Welcome to the Dog Days





The traditional timing of the 'Dog Days' are 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11... So welcome to the 'Dog Days of Summer'.

With a Flare



Mieux-Vivre July article

 Working in footwear one acquires a great deal of shoes. This season a surprising style emerged as a GREAT year round favorite. With a Flare is elegant, feminine and will last the style test of time. With two beautiful leather embellished floral appliques along the top, these can be dressed up with a little black dress, or dressed down with jeans. Amazing, comfortable and fabulous in the blue azul leather.


With a Flare $160 in Blue Azul



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Anne Sui: Bohemian Princess

Introducing Anna Sui for Hush Puppies, a combination of the authentic style of an American footwear brand and the hip style of the world-renowned fashion designer. The Autumn/Winter 2011 collection adds a rich color palette and decadent textureto the feminine, exuberant style of Anna Sui and relaxed style of Hush Puppies.

“Anna Sui and Hush Puppies are a perfect fit. My customary

mix of vintage and rock influences usually include a wink to

my Midwest background. There’s always that underlying spirit

of American pop culture behind everything I do.”

— Anna Sui



Ghillie in Prune Suede



Keepsake & Tap Shoe



Sui has received a great deal of fashion buzz this season for her upcoming clothing and footwear collections:



Anne Sui collection for fall a 'must for fall 2011'.

Styles are offered in brown and black as well as in vivid shades of electric blue, teal, prune and Sui's signature purple. Retail prices range from $105 to $245

Available October 2011:

Hush Puppies Carrefour Laval

Hush Puppies Fairview Pointe Claire

TF Firma3, Eaton Center

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Online @ www.hushpuppies.ca

Love Shoes?

We love shoes as much as you do and every month Hush Puppies gives a free pair away. Join our email list to get exclusive promotions and a chance to win. http://www.hushpuppies.com/CA/en/NewArrivalsLanding

CONGRATULATIONS to Sylvie Perreault our July winner!!

How do you Wear your Hush Puppies?

There are 19 million pairs of Hush Puppies sold every around the world. With that many pairs of beautiful shoes one wonders, how do people wear their Hush Puppies and where do their shoes take them?

We saw earlier this spring in 'Her Something Blue........ '  Larissa and her beautiful blue Hush Puppies at her wedding.



The Bud in Indigo (Vanessa Voth photo)

Stylish in F'10's grey Sophia



Chic blogger leaving the JPG Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Event
in the Blue Sonata's 

 

Jasline in Red and Bowmore                              

 
But where will your Hush Puppies take you this season?
Send us your story and we will share the Hush Puppies love.
email: hushpuppiescanada@gmail.com

F'11 Trend: Suede & Natural Sole- Casuals

The fashion bible know as Vogue, recently did a fall preview piece on a major trend this season: The Navaho/ Great West. The featured shoe is a beautiful tan colored Esquivel. The price tag for this California designed leather soled chukka boot: 700$.


Always true to our authentic heritage, the Edlyn and Alcott, (as well as Hayward, minus the leather sole) will fit right into this comfortable, jeans and a white shirt look.


Edlyn Brown Leather $180

 

Alcott Black leather/Smoke Suede $300 ** Leather sole**


The Alcott’s are perfect, and the wonderful smell of leather permeates from the gorgeous1958 box when you open them. Currently being shipped to key accounts, including select Bay stores. Keep an eye out for them.


July's US Vogue



Hayward Taupe Suede $130

F'11 Trend: Suede & Swagger

The Swagger collection, soon to be in stores, has all the trend seeking 'bells and whistles' for fall 2011 . The Brazen is the type of boot that will get you the; "Wow! I really like those boots" and the "where did you get those gorgeous boots from?" comments.  Featuring this seasons hottest trends: suede materials, a platform, and a creative alpine chic lacing up the front. These could be from the fall collections of Marc by Marc Jacobs or Michael Kors, but they are not. These are genuine Hush Puppies. Guaranteed waterproof, the Brazen comes equipped with TLC linings, and has an incorporated comfort incline system (a revolution in heels!!). Who said we can't have it all. 

If you are very daring you can even get away with wearing these with socks.

 

Apres-ski looks are very relevant this coming season

Brazen $170 Waterproof suede/Houndstooth

Alpine chic



F'11 Trend: Suede & Nineteen Fifty-Eight

In 1958 the world became a little more comfortable as Hush Puppies designed the very first casual shoe. Our classics are inspired by the past but are completely relevant for today. There is nothing more authentic and iconic than the quintessential pair of Hush Puppies suede shoes.

This colorful and comfortable footwear will be available at all major retailers in early August. Here is a sneak peek at the fun styles heading to retailers this fall. Just look for the dog in the shoe.

Classic Nineteen Fifty-Eight casuals

Vintage is IN.





Vintage styling




Keepsake in Black/Smoke Suede $100

Authentic in Charcoal Washed Suede $140

A cool take on a classic- Carrington in Teal Waxy Suede $100

 



F'11 Trend: Suede & Laid-Back Luxe

A major trend that is emerging this fall 2011 season is the use of laid-back suedes. Hush Puppies, famous for soft supple suedes as well as the brush-and-go Worry-Free suedes has an abundance of styles and colors for men and women this season. If you were a fan of the Sunwash collections this summer, you will adore the Laid-Back Luxe collections. A casual assortment, very relaxed, and very 'Hush Puppies' inspired.


Chill Out $120, Veg Out $120 and Hang Out $130



Ladies assortment of Laid-Back Luxe



      

Nicole Richie sports the Moccasin trend





Recline $130 available mid July!

Perfectly laid-back



Top 10 Footwear Trends for Fall 2011

For most of us summer has just started. But in fast paced world of fashion the fall 2011 season is beginning. According to a reliable fashion source (http://www.awomensclub.com/) the following will be your to Top 10 Shoe Trends Fall 2011

-Reptile skins

-Patent leather

-Suede **

-Satin

-Platforms and wedges **

-Lacing **


-Plenty of buckles **


-Chunky heel **

-Spike heels

-Socks in shoes **

For the next few weeks, we will be posting sneak peaks of the Hush Puppies fall 2011 collection so you are completely prepared to be fashionable and comfortable this fall season.




Don't be left in the cold.... this season is all about SUEDE!



Shoe of the day-

http://www.sweetspotqc.ca/art_de_vivre/chaussures/39716/chaussure_du_jour/#comment_area

Mazunte Yellow Plaid- 85$

This can be your shoe of the summer ( it's that good)!