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When in London - Travel Tip
Posted on March 19 2019
Krysti Moore @krystim29
When in London - Travel tip
5 Beautiful Cafes To Have Brunch in London
Krysti is an Aussie living in London who I have known for many many years. She met my daughter Emma at Uni in Perth. Backpacking Europe before li...
Louise Matson shares her experience in Business, Premium and Economy Class Direct to London.
Posted on March 19 2019
I love to travel and have been fortunate to experience the Qantas Dreamliner flying directly from Perth to London return on three separate occasions within 9 months. Here is an insight into the experience I had travelling in the three cabin classe...
The Most Comfortable Cabin Crew and Corporate Shoes in the World!
Posted on February 08 2019
My journey into a shoe business was brought on through my experience as a flight attendant and the hours spent in shoes on my feet. The importance of high quality footwear was very apparent early in my career so I searched for the best leather sho...
Are You Ready for A Life of Luxury?
Posted on July 24 2018
Luxury is most considered for our homes, and in what we do such as searching for the perfect hotel room, luxury linens for our bed, or perhaps a restaurant for a special occasion, however we tend not to consider luxury for our work day. Would you ...
What Shoe Size Am I?
Posted on July 05 2018
What Shoe Size Am I?
This is a very common question and easily resolved. You will be able to shop again and again at Louise M shoes effortlessly after reading this article.
I always advise for you to think about what shoe size you would ask for if...
5 reasons why investing in a good pair of shoes IS worth it.
Posted on May 01 2018
Some people, albeit most of them women, are fanatical about shoes. They love shoes of every shape, colour, heel height and design, no matter the cost to the pocket or health.
Some of these women have even become famous for their obsession with ...
Shoes Can Look The Same But Are They? Louise Matson Tells Us More.
Posted on March 09 2018
Excitement is building as I wait, but is it worth the wait? Absolutely! Shoes can look the same but are they? Let me explain further.
To be totally honest with you, the past year has been filled with 'road blocks' in manufacturing the Louise M b...
Louise M shoes and 5 of my Favourite Places in Florence
Posted on February 12 2018
Written by Louise Matson, Founding Director of Louise M shoes.
My recent trip to Florence was full of expectations, emotions, and wonderful exploration. The purpose was to inspect the shoes while in the manufacturing process. I simply love Florenc...
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Leather Shoes
Posted on January 16 2018
Unless you are literally running in your day job it is highly recommended you choose shoes made from leather materials over those made from synthetic materials. According to Senior Head Instructor, Paolo Marenghi, of Milan footwear school Arsutori...
Shopping for Shoes is So Easy at Louise M
Posted on January 14 2018
The flexibility of online shopping, and working on a laptop is a wonderful thing. I have decided today to make the most of the stunning weather and move my 'desk' to a cafe in the beautiful purple blossomed jacaranda lined Mount St in Perth, just ...
Approved Virgin Australia cabin crew shoes
Posted on November 13 2017
Often I get asked "How can I use my Virgin Australia shoes allowance to purchase Louise M shoes?"
The majority of airlines do not offer a shoe allowance to the cabin crew and ground customer service teams. However Virgin Australia crew are very fo...
Life After Being a Flight Attendant - with Kara Mulder and Louise Matson
Posted on July 31 2017
One of the many aspects of my business that I love to do is communicating with individuals across Australia and around the world. One of those lovely individuals is Kara Mulder, a flight attendant and blogger based in California USA. We first conn...
Business Chicks speaks to Louise M shoes Director Louise Matson
Posted on July 12 2017
On leaving my 17 year career as a flight attendant to start Louise M shoes, a specialised online shoe store for airline cabin crew and corporate women, I needed to find a new 'tribe' that I could feel a part of. I wanted to be inspired, supported...
Louise M shoes at the F1 Grand Prix, The Logies and the Winter Olympics!
Posted on May 10 2017
The past few weeks have been particularly exciting for us here at Louise M shoes. Although our niche is airline cabin crew shoes that meet the airline uniform standards of Australian airlines, our shoe collection also meets the needs of profession...
Director of Louise M shoes Louise Matson appears on national TV show Sweet and Sour April 2017
Posted on March 22 2017
Louise Matson, business owner, creator and director of Louise M shoes, joins the 'Sweet and Sour' panel. Stepping away from cabin crew and corporate women's shoes for one evening Louise appears on the Sweet and Sour panel.
The great thing about being in business as director of Louise M shoes is having new opportunities presented to me. You can accept them or decline, however I am very grateful I accepted the offer to appear on the national TV program 'Sweet and Sour...
Beyond a dream....shoes hand made in Italy!
Posted on March 15 2017
You will see Louise M transition over the coming months, away from European brands we have stocked that complement our brand, towards a full range of 'Louise M' branded shoes. Bringing with it a very specific focus on providing the best quality an...
Shoe love is hard to find, at least it used to be.
Posted on March 10 2017
It seems a large majority of you love shoes, however you experience unnecessary pain and suffering wearing the wrong type of shoes to work.
We have heard so many horrible stories:
You have spent so much more money on cheaper shoes because you ...
Who is searching for Louise M shoes and why?
Posted on January 31 2017
Do you look at airline cabin crew shoes when you are travelling and wonder where they bought their shoes from? I hear time and time again from women enquiring about Louise M cabin crew shoes range, that they googled "what shoes do cabin crew, flig...
What comfortable shoes to wear when you work on your feet
Posted on January 16 2017
Are you a teacher, accountant, lawyer, flight attendant or work in the hotel industry perhaps? Do you spend all day on your feet in a retail environment or similar?
If you have answered “yes” to either of these questions, chances are you already...
Learning the traditional art of shoe making in New York City.
Posted on November 23 2016
Written by Louise Matson
I recently travelled to New York City specifically to attend a five day footwear course. It was presented by Milan based school Arsutoria and held in collaboration with Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFaNY). Ars...
Is your business brand walking the talk?
Posted on October 14 2016
Written by Ava Lucanus, Customer Experience Specialist, presenter for Corporate Grooming, and guest blogger for Louise M shoes.
What are your customers saying about your business? Recent research reveals that 82% of businesses claim their customer...
3 reasons why it's important to choose the right cabin crew shoes
Posted on October 13 2016
The much talked about Louise M Block Heel is proving to be the most sought after cabin crew shoe for Australian female airline crew.
There are many shoes on the market for airline crew to potentially choose from, however this particular shoe styl...
Congratulations you have the job! An easy guide to airline approved cabin crew shoes.
Posted on September 23 2016
So you have been accepted into the airline industry as part of the cabin crew team (formerly known as a flight attendant). Firstly congratulations that is an amazing achievement in itself. Enjoy the celebrations!
I am sorry to say this but now th...
Latest shoe trends with traditional craftsmanship creating affordable luxury.
Posted on September 15 2016
Mixing latest shoe trends with traditional craftsmanship is what Louise M shoes are all about and that is why we are thrilled to include the latest Hogl styles in our range for spring/summer. Hogl have been designing and manufacturing shoes for ov...
Say goodbye to painful high heels and say hello to comfortable stylish shoes!
Posted on September 04 2016
Melbourne based, personal stylist Eliana Colimodio from Style by Eliana writes about Louise M shoes. For personal styling with a difference Eliana is passionate about empowering women to shine and feel confident through easy and fun styling soluti...
5 shoe types every woman should have in their wardrobe
Posted on April 12 2016
It’s true that not everyone is a shoe junkie or fashion icon. Not everyone has an open cheque book and unlimited wardrobe space either. But the good news is – that’s ok!
If you take our advice and invest in good leather shoes, look after them b...
Shoe Fairs – the Glamour and Reality…
Posted on March 09 2016
Don’t get me wrong I love attending Shoe Fairs, however reality on the day is a little different.
Booking flights, hotels, researching the cities attractions and my passion great rooftop bars, wine bars and It is all well and good travelling overs...
On the Road… Australia!
Posted on February 26 2016
Waiting for aircraft departures (especially when delayed) gives me the perfect opportunity to write about my 'road trip'. In actual fact my road trip is a combination of air and hire car travel to and on the east coast of Australia.
The goal of t...
Travel…It Just Is!
Posted on February 10 2016
Gong Cocktail Bar @ The Shard
I am fortunate to enjoy lovely experiences in life, however the feeling within me as the aircraft powers down the runway for take off is hard to describe.
For those, like me who have been a flight attendant for many ...
My Love For Shoes Started…
Posted on January 29 2016
Selfridges Shoe Department, London.
I have always had a LOVE of shoes, as early as I can remember. My mother would buy me genuine Italian leather shoes. They would look nice, feel even nicer, and last the wear and tear of my teenage years.
From t...
Dusseldorf, London, Ireland then to Perth!
Posted on January 06 2016
At PURE LONDON fashion fair August 2014
Louise M is about stylish, quality products for women who work.
My challenge, which I accept with great delight, is to continue to find new shoes and accessories that fulfil my criteria of high quality, fa...
The Importance of Reflection
Posted on December 23 2015
The Importance of Reflection.
I recently attended a Women’s Network Australia lunch in Sydney, where the very lovely Vicki Writer, NSW State Manager AIA Australia, presented. Vicki made a very good point that has stayed with me.
She pointed out t...
Smelly Shoes?
Posted on December 02 2015
If you have ever been embarrassed to change shoes or take off your shoes in front of other people because of the smell, this article is for you.
“Leather makes a contribution to the quality of everyday life and has done so for centuries.” All-abou...
Thank You
Posted on November 26 2015
Thank You From Louise M
We would like to thank all the ladies who attended our very first ‘Shoes and Champagne’ event on May 1 at our head office in Perth. We had such a wonderful evening; enjoying delicious logo cupcakes, French champagne, plenty...
Take Advantage of Tax Time
Posted on November 04 2015
Take Advantage of Tax Time
June 30th marks the end of another financial year, can you believe it! This means you can lodge a tax return and hopefully enjoy some extra money in your pocket thanks to the ATO.
Remember, if you are employed as Airline...
Shoes and Champagne
Posted on October 21 2015
Thank You From Louise M
We would like to thank all the ladies who attended our very first ‘Shoes and Champagne’ event on May 1 at our head office in Perth. We had such a wonderful evening; enjoying delicious logo cupcakes, French champagne, plenty...
Corporate Uniform Grooming Standards
Posted on September 30 2015
As part of the airline industry cabin crew training programme, a Grooming component is included.
I am privileged to be invited to present to airline cabin crew as part of this grooming component, and take a selection of shoes for try on and purcha...
Stylish and Professional in Corporate Uniform
Posted on September 01 2015
As a result of over 17 years’ experience as cabin crew for Australian airlines, Louise M was created knowing what the airline industry required, to comply with strict standards associated with cabin crew uniform, and the unique work environment th...