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!

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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