winter boots

Winter is here! Step Outside with Kamik

December 20, 2017 By Lena 40 Comments

And it’s not just any winter; it’s Canadian winter, the very best kind.

Sledding and sliding,
Snowshoeing and slush.
Skating and making snowmen,
I love it all so much!

Are you ready for the season? We recently had our very first snowfall, and to say my boys were excited is an understatement – they literally sat by the window and watched while it fell to the ground! When there was a sufficient amount of the white stuff covering the lawn, boom! They were outside in a flash.

Ah, to be a kid again!
This season, I’m thrilled to partner with Kamik. Family owned and operated in Canada, each pair of Kamik boots comes with over 100 years of history and expertise. They have a saying I love – “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad footwear” – and I couldn’t agree more! Kamik boots are both fashionable and functional, offering stylish options that are temperature rated up to -40 degrees Celsius. …

My PIKA for Winter Fashion: SHOEme

December 22, 2014 By Lena

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

It’s a time-honoured recipe for success: Great Prices + Great Customer Service = Happy Customers.

And, happy customers are repeat customers.

You’ve probably heard of SHOEme – Canada’s online shoe store, offering over 180 brands and growing. But you may not know why it’s so awesome – or why it’s now my favourite place to shop online for footwear. And today, I really want to tell you.
I can break down my love affair with SHOEme into three distinct categories: Selection, Service, and their Star Attraction – PIKA. In fact, I’ve been lollygagging around town in my brand new PIKA Teya Button boots, and have been pretty damn pleased with myself. Congratulations on discovering your go-to boot for the season, Lena. Yes, I am congratulating myself, because I consider discovering SHOEme and these gorgeous boots a job well done.
But first, selection. It’s hard to find an online shoe destination with choice. And when I say choice, I’m referring to a wide array of premium brands, budget picks, and everything in between. Often, an online shoe retailer tends to sway in one direction or the other. Not the case with SHOEme. …

Winter: Meet Your Fashion Fix

November 13, 2014 By Lena

When I say the words, “Canadian Winter Fashion” – what comes to mind?

Parkas? Down-filled coats? Maybe toques and mittens. And we can’t forget snow shoes, am I right?

Well, when I think of winter fashion, I think of Tender Tootsies, a proudly Canadian company. Since 1940, they’ve provided women with comfortable and affordable footwear for every occasion – including our cold, harsh winters. Made with waterproof, heat-retaining and non-slip materials, these boots will get you through the winter months in style and comfort.

Think functional can’t be fashionable? Think again.

Join us for the #TenderTootsies Twitter Party on Tuesday, November 18th at 12:00pm EST. We’ll dish on seasonal fashion trends, share the best in Tender Tootsies footwear, and have four (4) amazing prizes up for grabs – the gorgeous boots you see below!
RSVP below for a chance to win, and we’ll see you on Tuesday afternoon! …

I Love it: Cougar Boots

October 24, 2011 By Lena

“You only get in life what you have the courage to ask for.”
– Oprah Winfrey

Sure. And a little good ol’ fashioned stalking never hurt anyone, either. I’m not too proud to admit that I put up a great big spotlight on myself when it came to working with Cougar.

Look at me! I’m LENA! Okay perhaps I should rewind.

Last year, Cougar Boots began popping up on some of my favourite lifestyle and fashion blogs. Tibets, Ravishings (?), Ringo Starrs and Regals – the bloggesses were prancing around, taking photos and showing off complete fashion ferocity. I was left an unsightly shade of green… called envy.

Waaa. Lena wants hot boots too!

So this year, I put one of my fave Word of Mouth’ers (Matchstick) on notice that I.wanted.in. And the funny thing? At first, I wasn’t viewed as a “natural fit.” Mommies aren’t stylish! They don’t care about being on trend! They can’t rock a pair of Cougar Boots!

Puh-lease.
Thankfully, it took very little arm bending (those who get it, get it – thanks Matchstick!) and I chose a sweet style for all my Winter ’12 adventures – the Mirage boot.

MIRAGE
Black
Montana Leather/Suede
Polar Plush Lining
Rated -10°C to -30°C
Womens Sizes 6-11
Approx. Retail: $250 CDN

LENA LOVES
Super Comfy
Dressy or Casual
Warm and Toasty
On Trend Leather/Suede
Easy Side Zip

Now I wanted to show y’all that moms can party once a year like a rock star, so what better place to break in my new Cougar Boots than the CBC LIVE party at Blissdom Canada ’11! Here I am tearing up the red carpet……