by MagnoliaPR | Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Bay area footwear company Livie & Luca is gearing up to help build a playground in Richmond, CA, on October 26. Inspired by their motto to “spread joy” and their focus on social responsibility, Livie & Luca set out to fund a children’s playground in an underserved area of their community. Together with 100 volunteers from the City of Richmond, Pogo Park, KABOOM!, and local residents, the Livie & Luca team will help build a safe, enriching playground for children of all ages and abilities in just one day.
The new playground at Belding Garcia Park will provide over 1,100 children in Richmond with updated equipment and a fresh design based on children’s drawings. With 150 playground builds slated for 2013 alone, the national non-profit KABOOM! is dedicated to building playgrounds to keep children active and healthy
This will be the first collaboration for a playground build for KABOOM! and Livie & Luca, a popular shoe brand for children and women devoted to giving back. Each month, Livie & Luca donates 10 percent of their online sales to rotating charities, and founders Mitzi Rivas and Amie Garcia have long had the goal to fund a playground accessible for all children.
“There were several criteria that were important to us,” said Mitzi, a mother of two who started Livie & Luca in 2006. “The playground should be accessible to and provide sensory input for all children, including those with disabilities, that it promote health and wellness, that is be sustainable in the broadest sense, and that its components be as natural as possible.”
The playground build will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, at Belding Garcia Park, 515 15th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. to dedicate the new play area.
To learn more about the project and Livie & Luca, please visit www.livieandluca.com.
by MagnoliaPR | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
The October issue of Earnshaw’s includes Livie & Luca in their “Hot Mama” article on the influx of mom & me fashion options for milennials. Livie & Luca‘s shoes for women are a recent addition due to customer demand for stylish shoes for hip moms that complement their children styles.
To read the entire article, visit www.earnshaws.com.
by MagnoliaPR | Sep 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Livie & Luca’s fall/winter ’13 shoe collection is inspired by the magic of make-believe. Taking a cue from the unbridled imagination of children at play, designer Mitzi Rivas set out to create a collection that captures the beauty of turning the everyday into something magical. With style names like Gaffer and Cue, the dramatic yet playful collection pays homage to the stage with several brand new offerings for babies, children, and women- plus refined sizing for an exceptional fit.
By experimenting with new materials, including waxed denims, wools, eye-catching prints, linings, and embellishments, classic styles are transformed into clever pieces with a dash of theatrical flair. The new Mili style feature a flower embellishment made from a tape measure; the demure Dolly shoes have scalloped edges and a bowtie accent; and the Stitcher boots feature vintage brown suede, a pop of floral print, and cream flower bloom detail.
Tootles, Paulo, Sherlock, Ruche, and London styles are back in new hues ideal for back to school and crisp autumn weather. Classic favorites Elephants and Pio Pios are back as well, joining the menagerie of new animals Foxes and Hungry (sharks!).
The women’s collection has expanded with new the vintage-inspired Chaplin shoes, Arabella flats, and lace-up Pollen styles.
Since 2005, Livie & Luca shoes have crafted “adorable shoes for adorable feet” while staying committed to giving back to the community. Each month, Livie & Luca donates 10 percent of their online profits to rotating charities. Step by step, Livie & Luca’s mission is to “spread joy” through their brand. To learn more, visit www.livieandluca.com.
by MagnoliaPR | Jun 24, 2013 | Childrens/Baby Brands
Livie & Luca and Matilda Jane Clothing are both featured in one page fashion features in the new summer issue of Ocean Magazine! The ultimate passport for beach-bound beauties nationwide, Ocean Magazine is the essential go-to guide for stylish, fashion-forward women in search of the hautest destinations.
To view the entire issue, visit http://oceanmagazine.com/ocean/summer-2013/.
by MagnoliaPR | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
The latest issue of BC magazine features Livie & Luca on the cover! Starring in the new E! show Chasing The Saturdays, pop star Una Healy‘s daughter Aoife Belle is wearing a pair of Livie & Luca‘s popular Blossom shoes in grey patent leather. Stay posted for more press tears from this winter issue!
Visit www.livieandluca.com to check out their latest styles, including select spring ’13 styles now in stock.
