Over $400 billion lies in the balance. Over $130 million in advertising dollars was spent to get people to participate. An…
“My chick bad, My chick hood, My chick do stuff that your chick wish she could” — Ludacris “My Chick…
This issue of The Colorful Canvas Files is brought to you by prolific artist, photographer and filmmaker, Lorna Simpson. Widely considered a…
I did it. Or at least I thought I did. I dutifully scoured all paragraphs, quotes, punctuations, anomalies, similes, and…
Diaspora: “The movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland; the place where these…
In her newest single “Sponsor”, Teairra Mari decides to speak out for the full fledged and would-be gold diggers out…
I have a long, lengthy laundry list of irks and pet peeves, and anybody who stands even on the outskirts…
When Monique stepped on stage to accept her Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars, residents in California could hear…
I am blessed with a unique situation in life in that I work mostly with African American women. When I…
Black women are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, with God-given curves that some go under the…
Picture this: You are awakened with soft and gentle kisses from the glistening rays of the Saturday morning sun peeking…
Mane & Chic is not your ordinary natural hair blog – it’s an eclectic mix of hair and fashion. Don’t get…
It’s hip. It’s hot. It‘s totally fab. All the cool kids are doin’ it….going VEGAN, that is. And, one of…
Tired of seeing everybody and their mother sportin’ the same tired stiletto? Then step up in Artyce Designs. Artyce Designs is the brainchild of Candra Palmer who decided to take matters into her own hands after not being able to find footwear that suited her unique tastes. “I always shopped in boutiques growing up in Chicago just for the unique and one-of-a-kind styles,” she states. “So I felt that I needed the same with my footwear collection.” The company is named after her mother, whose work as a seamstress exposed Candra to the design process early in life. She now brings that same creative spirit into her own inimitable work.
Artyce Designs takes the shoe shopping experience to a whole new level, by offering the option to design your very own shoes. Customers can choose from a wide variety of fabrics and trims including crocodile and feathers to create a shoe that is truly distinctive! Artyce Designs boutique even has custom design parties where clients can create shoes that center around a special occasion.
We can imagine Beyonce or Victoria Beckham doing their thing in these shoes, but fortunately Artyce designs caters to all women who appreciate fine footwear that’s stylish and comfortable. Many of the designs feature show-stopping embellishments such as exquisite crystals that “are ideal for a wedding party, socialite, or frequent visitor of fabulous events.” Candra’s work has been seen at many a red carpet event including the Oscars and the Grammys.
Artyce Designs are available exclusively at Artyce Designs boutique in Los Angeles. For more information visit artycedesigns.com or set up an appointment with a design consultant at (310) 838-SHOE (7463).

CNN reports that history has been made on Sunday, March 21, 2010, as the House of Representatives passed a sweeping…
There has been a renewal of African American entrepreneurs and artisans in the past few years, and a majority of…
Kebede’s spread for Vogue April, titled “Float On” is the definition of a fashion editorial. Styled by Edward Enniful, Kebede graces romantic…
If this isn’t proof that Rupert Murdoch’s Fox organization is a mouthpiece for an sinister, counterproductive and archaic faction of…
Pretty Pretty Pretty! I love to see us DOING IT! Great collection.
I love these shoes!