The flowers are blooming, the weather is warm, and it is so beautiful this time of year where we live. For some reason, during this time of year, I can get out of bed easier. Actually, it’s a proven fact that less people feel depressed when it’s nice weather outside.

At The Beadcage, we had the best May ever! We were much busier than we ever anticipated. I would like to thank all of you for coming in and being patient, especially this month. All the support from the community, as well as out of towners, was just overwhelming.

We are on Facebook and would love for you to become our friend. Beginning June 1, 2010, we will be giving Beadcage Birthday Bucks to our Facebook friends! On your birthday, we will send you (through Facebook) a voucher to spend in our store. Also, don’t forget to introduce us to your friends so they can take part in receiving Beadcage Birthday Bucks as a Facebook friend as well.

Lindsay Philips brand shoes are leading the way with a spectacular line of comfortable and stylish shoes. The word must be getting out as we are seeing more customers as fist time buyers in our store looking for these shoes.

Everyone must know the story by now of the teenager who Velcroed different tops to her flip-flops. When her dad noticed they patented the design and went into production. Now she has a multi million dollar business that keeps on growing.

When she first came out with her flip-flops with changeable tops, it was an instant success. Now with her new snap tops and additional lines of shoes, she is not just a flip-flops seller. She is a true fashion designer with her own lines of shoes and purses and accessories. This brand is one of the hottest in the market.

Here in the flip-flop belt, in the Southern United States, this shoe was an instant hit. The original felt similar to a flip-flop, but it was constructed so much better. Woman had the comfortable feel of the flip-flop with a durable construction, ergonomic design, and great style. These shoes could go instantly from the pool to the nice restaurant with a small change of top.

Paula Rosenberg the owner and CEO of The Beadcage, Inc. has been wearing this shoe since it came out. When she travels, she just takes two bottoms and a small bag of interchangeable tops with her. It saves so much room in the suit cases and with the airline charges for bags, this is a real savings. She ends up with a different shoe for each outfit during the vacation. Now with the new designs, she has so many more choices. She loves the comfort and design of these shoes. Whether it is hanging out at the pool, miles of shopping, or a fancy night on the town, the Lindsay Phillips designs walks her effortlessly through them all.

As a dedicated Lindsay Phillips destination store, The Beadcage offers you the best in Lindsay Phillips shopping. We strive to have the style you want and the size you need. We offer the best possible customer service. We know these shoes because we wear them. When you are looking for a great shoe or specifically the Lindsay Phillips brand, look no further than The Beadcage. Call, order online or just come in to try these on.

This is a result of a heroic effort by the staff and ordering department. We have carried Lindsay Phillips brand for over 3 years now. The popularity of this brand has increased exponentially. We have been chosen to be a destination store for Lindsay Phillips. This means that our customers have exposure to the entire line of womens shoes and all of the switchable tops. Because we sell so many we reorder at least weekly and receive priority shipping. Even with all this attention to keeping in stock, we occasionally will sell out of a pair. Never worry though, it should be at the store in about a week.

You will find the entire selection at The Beadcage so that you can try them on and choose the right style and size. The new Jordi’s come in about 6 colors at $24. Most of the tops can be found at www.thebeadcag.com/shop or at the store. The Ballet Flats have about 6 colors at $64.00. The tops are interchangeable with the Jordi. The original Switchflops start at $35 and can also be found on line at www.thebeadcage.com/shop or at The Beadcage.

All of her shoes are designed for comfort and reliability. The original Switchflops have a slight heel and other comfort features that make this more of a comfortable shes that looks like a flipflop. These are the best travel shoe designed. I take mine on all my trips and cruises. It allows me to take 15 to 50 styles of shoes in my luggage in the space that takes up room for only two small pairs. With airline charges of $25 and up for luggage, these shoes pay for themselves in one trip. They match everything, look fabulous, and are so comfortable. You can wear a pair of the Switchflops to the pool, then change the top and wear them with your evening outfit.

Styles sell quickly. Espadrilles sold out in about 2 weeks and appear to be on back order for a while. For your best selection, please call or come to the store. You can also shop on line.

What to do for Mother’s Day?

At The Beadcage, Inc. We have been thinking about this since last Mother’s Day. At The Beadcage we specialize in gifts women want. It is what we do best.

Just about everything in our store would be the perfect gift for mom. What makes it better is that when Mom sees The Beadcage wrapping on her gift she will instantly know that you took the time to purchase the best.

I have prepared a list of ten great gifts that Mom must have for Mother’s Day.

• #1. Trollbeads Jewelry
  

This is the ultimate gift to make mom understand that she is appreciated more than anything. Trollbeads, the original European charm bracelet, has been the most desired since it’s inception in the 1970′s.

The reason that this is number one is that this is the gift that continues to give. Your mom will wear it every day. She will cherish each bead as a representation of your love for her. Building the bracelet will deliver years of happiness for Mom and make it easy to always know the best gift for her in the future.

Trollbeads are made of Sterling silver and/or 14kt gold. So her bracelet can but customized to her experiences and her likes. Beautiful artisan glass adds a pop of color. So easy to put together she can change it to match all her outfits.

• #2. Chamilia Jewelry
  

The Beadcage has stepped up to Chamilia and we have been upgrading our clients ever since. What makes this brand the perfect gift for Mom is that no matter which bracelet your Mom has, she will really appreciate a Chamilia bead which will also fit on all brand’s bracelets.

Why Chamilia? Stepping up to Chamilia and purchasing your Mom a Chamilia bead shows your dedication to making sure Mom gets the best. Chamilia is an American company. Their glass beads are spectacular and are produced in Atlanta Georgia using Murano glass. Chamilia is better quality sterling and gold beads concentrating on American values and interests. From the Disney line to the glass to the leather, this gift will be sure to put a smile on any Mom’s face. Choose from beads that say “mother” or beads with little boys or girls. There is also a special edition Mother’s Day bead available in limited quantities. If your mom doesn’t have Chamilia but has a similar brand, then come in, our Chamilia experts will let you know what brands Chamilia fits on.

At The Beadcage, we spend the time with you to make sure you have chosen the best gift for mom. You will have the undivided attention of an experienced salesperson and wearer of the brand to work with you for as long as is necessary. Your Chamilia gift will be gift wrapped and ready to give when you leave our store.

• #3. Custom designed fresh water pearl necklace

At The Beadcage there are hundreds of pearls to choose from. Find your pearls from the most desirable near perfect black pearls to a necklace made of 3 cm near perfect coin pearls. Every strand of pearls was hand picked by the staff at The Beadcage and your personal designer and artist will work with you to design the most magnificent necklace your mom could ever desire.

• #4. Kameleon Jewelry
  

Give mom high quality sterling jewelry that allows her to express her style. Kameleon is just that gift. Like it’s namesake this high quality sterling jewelry which includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings allows your mom to change her style as she changes her outfits. With hundreds of interchangeable pops, there is no limit to the amount of changes your mom can experience with just one piece of jewelry. Start Mom off with earrings and the initial pops and get her a gift certificate to come back to choose more on her own.

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Source: http://www.switchflops.com/

Lindsay Phillips is the energetic inspiration and founding force behind SwitchFlops. Her footwear concept evolved from a high school art project—ceramic flip flops (pictured). Amazed by the response, Lindsay began designing functional flops with colorful straps, each adorned by a unique button. Her idea evolved when she realized that by using Velcro she could create one shoe with many straps–unlimited choices with minimal effort. This simple, yet brilliant innovation was the birth of SwitchFlops. Lindsay applied for a patent on her idea before she graduated high school.

During her college years Lindsay perfected her interchangeable design. Her travels to Europe for classes and her voyage around the world on the Semester at Sea exposed her to a kaleidoscope of cultures, colors, and patterns that would influence her strap designs. Lindsay honed her design, merchandising and manufacturing skills working summers at Polo Ralph Lauren’s leather goods division in New York City. After her patent was granted in 2004, she joined forces with her mother, Liz, to start her business and find a manufacturer. SwitchFlops made its retail debut in January 2007 at the Surf Expo Trade Show in Orlando where it was showcased as a new and innovative product. Orders started rolling in and explosive growth followed.

With the amazing variety of SwitchFlops strap designs and sandals, Lindsay’s dream of changing from beach casual to a formal affair in a matter of seconds was realized.

As Lindsay likes to say

“Change your look, not your sole.”