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Stepping into Success: The Power of Perception in Professional Footwear
Posted on December 01 2023
Perception is a powerful force that influences how we are viewed in the professional world. Recently, at a business event, the topic of perception came up in discussions surrounding how one's business success is perceived by others, particularly ...
Louise M Shoes, Proudly Made in Italy.
Posted on November 09 2023
I am asked, do people really care where shoes are made? It has been suggested on more than one occasion to have Louise M shoes made in China, Vietnam, or India. However my reasons for choosing Italy to produce my shoe brand are so strong that I w...
Island Paradise - Louise's Rottnest Island Travel Tips
Posted on November 06 2023
West Australians love Rottnest Island as much as Founder of Louise M shoes, Louise Matson does, and it's no wonder why. This picturesque island, just a short half-hour ferry ride from Fremantle, offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle...
Don't Let Your Shoes Be the Reason You Stop at the Melbourne Cup
Posted on November 02 2023
Don't Let Your Shoes Be the Reason You Stop at the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup, often referred to as "the race that stops the nation," is one of Australia's most prestigious horse racing events. It's a day of thrilling horse races, latest fash...
Happy Feet, Healthy Mind. Are You Suffering from Sore Feet?
Posted on October 31 2023
Finding the right pair of shoes is powerful – it can make us feel confident, sexy and stylish. If you suffer from sore feet it is time to rethink your shoes.
We often choose fashion over comfort, therefore women are four times more likely than me...
The Happy Day's Companion: A Shoe's Tale of Success
Posted on October 24 2023
Ladies, gather 'round, and allow me to share a heart-warming story that captures the essence of being a quality and stylish shoe in the life of a successful professional. Today, I, a trusted and elegant pair of Louise M shoes, had the privilege of...
Fast Fashion or Investing, Which Are You Doing When Buying Shoes For Work?
Posted on October 18 2023
Are you being seduced by fast fashion when it comes to buying shoes for your work day?
Don't get me wrong; I love seeing the latest fashion arrive in stores. However, when it comes to shoes for my workday, I heavily rely on comfortable heels that ...
Step into Comfort and Style: 9 Motivations to Choose Louise M Shoes
Posted on October 04 2023
In the world of fashion, finding a pair of shoes that seamlessly combines comfort, style, and quality can often feel like a quest for the Holy Grail. But what if I told you that Louise M shoes not only meet these criteria but also offer a multitu...
The Importance of Choosing Stability in Footwear: Walk with Confidence, On and Off the Red Carpet
Posted on October 04 2023
Don’t let this happen to you!
Unstable shoes can be your worst enemy, turning a glamorous event into a painful ordeal. Imagine teetering on your heels or walking barefoot due to uncomfortable footwear, and having to leave an event prematurely, mis...
Elevate Your Style with Luxury Italian Cabin Crew Shoes
Posted on October 03 2023
In the world of aviation, every detail matters. From impeccable service to pristine uniforms, airline professionals strive to create an unforgettable experience for passengers. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of an airline crew's uniform i...
The Price of Painful Sore Feet: From Headaches to Distractions
Posted on September 28 2023
In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we often overlook the toll that sore feet can take on our overall well-being and productivity. From blisters to headaches, the discomfort caused by sore feet can be a major distraction and hinder our dai...
The Power of Your Shoes: Elevating Efficiency, Productivity, and Your Career
Posted on September 28 2023
In the world of business and professional success, it's often the small details that make the biggest difference. One such detail that we often overlook is our choice of footwear. Yes, you read that right – shoes. Believe it or not, the shoes you ...
Stepping into Confidence and Style: The Benefits of Wearing Louise M Shoes
Posted on September 25 2023
In the world of fashion, shoes are more than just a practical accessory; they're a statement of personality, comfort, and individuality. When it comes to finding the perfect footwear, Louise M shoes shine brightly on all fronts. From the unparal...
The Importance of Looking Professional in the Mining Industry: Enhancing Your Corporate Image
Posted on June 08 2023
In the traditionally male-dominated mining industry, women are making remarkable strides and leaving a lasting impact. As women continue to break barriers and excel in their careers, it is crucial to emphasise the significance of projecting a pro...
Milan - Tips for your next visit to Italy's fashion and commerce capital
Posted on May 31 2023
Milan Hotels, Bars and more!
As Founder of Louise M shoes I have visited Milan in Italy on several occasions to attend the Milan shoe fair, known as MICAM, Friends, family and business associates often ask me where to stay and what to do there so...
The Daily Decision That Can Impact Your Ability to Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals
Posted on January 25 2023
A subconscious decision you make every day is impacting your ability to achieve your short and long term professional and personal goals. Have you the ultimate mobility to move when needed? Your choice of footwear affects how you go about your d...
Cabin Crew Shoes News -Louise M shoes
Posted on January 20 2023
It has been a wonderful start to the year with so many cabin crew contacting us here at Louise M shoes for flight attendant shoes. It is exciting to hear that airlines, including Virgin Australia and Qantas Airlines, are employing new cabin crew o...
Louise M's 5 Tips for Perfect Shoe Fit
Posted on September 15 2022
Clothes and shoes can be difficult to shop for in person and online. We often feel we need a bigger size than is necessary or expect every brand to have the same sizing when the realty is that clothing and shoe brands can have different sizing de...
What are the best cabin crew shoes to wear?
Posted on September 12 2022
The question of what are the best cabin crew shoes to wear is often asked by new cabin crew, or flight attendants as they are also known. For those that have flown for many years know that the most important factors are to looking professional and...
Best Cabin Crew shoes
Posted on August 07 2022
If you are a cabin crew member, you know how important it is to have the right shoes. If you are just joining an airline we recommend you invest in the best shoes you can find. But with so many options out there and so many different types of shoe...
Louise M Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Dr Paula Smith -Episode 17
Posted on June 09 2022
Becoming Empowered Through Speaking
Louise Matson, Founder of Louise M shoes, a luxury footwear brand for airline cabin crew and corporate women, speaks with women about their empowerment journey from childhood to adulthood. Louise is intrigued as...
Louise M Empowerment series with host Louise Matson and guest Amanda Cox. Episode #16
Posted on June 02 2022
Women Empowering Women
Louise Matson, Founder of Louise M shoes, a Made In Italy brand for airline cabin crew and corporate women, speaks with women about their empowerment journey from childhood to adulthood. Louise is intrigued as to where bus...
Louise M Empowerment Series with Nadia Owen, Head of Meetings and Special Events Optus Stadium, Perth
Posted on May 26 2022
Becoming an Empowered Woman - Episode 15.
Louise Matson, Founder of Louise M shoes, a luxury footwear brand for airline cabin crew and corporate women, speaks with women about their empowerment journey from childhood to adulthood. Louise is intrig...
3 TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR SHOES FIT PERFECTLY
Posted on April 28 2022
1. One foot is bigger than the other. Typically it is the right foot but not always, check which is your larger foot. Choose shoes that fit your largest foot or your feet are never going to be happy.
2. When you try on your shoes, your foot should...
The Last Comes First!
Posted on April 01 2022
The secret to the most stylish and comfortable shoes is that the last is the most important tool used when making shoes. It is an anatomical shape of a foot to which the shoe materials are placed over, under and around during the shoe making proce...
Qantas Airline uniforms - a controversial conversation.
Posted on March 17 2022
It is no surprise that this slightly controversial conversation has reached Australia regarding airline crew uniforms, as British Airways and many other airlines have been reviewing their uniform standards. A European low cost airline has swapped ...
Suggested luggage for Business Travel
Posted on March 03 2022
When you are travelling on a short business trip, it can be far quicker to pack a carry-on bag, rather than worry about checking in your luggage. This way you avoid waiting around at the baggage carousel after your flight and head straight to your...
20+ Years in Aviation.
Posted on February 24 2022
Over 20 years in aviation! It is time to focus full time on Louise M shoes.
My last flight departure at Qantas was on 22/02/2022. Waving goodbye to not just QF2736 to Port Hedland @0700 but to my fellow team members was a proud moment. Thank you ...
Top 5 Tips To Avoid Airport Check-In Stress
Posted on February 21 2022
As Australian regions and state borders open up, air travel opportunities within Australia are increasing daily and international travel is fast becoming an option for many too. It has been two years of staying home so to help you be fully prepar...
Louise M Empowerment Series with Louise Matson and Synxbody's Rachael Ferguson
Posted on November 12 2021
“I had a really strong empowerment family, particularly my dad” - Rachael Ferguson
Shared conversations can help you feel more empowered, and even better if those around you communicate effectively and share empowering conversations in early li...
Why Flats are a Good Investment in your Corporate Wardrobe
Posted on November 04 2021
Now that we are more likely to be attending the office than staying at home, a pair of comfortable, yet stylish flats can take you from your commute to work, to a day at the office, and your summer social events while leaving your sneakers at home...
A FLIGHT ATTENDANT AT VIRGIN AUSTRALIA - FOUNDER OF LOUISE M SHOES LOUISE MATSON
Posted on October 15 2021
I retired from my flight attendant career in 2013. I wore many uniforms during my 17 years at Skywest, Ansett and lastly at Virgin Australia Regional Airline. I loved my job and the wonderful people I met and had the privilege to work with.
I lef...
Louise M (shoes) Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Carmen Braidwood.
Posted on October 10 2021
The Louise M Empowerment series speaks with business women Founder of Louise M shoes, Louise Matson has met and been inspired by during her business journey. Louise is intrigued about where ones empowerment starts and how we find the 'can do' att...
Louise's Tips For A Four Night Stay in Hobart, Tasmania Australia.
Posted on September 30 2021
Escaping Perth, Western Australia for a four night holiday interstate to Hobart, Tasmania was my first visit to the most southern part of Australia. We were waiting until later in life to do the popular drive around Tasmania however Covid has chan...
Louise M Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Pippa Candido
Posted on September 27 2021
We are thrilled to have Pippa Candido, the owner of The Little Bar Cart speak with us about her empowerment journey.
The host of the Louise M Empowerment series is Founder of Louise M shoes, Louise Matson. As a former flight attendant she develo...
Louise M Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Fran Hughes
Posted on September 12 2021
Louise M Empowerment series is delighted to present to you Fran Hughes, financial planner and wealth advisor and Director and Head of Wealth Solutions at Nexia Perth.
The host of the Louise M Empowerment series is Founder of Louise M shoes, Louis...
Louise M (shoes) Empowerment series with Louise Matson and guest Jennifer Bicknell
Posted on September 06 2021
The Louise M Empowerment series is hosted by Louise M shoes Founder Louise Matson. Louise is a former flight attendant and now business woman. She developed shoes that women love to wear for long hours on your feet.
The podcast series continue...
Louise M Empowerment podcast series with Lesa Hinchcliffe -Finding The Power Within
Posted on August 30 2021
This episode Founder of luxury cabin crew and corporate women's shoe brand Louise Matson speaks with Perth based former flight attendant, now author and professional speaker Lesa J Hinchcliffe about her empowerment journey from childhood to toda...
Productivity Tips for Working from Home
Posted on August 16 2021
Working from home can be a great way to balance work and life, but it can also present certain challenges in these globally difficult times. It can be hard to settle into a routine free of distractions, stay motivated, or stay in touch with collea...
Louise M Empowerment series with Founder of Louise M shoes Louise Matson and Prue Aja of Prue Aja Photography.
Posted on August 02 2021
“A picture is worth a thousand words, but a memory is priceless” as the saying goes. We snap dozens of photos every day, but do we still treasure them? Our recollections may appear to be crystal clear in our minds, but they are not exact replic...
Louise M Empowerment with Louise Matson, Founder of Louise M shoes and Lea Boyce, Boyce Family Office
Posted on July 18 2021
“So while some might say be careful or be aware of where you are going when you walk out the door, be aware is more the message that I want to give them and I always add, have fun!” - Lea Boyce
Empowerment is defined as the process of becoming s...
How to care for your leather shoes
Posted on July 14 2021
As a flight attendant and lover of Italian leather shoes, Founder of Louise M shoes, Louise Matson, learned that caring for leather shoes is important. The leather is nourished keeping them soft and looking like new. Simple cleaning steps will en...
Exploring Karijini National Park and Thevenard Island by road.
Posted on July 06 2021
While international travel is on hold exploring our home country is certainly a magnificent option to have and with Western Australia covering the entire western third of Australia we have plenty to explore.
In June, my husband Paul and I set off ...
Louise M Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Lyn Hawkins, National Director of Business Women Australia
Posted on July 01 2021
“Without a doubt, I was influenced by both my mother's business and my father actually embodying to me that I could be and do whatever a boy does. You know, I think that is very fortunate that I was brought up with that kind of family.” Lyn Hawki...
Louise M Empowerment series with Louise Matson and Ava Lucanus, Edge Communication
Posted on June 24 2021
Empowerment fuels an individual to become self-efficient and have greater influence towards self and others and it could commence to better changes. However, empowerment doesn’t just happen overnight, it always starts somewhere. For some, it star...
Louise M Empowerment with Louise Matson and Myia Cleggett, a Rapid Transformation and Abundance Coach
Posted on June 20 2021
Every person can choose how they will use their power: to use it for oneself and be strong— Empowerment or to use it against oneself and be weaker— Disempowerment. It is an edge to know how these two could change one’s life.
Myia Cleggett. M...
Louise M Empowerment Episode 3 Julie Hyne, Corporate Stylist
Posted on June 16 2021
A woman can embody empowerment in various ways—one is through dressing up with styles that suit them and makes them feel confidently beautiful. However, many women struggle on finding a style that fits them. This is one of the struggles that mos...
Louise M Empowerment Episode 2 Michelle Scott Wilson and Deanne Carbone, Unicorn Empire Media
Posted on June 16 2021
Empowerment differs from person to person. Empowerment always starts somewhere. For some, it started during their childhood, while others discovered it along adulthood. When you're empowered, you are more capable of making better decisions and y...
Louise M Empowerment Episode 1 Ria Mestiza, Australia's #1 Health and Wellness Coach 2021
Posted on June 16 2021
"With great power comes great responsibility" is one of the common quotes that we usually hear. This quote doesn't only speak for superheroes', rather, this also applies to people that embody empowerment—the empowered individual encourages oth...
Louise M Empowerment series
Posted on June 04 2021
Take a step in the shoes of successful business women.
Empowerment is a fairly new but much used word. It has really come to the forefront in conversation and in encouraging women to be who they truly want and have the capability of being.
This p...