Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed,
. . . and New Shoes!
If you’ve ever thumbed through one of the national
bridal magazines, you may have seen Shelley Greene George’s, Kappa, creations gracing the pages. Shelley has started
a line of elegant and comfortable wedding shoes for
discerning brides. The label, Shelley George Design,
Inc., is known for its beauty, comfort and craftsmanship.
The shoes and matching handbags are made in Spain and
Italy.
So, how did this young Phi Mu alumna go from graduating
with a degree in Retail and Consumer Sciences to developing
her own signature line? Through perseverance. "I
was living in Seattle, WA," she shares. "I
was working at a bridal shop and started noticing all
the brides complaining about how difficult it was for
them to find comfortable yet chic bridal shoes. This
sparked my imagination!" After careful research,
design, planning and financial arrangements, Shelley
was ready to get her company off the ground. Despite
other people’s doubts, Shelley stayed inspired by her
desire to prove her naysayers wrong.
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Today,
Shelley runs the business from Nashville, TN,
where she learns to balance work and personal
life. Her two month old son accompanies Shelley
to work on a daily basis, where she manages everything
from marketing to customer service to product
and brand design. In her free time, Shelley and
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husband
spend time on their farm or with her parents, who live
across the street.
Just as she’s had big dreams for herself, Shelley likewise
has high hopes for Phi Mu. She is currently supporting
the construction project for the new chapter house at
the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. And, she encourages
other Sisters to stay involved with Phi Mu as well. "Supporting
Phi Mu Foundation keeps all of our Sisters connected and
close to one another. The close bond I have with my Sisters
from college is the best part of Phi Mu."
With her energy, southern charm and high hopes, it’s no
wonder that Shelley George has reached for the stars and
made her own dreams, and those of countless brides, come
true!
For more information, visit www.shelleygeorge.com.
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Kappa Chapter alumna Shelley Greene George offers her advice for other young alumnae: "If you can dream it, you can do it. Never let anyone break down your hopes and dreams. The most rewarding thing for me is having brides say how much they love wearing Shelley George shoes and sending friends to purchase our product."
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Shelley George, Kappa, shares her tips for a memorable walk down the aisle.
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Wear comfortable shoes, of course! |
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Take in the moment. |
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Leave the details to a wedding coordinator or good friend. |
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Get a good night's sleep. |
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Be sure to eat something. Take a snack, like crackers, to the church. |
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