Casual Day Doesn’t Mean Casual Wear for Couture Queen

Most women simply throw their hair up in a baseball gap, grab a pair of jeans and slip on a pair of flip flops when nipping out to run a few errands. “Umbrella” singer Rihanna is in a whole separate category from “most women.” This reminds ShoeMinx of the “America’s Next Top Model” challenge in season 10 where the aspiring models were ambushed by the posing paparazzi for their photo shoot (or so we’ve been told). The model lesson: Always be ready for the cameras.

The Bajan beauty and reigning R&B couture queen has shown her love for these Balenciaga sandals before. Or maybe she just couldn’t get them off with all those buckles and straps. Seriously, it must take ages to get them on and off. But if you can afford a pair, chances are you can afford to a personal assistant to lend you a hand.

A Beautiful Mind’s star Jennifer Connelly may be the face of Balenciaga’s ad campaign but Rihanna is proving to be a much more effective saleswoman for the fashion house.

For a less extreme but still bad ass version of Rihanna’s sandals, try these Givenchy ankle booties on for size.

Or give these Yung booties from Nine West a turn on the sidewalk for less coin.

Posted By ShoeMinx Sage Paige Muller

Think of it as a Spa Treatment for your Shoes !

This is the absolute BEST holiday gift for the shoe lover in your life. We couldn’t recommend this line more highly as a great office gift, bridesmaid’s gift or stocking stuffer. TANA Shoe Cosmetics^TM, a premium line of shoe care products, is the greatest news for shoe-a-holics since HBO decided to take a chance on a little show called Sex And The City.

The line was created in response to a need for premium shoe care to protect many a great Louboutin. The new TANA Shoe Cosmetics premium line is ideal for both women’s and men’s shoes.  All the products in the line are formulated to protect not only shoes, but a whole host of leather goods as well. Afterall, we don’t want our handbags getting jealous!

Kelly Ripa, America’s Favorite “Blonde Vivant”, wouldn’t dream of stepping on set without a perfectly conditioned pump. Afterall, she’s reputed to own one of the most glamorous private shoe collections in New York. Note to Mark Consuelos from ShoeMinx: Toe tappin’ Kelly would take a bouquet of TANA over a tired bunch of tulips any day! At least with their fabulous Sandal Cleanser, she could keep these stunning Rene Caovilla show room fresh with a mere 2 minute application.

Let’s face it. Losing a beloved shoe to the tragedy of cracks in the leather can be an emotional moment for the shoe obsessed. We can’t rationalize our attachment to our favorite shoes. And more importantly, it’s the way these simple foot sheaths make us feel - giving us confidence, our panache, our joie de vivre. With TANA, no more tears, no more tragedy.

This launch also heralds a new look for TANA with an updated logo and packaging that will no doubt resonate with a more jet-set, urban crowd.  The new TANA line is packaged in beautiful sleek aluminum bottles and glass jars designed to look more like cosmetics than the traditional shoe care offerings of the past.

ShoeMinx Favorites from the new TANA Shoe Cosmetics line:

Sandal Cleanser - A deep cleansing lotion with mild detergents to gently clean sandals and inner soles.

Shoe Cream - A rich cream providing rich deep shine while leaving a lasting radiant lustre.

Protector - A fine mist that provides a defensive barrier against damage from the elements.  Perfect for all leathers and suedes, including shoes, handbags and outerwear; as well as fabric outerwear and ties!

Leather Lotion - A gentle lotion that cleans and conditions leather while preventing drying and cracking; leaving a soft lustre finish.

Shine Sponge - A one-step fine leather shine sponge that provides high gloss in a compact and portable container.

Footsilk® - A NEW breathable and dermatologically tested wrap containing pure, natural silk.  The patented technology keeps feet dry for up to 24 hours, and provides invisible barefoot comfort.

TANA Shoe Cosmetics are sold nationwide at respected retailers and fine shoe stores.  Pricing for this line ranges between $4.99 and $9.99. Did we mention that we’d all love a Shine Sponge and some Footsilk as stocking stuffers?

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