The new intern has arrived!

Hello everyone!

I am so excited to be the newest member of the ITSDF team and I can't wait to get started with everything. I would like to introduce myself and my first question to you is: Have you ever heard of Susquehanna University? Almost every time I ask this question most people don’t believe that it is a real school and no one knows how to pronounce it correctly. Well everyone, it is a fabulous university in the center of Pennsylvania and it is surrounded by farms, Amish, and well… more farms. It is the university where I just recently graduated from in May with a degree in communications. Although it is a small school and in the “middle of no where,” it was my home for the last four years and it has provided me with the skills and tools that I will be using for my internship with If The Shoe Doesn’t Fit.

I decided to get involved with an internship after graduating from college in order to stay in touch with the world of social media, PR, advertising and everything else that may interest me. I enjoy staying active and learning new things, which is why I have taken on the challenge of having an internship while making my path in the real world. My duties will include attracting fabulous people to the website and social media pages and engaging them in various conversations in order to build lasting relationships. I will also be sharing my somewhat wacky thoughts and ideas with all of you on a regular basis as well as taking on a few fascinating projects that I will be keeping a secret for now!

If The Shoe Doesn't Fit is pretty much my picture perfect internship, yes that sounds cheesy, but it's the truth! I have a semi-huge shoe collection and I am not afraid to admit it! I started collecting shoes ever since I could remember being obsessed with fashion, and recently, I thought I was becoming a mini Rachel Zoe... have you seen her shoe collection? It is BA-NA-NAS! Whether I am secretly hoarding shoes or just lost in a pile with no way out, I know that surrounding myself with other shoe fanatics will just make the internship extra special. I look forward to having a great adventure and I can't wait to see what the future brings. Keep an eye out for a few pair of my own shoes on the website!

And just so you all know, it is pronounced – SUS-QWAH-HANNA!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Debbie

Disney Princesses Shoe Collections Make-Over

We all have a princess deep inside and that's why we have to care about the girls who raised us: The Disney Princesses.

I remember my granny reading Cinderella and Snow White to me. I would slide down Rapunzel's hair and land right into Dreamland with Sleeping Beauty. I had a read-along book and cassette (did I just give away my antiquity?) with Rapunzel's story which I listened to until I was at least 10 years old. 

Oh man! I loved those stories. I could listen to them over and over without ever tiring. 

On my way to Dreamland last night, contemplating the much more gruesome book I am busy reading, the Princesses popped into my head for some reason and I realized that they need a make-over. Their shoes are just not sensible and I think they'll find their dream princes more easily if they wore sensible shoes. These ladies need some serious help and we're here to help them.

Here are my suggestions:

Aurora runs around in thorny bushes to rescue her dream prince. The girl needs some running shoes!

Nothing like pink New Balance to help a girl pick up a guy speed!

Our beloved mermaid, Ariel has been complaining that her man wants her to wear fishnet stockings lately. So when the fishtail disappears and she shows of her pins, she has to make the most of it. 

Tell me this Aria - Teal Soft Patent was not made especially for her?

Snow White is a busy girl. She runs after seven dwarfs all day and doing that on heels is simply impossible. Finding something to match her dress style is hard, but I found something that we can both wear to compliment both our styles.

Pretty cute, don't you think?

Jasmine is an adventurous and stylish jet setter - or is it a mat sitter? She loves bling and glamour and is a fun retail therapy friend!

These are so very amazing!

I don't know what the Fairy Godmother thought when she gave Cinderella glass shoes. Really, has she ever been to a party where the bubbly flowed and the music boomed? That is completely impractical, pretty irresponsible and potentially lethal!

Cindy would NEVER have lost these!

At the moment I feel as though I have a close affinity with Sleeping Beauty. It could have to do with a long day in the office, or just the feel of perfectly pedicured feet slipping into a pair of delightfully beautiful slippers...

I could fall asleep just looking at this comfy slipper!

Do you like my suggestions? Which princess are you? Me - I'm going to be Sleeping Beauty now!

Day 5 of the 10 day Challenge

Five foods - I supposed there are other foods in the world besides chocolate huh?

1. Is it any surprise... yes I love all Chocolate! Truffles so amazing and rich that the taste lingers on your tongue, hot cocoa that feels like it swirls in your mouth, fudge that you eat with a cold glass of milk...you name it -chocolate!  Just don't ruin it with fruit, or coconut or glazes - I'm a purist!
2. Cheese - I love most cheeses - even stinky cheeses!  I don't think I've found too many I don't like.
3. Steak - Yum! Medium-rare please.  I love Morton's Steak House Filet that literally cuts with a butter knife -oooohhh!
4. Vanilla Creme Brulee - ok I know -odd for a chocolate gal to have vanilla on the list - but a really well made creme brulee can almost make you forget about chocolate...almost....
5. Lobster bisque - I search for the best lobster bisque and order it where ever I go.  It has to be thick but not heavy, and have just the right balance of cream and sherry and a hint of pepper.  Some of the best I've had is at Legal Sea Foods or Morton's Steak House. 

What's your food favs?