will receive a success message when your pin has been posted.

4) E-mail the link to your board toiforfashion@genesco.com immediately after creating.

HAPPY PINNING :) 

xoxo,

Shi

Noise Tour Powered by Journeys! Tickets on Sale!

Have you purchased your Noise Tour ticket(s) yet?! The Noise Tour Powered by Journeys is visiting 26 cities across the United States. Don't miss out on a chance to see Marianas Trench live with special guests Air Dubai and Protector!

RSVP to the shows here: http://on.fb.me/ZiuwpI

xoxo,

Shi

COACHELLA~ Lacoste L!VE Desert Pool Party!

Hung out last weekend at the Lacoste L!VE 4th Annual Desert Pool Party at Coachella! Coachella is the hottest music festival of the year. It brings all the fashionistas around the world together, including top celebrities. We spotted Katy Perry, The Jonas Brothers and Victoria Secret models at the Lacoste L!VE Pool Party this year. They even had this cool nail painting/art station where you could get colorful and funky mani/pedi's for the party!

If you've never been to Coachella it's definitely a must! If you love fashion and music then you have NO excuse! 

Shop our favorite festival styles here: FESTIVAL SHOES

xoxo,
Shi

Matt from Nashville, TN- New Social Media Ambassador!

Matt is our Store Manager at the Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN! He has been a part of our Shi family for 5 1/2 years and we couldn't possibly love him more! Matt is a huge advocate for getting the Shi brand out there, and that's why we know he'll make a fabulous Social Media Ambassador.

When Matt's not at the store he likes to pass time going to thrift or antique shops. He's also recently become addicted to tattoos and piercings (which is why he's thrilled to work for a company like Shi by Journeys that embraces diversity)!

Matt's excited about SO many trends this season, but his absolute favorite is the 90's grunge and creeper trend. Give him a pair of TUK Flatforms, a blazer and drop crotch trousers and he's a happy man! He also says to "watch out for classic Converse hi tops this year, they're coming back!" (we agree).

Matt's keen eye for current trends and his love for fashion will be a great asset and contributor to the Social Media Ambassador Program and we're thrilled to have him!

Twitter Give Away #2~!!

Twitter Giveaway!

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW

Rebecca from Lake Grove L.I., NY–New Social Media Ambassador!

Rebecca is one of our new Shi by Journeys Social Media Ambassadors and is a Store Manager in Lake Grove L.I., NY. She has worked for Shi by Journeys for over four years–but don't be fooled, she isn't your average girly-girl. 

Rebecca loves to make her customers feel empowered. She truly believes that hard work pays off and that everyone deserves to treat themselves once in awhile. Her favorite thing to tell customers is "you owe it to yourself to splurge on YOU!" Rebecca has a very kind heart and loves shoe companies such as TOMS that work for a cause. 

With OVER 200 pairs of shoes and handbags to match, Rebecca doesn't have a favorite brand. While on the job, she likes to switch shoes up to 3 times a day to show her customers she truly knows her product (ah-mazing)! Her favorite spring trends for 2013 include high-low dresses and skirts she can rock with her crochet shoes. She's also loving the pastel colors that are hot right now. She can't decide which she likes more, mint or melon (let's be honest, no one can).

In her free time Rebecca likes working out, going to the harbors of the island and going to sporting events. It is truly such an honor to have Rebecca a part of this program and we can't wait to see what she and NEW YORK have to bring to the table for our social sites.

Shop Rebecca's favorites:
TOMS
Mint Shoes & Handbags
Coral Shoes & Handbags
Crochet Shoes & Handbags

xoxo,
Shï

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TEACHER FOR A GRAMMY!

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TEACHER: http://bit.ly/12fFHlL

Journeys /Shi By Journeys is proud to be a founding sponsor of the first ever GRAMMY Music Educator Award! The nomination process is open to current U.S. music teachers - kindergarten through college. Nominations close April 15, 2013. Follow this link for more info: http://bit.ly/12fFHlL

The winning teacher will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the Award and attend The GRAMMYs, plus pick up a $10,000 honorarium.

Itzel from El Paso, TX- Social Media Ambassador!

Itzel is the Shi by Journeys store manager of #3063 in El Paso, TX and she is one of our new Shi Social Media Ambassadors! 

Not only is Iztel just gorgeous, she is also a fashionista in her own right! Her favorite brand of shoes is hands down Dr. Martens, but here in this pic she is rocking the Shi by Journeys Kelly boot in black. She's also known to rock some awesome pairs of patterned leggings (case and point).

Itzel is a huge supporter of the music and loves to go to concerts and events. Her all-time favorite band is Glassjaw.

We're stoked to have such a stylish and cool member of our Social Media Ambassador Program- Itzel is sure to contribute a lot of great content to not only our blog, but to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages as well!

Shop Itzel's look here:

Kelly Boots

Leopard Prints

Leggings

xoxo,
Shï

Pantone Color of the Year...EMERALD!

It's official...the color of 2013 is EMERALD! Whether you dress in emerald clothing or just add a simple accessory to your outfit with a ring or earrings, this color is a must have in your wardrobe from 2013.

Check out some of our favorite emerald/green shoes and bags we have for the season:

Shi by Journeys Cari Sandal
TOMS Earthwise Vegan Classic
Flap Handle Satchel
Pastry Sire High
Converse All Star Lo- EXCLUSIVE

xoxo,
Shï

SXSW FASHION TRENDS 2013

We spent last weekend in Austin at South By South West- enjoying new music and scouting for new fashion trends. Below are a few pics we took of fashion forward girls while at showcases, concerts, or just walking the streets. We love the way these ladies styled some of our favorite fashion and footwear trends for the season: low-rise boots, combat boots, sandals, wedges, loafers, floral prints, envelope bags, crossbody bags, denim etc.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THESE TRENDS!http:// 

xoxo,
Shï

sxsw...

Check back soon for SXSW fashion updates! We have lots of fun trends we saw and want to share with you...

xoxo,
Shï

Oscar Shoes! Which Would You Choose?

No look is complete without the perfect shoe. Which style would you choose if you were to walk the Red Carpet at the Oscars? Choose wisely, you definitely want to end up on the "Best Dressed" list!

SHOP HEELS HERE

xoxo,

Shï

Red Carpet Up-do!

In honor of Award season, we wanted to show you all a great "everyday" red carpet look.

This is a great video that shows a quick and simple way to put your hair up, with little to no effort. This hair style is perfect for those of you with thick hair. When you're done you will look as if you just walked out of a salon. All you need are a few hair ties and a bunch of bobbie pins!



xoxo,
Shï

"Win Our Hearts" Pinterest Contest

1) Sign into your Pinterest account and follow @ShibyJourneys (http://pinterest.com/shibyjourneys/). If you do not have a Pinterest account, you may sign up here: http://pinterest.com/.

2) Find the board titled “SHI Valentines Day” and “like” your favorite product(s). You must ALSO comment on that image(s) and tell us why you love that specific product(s).

3) You may “like” AND “comment” on as many images as you would like. The more images you comment on, the more times your name is entered into the drawing.

4) At the end of the contest period, Shi by Journeys will randomly select a winner.

Happy Pinning!!
xoxo,
Shï

Oldies, but Goodies!

We love it when old styles come back into our lives! At some point in the last two decades, each of these shoes have been the "it" fashion item to have in your closet. Now each of these favorites are making a fierce comeback!

If you were a tween in the mid-to-late 90's, you may remember this "Spice Girl" shoe. The platform sneaker was a must have, thanks to our favorite pop sensation of the nineties. This style is sweeping our nation once again, with a little more style and sophistication, and we're loving it.

The wedge sneaker has obviously made a strong comeback (let's be honest, it's everywhere). We've seen updated versions of this fun trend, but this exact Volatile sneaker wedge was such a statement in the late nineties-early 2000's. We're sure those of you who wore them remember pairing these shoes with a valor jumpsuit (so J-LO)!

Is grunge a thing of the past or are fashionistas like Jessica Alba, Miley Cyrus, Rumor Willis just living in the past? Yea, we think not! It's true, this trend of the 90's is back. Once made popular by Nirvana, Courtney Love and Pearl Jam, we hope this trend doesn't go anywhere too soon!

Shop these styles:
Converse platform
Volatile sneaker
Dr. Martens

xoxo,
Shï

Blast from the Past!

What were you wearing ten years ago? What were you listening to on the radio? What were you watching in theaters? What was HOT in 2003?

The funny thing is, some of our favorite trends from ten years ago are now back in style! We put together a "What Was Hot 10 Years Ago" collage for you to see what "embarrassing" trends we (you) followed and what has come back to haunt us- in a great way of course!

TOP FASHION TRENDS IN 2003
1. Boho-Chic
2. Platform sandals and boots
3. Extremely low-cut jeans
4. Wide bell-bottomed pants
5. Chandelier Earrings
6. Baseball caps

TOP 5 SONGS IN 2003
1. OutKast- Hey Ya!
2. Black Eyes Peas- Where is the Love
3. Beyonce ft. Jay-Z- Crazy in Love
4. Coldplay- Clocks
5. Justin Timberlake- Cry Me A River

TOP 5 MOVIES IN 2003
1. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2. Love Actually
3. Finding Nemo
4. Peter Pan
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

OTHER HOT TRENDS:
1. Designer Water (flavored, skinny, etc.)
2. Terry Cloth outfits
3. Cell phone ring-tones
4. Personalization/initialing items

Hope you enjoyed the blast from the past!
xoxo,
Shï

Contouring Makeup Tutorial

Do you ever wonder how one day a celebrity can look like they've had a nose job or lost a lot of weight in their face, and the next day they don't? Well, the answer to that mystery is called "contouring." Contouring is a makeup technique used to bring out facial features and the shape of your face using different shapes and colors of makeup. This technique has become especially popular due to the beautiful face and makeup artist of Kim Kardashian.

Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have a makeup artist on hand every morning, so we wanted to simplify the contouring process by teaching you a simple way to contour your own features. We visited Sephora and spoke with a make-up artist to get the low-down.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

-Highlighter one shade lighter than your skin tone with a little shimmer (use a light eye shadow with a subtle shimmer if you have one).

-Bronzer one shade darker than your skin tone.

-Foundation the natural tone of your skin (optional).

-Makeup brushes

*You can use liquid or powder. If you have more creases in your skin, it's best to use a powder.

HOW TO:

1. Start by applying the foundation evenly on your face and neck. 

2. Use your bronzer (contour shade) anywhere on your face that is hidden by a shadow (see image below).

3. Use the highlighter in the middle of your face (your t-zone), down the bridge of your nose and on the very top, outer portions of your cheeks. Basically, anywhere light would hit.

4. BLEND!!

Hope this tutorial helps!
xoxo,
Shï