Manchester Shoe Salon is a staple of quality footwear in Uptown Saint John. Locally owned, they’ve been in business for over 25 years, providing the ladies of Saint John with the very best in fashion-forward footwear!

When I stopped by Manchester Shoes to snap photos for the #30in30 blog post, it was hard not to make a Christmas wish list made up entirely of shoes and handbags! I managed, though. :)

Take a peek below at some gift ideas from Manchester Shoe Salon!

I love everything about these booties. The quilted heel, the gold zipper, the small block heel. Perfect boot.

When Natalie pointed out these heels to me – I gasped! They’re beautiful and could be practical all year! Plus, that heel is totally reasonable.

Love, love, LOVE these ballet flats.

In additional to a huge shoe and boot collection in store, Manchester Shoes also carries a great selection of FOSSIL wallets, purses, watches – AND NEW THIS YEAR – JEWELRY!!

I’ll take one of each!

How perfect is this handbag?

– – – – – – – – – – –

To sweeten the Christmas shopping deal, or maybe to buy yourself a pair of winter boots (FYI, the selection of warm & waterproof boots at Manchester Shoes is impressive), Manchester Shoe Salon is offering 20% off your regular priced shoe, boot and handbag purchase from now until Christmas Eve!

And of course – what would #30in30 be without a giveaway??

Enter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

See you tomorrow!

CONGRATS TO JULIE KANIAK!

Manchester Shoe Salon is located on the second level of Market Square. They’ve been around for over 25 years. A staple of good service and great footwear in our City!

When I stopped by this week to peek at the gift ideas Cathy & Natalie had for the blog post, I made a list of my own… A new Fossil watches, a pair of Steve Madden shoes, a pair of riding boots…. the list goes on and on.

Check out the gift ideas available for all of the ladies in your life!

These Fossil wristlets are PRECIOUS

These are neat boots, they can transform into any look you want with the detachable chain and rope…

Christopher Kon wallets in every colour…

Cathy & Natalie are offering up a beauty of a prize…

The Steve Madden Izzy Satchel – vegan, valued at $118.

The winner will have choice of colour – charcoal, stone, red, black or cognac!

Enter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

PS!

Manchester Shoes has their BOGO Sale on now until Christmas – all shoes, boots and handbags are Buy One, Get One for 50% off!

#SaintJohnCut4 exceeded all expectations. The one week format seemed to go over well. It definitely made it easier for teams to collaborate more with multiple businesses – which is what these collaborations are all about.

Here are the “Real” shots from #SJC4. “Follow” and “Like” buttons for all involved coming up this weekend. Thanks again!

Team 1
Photographer: Mark Hemmings
Model: Courtney Silas
Clothing: Monni by Monique Theriault
Makeup: Made You Blush
Hair: Element5
Shoes: Manchester Shoe Salon
Laptop: Morgan Lanigan

Team 2
Photographer: Topher Seguin
Model: Matthew Bingley & Alice Fudge
Makeup: Made You Blush
Helpers (on this shot, models on the other shots): Otiena Ellwand
Clothing: Je Suis Prest

Team 3
Photographer: Mike Capson
Model: Maryanne Delaney, John Quinn
Clothing: Exchange on Germain
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Element5

Team 4
Photographer: Glen MacLean
Model: Apryll Stansfield
Clothing: Colwell’s
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Adam Donnelly (Hairacy’s)

Team 5
Photographer: Kelly Lawson
Model: Jasmine Grimes
Hair & Makeup: Made You Blush
Helper: Gillian Goldie
Cupcake: Piece O’ Cake

Team 6
Photographer: Audreyrose McBay
Model: Erin Caines
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Shoes: the Urban Shoe Myth

Team 7
Photographer: Amy Stewart
Model: Amy Doucet
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Hair & Makeup: Element5

————————————————————-

Thanks again, everyone. Really, really happy with how things turned out. I love Saint John.

Here’s Part 2 – “Drive” – from #SaintJohnCut4.

This was the best yet… a perfect example of collaboration in our Renaissance City.

All photos are great. So, so impressed.

Team 1
Photographer: Mark Hemmings
Model: Courtney Silas
Clothing: Monni by Monique Theriault
Makeup: Made You Blush
Hair: Element5
Shoes: Manchester Shoe Salon
Laptop Holder: Morgan Lanigan

Team 2
Photographer: Topher Seguin
Model: Otiena Ellwand
Clothing: Colwell’s

Team 3
Photographer: Mike Capson
Model: John Quinn
Clothing: Exchange on Germain
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Element5

Team 4
Photographer: Glen MacLean
Model: Apryll Stansfield
Clothing: Colwell’s
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Adam Donnelly (Hairacy’s)

Team 5
Photographer: Kelly Lawson
Model: Amanda Rushton
Hair & Makeup: Made You Blush
Helper: Gillian Goldie

Team 6
Photographer: Audreyrose McBay
Model: Erin Caines
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Shoes: the Urban Shoe Myth

Team 7
Photographer: Amy Stewart
Model: Amy Doucet
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Hair & Makeup: Element5
Shoes: the Urban Shoe Myth

————————————————————-

Stay tuned – “Real” coming up next!

Still coming down from #SaintJohnCut4. What a great example of collaboration in our Renaissance City.

After we chose the teams last week,each team was given 3 themes and instructions to create 3 photos.

This is the first of three posts. Post 1 features the “Grit” theme. Some teams took this quite literally … others took it in more of a “Gritty” or “Piss Alley” direction. :)

All photos are great. So, so impressed.

Team 1
Photographer: Mark Hemmings
Model: Courtney Silas
Clothing: Monni by Monique Theriault
Makeup: Made You Blush
Hair: Element5
Shoes: Manchester Shoe Salon
Laptop: Morgan Lanigan

Team 2
Photographer: Topher Seguin
Model: Matthew Bingley
Helpers (on this shot, models on the other shots): Alice Fudge, Otiena Ellwand
Clothing: Colwell’s

Team 3
Photographer: Mike Capson
Model: Maryanne Delaney, John Quinn
Clothing: Exchange on Germain
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Element5

Team 4
Photographer: Glen MacLean
Model: Apryll Stansfield
Clothing: Colwell’s
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Hair: Adam Donnelly (Hairacy’s)

Team 5
Photographer: Kelly Lawson
Model: Jasmine Grimes
Clothing: Je Suis Prest
Hair & Makeup: Made You Blush
Helper: Gillian Goldie

Team 6
Photographer: Audreyrose McBay
Model: Erin Caines
Jewels: ESquared
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Makeup: Perfumes Plus
Shoes: the Urban Shoe Myth

Team 7
Photographer: Amy Stewart
Model: Amy Doucet
Clothing: Silver Daisy Designs
Hair & Makeup: Element5
Shoes: the Urban Shoe Myth

————————————————————-

Stay tuned – “Drive” and “Real” on Friday!

What girl doesn’t love a good (and attractive) pair of shoes?

Manchester Shoe Salon, located in Market Square, has been open for over 25 years. Truly a staple of good footwear & service in our City.

When I stopped by this week to peek at the gift ideas Cathy & Natalie had for the blog post, I made a list of my own. Fossil Watches, Guess shoes, Two-toned riding boots…. the list goes on and on.

Fossil Watches

{ Emma – $225 }

{ Mini Stella – $265 }

{ Emma with leather straps – $155 }

{ Heather – $135 – My Favourite! }

The Fossil watches range in price from $85 to $265 (the mauve ceramic watch shown above). The tortoise Heather watch has been added to my Christmas list!

Perfect Shoes

{ Guess “Myrick” – $130 }

{ Vince Camuto “Desti” – $130 }

{ Etienne Aigner Two Toned Riding Boot “Chip” – $235 }

{ Guess “Dawsyn” Booties – $170 }

{ UGG “Adirondack” – $335 }
{ Natalie made the comment that these boots would last you forever – the Vibram sole is top quality! }

From now until Christmas eve, the entire stock of Shoes, Boots and Bags are Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Gift Ideas & Stocking Stuffers – already on sale!

{ There is an entire section at Manchester Shoes dedicated to Stocking Stuffers }
{ Already on sale! }

{ Nine West iPad case – Regular $55, now $28! }

{ UGG Ear Muffs – Regular $85, now $43! }

{ Tights – Regular $16-$18, now $8-$9! }

{ Love the Marc Fisher bag – Regular $120, now $60! }

{ In addition to the stocking stuffers, there’s also a selection of boots and shoes 50% to 70% off! }

{ Surprise – they’ll gift wrap your purchase – free of charge! }

——————————————————————————

Manchester Shoe Salon is offering one lucky reader $100 towards the Fossil watch of their choice (and yes, there are $85 and $95 Fossil watches!)

You can enter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

See you tomorrow!

It’s hard to believe that this event has grown from 14 people to over 30.

{ The gang in Judith & Robert’s kitchen, as shot by Judith Mackin }

It’s always been a dream to organize and participate in a photoshoot. Now that dream has been realized 3 times.

Sunday was spent ‘Into the Wild’ at the ultra modern home of Robert Moore and Judith Mackin, tucked in to the side of Mount Pleasant.

As with every #SaintJohnCut event, the day was shared with make up artists, hair stylists, photographers and models. The BEST kind of collaboration, in my opinion.

The photos I took yesterday are far from professional… but hopefully give you a “behind the scenes” vibe.

Enjoy!

{ Kelly Lawson shooting Alyx Moore }

{ Amy Stewart on the stairs shooting Maryanne Delaney }

{ Mark Hemmings (who did the whole shoot on an iPhone) shooting Sam Lewis on the Eames }

{ Chelsea Donaldson on the green roof with Julia Hurst }

{ Kayla Cormier outdoors being shot by Dan Culberson }

{ Floor to ceiling bookshelf }

{ Sam Lewis and Janna Boucher }

{ Glen MacLean shooting Graeme Stewart-Robertson }

{ Emily Fraser shooting her sister, Kiera Fraser }

{ Impressed with Results! }

{ Ryan Livingston in the hallway }

{ Allie Beckwith shooting Kayla Cormier}

{ Sean McGrath shooting Alyx Moore}

The credits:

HAIR

Hair was done by Adam Donnelly from Hairacy’s. He is a dear friend and my personal hair stylist. If you’ve ever told me you “like my hair down”, you can thank him for the ‘do.

He can be stalked on Twitter:

Follow @AdamDStyle

MAKE-UP

Make-up was done by Carrie McGrath and Taylor MacDougall. Carrie has been involved since the beginning and I am always so impressed with everything she does.

Follow them here:

Follow @PersonaBella

Follow @TaylorMDougall

Like Persona Bella on Facebook here:

Clothing & Shoes

Clothing for the shoot was provided by Silver Daisy Designs & Je Suis Prest.
Shoes for the shoot were from Manchester Shoe Salon.

Follow @SilverDaisyD

Follow @JeSuisPrest

Follow @ManchesterShoes

The Photographers:

*Please click after their names for links to their Twitter, Facebook & blog!

Dan Culberson (T/Website)
Mark Hemmings (T/FB/Website)
Sean McGrath (T/FB/Website)
Kelly Lawson (T/Website)
Alicia Robichaud (FB)
Allie Beckwith (T/FB/Blog)
Amy Stewart (T/FB/Website)
Emily Fraser (T)
Chelsea Donaldson (T/Blog)
Glen MacLean (FB)

The Help!

This shoot could not have happened without the help of Gillian and Morgan. Gillian was instrumental from start to finish – picking up snacks for the hungry models to dragging bags and bags of shoes from Manchester.

Morgan wasn’t heard from all day – as he was holding lights and lugging sandbags for Mark Hemmings.

Thanks again!

The Models:

Sam Lewis
Graeme Stewart-Robertson
Maryanne Delaney
Catherine Delaney
Alyx Moore
Julia Hurst
Kayla Cormier
Kiera Fraser
Kate Lordon
Apryll Stansfield
Amy Doucet
Janna Boucher

The Host & Hostess:

Robert Moore
Judith Mackin
Macey & Scout

Follow @JudithMackin

Follow @TUCKStudio

—————————————————–

Thanks again to everyone involved. I’m ecstatic thinking about the photos to be revealed in the coming weeks.

If you have an idea for #SaintJohnCut4 – get at me!

xo
B

Congrats to Carla Wright & Mary-Ellen Southwick!!!!

Ah! SHOES!

What girl doesn’t love a new pair of shoes! Last weekend Adam and I were out and about finishing up some last minute Christmas shopping when I couldn’t help by get sucked in to Manchester Shoes in Market Square.

They carry brands for all ages, styles and heel preferences as well as beautiful wallets, gloves and panty hose!

Here are some photos that I snapped last week!

{ Love these Calvin Klein kitten heels! }

{ Profile of the Calvin Klein kitten heel – totally manageable! }

{ Birkenstock – My true love! }

{ Understated animal print from BCBGeneration! }

{ Not so understated animal print from Sam Edelman }

{ Can you tell I’m totally wild for animal print? }

{ Being comfortable never looked so good }

{ Uggs! Mittens, Ear Muffs and BOOTS – So warm! }

STOCKING STUFFER GIVEAWAY NUMBER 22 –
One of TWO $25 gift certificates!

You have the chance to win one of two $25 gift certificates courtesy of Cathy & Natalie at Manchester Shoes!

Here’s how to enter:

Leave a comment below telling me about the state of your Christmas shopping! (1 Entry)

Want a few extra entries?

(3 more!)

+ Follow Manchester Shoes on Twitter (1 Entry) and send a Tweet!

Follow @ManchesterShoes

For easy tweeting, click here:

Tweet

+ Like Manchester Shoe Salon on Facebook and leave a note on their page! (1 Entry)

+ Share this giveaway on any form of social media! (1 Entry)

Leave a separate comment for each entry, or they won’t count!

Have your entries in by Wednesday, December 21st 2011 at NOON!

Twitter had an (un)pleasant surprise for me this morning! It seems that the spring/summer clearance sales have started.

Manchester Shoes has their clearance 50% off – 60% off if you buy 2 or more items!

Maybe being an hour away from home isn’t a bad thing. Click the picture above to be transferred to their Twitter account.

(( Hey, are you following ME on Twitter? I’m mostly quite boring… but sometimes I “tweet” things worthwhile! ))

OK, another expensive weekend ahead.

………………

Manchester Shoes has dropped the BOGO sale – and has moved on to 70% off everything. There isn’t much left – but I’m crossing my fingers that the cute Calvin Klein flats I’ve been eying are still there. I think they were originally $165 – so getting them for $49.50 is kind of exhilarating.

Colwell’s is clearing out inventory. Michael by Michael Kors fall & winter collections are.  40% off (minimum… there were some sweaters that looked more like 60% off). There are racks scattered around the store with signs like “-50%”, “-60%”, “-70%”. I’m going to be spending some quality time there tomorrow I think.

Je Suis Prest is still having their Buy 2 get 1 FREE sale on most fall and winter merchandise. There’s a Noa Noa sweater there that has been calling my name. That, a kensie cardigan and a DEPT slip. oh god I have a problem.

Pseudio is clearing out winter as well. When I walked by last night I noticed a “75% off” rack. Intriguing. They carry French Connection – so here’s hoping?

……………………….

Don’t forget about the old navy sale. Wear red orhave the word Canada on your shirt and you get 30% off your purchase. I wonder if it’s time for a new pair of jeans?

OK Happy Shopping!