First Ever Jambu™ Raffle Giveaway!

That's right ladies, Jambu™ is holding its first ever raffle giveaway! Starting tomorrow, July 15th, 2010 we will be tracking all of our social media sites (this blog, Facebook, and Twitter), and adding all of our active friends and followers to a raffle that will be drawn on July 31st. Prizes will be given out to the top 3 most involved friends, fans, and followers.

1st Place Prize:
A Free pair of Jambu™ Fall 2010 shoes! That's right - you can win one of our great Fall styles!
2nd Place Prize:
For the second most involved friend, fan, or follower we will be giving away a Jambu™ Umbrella and Jambu™ bag!
3rd Price Prize:
And for the friend in third place, we will send our newest Jambu™ tote bag!

Here's how the entry system will work:

Friends, fans, and followers:

1 entry will be given to all friends, fans, and followers:
If you're a friend, fan, or follower right now - you're in! If you become our friend, fan, or follower in the future, you are also guaranteed one entry.

5 entries will be given for extending an invite to become our friends/ fans:
Getting more people involved with our social media sites will win you more entries! Simply invite/suggest friends and leave a comment on the corresponding social media site [so if you invited friends on facebook, leave the comment on facebook] telling us how many people you invited. (FYI: This will also get you interaction points -- see below =)

Interactions:

2 entries will be given for every interaction on our Facebook pages.
4 entries will be given for every @JambuFootwear tweet
6 entries will be given for a comment on our blog
and 10 entries will be given for posting a pic of you in your Jambu's™

Obviously, the more you're involved, the higher your chances are to win!

If you have any questions concerning our raffle, you can contact us at socialmedia@vidagroup.com
www.Jambu.com

Meet the Designers!

Hanna!

Monica!

Now that you've seen a peek of our fabulous fall styles, we thought we would share the brains behind this operation... meet our two wonderful designers! We decided to interview the designers - here is what they had to say. Readers... meet Hanna and Monica the design team behind Jambu™!

1: Where did you do to school? what type of degree do you have?

Hanna: I have BFA degree in Painting/Fine Art and also ASS degree in Accessories Design from FIT.

Monica: I have my Bachelor of Fine Arts, Accessories Design (after taking one more class), Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Design, and a Certificate in Millinery Techniques

2: Why did you choose to go into shoe design?

H: In my opinion, shoes are the most interesting and complicated item among all in fashion. You have to have a design mind in between a fashion designer and a industrial designer. In other words, to be an excellent shoe designer, you must be born with fashion blood as well as an engineer's mind. You must be able to cater to what you imagine in your mind for your collection.

M: I want all the women to wear comfortable shoes with style.

3. What is your inspiration for Jambu™?

H: I’m looking at everything which could inspire me across the board from high end fashion to natural beauty. I love to watch old classic movies to get inspiration- I’m very much into vintage fashion these days from the 40's to the 70's. I also look at what other people are doing to find out what our niche market is.

M: I get inspired mostly by places and things. I always think what our customers want and need.

4.Where are you from? and did that place in anyway inspire what you are doing now?

H: I’m originally from Korea and I have been living in NYC for more than 10 years now. I travel everywhere from East to West in the world pretty much to get inspiration. The cities that I cover by foot every season for inspiration are major cities in the world such as NY, LA, SF, London, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Hong Kong and Seoul.

M: I am from Korea but I have been living in New York for most of my life and all the women I talk to say “I need comfortable, but stylish shoes”.

5. Tell us something interesting about yourself:

H: To be honest with you, I’m not one of the true Jambu™ customers. There are only a few styles from the line that I actually wear with my outfits. I’m a true metropolitan girl, born and raised in a huge cosmopolitan, which means I don’t quite understand what the real suburban or outdoor life style is... However, the way I approach it in designing my product has been really working well for our customer since I have a different way to interpret trends and functions in shoes and to be able to create our unique flavor into this type of comfort/outdoor product. I think this is the main reason for success!

M: I really love to travel all over the world and meet all different types of women. I've realized that all women are alike in at least one way... they love shoes =)

6. Do you have any big future plans for Jambu™ designs?

H: Of course, I want to build this brand as one of the most influential and pioneered brands in the growing comfort category so that everybody will recognize this as a leader in the footwear industry. I want to see our brand selling everywhere in the world... Even my hometown Seoul, Korea!

M: In the future I hope all the women in the world will love our style and feel comfortable in it.

We hope you enjoyed learning about our great designers as much as we did!

Comment on this blog to let them know what an amazing job they're doing!

Keep following our blog this week for our upcoming Jambu™ raffle!!!! :)

The Last of the Fall Previews!

As the week has progressed, you have seen our wonderful Fall 2010 collection that we worked so hard on. Here are the last two Fall previews. (You'll have to wait and see the rest!) These two shoes will be the last to arrive at stores. They are the Tyra in pewter and the Cruise in black.

The Tyra is a luxurious and sassy winter boot and is a phenomenal combination of style and comfort. It has a 3-inch heel and faux-fur trimming combining style and warmth. While it does have a heel, it remains a sturdy boot, perfect for fall and into winter. This shoe is made from patent leather, nubuck, metallic leather, and faux-fur, and comes in black, taupe, and charcoal/pewter.

The Cruise boot is a perfect transitional boot. It has a fir trim to keep legs warm from the cold. The combination of the bungee criss-cross lace up front adds style and security. The detailing gives this boot a feminine yet rugged style. This shoe is made from soft tumble leather, crazy horse leather, and nubuck and have a faux fur trim. This shoe comes in black, brown and taupe.

These two shoes give you the variation between our 2 1/2 inch wedge to our 3 inch heel. (To give you your favorite preference!) Which do you prefer better? The heel or the wedge? Let us know! Keep following our blog and meet the mind behind these designs! Our designers!

Fall '10 Sneak Peeks =]

As our next previews, we decided to show our mid-season favorites. Up above you see the 'Himalaya' in black/grey (left) and the 'Vermont' in taupe/brown (right). You might say the Vermont is the 'high top' version of the Himalaya, but if you ask me, they're both great!

The Himalaya, part of the All Terra Collection, is a reinvented tennis shoe. It's comfortable enough to wear walking or biking and has an attractive stylish look so you can wear it anywhere. It laces up the front with a no-tie bungee cord, and includes toe and heel bumpers for maximum comfort and security. The contrast of colors and materials allows for a great, versatile look. This shoe is made from nubuck, metallic leather, and mesh and comes in black/grey, navy, and brown/ bronze.

The Vermont has a great day hiker look. It is practical and functional as it is good-looking. The rubber soles provide this shoe with unbeatable traction while the high ankle shaft provides the foot and with the utmost support. This shoe has a lace up front and a bumper on the toe and heel for protection on your everyday adventures. This Vermont is made from waterproof nubuck (that's right..waterproof!), mesh and rubber webbing, and comes in taupe/brown, and grey.

Soo.. what are your thoughts? Which of these two will be a winner in your closet? (you don't have to pick only one ;)

Check back this Friday for the last of our Fall 2010 preview!

Fall 2010 Preview! Part I

This week, from our New York office to your homes, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into Jambu's™ Fall 2010 line! This is extremely exciting for us to roll into our second season, so I can imagine how excited you are.

Pictured above on the left is the style "Cascade" in pewter and the style "Dublin" is on the the right in brown.

The "Cascade" is part of the All Terra Design collection. This shoe serves a duel functions, it's a great walking shoe that provides comfort and support but also serves that fashion function every woman desires. It has a protective bumper on the toe of the shoe for extra protection, and a Velcro strap across the instep for security but its embossed detailing gives that feminine touch. A bonus is the little bit of added heel height, which I love to help elongate my figure (I'm a shrimp! haha) As we promised the style of this shoe does not compromise the comfort, it has our signature memory foam footbed for all day support. The outsole is made from our partially recycled rubber for all terrain traction. This shoe upper is made out of nubuck, mesh, and leather. The cascade comes in comes in taupe, black, gunmetal, and brown.

The "Dublin" is a sporty wedge design made equipped with your every shoe need. It easily slips on and off, with a cute embroidered strap over the instep keeping the foot in place. The contrast stitching and metallic leather on the back of the heel pops adding shine to your step. The "Dublin" can be worn with just about anything, it can easily be dressed up or dressed down adding functionality and practicality. The footbed is memory foam for excellent support. The outsole is partially recycled rubber which means you wont slip or slide around in this wedge! This upper is leather, nubuck, and metallic, and the style comes in black and brown.

Two shoes, two great styles, many great looks for them to go with. Which is more your style? Fill us in on outfit ideas or where you could wear these come fall. Follow our blog all week for another sneak peak into our Fall collection!! ENJOY!

Peace. Love. Shoes.

Refreshing Summer Treats

When I think about the fourth of July, I think about watching fireworks after a long day sunny at the beach with loved ones. And, what’s the best thing to eat on those hot days? Watermelon! (My favorite food!) Here’s a twist on this delicious treat.

Ingredients:

· Watermelon

· Fresh mozzarella

· Balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Slip on your Jambu shoes (My favorite are the Troy in Bronze)

2. Slice the watermelon and the mozzarella cheese into even pieces and lightly drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the slices.

This treat will keep you refreshed as you relax under the summer rays. :) Enjoy!

4th of July Fun Facts =]

We all know the fourth of July is the day of independence, family fun, BBQs and fireworks. But we thought it would be fun to share a few fun facts having to do with the 4th of July that you may not have known.

Speaking of BBQs...

• This 4th of July, an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S!
• Ironically, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic paraphernalia is produced in China. Nearly $349 million dollars are used each year to import in the flags, banners, decorations, and emblems. (You know what else is made it China? Your favorite Jambu's™ ;))
• The 4th of July wasn't declared a national holiday until 1941.
• Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal - he was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
• Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on Independence Day, July 4, 1826.
• The Declaration of Independence, didn't even get signed on July 4, 1776. The official event occurred on August 2, 1776, when 50 of the 56 men signed it. (John Hancock was the only person to actually sign on July 4, 1776 - go John!)

Do you know of anymore fun facts you'd like to share? We'd love to read them!

We hope you and your family have a great 4th of July :)