Love is in the air...

It's that time of year, ladies and gentleman, VALENTINE'S DAY! Stores are already beginning to overflow with pink and red hearts, candies, and love notes. For those of you who didn't know, there are many ways to win your lady's heart. Two of them--SHOES and CHOCOLATE! These sweet, red pumps will win that gal over, no doubt.

All Black, Cut Out Pat Red Berry, $124

Want to win some bonus points? Prepare this delicious chocolate treat (thank you Paula Deen).

Ingredients

• 6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
• 2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Grease 6 (6-ounce) custard cups. Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler. Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture. Stir in the eggs and yolks until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and orange liqueur. Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups. Place in the oven and bake for 14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates.

Long Week?

Let it all out tonight! This is going to be one giant dance party.. and it's Friday, so it's okay to stay out late, right??

And let me just say, I LOVE this new black pump that we just got in from Biviel. It's the perfect combo of basic black with just a few extra details, like the super cute cut-outs and the wood heel. Very comfortable with the support you need to dance like crazy! BV2938, $155.

California Dreamin'

January days in Seattle can be gray and gloomy (except for today, which was BEAUTIFUL). For those longing for sun, mid-winter vacations to tropical locations are an absolute must. Make sure you bring along your best pair of sneaks! These Campers are a great vacation shoe--pack them with a pair of swim trunks and you're good to go!Style 18502, $180

Friday Night!

Broadway at The Paramount and The Stranger invite you to a special event to benefit The VERA Project, ROCK OF AGES Rockin’ Karaoke Party. Come dressed in your best 80’s finery, or just rock your face off karaoke-ing to music themed from ROCK OF AGES, including songs by Journey, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and more!

Event includes free VAIN Salon 80s hairstyles, a costume contest, trivia, drink specials and more, with prizes from Hard Rock Cafe and VAIN Salon as well as ROCK OF AGES ticket and merchandise – this is an event you don't want to miss!

Friday January 21, 2011 5:00pm - 8:00pm FREE

Rock these Tsubo Acrea's while you are there. They have standing room only comfort and back stage pass style. Taupe and Black available, $110.

Yes, our spring deliveries are arriving........

Check out this new Camper, style 46256 $170. A perfect transition shoe, closed at the toe, but open up the front. Easy to wear with pants and super cute with a skirt and of course highly walkable.

Amy Abadilla

Now up at Edie's Capitol Hill, come see Amy's photography.


Amy's architectural and street photography captures a balance of light, structure and the "definitive moment," a term coined by photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson to describe his own work. Amy primarily uses film cameras for her work, but has begun to explore both the Polaroid and digital formats. $75-$250

www.abadiphoto.net

January is SALE season!

As the days get longer, spring is getting closer. Which means the spring deliveries of shoes are right around the corner. So it's time to make room. Everyday new things are going on sale in January. So come on down and pick up a deal on shoes you've been wanting.