Step into Fall with Steve Madden

Brand Biography: Steve Madden 

Who is this man you ask? And why is he around several amazing pairs of shoes? If you guessed Steve Madden himself then pat yourself on the back! You are a true fashionista!

Steve Madden is easily America’s most successful shoe designer. Considered the fashion footwear mogul of the 21^st century, Madden has been responsible for the designing and marketing of the company’s trendsetting shows for the past two decades. His vision to give young, fashion forward men and women a unique way to express their individuality through style resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of the fashion industry.

Fun Fact: In 1990, with a mere $1100 in his bank account, Madden started crafting shoe designs from his Queens based factory and the Steve Madden brand was born. With sheer guts, years of experience in the footwear industry and unique creative designs, Steve Madden formed his own successful enterprise.

Madden’s footwear vision is continuously evolving. Steve once said, “What inspires me is what I see people wearing on the streets of the world from New York to London and beyond. Today, fashion is dictated by individual style. To me, the fashion of the future is anything that a young guy or girl feels good wearing as long as it’s put together in the right way. Today, the Steve Madden brand represents a lifestyle. It is about embracing fashion while maintaining that funky independence that first defined the brand 20 years ago. Steve Madden is always looking toward the future!

                          

Here at Grand Central and Divaz Boutique, we are huge fans of Steve Madden! The following boots are just a few boots you will find while shopping with us!  Stop in at any of our 4 locations to try a pair of these new styles on. Let us help you step into Fall!    

The "Lynet" $189

     Personally, my favorite boot so far this season. I love the intricate detailing of the back and the gold hardware all over. These is sure to be a best seller!

The "Albany" $189

Another great boot. All genuine leather makes this boot a must have this season. Steve paid close attention to detail on this one as the back heel even has gold detailing. The tiny side buckle puts a nice spin on previous years styles.

The "Marco" $149

Steve has done it again with this above the ankle boot. It's stud detailing and side buckles will be sure to turn some heads. Pair with skinny denim or tights and you've got a look that will literally rock some socks off.

 The "Troopa" $99

This nicely price pointed boot makes it a steal this fall season. This boot looks great with shorts, skirts and skinny denim. You don't have to be in the military to wear either, but if you do, we salute you!

The "Creation" $99

At $99 this over the knee boot was created just for you! Its simple yet sleek design really does let these boots walk all over you. Probably the most versatile boot this fall, Creation comes in brown or black.  They are sure to last you all season and won't cost you a fortune.

Hurry in! These boots won't last long!

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Grand Central Clothing/Divaz Boutique Spread the Love

S p r e a d i n g  t h e   L o v e !

Here at Grand Central Clothing and Divaz Boutique we aren’t just pretty faces with an excellent selection of clothing and great customer service.  Believe it or not, we have a soft spot as well! 

During our July retreat in Tucson, AZ we were presented with the idea of “Spread the Love”.  We not only thought this idea was marvelous, but was something to really take to the streets (literally.) It’s our way to give back to the community and say “thank you”. It’s also our hope to make someone’s day brighter and better!

Here we are at the retreat, spreading the love for the first time in Tucson, AZ.

What is “Spread the love”, you ask

“Spread the love” is quite simple. It is when an employee of one of our four stores goes out into the community with a fabulous item from the store and we give it to a random, lucky person strolling the surrounding area. You might say you were at the right place at the right time. ;)

Our reasoning: Because we can!

Our hope is that that one small random act of kindness can change someone’s day. That being said, we also hope it will have a domino effect on the community and everyone will be doing nice things for each other! How wonderful would that be?

So look for us every Tuesday! We will be wearing our pink shirts and holding our Spread the Love sign! You could be the next lucky one!

Week 1- On Mill Avenue in Tempe, AZ

Week 2- At Tempe Marketplace in Tempe, AZ

 Week 3- On University Blvd. in Tucson, AZ

Week 4- At the Casa Paloma Shopping Center in Chandler, AZ 

If you are picked, don’t forget to Spread the love to someone else!!! See you soon!!

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Excuse me, your refrigerator is running.....

What would you do if your refrigerator really ran?

Sometimes appliances can be unruly, and might even let you down. I’m sure most of you have heard the classic joke of, “Is your refrigerator running? Then you better go and catch it?!”

Have you ever wondered what you would do if your refrigerator was really running? What steps would you take to catch it? Or would you just let it run away?

Kendra was faced with this problem a couple days ago. Let’s take a look to see the steps she took when faced with this unexpected scenario.

Scenario: Kendra was working at Grand Central Clothing Chandler. She was wearing a very chic black, white and blue dress that we had just received. It’s a dress that can easily transition into fall. She was pairing it with a necklace and super cute wedges when the unexpected happened:

 "Oh no!" she gasped, "how did the refrigerator get out of the break room?! I never thought I’d say this but our refrigerator is running!"

Now Kendra is not one to sit around when faced with a debacle! She took matters into her own hands and decided to take action!

 Step 1: Show the refrigerator that you mean business by making a scary face. “Not on my watch refrigerator!”

 Step 2: Run towards it with flared arms….running in wedges=impressive! “I am going to get you!”

Step 3: Outreach of the arms! Ahhhhh! So close!

 Step 4: Catch refrigerator with cord! "Ah ha! Haha! I caught you refrigerator!"

 Step 5: Celebrate your heroicness. Proof that when you’re refrigerator is running, you really can go and catch it! And can look glamorous doing it!

Dress: $36

Necklace: $22

Wedges:$79

Get the look at Grand Central Clothing or Divaz Boutique! You can wear it now and easily transition it into fall when you pair it with tights, booties, and a blazer!

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Transitioning into Fall

Be a Class Act

August is officially here and summer is almost over.  We’ve been to many BBQ’s, pool parties, and summer weddings; and now we’re toned, tan and ready for cooler weather! But, what to wear? We want an outfit that’s wearable in 110 degree weather, but also something we can rock when the weather gets cooler. We find the best rule for a seasonal transition is to keep it simple and classy, and black and white is the first thing that comes to mind! 

This pretty A-line striped flare dress with ankle strap heels gives you the ultimate look of sophistication and class. It can be dressed up or down, and can easily be worn in the fall with tights and boots.

Add a pop of color and you’ve got it all!

Dress $36

Statement Teal Necklace $22

Teal Clutch $36

Ankle Heels $109

 What else makes us think of class and sophistication? This giant Rolex watch-clock of course!

 But wait, there’s more! Kaitlyn has something to say!

“Excuse me, I Mustache you a question!”

“Is your refrigerator running?”

Yes??

“Then you better go and catch it!”

Wearing black and white even makes you funnier! Try it today!

Black and white dress $38

Pearls $27

Bracelet $19

This sexy black and white dress can easily be worn now or transitioned into an early holiday party.

Come shop with us! Let us dress you as we transition into fall!

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July Celebrations Continued.....

Swimming in an Oasis

Even though the fourth of July is over, there is much to celebrate about this exciting month! July is the perfect time for summer activities such as pool parties, barbeques and swimming.  Before you put those patriotic stripes away, celebrate one last time in that refreshing pool of yours! Who wouldn’t want to celebrate at an oasis like this?! 

This pool is so cool I’m sure they have many friends stop by without invitations!! Belly flop anyone?

You of course will need the perfect swimsuit to accommodate such an event!  This suit is perfect for any swimming occasion. With it's triangle top and coastal style bottoms, you'll be ready for every swim party this summer. Pair it with a statement necklace and hat to really attract some attention.

Swim suit top $36

Swim suit bottoms $38

Hat $24

Necklace $16

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So bring your sunscreen, hat and wave those flags one last time because there ‘s still time to celebrate! With the 117 degree weather Phoenix, Arizona has been having, it sounds like every day is a pool day to me!

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Time for the Fourth of July!

Patriotic Wardrobe

Ohhhhh, say can you see… red, white and blue?! Don’t get stuck wearing something boring to this years Fourth of July events! From a causal BBQ, to a more formal dinner, we have you covered for this year’s festivities!

Create your own fireworks with these hot patriotic shorts! Pair them with a cute crop or tank top and you’ll have everyone singing the star spangled banner!

Vintage Patriotic shorts $89

Lace crop top $20

If shorts are too casual for your July 4^th event, go for the maxi dress that everyone will be talking about! This dress is casual, yet elegant, and makes for a perfect evening out on the town.

Maxi Dress $40

Available in-stores and on grandcentralclothing.com!

The fun detailed back ties it all together!

Happy 4^th of July!

We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!

Coca Cola to the Rescue

Summer wedding season is an exciting time. Rather you are going to a wedding, you are in the wedding party or you are the actual bride, you know you will have many events in which you need to attend. With rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and wedding ceremonies you will need many outfits. You'll also want to make sure you look sharp and ready for anything so preparing early is key.

Scenario: You are trying on outfits in your room for your best friend's rehearsal dinner. You quickly go to the kitchen to grab a snack and what happens?? You take a bite of pizza and spill some of the grease on yourself. Arrg! Or you go to the bathroom to dab a little makeup on yourself and foundation spills on you. I hate it when that happens!  Don’t fret though you have time to fix these mistakes because you are prepared!

Solution: We have the perfect solution for your tough greasy and impossible stains. 
Drum roll please........

Coca Cola!

You heard us correctly! Coca Cola can get out those annoying grease stains, ketchup stains and makeup stains!

It’s not rocket science and is easy to do.  Just pour a can of coke into your wash along with the usual detergent and run it through a normal cycle. The ingredients in coke help break up the stains and have your soiled clothes coming out sparkling clean! Also important to note, this process removes blood!

Still don't believe us that this sweet drink can get out stains?! The left side is a grease stain. The right is after we washed the top in Coca Cola! Voila!

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With Coca Cola by your side, you’ll never have to worry about annoying stains again!

We think your friend will appreciate you not showing up to her rehearsal dinner with stains on your clothes too ;)

Happy Summer Wedding Season!

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