It all began in 1990, with only $1,100 in his bank account, Madden began crafting shoe designs from his Queens -based factory. He produced 500 shoes, under his own name, and out of the trunk of his car he began selling his creations.
His hard work and determination paid off. By the mid-1990′s, Steve Madden shoes dominated the market of teenage girls footwear.

By 1997, Steve Madden had 59 million in sales and was expanding its line to include other accessories, when trouble in the form of the SEC, knocked on his door.

In 2002, Madden was convicted of stock manipulation, money laundering, and securities fraud. Madden was ordered to pay millions in restitution, serve a 41 months federal prison sentence, and was forced to resign as CEO of Steve Madden Ltd.(source)

While in prison, Madden maintained a $700,000 salary as design chief for his company. He was also treated for substance abuse and he fell in love with his director of operations, Wendy Ballew.

Madden was released from prison in 2005.














In 2006, Steve Madden Ltd, was named Company of the Year at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City.

Today, Madden is back on his design game. His company has expanded their line to include other accessories: handbags, belts, hosiery, and even apparel. There is also, the expansion of Steve Madden stores into global markets and across America. He has formed partnerships between his company and celebrities, such as, the Olsen twins. He even, has Steve Madden Music, where he helps promote new artists with in-store performances and events.

Steve Madden also makes many guest appearances in his stores. Check out Steve Madden for more information on upcoming appearances and his line of footwear.

We at Queen in Heels are. Yes, we may love our high heels and our fashion, however we love us some football, too.

The pre-season is just about over and the official season kicks off . . .

Thursday, September 10 with Tennessee @ Pittsburgh

(We here at QinH plan to remain neutral on this site, despite the fondness we have for a particular black and gold team).

To celebrate our favorite sport we are dedicating this week to the NFL.

Our designer of the week, none other then the big man of footwear himself, Steve Madden. Not only is his name one of the most recognized names in footwear, wouldn’t you agree, he just looks like a man who knows his football.

Steve Madden

Steve Madden Cristaa $149.95

The post Referee Black and Whites will give a salute to the guys, who keep law and order on the field, even if sometimes we know they made a bad call.
Yet and still, the colors those guys wear are classic and we have found some black and white high heels that will have you calling all the right plays.

L.A.M.B Jaco

* Leather upper
* 5 and 3/4 inch heel
* $289.99

We are spotlighting sports reporter, Pam Oliver, as our Queen in Heels.

Ladies, Queen in Heels are not only celebrities. A Queen is any woman who is following her dreams, making positive moves in her life, or who is learning to rise above the obstacles that are in her path to true happiness. If you know any woman like this or if you are a woman like this, please contact us, we would love to feature you. The email is: queeninheels@queeninheels

And lastly make sure to read: Cosmetic Foot Surgery. For a look at a growing, yet dangerous trend.

There you have it our tribute week to football. Let’s get ready for kick-off.

Fiesstaa

I was visiting some of my favorite high heel web sites, looking for great deals and hott shoes, when I opened Steve Maddens home page, I was greeted by these three lively shoes:

Steve Madden Fiesstaa Magenta

Steve Madden Fiesstaa Green

Steve Madden Fiesstaa Blue

* * *

Price: $99.95

Heel Height: 5 inches

Material: Suede

If you need a party shoe or just want to add some color to your dull wardrobe, these are the perfect high heels for you.
Steve Madden: Shop Now. www.SteveMadden.com.

Steve Madden Sweat Me

4.75 inch heel
.75 Platform
Leather and Suede upper
Leather Sole
$149.99
Color: Gray (only)

Steve Madden Terific

Suede Upper
5′ Heel
1′ Platform
$99.95
Color: silver (shown/ my choice), black, magenta.

Both shoes are from Steve Madden: Shop Now. www.SteveMadden.com.

This is true testimony. I always find myself on www.Heels.com.

 I am either just browsing, shopping for myself, or purchasing Heels.com Gift Certificates.
 You can purchase a gift certificate for a friend across the country and they will receive the gift as fast as email. Yes, your certificate is sent via email. And you can choose from any dollar amount $10 and over.
Want to give it a try? My email can be found on the contact page under general. . . joking joking.

You can select the criteria for your search such as: heel height, color, or designer.
Or you can do as I do and look at every high heel, even when you can only buy one, and drool over all the choices. Then, cry over the ones you want but can’t have. Then, make a list of all the ones you plan to come back and buy. Finally, make the money. Go to buy a shoe off the list . . .find another one to add to the list. . . .(sorry I lost myself . . oh the cycle I spin in).

I also enjoy checking on the The deal of the day at Heels.com!

Everyday, a different shoe is offered for a major discount. . .for that day only.

Oh, how could I forget to mention the designer shoes they carry?
There is L.A.M.B, Report Signature, Steve Madden, Guess, BCBGirls, Fergie, Nine West, Dereon, and Harajuku Lovers, to name only a few.

There is also a loyalty points program.

“When you register your order with Heels.com, your account will accumulate 1 point for every $ you spend. You can redeem your points at a rate of 15 points equal $1! So if you spend $150 in our store, you will get $10 off your next order!”

I love getting points and earning nearly free shoes.