City Style Blog

Jenna Kator Handbags

2010-05-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

Jenna Kator Handbag Collection Now Available at City Style!
From time to time we come across a product that really moves us and touches something in us that makes us say to ourselves..."This is Us", "This is City Style", "This is what we are About", and we are so excited to introduce and now carry the Jenna Kator Handbag Collection at City Style! Why you ask? Because being a lifelong resident of Michigan, born in Detroit, I'm sensitive to our plight here and am fully aware of the way our State and our largest City are viewed by the rest of the country and maybe even the world for that matter. With all the negatives always talked about, I choose to focus on the positives. The culture, the beauty of our State, our resilience, our passions, our music, our strength as people. Now Jenna Kator...Jenna was raised in Troy, MI and now resides in Livonia, MI. She lost her job in the Automotive Industry a year ago and decided to pull her boot straps up and pursue a passion of hers and developed her own handbag line! The best part is that each style is named after a Michigan city, i.e. the Bloomfield, the Birmingham, the Grosse Pointe, the Royal Oak, etc...What's more, they are beautiful bags and come in a wide color range. Each bag comes with a fabric storage bag, many come with extra straps as well as a card that tells about the city it was named after. Now this isn't the first time a handbag has been named after an American city but to my knowledge, no designer has used Michigan as their choice of inspiration and named the bags after Michigan cities. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. City Style fully supports Jenna's endeavor and we are proud to carry a full variety of these handbags. I currently carry Charlevoix, what City will you carry?

Rockin' the Runway

2010-04-20T15:15:00.000-07:00

Join us at the Royal Oak Music Theatre April 24th from 6-10pm for a fun, charitable night out! Share A Smile presents Rockin' the Runway where for just $25 you will have 2 fashions shows including Project Runway Alum, Joe Faris', designs for Made in Detroit as well as Silent, Live and Tin Can Auctions, Vegas Room, Restaurant Tastings, Raffles, Live Music and much more. City Style will be there so come join us! Tickets are available at City Style and the Royal Oak Music Theatre.

Harvey's and City Style hit Vegas Baby!

2010-02-23T14:52:00.000-08:00

January and February are dreary months at best here in the Midwest but it's also Trade Show season for Retailers and this is when we travel near and far looking for the extra special merchandise that lands on our shelves here at City Style. This month we went to Vegas and hit up the 'Project/Magic Show' for shoes and apparel as well as the trade show called 'Accessories the Show' looking for handbags and jewelry. Among the hundreds and thousands of brands, we met with our favorite handbag company, Harvey's, who produce the Made in the USA Original Seatbelt Bags. This company blows my mind with their innovative and stylish designs and they are becoming quite the coveted bags indeed; now often sought out by fashion divas who currently or formerly collect the Coach brand. What makes these bags so special, besides their obvious cool style, is the fact that they are made in the good ol' USA and have a Lifetime Guarantee. They are constructed using real Automotive grade seatbelts and come in all sorts of colors, sizes and prints. We are big supporters of this little USA company and are constantly getting new product as it doesn't last long on our shelves as they are quickly swept away by Harvey's collectors in the Metro Detroit area. Did I mention the people that work for this company are as nice as their product! City Style loves ya Harvey's!

2010-01-06T15:42:00.000-08:00

Hey Cowgirl!

Don't have cowgirl boots yet? Stop by City Style and we'll take care of you. Cowgirl boots are all the rage right now, especially the short shafted boots which are cute with jeans, skirts or sundresses. You want color, pick your pleasure and I'm sure we can find you some colorful boots. Nicole, one of our favorite brands here at City Style, has cowgirl shoeties and boots in a wide range of colors, i.e. pink, red, pewter, yellow, green, and of course brown and black. I chose the shoetie in red for myself but love them all really...you can't have too many can you? This fashion trend is very strong now and will last at the very least through summer and fall 2010. Here we have Passionate and Persuasive by Nicole...Yeee Hawwww!

I love my red shoeties...Click, Click, Click...there's no place like City Style, there's no place like City Style...

2009-11-18T08:09:00.001-08:00

It's Party Time!

As the holidays approach the calendar starts to fill with house parties, office parties, holiday shows/concerts and friend and family gatherings. So hmmmm, what to wear?

This year shoes lift our spirits with eye catching show stopping style and fun. But at City Style it won't break the bank to add a pair to your collection. Madeline gives us three awesome styles to pair with the LBD (little black dress), or a pencil skirt would be chic with a bedazzled top; or heck, keep it low key, wear slacks or jeans and pump up the volume with any one of these fabulous finds all under $100 at just $59-$69! All in stock at City Style!

Georgi, Vavoom & Giggle by Madeline

All of these styles are available in other colors such as red, khaki and gold...your wish is our command!

So, get your party pants on girls and take one of these beauties out on the town!

Blondo Boots Arrive!

2009-10-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Blondo Boots Have Arrived!

We have added Blondo to our winter boot selections this year as they are the finest waterproof leather boots I've seen. Blondo is a Canadian company using the finest most supple leather and shearling available. The leather has been waterproofed as well as the seams and they stand behind their product and we love that! We must have a thing for Canada as we seem to keep finding the best winter boots made across the border. We also sell Cougar winter boots which are Canadian also. Canada just knows how to do winter boots!

Oh, and we have a couple handbags from Blondo as well just in case you're a matchy matchy girl...yay Blondo!

We currently have four Blondo styles in stock at City Style and sizes up to 11. If you're into quality footwear, Blondo is for you! I would put them up against Ugg any day for quality and price...just sayin'.

Simple Toest & Layabout

2009-10-07T15:43:00.000-07:00

Toest & Layabout
OMG Simple gets cuter and cuter!

This happy little shoe company just takes the simplest everyday materials and tada a cute boot! City Style has both of these styles in stock now and ready to warm your happy little feet:-)

Layabout's Ingredients...

Women’s hemp and certified organic cotton knit slipper that keeps your feet dry and warm in a totally natural and sustainable way
Vegan shoe! No animal byproducts or even regular animal products
Fuzzy and warm certified organic cotton fleece lining
Super soft and squishy natural latex foam footbed
Layered natural crepe outsole
PET webbing binding around the bottom of the slipper. PET is made of recycled soda bottles
Carved coconut buttons – strong, plentiful, and biodegradable
Water based glue is used to hold the shoe together, not petroleum based. Just another way to reduce our dependence on petroleum, and it also means no nasty smelling glue for the people who put your shoes together
The foot form inserts are made of post consumer recycled paper
Even our boxes are environmentally friendly – made of post-consumer recycled paper, soy based printing ink, natural latex and starch based glueContains natural latex. Latex is tapped from a tree like maple syrup

Toest's Ingredients...

Women’s eco-friendly beeswax coated hemp boot that keeps your feet dry and warm in a totally natural and sustainable way
The foldover part is made of hemp and organic cotton knit. Hemp is known for it’s insulating properties (i.e. keeping you nice and warm)
Soft organic cotton fleece lining
Around the bottom edge of the shoe, we put a strip of rubbahyde – our special water repellant fabric (certified organic cotton!) with a coating of all-natural latex
The “pedbed” (the cushiony and supportive stuff at the bottom of the shoe) is made of cork and natural latex for supreme squishiness
Water based glue is used to hold the shoe together, not petroleum based. Just another way to reduce our dependence on petroleum, and it also means no nasty smelling glue for the people who put your shoes together
That button is a rolled up piece of innertube
Bamboo heel wedge. Bamboo is one of the most plentiful and quick growing plants and is grown without the use of pesticides - naturally environmentally friendly
Elastic PET loop/lace thing. PET is made of recycled soda bottles
Partially recycled shoe – the bottom of this shoe is made from a recycled car tire
The foot form inserts are made of post consumer recycled paper
Even our boxes are environmentally friendly – made of post-consumer recycled paper, soy based printing ink, natural latex and starch based glueContains natural latex. Latex is tapped from a tree like maple syrup

Fashion in Detroit

2009-10-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

Motor City transforms into Fashion City!

The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, MI; a beautiful setting for the first biannual premier fashion runway extravaganza...Fashion in Detroit. A brilliant idea by Project Runway Alum and Metro Detroiter, Joe Faris. Michigan is prime real estate now for new ventures and ideas as there is affordable space, enthusiastic and underemployed residents, and very talented artists so eager to share their talents and skills. But this wasn't just for local talent, national names came to take part in this event too such as New York Designer, Betsey Johnson and many more. This show had it all, huge tents, red carpet entrance, photographers, and fashion fashion fashion! I'm a Project Runway junkie for sure and am constantly amazed at the talent and imagination that people have in this industry. I for one do not/cannot sew; I'm a buyer not a maker for sure!

One of the lines I saw on the runway included Femilia Couture by two designers out of Ferndale, MI. Very feminine, soft, flowy fabrics, high style, very chic indeed...simply beautiful.

Designer Betsey Johnson did not disappoint. Though a well known national New York designer, Betsey has several stores here in Metro Detroit. This line drew a very large crowd for sure. Betsey is known for her fun, flirty, colorful dresses and shoes and the cameras were flashing nonstop for this runway show; so fun, vibrant and fabulous!

Of course the highlight for me was the finale show by Made in Detroit. Owner, Kid Rock, has asked Project Runway Alum, Joe Faris, to lend a hand in designing for him personally and for the line and this show was the debut of the new styles Joe has come up with for Made in Detroit. I purposely didn't ask ahead what to expect, I wanted to be surprised and boy was I. Dresses, skirts, bags, underwear, jeans, sweaters...OMG! So excited for the future of this line; the possibilities are endless! Now after all the excitement we wait to see what will be made from this line and in stock at City Style!

Jenny B Clothing

2009-09-21T15:44:00.001-07:00

Jenny B Clothing arrives at City Style!

Made in the USA, Based in LA, Worn by Stars
West Coast meets the Mid West...Motor City that is!

These super chic, urban cool tees can be worn casually with jeans or dress it up under a blazer and allow the print and color to pump up the volume of your suit just a bit.

Super soft, long sleeved burnout tees with Animal print or traditional Burnout print. Sleeve cuffs are adorned with buttons on some styles, some have hoodies, some are v-neck, some u-neck, some crew neck...ALL are Fabulous!

Sizes S-XL on most and various colors.

Get yours today at City Style!

Fashion in Detroit

2009-09-10T20:37:00.001-07:00

Fashion in Detroit

Fashion Lovers Rejoice! Detroit's premier fashion event, Fashion in Detroit, will be held October 1st & 2nd at the Detroit Zoo from 1-6pm.

Fashion In Detroit is a bi-annual two-day fashion event created by Project Runway’s Joe Faris to put a fashion spotlight on Detroit and create a venue that fills the needs of many locally based designers and the Detroit fashion community. FID’s Executive Committee is made up of the area’s heaviest hitters in fashion, beauty and event management, who are committed to creating a fashion extravaganza to rival other Fashion Weeks around the U.S.

Joe Faris, Fashion Designer, as well as Project Runway top 6 finalist Season 5 (and of course a Detroiter) is bringing together the best in Detroit fashion for two days of awesome runway shows. Being a Project Runway junkie and lover of Detroit there is a 3rd reason why I'll be attending this year's event...Kid Rock's Made in Detroit apparel line will be closing the show on October 2nd! Joe Faris is working on some new designs for Made in Detroit and I can't wait to see what he comes up with and even more anxious to get his designs in City Style for all of us to enjoy! For more information on this awesome event as well as to purchase tickets, go to http://www.fashionindetroit.com/ .

See ya at the Runway!

Kid Rock & Made in Detroit on CNN

2009-08-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

CNN covers Kid Rock/Made in Detroit

Word of Detroit's continuing economic stuggles, Kid Rock's HUGE heart and our beloved Made in Detroit Apparel line is reaching far and wide...it just Roll's On...

If you missed the story today on CNN, here's the link...

http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2009/08/27/n_kid_rock_detroit_economy.cnnmoney/

If you don't have a piece of this apparel line or need a new t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, etc. City Style is the place to get it! Call us at 248 548-2489 or email us at cvestrand@comcast.net

Minnetonka Moccasins

2009-08-26T15:52:00.000-07:00

City Style is now an official Retailer of Minnetonka Moccasins!

Minnetonka has been around since 1946, inspired by Native American design and has funky, fresh, and fun footwear from slippers to shoes to boots...fringe boots! YES! Ankle high, calf high or knee high...what's your pleasure? Brown, Black, Tan? Pair them with skinny jeans, tights or leggings and you'll be current and cool! We aim to please here at City Style; if you want it in a certain color we don't have, we'll order it for you. Want a style we don't have in the store? No problem, we'll order it for you! But we do have many to choose from if you're like me and don't want to wait. Check these out...

Now this little boot is 3 in 1...she comes with two sets of interchangable ornaments that snap on under the fringe...one with beads and another set with feathers...too cute!

Kid Rock - Arts Beats & Eats

2009-08-19T14:47:00.001-07:00

Kid Rock aids Arts, Beats & Eats
Adam Graham / Detroit News Pop Music Writer

Kid Rock is getting into the bailout business.
The homegrown rocker is tossing a lifeline to the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival by sponsoring a stage at this year's event through his clothing company, Made in Detroit, festival officials announced Tuesday. Rock will sponsor the fest's previously named Big 3 Stage, which now will carry the name the Kid Rock-Made in Detroit Big 3 Stage.
"We heard the festival was facing financial challenges this year and thought this was the perfect venue to show our support of Ford, Chrysler and GM," Rock said in a statement.

"As a company, Made in Detroit always aims to help out people around the state who are facing tough times right now, and this seemed to be another perfect way to help out."
Rock's contribution to the festival totals nearly $20,000 and gives a much-needed boost to the event, which has struggled with sponsorship dollars in light of the area's fluctuating economy.
For the first time in the downtown Pontiac event's history, there will be a $2 admission charge for this year's fest, which runs Sept. 4-7 and has been newly christened by organizers as "Oakland County's Festival of Hope."
Rock's donation puts Arts, Beats & Eats within $30,000 of "being comfortable financially," said festival producer Jon Witz. He said a number of companies have been chipping in with sponsorships over the last few weeks, but the Kid Rock/Made in Detroit sponsorship "is the icing on the cake."
Beyond the financial support, Witz says the move is "a huge gesture" from Rock.
Rock, who performed two sold-out concerts at Comerica Park last month, is not expected to perform or appear at the event. He is booked for out-of-town concerts Sept. 4-6.
agraham@detnews.com (313) 222-2284
http://detnews.com/article/20090819/ENT04/908190316/1422/ENT05/Kid-Rock-aids-Arts--Beats-&-Eats

Dream Cruise 2009

2009-08-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

All Hands on Deck for Berkley Cruisefest and Dream Cruise 2009

Once again City Style is at the epicenter of fun during Berkley's Cruisefest and Woodward Dream Cruise!

Friday August 14th kicked off the Dream Cruise with sidewalk sales, music, food and the car parade rolling down 12 Mile Rd in front of City Style.

The Blues Brothers entertained the crowed during the street party...

Saturday, August 15th, City Style was on Woodward Ave with our Made in Detroit tent helping cruisers pick out their own piece of Kid Rock's Made in Detroit apparel cuz you know...it's a car thing!

All in all, a huge success and another Dream Cruise behind us. Did you miss it? Don't worry, same time. same place, next year!

City Style Sidewalk Sales!!!

2009-08-12T11:50:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the Huge City Style Sidewalk Sales on August 14th & August 15th! Though we don't like to admit it or think about it, it's nearing the end of Summer 09 and Fall 09 is on it's way ready or not. What that means to us is 'out with the old and in with the new merchandise'...what the means to you is 'HUGE SAVINGS' on your favorite summer shoes! Friday we will be open from 10am-11pm and Saturday 10am-7pm. So come early and get first dibbs on the coolest styles of shoes and accessories. We will also offer 10% of any new Fall shoes and handbags as well as our City Style Bonus Cards for $10 off your next $75 purchase. As always, bonus cards never expire so you can use it any time. Happy Shopping!

A Few of My Favorite Things...

2009-08-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

These are a few of my favorite things...

Big Buddha Handbags - Be it a new line for Spring or a new line for Fall...bring it on! Big Buddha offers some of the best faux leather and fabric handbags out there. Style they never skimp on; always current; always fashionable and always envied. Here are a few new arrivals for Fall 2009 at City Style now...

Fresh Tea Hats - We were already huge fans of this company because of their awesome bling t-shirts and tank tops and always carry them in our store...now they go and make hats to compliment that girly girl in all of us. Yayyy Fresh Tea!

Summer! - I just can't get enough of it!. Summer's are filled with warm weather, parties, BBQ's, sandals, flip flops, shorts, tees, friends, concerts, and longer and brighter days. Oh, and lets not forget end of summer shoe clearance! Going on right now...City Style's huge Summer Clearance Sale with sidewalk sales ahead the weekend of August 14th! Mark your calendar and join us Friday August 14th for the Berkley Cruise Fest from 11am-11pm...sidewalk sales, music, food, cars, family fun! Sidewalk sales are August 14th and 15th so don't miss it!

2009-07-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

City Style Made in Detroit Goody Bag Winner!

To end the fun and excitement here at City Style from Detroit's Kid Rock Weekend, we concluded with a raffle drawing.

All customers who stopped by the week of 7/13 and purchased a Made in Detroit t-shirt had the opportunity to enter a drawing for a Made in Detroit goody bag filled with all kinds of fun things; choice of a Made in Detroit t-shirt, MID patch, MID pin, MID sticker, Fago pop, Better Made potato chips, and a $25 gift certificate to City Style.

The winner was drawn on Monday. We called Sabina P. to congratulate her and she was completely freaked out that she won! She rushed right over to pick out her new t-shirt and grab her bag...

Congratulations Sabina!

Kid Rock Rocks Detroit!

2009-07-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

Kid Rock Weekend at Comerica Park July 17-18 2009!

It's been a whirlwind of a weekend and a busy few weeks for us here at City Style...thanks to Made in Detroit, Hour Detroit Magazine, Fox News Detroit, Kid Rock, and awesome City Style customers!

While selling loads of Made in Detroit merchandise these past few weeks, we had to fit in a visit to Fox News Detroit on Saturday morning to promote the Made in Detroit brand and attend two Kid Rock shows at Comerica Park on the 17th and 18th. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/City_Style_Showcases_Kid_Rocks_Brand

It is so awesome to experience and participate in the growth of the Made in Detroit brand. We opened City Style 2.5 years ago with this product as our main apparel line and since then it has surged and we couldn't be happier. We love Detroit, we love Michigan and we love to promote the positive sides of Detroit (of which there are many!) and help others pick out a piece of merchandise that allows them to show their pride in Detroit as well.

The Made in Detroit line means different things to different people. Maybe you were born in Detroit; maybe your career was made in Detroit; maybe you are proud of Detroit's automotive heritage; maybe you are a hard working, tough as nails, lover of this city and state and just want to show it to the world!

Our Rock n' Roll Son of Detroit put on a heck of a show and thousands were wearing the Made in Detroit brand in support. Even former Detroit Red Wing, Chris Chelios (shown here with Tim) was sporting a MID tee...

Be a fan of his music or not, but at the very least, credit must be given to Kid Rock's efforts in trying to help our great City and State by creating business here. Made in Detroit is just one of his local ventures. Last year he started a Wayne State Music Scholarship Fund tied to the purchase of a special edition Made in Detroit t-shirt. Most recently he created a new beer (Bad Ass Beer), at a Weberville, MI brewery which will employ approximately 450 people in the area. Bad Ass Beer was unveiled this weekend for the concert and we give it a thumbs up!

Thank you City Style customers for supporting us and the brand; Thank you Connie at Fox News for the invitation to promote the brand; Thank you Tommy from MID for all you do for us...you're an awesome Rep; Thank you Family & Friends for your support and love as always!

Kid Rock Detroiter of the Year!

2009-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hour Detroit Magazine names Kid Rock Detroiter of the Year 2009!

Pick up the July issue of Hour Detroit Magazine and view the awesome pictures of Kid Rock and the great article about his love of Detroit. Since it's release two weeks ago, we have seen a constant flow of traffic at City Style of those coming in to pick up the latest and greatest in Made in Detroit products including the awesome grey mineral wash MID tee that Kid Rock is wearing on the cover. You see, Hour Detroit borrowed some product from us to photograph for the article and mentioned City Style Berkley as the place to find it. Yaaayyy City Style! Thank you Hour Detroit! So much new stuff has hit the shelves we can't wait to show you! You may come on into the store or phone us to make your purchase (we will soon have select items available for purchase on our website but until then, give us a call or come see us). Since it's finally summer look for our tent at local classic car shows and cruisefests around town where we will be selling the latest and greatest Made in Detroit apparel. Don't worry, we're not out of the Shoe business, we've just taken our MID show on the road!

2009 Berkley Art Bash

2009-06-17T21:15:00.000-07:00

2009 Berkley Art Bash a Huge Success!

Recession or not, it could not and would not be felt in Berkley, MI on 6/13/09

The Berkley Art Bash is always a big street party with food, family and fun and oh yes, ART!

This year it was better than ever. Great art, great food, great people!

Even though City Style was overflowing with customers all day who could not resist checking out the shoes and handbags we carry (they can be considered art...right?), I was able to sneak out of the store and cruise the Art Show and pick up a few goodies myself. I picked up a cool necklace made from antique watch parts as well as an artsy sugar dispenser and condiment container for my kitchen.

Back at City Style, Made in Detroit apparel was flying off the shelves. I even spotted a Art Bash shopper with the Made in Detroit logo tatooed on his leg...had to get a picture of this for sure...Kid Rock would be proud!

I wish I had more time to shop the Art as there were many more items I could have taken home with me. Can't wait till next year! Hopefully this Art Bash will develop into a 2-day event in the future.

YellowBox

2009-05-20T15:31:00.000-07:00

Have you tried YellowBox flip flops? They're cute, colorful and squishy and I'm all about a squishy flip flop! Give it a cloth thong instead of rubber and I'm a big fan. Currently in stock now at City Style are the styles Sadonna in a black wedge with a pretty embroidered strap $35 and Firebird in pewter patent $23. Try it and you may become a YellowBox fan too!

We're Going Coconuts for Summer Sandals!

2009-05-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love Coconuts?

Think Summer; Think Tropics; Think Coconuts! Our new styles by Coconuts are cute, fun, embellished and some have the updated Gladiator styling that is all the rage in summer sandals. Here we have Kenya, Marvel, Ulysses and Perth by Coconuts; all in stock now at City style from just $49-$59!

Not Rated

2009-05-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

Peace Love Happiness and Truth or Dare

by Not Rated are sure to get some oohs and ahhs in the summer sun!

Are you hippy chic or a girl who loves a bit of bling? Either way we have you covered at City Style! Peace Love Happiness is just $34 and Truth or Dare is just $32.50 and both are in stock now at City Style.

Sanuk - Smile Pass it On!

2009-04-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

Ommmmm....Ommmmm...."Not enough time to hit the mats - Feel like you haven't missed your yoga class!" "No meditation needed to figure out this is the most comfortable sandal around - clear your mind of city stress" - Sanuk

Seriously, step into Yoga Mat by Sanuk and you will want to throw your other flip flops away! Currently available at City Style in black, white $26

Now...for you Lazy Boys...

"We all love the couch - be lazy on your feet!" - Sanuk

Lazy Boy III for men - extreme comfort at $24

2009-04-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

April Showers bring May Flowers...
Don't you just love this little bouquet for your feet?! Very Hot by Diba is a red patent thong with a cork heel ready to pair with a summery skirt or dress for a walk in the sun. Get ready for eyes gazing at your Very Hot bouquet with these little cuties!

In stock now $44.50

2009-04-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

A new addition to our City Style line up of brands is LifeStride. Why? Because they offer comfort, style and affordability. LifeStride offers styles that range from dress to casual comfort all year round and with prices that are easy on the pocketbook. So why not? If we can fit it in our little store, and you like it, we like it. We have several selections picked out for Fall 2009 but we wanted to start off this season with a couple styles we thought were cute, comfortable and easy to wear through summer. We have the Monza in creme snake print, Montelle in brown and navy, and Maximus in pewter. All styles are just $42 and in stock now up to size 11.

LuckyToes

2009-04-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

Check out this cute site; a place to share your favorite new purchases in fabulous footwear! Don't be surprised if the next time you visit City Style to purchase your next pair of say...sandals, we ask to take a picture of your pretty new shoes! We want to share it with the world! Check it out and see what others are calling their favorites....http://luckytoes.com

2009-03-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

Shoes for a Happy Planet

Simple is innovative, sustaining and just plain cool! When it comes to 'green' footwear, Simple leads the pack in vegan friendly shoes and they have been a hit here at City Style since we started with them over a year ago. They are forever coming up with new ideas for comfortble sustainable footwear and they don't compromise the cute and cool factor...no way! If you're a guy in need of a comfortable casual loafer; Simple gives us Gumshoe in black plaid; check out how cool this shoe is. They used car tire for the sole, cotton for the upper and carpet padding for the insole. It's $60 and available now at City Style!

For the girls, we have Entire in black and Cartoon in black with white polka dots where Simple now adds Silk to the the mixture of materials. $55

Need a sneaker? Simple gives us Satire where they use Hemp & Organic Cotton with a ribbon lace to pretty her up!

So if you are ever wondering what materials Simple uses to create such great looking sustainable footwear, just come by City Style and check out our Spice Cabinet!

2009-03-25T13:45:00.000-07:00

If you're into casual comfort but can't live without cute style you must try Eric Michael and La Plume. If you are a City Style shopper, you know these brands are staples here in our store. Eric Michael perfects the Espadrille with quality and comfort you won't find elsewhere. La Plume is the master of super comfort in sandals with both brands using high quality materials like leather and silk. Eric Michael and La Plume footwear are made in Italy and Spain with European sizing 35-43 in most styles. Here are a few of the selections we have this year range in price from $79-$89

2009-03-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

Baked Beads at City Style! These gems are clear, clean, fresh and the perfect accessory to wear this Spring and Summer to brighten up your look. Some styles say 'Believe', some say 'Peace' some are just colorful and bubbly. Baked Beads earrings and necklaces are just $12-$33!

2009-03-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

Blue Elegance

'Elegance does not mean being noticed, it means being remembered' ~ Georgio Armani

Spring is in the air and to me this means all things beautiful; flowers, sunshine, warmth, and...new handbags! Blue Elegance gives us the most dramatic and eye catching bags that never seem to last very long on our shelves. Handbag lovers often ask us...'when will you get more of those cool bling bags?' They are full of bling and are just super fun! Here are a few selections that we received just today...

2009-03-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ohhh Nicole...must you be so fun!

Nicole sent us the motherload of shipments! Look at all the green boxes! Don't forget the shoe box gets extra mileage when you use it as a file box; included in every box is pretty tissue and a green ribbon with name tags (for wrapping a present) as well as a name tag for the file box. More for your money that's what I'm talking about!

I told you it was all about platforms this season and here are some extra fun choices from Nicole...Pleased in black leather with cork and Peachy in orange woven leather with cork. What a lift you get in these beauties. Also, gladiators...back again this year and from Nicole we have Dire in red leather (somewhat more coral than a true red). Super cute and comfy!

2009-03-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

HARVEYS TREECYCLE BAGS

100% Recycled Seatbelts! Another new shipment has arrived and now we have Harveys Treecycle Seatbelt Bags...sooo cool. I had a heck of a time deciding which bag I wanted for my personal collection and finally I chose the Large Houndstooth Tote (shown below) and a Treecycle bag is on my wish list next. Honestly, these are the sturdiest, best handmade bags I have ever come across and what's more? They offer a lifetime guarantee! Did you get that? Yes, a lifetime guarantee. I don't know another handbag maker offering that. Basically you cannot go wrong with Harveys Seatbelt Bags. If you are looking to get value for you hard-earned money, this is a great option. Again, below is my Large Houndstooth Tote...how can you not love this!

2009-03-08T20:24:00.000-07:00

Big Buddha

New Big Buddha Bags have arrived!

Big Buddha offers some of the finest quality non-leather bags on the market. The styles are always fabulous and colors rich. Don't bother looking in the mall for Big Buddha; they are far too special to be mass produced. You'll always find them at City Style. Do you have a Big Buddha? Alana, Danielle, and Mandy pictured.

2009-03-08T20:04:00.000-07:00

Miz Mooz

A favorite for sure here at City Style! Miz Mooz gives us edgy cuteness always and we always look forward to each season with Miz Mooz and their fresh spin on footwear.

Tania and Tobey will dress up and go to work by day and easily go with jeans at night. Slingbacks with Style!

2009-03-03T13:28:00.000-08:00

Spring Colors...

This season it's all about color...it brightens the day and brightens your spirits. You'll see turquoise, yellow, blue, purple, fushia, red. It's all good...and so are these adorable easy to wear slides by Nicole. Here we have Shook Up in turquoise and yellow platform slides $85. In stock now at City Style.

2009-03-02T10:58:00.001-08:00

Privo continues to be our leading comfort casual shoe brand and their cushy soleassage technology is found in all of our selections. The bumpy soft footbed is very forgiving and provides much needed comfort where others do not. Of course, I love them all; but Piper stands out with it's vibrant blue stretchy nubuck upper. It's light as a feather and so cute! Like many Privo styles, Piper comes in many colors, i.e. orange, bone, black, white, lime and blue. If we don't have the color you like in any style, we can order it for you. Here are some of our Privo favorites for Spring/Summer 2009; Piper, Luca, Jodie and Mosie. $90

All in stock now.

2009-02-26T12:42:00.000-08:00

Nicole - Jazzed - we are!

Need a lift? You got it! Jazzed by Nicole...oh so cool and super comfortable. Platforms are back and you'll see plenty of them this Spring/Summer season. They give you the extra height without the extra pain. We love Jazzed because of the super soft honey colored leather upper with a vintage kind of look about it. Jazzed is pictured in the March issue of Lucky Magazine and you can find her right here at City Style! $105

2009-02-26T12:32:00.000-08:00

TicTackToe is the name of this adorable shoe by Simple

As you know, Simple is a nice little shoe company that uses materials such as recycled car tires, bike tires, hemp, jute, bamboo, milk jugs, coconut, etc. to make their shoes. Here in TicTackToe they have included Silk to complete the uppers on this shoe. So soft, so pretty. TicTackToe has silk uppers, soft bamboo fabric linings, braid made of jute around the midsoles and natural latex pedbeds with organic cotton topsoles for supreme squishiness. The outsoles used to be a car tire. So cruise on over to City Style and try a pair of these sassy shoes on for size. $85

Harveys Seatbelt Bags

2009-02-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

HARVEYS ORIGINAL SEATBELT BAGS ARRIVE AT CITY STYLE!!!

We're so excited to finally be able to offer Harveys Original Seatbelt Bags! Made in the good ol' USA and extremely stylish and durable. The seatbelt bags were created by a husband and wife in California. One day while refurbishing their classic car, they had the idea to make a handbag to match their car. A handbag made out of woven seatbelts was born. City Style now has many shapes, sizes and colors in stock and many more on the way. With Detroit's automotive heritage, the seatbelt bags seemed the perfect addition to our handbag line up here at City Style. They also compliment our Made in Detroit apparel line by Kid Rock quite nicely as it also is automotive inspired. If you haven't see a seatbelt bag up close and personal, come in a check them out...they are too cool!

2009-02-25T13:06:00.000-08:00

Spring is just around the corner and here are a few new items to freshen up the inventory during these long winter days...

Rhea by Tsubo, a sneaker on a wedge, gets an update for Spring with sassy silver stripes $90. If you haven't tried the comfort of Tsubo, Rhea is a great place to start.

Franco Sarto really brightens up the atmosphere with Talk...a red suede demi wedge $89 . Doesn't Talk just scream summer!?

Serene by Nicole offers a cute slip on sandal for warm summer days $89 . Pair Serene with a dress, skirt, jeans, capri's...it's just that versatile.

So if you've got a warm Spring trip planned or just want to get a head start on your own Spring/Summer shoe selections, come see us and see what's new!

Layaway is available for your shopping convenience.

City Style * 3017 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072 * 248 548-2489