If you get a chance, check out the episode of Oprah that is going to air today — it will be featuring a very special pair of ladybug shoes worn by Suri Cruise, and Tom mentions that she really “likes the Ladybugs”. I just happen to know the story behind those adorable ladybug shoes, and I’d like to share it with you here, as well as a chance to win a pair!
The famous Ladybug shoes are Monkey-Toes Little Ladies Mary Janes, created by Jenny Ford, the owner of Monkey Toes. She is a work at home mom who developed her “great idea” into a successful business. Her story should serve as an inspiring example that with hard work and believing in yourself incredible things are possible, especially for other mompreneurs out there! The other inspiring story from this moment on Oprah is the story of the person who gifted Suri Cruise with her Ladybug Shoes, Katja Presnal. Presnal is a PR consultant and also a mompreneur in her own right who, with her incredible marketing instincts, managed to land those Ladybug shoes on Oprah in the first place and have them endorsed by Tom Cruise.
Last time this Oprah segment aired Google was exausted with searches for Suri’s Ladybug Shoes. Presnal became an overnight marketing sensation, and people everywhere were reaching out to her, asking her how she got those adorable ladybug shoes on Oprah in the first place! She in turn has done her part to “pay it forward” – focusing on helping mommy bloggers and others with great ideas and great products to move their projects forward and fufilling their potential.
Check out Katja Presnal’s online store – Skimbaco – where you can get these adorable Ladybug shoes on sale for $29. You should also check out her sale section, where children’s designer clothes are on sale for as much as 75% off!
Win it! You can win a pair of these adorable Little Ladybug Shoes from Skimbaco and Monkey Toes! To enter, follow the easy-peasy rules below.
- Check out the Ladybug Shoes and let me know what your other favorite item from her store is.
- Earn extra credit! You may do these for extra entries.
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- Blog about this giveaway and link back here and to Skimbaco Lifestyle (Katja’s blog). Tell me about it in a separate comment.
- Follow me on Twitter and Follow Katja on Twitter. Tell me about it in a separate comment.
- Subscribe to my RSS feed via email or in a reader and tell me about it in a separate comment.
- Stumble my main webpage (www.chicshopperchick.com) and leave me your Stumble Upon name in a separate comment.
That’s it! Good luck! Oh, and the official rules and legal jargon are below.
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here and on Prizey Fetch, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on December 18th, 2008.
My favorite is the Little Ladies Tennis Shoes! Too cute!
LUV pink Tennis Shoes and the Riiminka Design Rakas Coin Purse Purple Crown are so cute
Ok.. I am subscribing to your feed! I want the damn shoes SO BAD!!! My daughter would go balistic if she won them!!!! She LOVES LADYBUGS!!!
I subscribed to your feed via email.
I love the Veggie Boots!
I like the Little Ladies Tennis Shoes.
I am a subscriber.
I am following you both on twitter.
I like the Nice and the Naughty Tshirts.
The Merimekko Trista Bag seems like it would be a cool item for purchase from Skimbaco.
I love the Lucky Ladybug Necklace. Cute!!
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i love the Patch Red and Tan Sandals
I really like the hoots owl shoes.
I’m following you on Twitter. (My username is ThriftyJinxy.)
So many cute things. The Peter Preppy Navy Coat is my favorite.
I subscribe.
I follow Katja on Twitter.
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I like the Tea Collection Andes Intarsia Hooded Zip Sweater.
Oh my, the LUV bug Mary Janes are to die for… I would have to get a pair for each of my granddaughters, all under the age of 7. One of them owns the most adorable lady-bug dress…
I’m a subscriber!
Love the Baby Star ‘Star Swaddler Blue with Green’…how adorable!
I love the LUV pink Tennis Shoes! Thank you!!
Wow! Those ladybug shoes are so precious! That would be a great Christmas gift for my little girl. She wears a size 6. Thank you for the great contest!
The Lady Bug shoes are adorable! Another item I like is Tea Collection Andes Intarsia Hooded Zip Sweater. Thanks!
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I stumbled your main page.(bluevioletof2)
I subscribe!
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I love the spread sunshine silver charity necklace!
Im also a subscriber!!
The pink dotty messenger bag is so sweet!!
I like the LUV pink Tennis Shoes and the lady bug mary janes it’s really hard to chose between the 2.
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the andes intarsia hooded sweater is adorable:) thanks!
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I love these!!! Size 4 would be Great on my little one. THe other pair I love our the luv bug shoes….too cute!
I love the Teeny Tiny Baby Bears Cardigan!
I think the Happy Sunny Smiley Cardigan is adorable!!!
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julie would love them in size 8
I follow you RSS feed.
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I follow you both on twitter.
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Eve’s pink apple sandles are adorable.
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the Eve’s Pink Apples Sandals are also very cute
I am following you and Katja on Twitter.
The Tea Collection Assos Wrap is so cute, and the price is right too!
I really like the Pink Polka Dot Messenger Bag!
Goldilocks cardigan
I like the Emilio’s Green and Taupe Loafer. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I love the ABC tee shirts, very nice but too pricey for my budget right now…
Following you and Katja on Twitter!
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ALso a subscriber!
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I love the Emilio’s Carmel and Taupe Loafer too!
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I stumbled this give~away! : )))
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You’ll love that I’m a subscriber.
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I’m following you and Katja on TWITTER….username: leahita!!! : )))
Thanks again for the give~away! : )))
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I love, love, love the Tea Collection Takara Hoodie!!!! : ))) Soooo adorably cute for my ds! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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I subscribe through yahoo.
I follow you both on twitter
LUV bug Mary Janes are so cute!
My daughter’s name is Katie, and we always call her Katie Bug The Ladybug!! Now shoes to match, she would be the little diva!
I love the ladybug tights but it apears they are out of stock!
I also like the Marimekko Savannin Kaunotar Apron. Very cute. Thank you
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Cute shoes! My favorite is the Wrap Schoolgirl skirt by Wati in teal.
The Luv Bugs shoes are sweet, too.
I love the Tea Collection Andes Intarsia Hooded Zip Sweater!
I subscribe (email).
I’m following you on twitter!
I love those hooters owl shoes (size toddler 7). I’m a bonafide shoe addict and I can tell my 16 month old daughter feels the same. She asks for, “shoooes?” at her first diaper change of the day!
Love the Goldilocks cardigan ~ too cute.
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i like the bibs…the “picnic” bib is my favorite.
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They are so cute! Would love to win for my neice! I also like the pearl initial bracelet.
I like the *baby star* Poodle Blanket Spring on yellow
I love the Peter Preppy Navy Coat. It’s so nice and looks warm. The lady bug shoes are adorable too. thanks for the giveaway.
I heart The Personalized Note/ Thank You Cards:)
I love the Orange Fun Dots Shoes!!!
Followed both of you on Twitter!! :)
I love the Big Sister shirt!
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I saw that Oprah episode–interviewing Tom Cruise in his Colorado home and saw the ladybug shoes–cute!
I also love the *baby star* Bib Four Square Pink-cool graphic prints for babies.
i love the hoots owl shoes.
I already follow you on twitter (and katja)
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I like the baby pearl initial bracelet.
I’d want the ladybug shoes in a size 6 because I have a feeling my daughter’s feet are on the verge of growth spurting. lol
wow i realy like all the shoes that well are like this and i realy love to get my hands on a pair for my little one thanks
I subscribe!
The Luv bug mary janesare adorable!
I like the personalized hats!
I follow you and Katja on Twitter!
I like the Aqua Apples tee…too cute!
LUV pink Tennis Shoes are good too. Luv the ladybugs :o)
I would love the tennis shoes
She wears a size 2
Emilio’s Green and Taupe Loafer are so adorable!
I follow you and Katja
I am a subscriber.
Love the shoes! My next favorite item would be the LUV bug shoes or maybe the matching socks. Everything was too cute for words…thanks!
I think the ladybugs are actually my fav!
I am also a subscriber.
These shoes are adorable!! I would need a size 3 for Zoe. I also like the LUV bug mary janes.
I like the MIA’s
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My favorite item is the LUV bug Mary Janes :)
I think the Veggie Boots are cute!
I’m hoping that it’s ok that I’m not picking another Monkey Toes shoe (I love the lady bugs but since that’s featured it didn’t seem fair) I like the Hoots shoe on Katja’s site! Super cute.
I subscribed via e-mail
I follow you both on Twitter.
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My favorite pair is LUV bug Mary Janes. Those are so cute!
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I’m a subscriber!
I love these shoes! My other favorite pair on her site are the Orange Fun Dots Shoes. So adorable and different!
The lady bug shoes would be perfect for a gift for my friend who is expecting her first baby! Anthony’s Wish™, the women’s necklace in gold color- is my fav. item.
I think the Edenstar Seasons long sleeve tee is absolutely lovely!
baby star* Poodle Blanket Flutter Pink on Pink SWEET
I love the Tea Collection Andes Intarsia Hooded Zip Sweater, it looks especially cut on the little boy on the magazine cover!
Let’s go with Emilio’s Green and Taupe Loafer.
the little ladies tennis shoe is even cuter. thanks for the chance and merry christmas. [email protected]
I LIKE THE Emilio’s Green and Taupe Loafer
Adorable
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Lily would need the size 1.
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Size 6 would be great for our darling little one. Many thanks for this giveaway.
I am an email subscriber, thanks so much.
I’d like the size 3 for my friend’s baby, thanks for the great giveaway.
I blogged your contest on my blog!
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I am subscribed!
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I’d like to win a size 2 for the baby. Thanks much!
I would blog about it but I am taking a break from blogging for a few months…
I follow you both on twitter!!
Size 9 Mia would go NUTS over these shoes!! She is a LADYBUG FREAK!!!!!
I’m a subscriber.
I would love to win these for my niece, in size 7! They’re sooo adorable!
I’m following you and Katja on twitter!
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These are so darn sweet! Pea would wear a size 4.
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