Corso Como BALLASOX: Review & Giveaway CLOSED

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If you're like me, you love nice shoes. But you REALLY love nice, comfortable shoes!

I've run the gamut in my life: The Boot phase, the high-heel phase (remember *Candies*?), sneakers (still), pumps, and flats.
Many I wore just killed my feet and I couldn't wait to take them off.

Over 90% of my Wedding Photos show my shoe-less feet!

So, it's a marvelous thing to have discovered the Ultra-Comfortable Ballasox by Corso Como!

These flats are amazing. Not like other "ballet flats" that I've tried before (and liked).
These are actually made for walking. They have a real sole! Yes! You can really walk and play in these shoes! WOO HOO! A big plus for me!

I was so excited when my gorgeous pair of Festive Red (Oh, how I do love Red shoes!!!) Ballasox arrived!

I put them on and... wow! They are amazing from the moment you first try them on. They are stretchy so that they conform nicely to the shape of your foot. There is a built-in sock to keep your feet snug and cushioned. Best of all, the Ballasox are so flexible. They move with you -- it's almost like NOT wearing shoes at all!

The Ballasox can neatly folded (Yes! They fold!) in a beautiful matching bag. Perfect for carrying in your handbag! Then, they were safely packaged in a little box -- double the protection and just the right size for storing away when not being worn. Another big plus for me!

Corso Como comes in a wide variety: Boots, pumps, platforms, sandals, wedges, and flats in all manner of style, design, and colourway!

You can't go wrong here. There is something for everyone!

From the website:
The Corso Como philosophy is to provide you with beautifully crafted shoes that exhibit fresh innovations in style, impeccable detail, and luxurious comfort.

Hand assembled in the most elite boutique factories, our shoes are composed of the finest materials available in the marketplace.

We are dedicated to create shoes that boast an unparalleled level of comfort that until now was considered inconsistent with high fashion footwear.

Corso Como also promotes the idea of style with a conscience. To advocate various environmental and social causes, a portion of every sale is donated to charity.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our manufacturing process and the policies behind it. By supporting Corso Como, you are contributing to the fight for a conscientious global economy.

Corso Como is committed to protect the environment by using recyclable paper on all packaging. With this attitude we are saving about 2,000 trees per year!

Corso Como has generously offered my readers the chance to win a pair of these fantastic Ballasox for their very own!

Just follow the entry directions below!

Open to USA only, please!

***NOTICE: You *MUST* leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Ballasox and tell me which colour and size you'll choose if you win!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. "LIKE" (Fan) Corso Como Shoes on Facebook.

2. Follow @corsocomoshoes on Twitter

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5. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)

6. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

7. Tweet about this contest (You can do this twice daily, leave a separate comment for each Tweet!)
@GeorgiaMist @corsocomoshoes Win a pair of BALLASOX from Gathering My Roses! Ends 8/6/11 http://bit.ly/p3nzac

8. Post about this contest on your blog and link back here!

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BONUS ENTRIES!!! -- Want *8* bonus entries?

1. Follow my daughter's new review blog Once Upon a Product Review (leave two comments!)

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This contest will be open from Saturday, July 23rd until Saturday, August 6th. Winner will be announced on Sunday, August 8th.

Disclosure: I was provided with a pair of Ballasox from Corso Como for the purpose of this review and giveaway. I received no other compensation. My opinion is based solely on my own experience and use of the item reviewed

CitySlips: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!

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I wear high heels -- occasionally! I freely admit, a night on the town sends me reeling after a while as my feet hurt.

Let's face it, high heels are built for style, not comfort.

So, it was with great pleasure that I discovered City Slips -- fold-up Ballet Flats! Perfect for Daily and After-Dark wear!

City Slips are designed for comfort but are also fashionable, stylish, and portable! You can carry them everywhere in their very own travel pouch! The pouch is small enough to fit into almost any handbag.

The pouch itself converts into a convenient carrying case for your heels -- and that's a definite plus!

CitySlips offer a “total package” solution to a crippling (literally) problem. Their innovative split-sole structure and comfy elastic backing allow them to fold neatly and securely into a compact carrying case. Once the flats have been removed, the small pouch unzips and expands, becoming a full-size tote bag. Throw those heels inside and enjoy a more comfortable commute home, or another few hours on the dance floor.

City Slips are perfect for Home, Office, Travel, Weddings, Nightclubs, Dancing, Commuting... almost every event and almost everywhere! They also make great gifts for friends, especially Bridal and Baby Showers!

I am so happy with my beautiful Silver City Slips -- They are so comfortable and conform to my feet so well. The split-sole is flexible and allows my feet to move naturally. I love them.

I have several events coming up this Fall and I'll need comfortable Flats because I'll be on my feet for hours. These are the perfect answer for those long nights.

You can find CitySlips at Neiman Marcus where they retail for $28.00.

City Slips come in Small (5-6.5), Medium (7-8.5), or Large (9-10.5) and in the following colours: Gold, Silver, or Black.

The wonderful ladies at City Slips have generously offered one of our lucky followers the chance to win a pair of CitySlips for their very own!

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter and win!

Open to USA only, please.

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win! If your profile is set to private and your email is not visible, your entry will be discarded.***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY:
Leave us a comment telling me which colour and size you'll need if you win!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Follow CitySlips on Facebook

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5. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook.

6. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

7. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @cityslips Win a pair of CitySlips! Ends 10/22/10
http://bit.ly/bPUlqT

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9. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Friday, October 8th until Friday, October 22nd. Winner will be announced on Saturday, October 23rd.

DISCLOSURE:
City Slips provided me with a pair of flats for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review this item.
I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and based on my own personal use of the item.

Delicate Soles: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!

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I love Ballet. I discovered Ballet when my Mom and Grandma took me to see The Columbia City Ballet perform The Nutcracker when I was just 4 years old.

I got my first pair of Ballet slippers that very Christmas!

But Ballet slippers aren't something you wear when you're just "out and about". Until now.

Recently, Mom let me know about Delicate Soles -- Rollable Flats!

Delicate Soles, Inc. is an independently owned, family-run business based out of beautiful Denver, Colorado.

Founders Quinn and Jessica Martinez started Delicate Soles with one simple mission: To help women save their toes from painful high heels.

In 2002 Mr. Martinez had a vision for a rollable shoe that was unlike anything on the market. In early 2009, after stewing about the idea for years, Mr. Martinez decided to submit his ideas to the U.S. Patent office to protect their originality. These hand drawn images were what led to the creation of Delicate Soles, and are still neatly framed in the Delicate Soles headquarters.

I received a pair of Onyx rollable flats in size small (size 6-7) and I loved them immediately! They are soft and flexible, they contour to your foot and fit snugly -- they aren't so loose that you walk out of them or so tight that you can't wait to take them off. They're perfect!

The sole is so neat. It's tough and can stand up to use but it's also flexible and allows your foot to move naturally -- but without pain associated with some flats.
Trust me, after 12 years of ballet -- I KNOW comfortable flats!

They also go with just about any outfit.
Casual? Yep, jeans, t-shirt, and my Delicate Soles. Dress? You betcha! One of my fave things is to put on a pair of leggings and a nice shirt and these slippers make me look so fine. LOL! Okay, so that's MY opinion. But my BF thinks I look fine, too. :)

Drawbacks? Yes. I only have one pair right now. But Mom's gonna buy me a pair in red soon. Right Mom? ;0

Seriously, there are no drawbacks or dislikes in my opinion. They're comfortable, stylish, easy to wear, easy to carry around in the sweet little bag that comes with them (and a larger bag for your "regular" shoes, too!), and they fit in EVERY purse I own!

I see them getting a lot of use when I'm in class this fall!

Delicate Soles Features:

*Roll-and-Go: Delicate Soles are designed to be light weight and portable. When rolled they are about the size of a tube of lipstick, so you can rest assured that your Delicate Soles will fit comfortably into any handbag. With your Delicate Soles you can baby your feet in style wherever you may roam.

*Totes: Every pair of Delicate Soles comes with two tantalizing totes: a tote to baby your Delicate Soles while they are tucked neatly into your favorite purse and a tote for your strenuous stilettos when your feet have had enough.

*Box: Every delicate sole needs a comfy resting place when not on the go.

*Value: You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to save a toe. We take great steps to keep our costs reasonable without sacrificing quality.
*Quality: Every pair of Delicate Soles is made of the highest quality synthetic uppers and slip resistent rollable soles. Weighing in at just a few ounces, Delicate Soles look and feel like leather, but without the added weight.

Delicate Soles are available in the following colors: Onyx, Pixie Dust, Lipstick Red, and Starlight Silver and in the following sizes:
Small (6-7), Medium (7.5-8.5), and Large (9-10)

You can connect with Delicate Soles on their Social Pages: Delicate Soles on Facebook, on Twitter @delicatesoles and on their Web Blog!

The terrific folks over at Delicate Soles have generously offered to give one of our oh, so lucky followers a chance to win their own pair of slippers! So cool.

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only, please!

***NOTICE: You *MUST* leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Please visit Delicate Soles and tell me something, not mentioned here, that you've learned about Delicate Soles.

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1. "LIKE" (Fan) Delicate Soles on Facebook. Post on their wall and tell them Terri and Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

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7. Follow @mysticraindrops on Twitter

8. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@mysticraindrops Win a pair of Ballet Flats from Delicate Soles! Ends 7/14/10 http://bit.ly/agi3kN

9. Post about this contest on your blog and link back here!

10. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

11. Grab our button and post it to your sidebar or favorites page!

This contest will be open from Wednesday, June 30th until Wednesday, July 14th. Winner will be announced on Thursday, July 15th.

Disclosure:
I was provided with a complementary pair of Ballet Flats from Delicate Soles for the purpose of this review and giveaway. I was under no obligation to review this item. I received no other compensation. My opinion is based solely on my own experience and use of the item reviewed.