London Sole

Don't you step on my red suede shoes!

2012-02-23T10:05:00.000-08:00

Ok, so we know Elvis sung about his "blue suede shoes" but we are sure that if he saw a pair of red suede shoes as beautiful as these we all might be singing "red suede shoes" today...

Kick off your heels and dance the night away in your beautiful red suede shoes!

xoxo,

London Sole

Smitten by a snake!

2012-02-21T10:34:00.000-08:00

Pirouette grey snake with dark grey trim is our "Shoe of the Month" until the end of February!

One of our dear friends and good customers in San Francisco

xoxo,

London Sole

Los Angeles, I'm yours!

2012-02-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

Care free and beautiful in London Sole Henrietta flats!

Our Los Angeles boutique is located on lovely Montana Avenue.

The perfect place to go with your friends and family after a morning hike in the Santa Monica mountains. Come visit us and many other great boutiques, eat lunch or grab a cup of coffee and enjoy beautiful Los Angeles weather!

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photo from heartshapedsoul.blogspot.com, a lovely new blog that we follow.

xoxo,

London Sole

Drive baby drive!

2012-02-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

The Driving Shoe

Sublimely comfortable and always chic, new collection coming out for Spring/Summer 2012

Let's take a drive through the country side!

Tan nubuck - fully leather lined with rubber dimpled soles

Photo submitted by one of our favorite London Sole customers.

Taken while driving around in her new Mini, sporting her new Black Nubuck Driving Shoes!

Très chic Jaime!

xoxo,

London Sole

Bookmark!

2012-02-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

Designer, Jane Winkworth's new website and blog

"I have been very happily married to my husband for the past thirty five years and every

Valentine’s Day without fail he sends me a bouquet of quite the most hideous and tasteless flowers imagineable. They arrive from an unknown florist somewhere in the countryside and usually consist of unattractive South African flora with some English hedgerow stuffed into an enormous oasis pot, tied with disgusting red fake ribbon, a few dying roses and a couple of stems of something “plastic” are stuck in for good measure."

- Excerpt from Jane's most recent Valentine's Day post.

Harper's Bazaar UK

2012-02-14T16:06:00.000-08:00

Georgia May Jagger wearing our Henrietta Black Leather Ballet Flats featured in

Harper's Bazaar UK

Absolutely divine!

Henrietta in Black Leather with Black Grosgrain Trim

Spanish made, all leather soles, leather lining, and leather insoles - all with fully adjustable laces.

Timeless and elegant in black leather, truly the perfect ballet flat!

xoxo,

London Sole

Rain or shine, I wear flats all the time!

2012-02-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

If it rains I don't care... I'll just buy a patent pair!

10% Rainy Day discount for all local Facebook fans, Tweeters, Pinners and Bloggers

Promotion valid at

1331 Montana Avenue or 19 Maiden Lane

xoxo,

London Sole

Shoes always fit... so let's bake!

2012-02-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

Conversation Heart Cookies
From Martha Stewart
Indulge a little this Valentine's Day and treat the one you love or treat yourself to some sweet treats. We found a tasty, cute cookie recipe and thought it would be nice to share it with all of you!

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Royal Icing recipe, please click here

Directions

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. With mixer running, add egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture gradually, beating until just incorporated. Divide dough in half; flatten each half into a disk, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in top third and lower third. Let 1 disk of dough stand at room temperature just until soft enough to roll, about 10 minutes. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to just under 1/4-inch thickness, adding more flour as needed to keep dough from sticking. Cut out cookies with a 2-inch heart cutter, and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll out scraps once, and repeat. Repeat with remaining disk of dough. Freeze cookies until very firm, about 15 minutes.
Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through and switching from top to bottom, until edges turn golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies will keep, covered, for up to 1 week.
Divide royal icing into 1/2-cup portions in small bowls. Tint each with a different gel-paste food coloring, starting with just a drop, mixing well, and adding more, drop by drop, to reach desired shade. Transfer 1 bowl of icing to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/8-inch round plain tip. Pipe the outline around edge of each cookie, then fill in with frosting. Poke air bubbles with a toothpick. Transfer decorated cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let stand uncovered overnight until dry.
Arrange stamp letters to create desired phrases. (We stamped LUV U, UR A QT, BFF, LYLAS, B MINE, and 2GTBT.) Fold a paper towel into quarters. Squeeze a small amount of red gel-paste food coloring onto a paper towel, and press stamp in coloring. (You may need to blot stamp a few times on a clean paper towel if coloring is too thick.) Lightly press stamp on top of icing in center of each cookie. Let stand until dry, about 30 minutes. Stamped cookies will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.

xoxo,

London Sole

Be Brit! 2012 Olympic Henrietta

2012-02-08T13:19:00.000-08:00

Limited Edition

2012 Olympic Henrietta

London Sole is excited to announce that the 2012 Olympic shoe is in stock! This lovely shoe was made in honor of one of our best customers, Kate Middleton (Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) and the 2012 Olympics. Hand painted British Flag on leather with a matching innersole, red grosgrain trim & rubber soles.

Available by phone or in stores only

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge have been named official ambassadors to the 2012 Olympics!

xoxo,

London Sole

Your wish is our command!

2012-02-07T15:39:00.000-08:00

Just in...

Henrietta Black and White Gingham Custom Order

Custom shoe specs:

- Black and White Gingham Fabric

- Black Grosgrain Ribbon Trim

- Super Low Vamp

- Rubber Sole

- Signature Gold London Sole Innersole

- Size 39

Perfection!

If you would like to hear more about our custom service please visit our website or phone our

Los Angeles or San Francisco boutiques at 310.255.0937 ~ 415.397.8088.

You can also email us here!

xoxo,

London Sole

love love love

2012-02-06T13:19:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this poem and share it with someone you love...

I will not play at tug o' warI'd rather play at hug o' war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugsWhere everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where everyone kissesAnd everyone grinsAnd everyone cuddlesAnd everyone wins.

- Shel Silverstein
xoxo,London Sole

Send love to your love

2012-02-03T16:35:00.000-08:00

Say "I Love You" everyday!

Select Love Hearts on sale in San Francisco

Be mine this Valentine's Day!

In addition to our Lovely Love Heart Sale we will be offering 10% off any red style in the store or online through February 14th 2012

Treat the one you love... or treat yourself!

xoxo,

London Sole

Zebras on the beach!

2012-01-30T17:03:00.000-08:00

Ilana wears zebra print London Sole ballet flats with a cute pair of rolled up skinny blue jeans, a black tee, grey sweater, black scarf, brown leather purse and wayfarer style sunglasses.

This look is perfect for a casual day anywhere!

Breathtaking views from the coastal route at the Marin Headlands

Why wear sandals to the beach? Ballet flats are so much better! Ok, so not the most practical choice but definitely the cutest! To be honest, Ilana was really worried about her beloved Henrietta flats... She really did not want to get sand in them! It's a good thing that they are so small and easy to throw in your purse when you are on the go. Perfect shoes for an impromptu visit to the beach!

If you have cute pictures of you and your friends out in London Sole ballet flats and want to be featured on the London Sole blog email us here. Please title all submissions with this subject line.

"Kick off your heels - London Sole Blog"

xoxo,

London Sole

Heavenly Henrietta

2012-01-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

Katie wears her Henrietta Leopard Ponyhair flats with

a chic black dress by Morgane Le Fay, black tights and cozy cashmere grey scarf.

A perfect outfit for a chilly day in San Francisco.

Select London Sole styles are now made with an amazing new

rubber-coated grip sole that is sublimely comfortable ~ an

ideal flat for walking the steep and sometimes slippery

streets of San Francisco.

Our Maiden Lane store is centrally located in Downtown

San Francisco, just steps from the Montgomery Train Station.

We highly suggest stopping for a cup of coffee or tea at La Boulange Bakery,

Cafe Madeleine or our favorite, Blue Bottle Coffee before making

your way to lovely Maiden Lane to visit us!

Leopard Ponyhair ballet flats are a timeless classic that you will have in

your closet for years. Katie dressed them up with her black tights but

these shoes also look amazing with jeans of any color, shorts...

everything in your closet.

See you soon!

xoxo,

London Sole

Evening photo shoot on Maiden Lane

2012-01-25T11:49:00.000-08:00

Pirouette

Driving Shoe

Henrietta and Henrietta Quilt

San Francisco Ballet

xoxo,

London Sole

How to wear your crocs!

2012-01-23T14:26:00.000-08:00

Perfectly Primed in Pirouette

On a daily basis our customers ask us what they should wear with

crocs, snakes and other signature London Sole animal print designs...

Today, Ryane wears her Beige Patent Croc ballet flats

with a lovely black mini skirt, black tights and a colored cardigan

that compliments the marbled tones in the croc texture.

This shoe really goes with everything! You can easily dress it up

for a chic work look or go casual and wear it with a pair of jeans.

Anything goes with this timeless classic!

xoxo,

London Sole

Wear ballet flats to the ballet!

2012-01-19T15:07:00.000-08:00

Our Maiden Lane store proudly displays tutus from

The San Francisco Ballet in celebration of the

2012 Season Opening Ballet

Bella Notte

Kick off your heels and wear ballet flats to the ballet!

View season performance schedule and purchase tickets here.

Bring in your ticket stub from any San Francisco Ballet Performance

and you will receive a 15% discount off any purchase at

our Maiden Lane store

19 Maiden Lane

San Francisco, CA 94108

415.397.8088

Cheers!

xoxo

On stands now!

2012-01-18T16:47:00.000-08:00

On stands now!

People Style Watch Magazine

Pippa Middleton spotted wearing Pirouette Red Nubuck ballet flats!

Get her look at www.londonsole.com

Cheers!

xoxo

Cactus Green

2012-01-17T16:28:00.000-08:00

NEW ARRIVAL

Driving Shoe in Cactus Green Nubuck

Looks incredible with a pair of dark denim jeans!

www.londonsole.com

Sale on Maiden Lane!

2012-01-05T19:01:00.000-08:00

Shoe Heaven... and on Sale! What more could a girl ask for?

It only happens once a year...

Our annual Winter Blowout Sale

$60 per pair

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Make sure you sign up on our mailing list so you can be most

informed on all London Sole events.

Just simply go to the front page of www.londonsole.com

and enter your name and email address.

Cheers!

xoxo

Happy 2012!

2011-12-29T14:42:00.000-08:00

Kick off the New Year right!

Spend New Year's Eve with the one you really love...

We hope all of you have a Happy New Year!

♥

xoxo

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T11:52:00.000-08:00

London Sole wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

♥

Cheers!

Winter Wonderland

2011-12-09T12:35:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a Winter Wonderland...

Where Magazine Holiday Shopping event!

Cassidy getting excited for the arrival of our Holiday guests!

Our favorite Diptyque candles burning bright...

Festive drinks and treats!

Make sure to come sign our guest book so you can be

included in all our San Francisco events!

Special thanks to Where Magazine for putting together such

a fun Holiday party on Maiden Lane ~ Cheers!

xoxo

Sneak Peek!

2011-12-08T15:57:00.000-08:00

Pictures from Press Day in London

Tell us what colors you love and maybe you will be seeing

them in US stores soon ~ Cheers!

xoxo

Tree Treasures!

2011-12-07T14:55:00.000-08:00

We are excited to offer gift wrapping this Holiday season.

Purple pinstripe paper with a choice of navy or gold glitter trimming ~

lavender or rosebuds available for extra festive flare!

A Partridge in a Shoe Tree

2011-11-30T17:12:00.000-08:00

On stands now!

2011-11-29T11:23:00.000-08:00

On stands now!

In Touch Magazine featured Pirouette Red Leather in their Holiday Gift Guide -

"Timeless Staple, New Yorker Olivia Palermo doesn't treck around the city

in heels - she opts for these comfy flats instead!"

Classic in red...

2011-11-28T10:43:00.000-08:00

Pirouette in red leather with red trim. Need we say more?

www.londonsole.com

Shoecopia!

2011-11-25T08:42:00.000-08:00

We hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving with
your families and friends. Please enjoy a 10% discount online at

www.londonsole.com and in stores this Friday, November 25th, 2011

Coupon “HAPPYFRIDAY” expires November 26th, 2011

Every girl needs a little glitter in her wardrobe...

2011-11-23T16:36:00.000-08:00

Henrietta Multi Glitter with Gold Trim

Deck the halls!

2011-11-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

19 Maiden Lane

Heavenly Henrietta

2011-11-17T17:26:00.000-08:00

Henrietta Beige Patent Leather with Beige Trim

The perfect neutral.

Henrietta Ice Grey Leather Quilt with Silver Stud Detail

The newest addition to our stud collection... perfect for the New Year!

Henrietta Brown Patent Croc with Brown Trim

Get Kate's look!

Henrietta Multi Glitter with Gold Trim

Perfect for all your holiday parties!

Henrietta Grey Snake with Light Grey Trim

Amazing with a pair of black jeans or trousers!

New Arrivals online at www.londonsole.com

Your wish is our command!

2011-10-28T15:36:00.000-07:00

Fancy a custom pair of ballet flats?

Choose your style, material, trim and have it custom made for you! Be creative and choose your material from an array of swatches. We have a library of leathers, suedes, animal prints, glitters... the list goes on! Match the trim to your material or choose from a rainbow of grosgrain ribbon or metallic trimmings.

STYLE

MATERIAL

TRIM

Please phone 310-255-0937 or 415-397-8088 for more information, pricing and appointments.

A very special giveaway!

2011-10-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

London Sole is very excited to announce a giveaway! Win a pair of Henrietta

or Pirouette ballet flats! To be eligible to win please visit whatkatewore.com and

follow all instructions. Good luck and happy winning!!!

xoxo,

London Sole

Metallic Monday!

2011-10-17T17:09:00.000-07:00

Dress up a plain black outfit with a pair of metallic London Sole ballet flats.

This is the perfect look for this Fall. So simple, so chic, so perfect!

2011-10-06T10:35:00.000-07:00

Get ready for Fall with a new pair of London Sole flats!

2011-09-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

Put on your dancing shoes!

2011-09-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

London Sole in NYC

2011-09-18T12:34:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Degas

2011-09-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Read more about collection online at Harper's Bazaar

Skip out of Summer...

2011-09-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Julie Bow and Mariposa

2011-09-12T13:37:00.000-07:00

Shoe Heaven

2011-09-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

What to wear today?

2011-09-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

Glamorous in Glitter

2011-09-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

Lounge in style on Labor Day!

2011-09-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

Our most loyal customer...

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Click your heels...

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Picture Perfect

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Perfect in Pirouette

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