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Contest Closed: SoleMates Finalists: Vote for your Favorite! June 13, 2011

First of all, a big thank you to everyone who participated in and supported me throughout my SoleMates project. A special thank you to MJ at Shoeline for all her help!

We had 20 entries and unfortunately, we could only pick a few to make it on to the final round. MJ and I have chosen our top 5 and now it's up to you to vote for your favorite!

The person with the most votes will:

• Win a  mini shoe makeover from Shoeline (including 3 FREE pairs of shoes of your choice from Shoeline.com)
• Become the face of Shoeline's SoleMates promotional campaign,which will be promoted  to Shoeline.com customers via print, email and social media
•  Have the opportunity to run a giveaway of a FREE pair of shoes on their blog

The finalists are listed in the photo above and the names go from left to right. If you need a refresher, here are their posts: Sean, Melissa, Lei Ann, Kileen and Amy.

Please vote for your favorite below. You have until Monday June 20th. Good luck to all of our finalists!

Edit: A big congratulations to our grand prize winner, Amy, who had over 30,000 votes! An honorable mention goes to Melissa. Both of you will be getting emails from me soon :)

SoleMates, vol. 20: Kristen from "Boston Fashionista" June 11, 2011

I live a good life filled with good people. Mr. BF knows me so well, he knows always to be surprised. My friends and I share one, big, collective brain. I think my family and I have a sixth sense about one another. So who do I honor today with my Sole Mate post?  Truman the Cat. 

When Mr. BF and I first met and began planning our lives together, a cat always factored into the discussion. When we finally moved into our first apartment together we had no furniture (it was to arrive a week later during the fifth largest snowstorm in Boston's history), no food in the fridge, honestly, I doubt we even had toilet paper. What to do first? Go to the Animal Rescue League! We looked at a lot of cats that day, sweet cats, adorable cats, snugly cats. But then we saw one in a cage all by himself, separate from the other cats. A volunteer told us he had been adopted, but was promptly returned for being "too playful". Needless to say, we immediately fell in love. 

That night, as we lay on the blankets and pillows we put down on the floor, both mentally preparing for job interviews the next day, a furry figure entered the room and hesitantly meowed. After a little encouragement, he was laying between the two of us, purring like a chainsaw and digging his spotted feet. 

Trusty Truman has been a friend to both of us for the past 6 years, playing with us, comforting us, even occasionally grooming us when he feels our hair is not up to his standards. I always smile at the sound of his little padded feet on the floor; although he is a feline, he is most definitely my friend. 

About Kristen:

Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I moved to Boston in January 2005. I have always been interested in fashion, though I was never able to experiment much when I was younger (school uniforms encourage... uniformity). I think my style is still developing, and I love trying new things. I look to blogs as an avenue for style creativity, exploration and, most importantly, fun!  

By day (and, honestly, night), I am the director of a science research department at a local university. I am married, have two cats, and I firmly believe the most chic thing you can possess is good manners.  Visit me at http://thebostonfashionista.com/

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 19: Melissa from "Crunches for Cupcakes"

My boyfriend Jared is my "sole mate."  We've been dating for almost 3 years and during that time, lacing up our sneakers and going for a run has made us closer than ever.  I helped Jared run in his very first road race not long into our relationship.  Months passed and side by side, we pushed each other to complete our first Half Marathon.  Countless races later, Jared and I still run together, high fiving at each mile marker we pass and enjoying the time exercising together.  Jared is my best friend and through running with him, I've realized that he is my heart and "sole."

About Melissa:

My blog is my life story, with some useful information thrown in.  I try to do lots of little things each day to lead me to a healthier and happier life.

Make sure to check out her blog, Crunches for Cupcakes.

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 18: Kristin from "BonBon Rose Girls" June 09, 2011

The hubs and I are "SoleMates" because together we created a perfect little pair of feet! No matter where our soles may take us, as long as our little family is together, we'll be on the top o' the world!

About Kristin:

I'm the fashion obsessed mama of a Tasmanian devil toddler. It's my mission to prove that you don't have to lose your style when kiddos enter the picture!

Make sure to check out her blog, BonBon Rose Girls.

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 17: Sean from "BostonMOments"

Out of all the fish in the sea ...

About Sean:

Boston's 'mo on the go 

Make sure to check out his blog, BostonMOments if you're in the mood to laugh at some epic fashion fails!

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline. 

SoleMates, vol. 16: Meghan from "Violet Sage" June 08, 2011

My Hubby and I are one of those quirky storybook couples. Cheerleader Falls for Quarterback (really I think it was the other way around but we'll stick to storybook ;-) ), Quarterback asks Cheerleader to marry her and she lives in All American Girl Bliss. SoleMates brought together by a bond of supporting each others' loves. Boy loves basketball, Girl loves fashion. Girl supports Boy by wearing a "Fashionable" team attire outfit while Boy supports Girl by taking photos of her outfits...while tripping over numerous back issues of fashion magazine.

 

About Meghan:

I like Hula Hoops - Otter Pops - Sunbathing with SPF 75 and My City! 

Make sure to check out her blog, Violet Sage.

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 15: Kileen from "Cute and Little"

The above photo personifies the relationship I share with my (new!) husband as I'm always in glammed out stilettos and he's just in normal sneakers (or "kicks", as he calls it).  It also kinda pokes fun at my petite stature too as he's a good 6" taller than me.  :)

About Kileen:

I grew up in Austin, TX where I learned to love live music, good bbq, and hot sunny weather.  College wasn't far away in Houston, TX at Rice University where I then earned degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.  I now work at a hedge fund in Dallas, TX as a software developer.

While my day job will definitely convince you that I'm a nerd through and through, I can't shy away from my Asian roots!  This means loving shopping, dressing up, and being an all-over label whore.  :)

Make sure to check out her blog, Cute and Little.

A special congratulations to Kileen on her recent wedding. She's in Africa right now on her honeymoon- how cool is that?

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 14: Amy from "Stylish Year" June 07, 2011

It’s 8am on a Saturday and we’re lying in bed, a quick check of the iPhones tells us the news we’ve been waiting all week for. Today is going 83 degrees and sunny without a cloud in the sky. This is when we know we are going to spend the day riding OUR motorcycle. I say “our” because there is nothing like the feeling of riding on a winding New England road with the person I love sitting close to me. For hours we ride under tunnels of tree cover, by lakes with cool breezes, and over bridges with views that a camera could never capture. We do all this without speaking a word to each other, both completely in tune, with the road, the motorcycle, the sights, the smells, and the sounds that being in a car just can’t offer. We hope that this sunny Saturday, the sun never sets and we can ride forever.

About Amy:

My name is Amy and one of my favorite times of the day is just before I fall asleep… I lie in bed and think about what I am going to wear the next day. I almost never wear the same outfit twice and I love to shop my closet over and over!!

Make sure to check out her blog, Stylish Year.

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 13: Janet from "This Confetti Life"

My "sole mate" and I are both cyclists. We may have our differences -- he bikes in click-in road shoes and I bike in heels, he rides a speedy tri-bike, I ride a cute commuter -- but we agree that pedal power is preferable to paying at the pump. And the views from behind the handlebars are better, too.

About Janet:

I am a bicycle rider, dress wearer, wine drinker, lifetime learner, and hostess with the mostess. I’m also an attorney, but hope you won’t judge me for it. Having recently relocated to San Luis Obispo, California, I’m enjoying the SLO life with my husband of seven years. I love art museum gift shops, rings made from antique spoons, violet-flavored things, reading Vanity Fair, and meeting political celebrities.

I’d love to have you over for a vodka basil gimlet.

Make sure to check out her blog, This Confetti Life.

A little side note, Janet's old blog, Slice of Pink, was one of the first blogs I ever read. She's been one of my biggest inspirations as a blogger.

 

ScheduleRead more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.

SoleMates, vol. 12: Michele from "Michele's Musings" June 06, 2011

I adopted Maxwell P. Von Sugarbear (but he goes by Max for short) seven years ago from a no-kill shelter in Dallas, Texas. Truth be told, I actually went to adopt his sister, but when I arrived, Max was the only kitten left. I really wanted to adopt a female kitten, so I have to be honest that it wasn't love at first sight, but about five minutes into it, I was smitten with this spunky little fur ball who's tail looked like it had been stuck in an electrical outlet. When he was a little older, I realized he was as into shoes as me. See, there's nothing more that Max likes than rubbing his face and "loving" against my shoes. High heels, flip flops... with Max, anything goes! It's that discovery that helped me realize that Max and I are sole mates, and that fate brought us together, so it was only fitting that Max get a chance to showcase his love of shoes as well. I think the pictures speak for themselves on how much Max and I are sole mates. 

About Michele:

A Texan living life on the East Coast. I'm a public relations manager by day, a Cupcakeista by night. I believe shoes can make the outfit, but love trying to prove myself wrong with a really rad outfit. I'm trying to bring back the word rad. I'm also huge into baking, and love making gourmet cupcakes. To keep my cupcake-induced muffin top at bay, you can usually find me out running my neighborhood streets before sunrise (I'm also a real life Frogger/car dodger). I live with my awesome boyfriend, and our two cats, Maxwell and Maggie.

Make sure to check out her blog, Michele's Musings.

Read more about my SoleMates project, sponsored by Shoeline.