Rebranding. Tsubo-style.

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upon first emerging from the box


checking out their kickASS grippy (technical term) sole


a different view for *you*


realizing, to my surprise, they mightcould really be *me*

People, this blog post is far more than a review of free shoes (FTC? Shoes were free. Opinions expressed herein are all me).

Free shoes I said YES! to partially because I can always use more grown-up shoes & mainly because I adore Tsubo brand.

(adoreadore. as in if you are out there thinking: Tsubo what what?! please to hide your wallet & check em out quickfastandinahhurry.  You shall be smitten)

As so frequently happens in (my) life–accepting the shoes (& donning & wearing) taught me far more than the fact I LOVE ME SOME RED KICKS! (who knew? never owned the red before.)

Sure they are comfy (as Ive come to expect from Tsubo), but more than that they prompted me to realized how stuck in a style-rut I am.

Im sneakers & flipflops.

Possibly, in the most fancy of laid-back Austin settings, leather sandals.

Ren Man’s response to my wearing of the Acrea?

Let’s just say (wink) I could tell he loved them AND loved the fact I’d shaken things up a bit and *deviated* from my usual brand style.

The Tornado’s response was far more surprising.

Dare I even use the other S-word: SHOCKING.

Being the child of a blogger she’s used to UPS (or, as she calls them, PUS) stopping by on a regular basis.  She’s pretty jaded now and doesnt get very excited about the packages.

Until I opened this one.

The video below is the tail end of her excitement caught on camera.

It’s a little confusing (she refers to Fancy Nancy books, calls all ‘heeled‘ shoes slippers, & references my picking her up from a friend’s house later) but the overall message is clear.

MAMA? YOU STUCK IN A RUT.  YOU NEED YOU SOME CHANGE.

And you know what? She was right.

If you need me today Ill be traipsing around Austin wearing a blouse, pencil skirt & my new red slippers.

Feel free to stop me and say hello.

(yep there’s a video up there if you’re checking in via a reader…)

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  2. I love this post.

    I can’t afford new shoes right now but I know I have stuff in my closet I am not wearing because I fear it “isn’t me.”

    Today I will re-brand too LOL

  7. The Tornado is so cute in her video.
    My children have started asking me to dress up when we leave the house.

    I’ve realized that my external reveal of how I am feeling inside ( FAT :() shows in how I take care of myself.

    I need to rebrand today.

    Nan

  8. The shoes are adorable and look really comfy.
    I might have to get a pair for my collection.
    I’m kind of a shoewhore.

  10. I laughed when the Tornado immediately said flip-flops.

    I need to as my son what shoes I always wear as I’m curious what my brand is now 🙂

  11. Just checked through their website and like those mary janes in black too.

    Now to convince the husband I need them.

  12. Totally dig those shoes. Gorgeous. Pencil skirt? Ahh, we do share something in common – my fave silhouette for my body. Something to be said for that naughty secretary look. Best of luck in whatever it is that has you ditching your flip flops. =)

  13. Ahem.

    I would actually like to see a photo of the entire ENSEMBLE.

    Also, I think I may have noticed that we wear the same size shoe so if you get tired of those, I’ll take them.

  20. THOSE SHOES ARE GORGEOUS!!! I want some now. Oh man, do not introduce me to another shoe site – I WILL fall in love with it! Seriously, your feet are so cute.

  22. Coming from someone who works in Barnes & Noble, those are totally Fancy Nancy shoes and Fancy Nancy rocks. lol

  23. Priceless about the Fancy Nancy shoes.
    My daughter loves though book and I am confident wishes I’d dress more like Nancy as well.

    (Heck even Mrs. Glass LOL)

  27. Wooooaaah! What the heck? You. Miz..in high heel shoes!

    I LOVE YOU!

    Way to shock the crap out of me. LOL!

    If you really wear that outfit, please to post a photo. Thank you.

  31. “cuz they’re the best” – I like her logic.

    Those shoes are awesome. They are SO you, Miz! And they look really good on your tattooed legs 🙂

  32. Those shoes I’d never in a million years have thought you and they totally are.
    I need some re-branding.

  33. Waw— I can’t wear heels at all anymore -so NOW I want to wear them. Where? I do not know. But I admire all the great heels out there…

    And these look fabulous.

  37. YOWZA!!! Now you will be the HotMiz!! I love those shoes – very sexy!!

    And my 5 year old calls heels “slippers” as well – must be a Fancy Nancy thing!! 🙂

  38. I know this doesn’t necessarily matter, but you get the gazelles on crack seal of approval on these. Two thumbs up! 🙂

  40. Hi everyone!!, Its gian from Tsubo footwear!!

    Im glad everyone likes the shoes! the first 5 people who join our email list on Tsubo.com and email me a screen shot of the confirmation will get a 70% off discount code for our online store! its good for all shoes on the site!!

    send emails to gian.altomari@deckers.com

    The first 5!

  42. I love these shoes!! Would lovelovelove to get a discount on some of my own.

    Thanks, Miz, and Tsubo!!

  43. Thanks TSUBO! I got my discount code and just ordered a pair of the chocolate casual shoes. Not as fancy a the ones Miz got, but I am in need of some casual around town shoes.

  47. Carla.. tornado is so friggin adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see how her response just made your day! Enjoy the expressions of life!

    Me, I wish my feet would fit in anything cute but alas, nowadays they do not…..

  50. How cute when the Tornado eagerly nodded yes to your question to try them on “once”. Yeah right… once… uh huh. We’ll see who wears them more, LOL!

    Loretta
    =^..^=

  57. wowzers those are cool!!!

    “grippy” is so important because I slip like I am always on ice!

    it’s sad.
    really, it is!

    oh my gosh Tornado is growing up! sweet petunia she is!
    🙂

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