K all you gals, you must submit your request to enter by tonite at Midnight. Sara is overwhelmed with all the entries right now. My gosh. She keeps emailing me saying "How am I supposed to pick 25-30 out of hundreds." I tell her keep it simple and think of Sam. Cuz Sam has to cut the dresses and it is much easier to cut even numbers than it is 23 size 4's, 3 size 6's, 1 size 2 and 5 size 8's.... So in short the finalists will be random.
Oh, and if you are clueless to what I am talking about see post below!! Now I need to find some shoes besides flip flops or tennis shoes to wear. I'm not looking too good. October is a pretty hard shoe month for me. I look like a dork in flats and feel like I have to dress up in heels. And tennis shoes are way too casual sometimes and flip flops make me look like I need to go buy some shoes. Oh, the stress of it all. I think I have a headache.
Can't wait to see who the photo contest finalists are! Keeping me in stitches!
Hope you're feeling better!
Posted by: tree*head | October 09, 2009 at 07:53 PM
SORRY YOU ARE SICK DENISE, BEEN THERE ABOUT 17 DAYS NOW....... GET WELL SOON!
Posted by: LIL | October 09, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Love this picture! What a precious idea!
Posted by: tinackp | October 08, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Love the photo! So cute!
Posted by: Misty | October 07, 2009 at 01:44 PM
I'm w/ya on the shoe thing... I want to wear my Birkenstocks all winter, but my husband says I look like a dork when I wear them w/wool sox! I hate shoe shopping almost as much as bra shopping!
Posted by: Carol Molinari | October 07, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Argh! I just discovered your blog and therefore missed your contest deadline! Love the clothes though :o)
Posted by: TeeWhit | October 07, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Oh how I love shoes.....right now I'm wearing "KLOGS" clogs (similar to Dansko). They are so comfy and I'm on my feet all day teaching. I wear clogs year round (even when it snows).
I can't wait to see the photographer entries.
Posted by: Ramona | October 06, 2009 at 09:18 PM
I can't wait to see the photo entries...maybe we will get to see some pics from great photogs we have never seen before!
October is a hard shoe month!
Posted by: kapcapmommy | October 06, 2009 at 05:22 PM
I'm SO excited to see who gets picked and what they do...even more excited I'm not a photographer because I don't think I could handle the stress of this contest LOL Good Luck Ladies!
:)
Posted by: TMJT | October 06, 2009 at 12:14 PM
TOMS shoes are great, plus you help kids in need when you buy a pair! :)
Posted by: K Squared Mommy | October 05, 2009 at 10:22 PM
right with ya on the shoes...still wearing my flops, just don't know what to do yet...staring at my running shoes thinking if I put those on I will feel guilty for not actually doing anything cardio-related, so I ignore them. Plus I really just don't want to tie my shoes...I just don't. It is really cold taking the dog out in the morning when the grass is FREEZING in my flops. On the hunt as well...good luck to you!
Posted by: Ells | October 05, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Try a pair of Dansko clogs!
My black patent leather pair are 3 years old - once they come out of storage I wear them every day, unless I have to put a dress on.
3 years & they still look like new - super comfy for days you never get to sit down & take a breath :)
Posted by: Plymouth Mom | October 05, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Yup. It's time to put the flips away, but if it's still warm, try a pair of open toed shoes. I love Crocs in dark colors - check out the new styles. I wear my Sassari black with jeans and to church with a dress. They're comfortable too. Clogs are perfect if there's a chill. Sanita / Dansko are comfy & stylish. Boots rock too, especially when it gets cold.
Posted by: LauraP | October 05, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Converse Low Tops....They go with anything.
Posted by: Kylee and Collin's mommy | October 05, 2009 at 03:33 PM
You have to check out www.studio6-23.com
She does amazing work! The ballerina pics are really cool!! I think she was going to email Sara...I sent the link to her about the contest. I would love to see what she does with and MJ dress!
Posted by: Mommy2P&B | October 05, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Well shucks. Looks like I missed the photographer contest. I was out working my son's football game and then a family/first birthday shoot. Totally missed the fun.
Maybe next time.
Posted by: Tracy D | October 05, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Hundreds?? 25-30 out of hundreds? OH! WOW!!! Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
Posted by: Sharon | October 05, 2009 at 10:39 AM
how funny I am having the same shoe problem right now! lol
Posted by: tina m | October 05, 2009 at 09:16 AM
HELLO.....CLOGS!!!!
Posted by: Brenda | October 05, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Seriously, what is wrong with flip flops :) I live in my Chaco flips! They will last forever and when they begin to fall apart, well you just send them in and they will fix them...ahhhh, that is a great flop!
Love all the photos, cant wait to see the winners!
Posted by: JoAnne | October 04, 2009 at 10:21 PM
You DEFINATELY need the cool Merrell suede Mary Janes. They truly go with everything and you will LOVE them! I wish I was a photographer, maybe just a Mom with some cool fall shoes to pass along! Check them OUT!!!!
Posted by: One Blessed Mom | October 04, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Oh yeah Toms shoes are great to ...and when you purchase them you also provide a pair of shoes for a child in need!
Posted by: chantena.... | October 04, 2009 at 09:01 PM
You gotta get some UGGs there perfect, Or at least I think so...casual but not too casual.....i love em all the cardy ones, the reg ones, the tall ones, ect ect.....
Posted by: chantena.... | October 04, 2009 at 09:00 PM
what's wrong with flip flops?????
lol- if I could wear them to work- I would
Posted by: sashadvm | October 04, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Try privos! They have some great mary jane style and ballet flats as well. Very cute but best of all, super comfy. I live in privos in the spring and fall. Good luck in your search!
Posted by: mom2raeandjay | October 04, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Did you say shoes. I love shoes. I say shoe boot or wedge. I wore shoe boots all through college and there are some really cute AND comfy ones out there. Same goes for wedge shoes. They are my answer for the "to dressed up" look of a heel. There are some cute athleticy ones out there now too that are great for everyday.
Looking forward to seeing all the great pics!
Posted by: berni | October 04, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Knee high boots & skinny jeans....perfect for fall. You could totally pull it off! Paired with a long cardigan it would be extra cute. :)
Posted by: Just Rachel | October 04, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Denise - Merrell mary janes! They are my transition weather shoes, I just love them. They are cute and are dressier than tennis shoes.
The next pair of shoes I want are Ugg Coquettes, they are slippers and so warm and comfy. Totally casual and slouchy but who cares.
Posted by: Carol aka Clara's Mom | October 04, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Shoes - Sanita all the way!(used to make all the Dansko shoes before they sent Dansko off on their own this year)
Cute, good on the feet and multi-season!
Posted by: tracy | October 04, 2009 at 07:18 PM
you need to wear skinny jeans and a long cozy cardigan with slouchy ankle boots this fall!!! or a fringy pair of minnetonkas! so cute!!
Posted by: lane | October 04, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Any Cole Haan Air style, they feel wonderful and wear like iron.
Posted by: Isabella's Mommy | October 04, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Denise... J41 Seville shoes!!! I have them in brown and black. LOVE them. Great for standing around teaching all day & wearing with jeans, skirts/dresses. I have the same fall shoe dilemma. Check out J41...
http://www.zappos.com/j-41
Posted by: Ali | October 04, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Good luck finding shoes! I pretty much live in chucks or flip flops... but I do have a pair of doc martens maryjanes that are super comfy too. Of course my husband thinks they look like little girl shoes, but who cares!!!
Posted by: Monika | October 04, 2009 at 05:47 PM
My fall shoes seem to be Converse for me and Dansko.
Isn't that exciting!? I remember when I used to wear high heels all the time. Now it's what can I chase my little one in without killing myself.
Oh Yeah! I'm also rocking those Earth shoes:)
Posted by: christine | October 04, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Denise..
Please post the shoes you find.
I am having the same shoe dilemma too and just spoke in length with
My Mom this morning.
I am searching for casual, cute and not dowdy..
Wishing you luck..
Posted by: Mia'smom | October 04, 2009 at 04:39 PM
hundreds?!?!? crazy!i didnt know there were that many people that had photo websites! poor sammy!
Posted by: J.Diddy | October 04, 2009 at 04:32 PM