May 2012
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Memories of You
I am short. Very short. I like to say I’m 5 feet tall, but alas, age and horrible posture have left their mark, and I don’t think I’m 5 feet any longer (shhh, don’t tell my kids.) So with my one son quite a bit taller than me, I’ve decided I need to jack myself up. Comfort is a necessity as I refuse to wear anything that makes me hobble, but ahhh, there’s that...
Anonymous asked: Hi there. Do you still carry salt waters?
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Pack it up
There are two kinds of people in this world: the kind who overpack and the kind who don’t. As the only member of my family who works at a shoe store, my kin are always shocked to find that, for every trip, I have only packed two or three pairs of shoes— they have all managed to find room for at least five! Say what?! There’s no place I can image going for a week or less that...
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Primary Colors!
Remember in pre-school when the only colors that mattered were the primary colors? Red, yellow and blue, do we really need to ask for more? I think that we should all get back to our roots! I mean really, how great are red, blue and yellow? They have the ability to create any color in the rainbow. pedX has a lovely collection of primary colored footwear, just right for the upcoming warm weather....
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Style Icon: Jeff Spicoli
There’s no doubt about it, Fast Time at Ridgemont High was the pinnacle of teen comedies and exemplified life and style of the 80s. Filmed in 1980 (and based on the novel by Cameron Crowe) using real, bonafide teenagers, this movie launched the careers of such future stars as Judge Reinhold, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates’ Lady Parts, but the diamond in the rough was truly...
Anonymous asked: Hello, Do you have the CYDWOK Bare sandal in stock in a 42 by any chance? Thanks!
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Hey There, Summer!
The new Seychelles Hey There sandal said exactly that to me: “Hey there Marika, I need you to take me home and love me.” So I did just that.* The soft blue of the leather reminds me of lazy days under clear summer skies and the wooden heel is so natural and refreshing. The best thing about these shoes is that they lend well to being paired with bright colors! I chose to pair them with...
April 2012
13 posts
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Summertime Goth
“All black everything.” Jay-Z
There’s no doubt that I love colorful outfits— A LOT— but my eclectic style does account for some darker days (and I mean that literally.) Some days, it’s a blackout, and even the brightest days will not take that away from me. I call the look “Summertime Goth,” even though it really makes me feel more like an...
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Put the Lime in the Coconut
Shake it all up! Here are a few of my favorite limey accessories here at pedX. These fresh-squeezed beauties are sure to add pizzazz to any outfit!
Clockwise from top left: Hobo wallet, Shiraleah wallet, Sweet Marcel socks, both purses by Shiraleah.
Whaddya think? Lime or lame? I’m so down with the lime- it’s sure to turn heads, and looks great with any neutral (as those...
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POP
I love me some outrageous shoes, don’t get me wrong, but there’s something to be said for the versatility of a simple shoe. The possibilities are literally endless. That’s what I love about the “Up and Away” sandal from Gentle Souls. First of all they’re black, so HELLO, and they are also just clean and modern. Beat that! I love using a minimal, neutral shoe as...
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Match! Or, like, don't!
Whether you’re the matchy-matchy type or like to go out on a limb with your outfits, I totally dig it. My style is constantly changing, the only constant is COLOR. I’m a fan (just in case you didn’t notice!) Some days, there’s a theme, and a color scheme, and all that good stuff. Sometimes, there is little or no rhyme to my reason. I like it that way. Take this outfit...
12ozbeehouse asked: Do you carry the wallabee chic?
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Walking on Sunshine
And don’t it feel good? We’re loving up on this new batch of Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole that made their way into the shop and our hearts this week. Pretty soon, they will make their way on to our feet!
1) Up and Away, 2+3) Break My Heart
Portland summers are made for long strolls and even longer bike rides, and this can take a toll on your feet (as I’m sure you already...
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Support Teen Lit Day
“Believe in yourself and you can achieve greatness in your life.”
- Judy Blume
It’s Support Teen Lit day today, and how could I possibly think about any other book other than Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret? I didn’t have any kids my age in my neighborhood and spent the long summer days reading at the neighborhood pool. I fully understood...
Anonymous asked: do y'all carry the elastic laces for camper shoes?
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It's getting hat in here.
Here’s just a little baby sneak peek of the awesome hats arriving at pedX for spring and summer. Whatever your style is, we literally have you covered! New styles from Coal, Goorin Bros., and Delux is summer-worthy straw— some are crushable, too (like, on purpose.)
Just add some sun and you’re out the door.
xoxo, Sally
(Clockwise from top left: Delux Straw Cloches;...
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What's black and white and red all over?
Nope, not the newspaper! It’s the “Kegan” from Miz Mooz! I have fallen head over heels platforms for these retro flatforms, the only trouble now is deciding which to get: red or black? I have a vision (okay, okay, several visions) of wearing a simple outfit to really let the shoes pop and then, it’s a matter of whether or not to embrace the 50s pinup babe, or style these in...
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Meet the Team: Maggie and Laura
Maggie Yuan and Laura Donovan are nice and own the joint.
Look, all I know about these two is that they met in court. Then I stopped asking. But I assume they like shoes, because DUH. They live in undisclosed parts of northeast Portland. Other than that, they remain a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, and packaged up in a totally cute bag.
xoxo, Sally
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Siren Song
Looking to spice up your wardrobe? Try a touch of red, you’ll be glad that you did! You can wear it with any other color in the spectrum (okay, okay, maybe skip dark green, but that’s only because Christmas ruined it for everyone.) Here’s a sampler platter of some of my favorite fiery accessories:
Red wool scarf, Echo Design; Printed viscose scarf, Shireen;...
Anonymous asked: Thanks so much for getting back about the crochet Tom's! Any ideas when they might arrive? Looking for an Easter gift!
Anonymous asked: Hi! Looking for the Tom's crocheted shoes???
March 2012
18 posts
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Liv a Little
You all know how much I like a versatile shoe! And a colorful shoe… and well, I guess just shoes. And I’m a strong believer that a colorful shoe is a versatile shoe! A shoe that can dress up or down, or can be worn a variety of different ways, isn’t reserved for black and brown. And lucky for us, the perfect example of this came in the other day; meet the Fly London...
Anonymous asked: Which Cydwoq styles do you currently carry?
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Flatforms!
It’s a flat..
It’s a platform…
It’s a FLATFORM!!!
Now you don’t have to choose between two of the most delicious shoe styles.
The best part- comfortable as a flat but with the height of a heel as well as double the cuteness.
1. Gee WaWa Daphne
2. Fly London Yaya
3. Miz Mooz Kegan
Stay Heightened Portland!
-Marika
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Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: SeaVees
Will the fun ever stop?* We’re back with another fun video from our shoenanigans in Vegas! This video stars Jessica, our awesome SeaVees rep, and she’s got a story to tell you about these wonderful SeaVees boots we’re getting this Fall!
Check it out:
Thanks for the history lesson, Jessica! And check back here soon for more shoenanigans!
xoxo | Sally
*Don’t answer...
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Juicy Jet
As the sunny days loom on the horizon, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we’re getting in style after colorful style for spring. Yet I’m always surprised by the stunning, punchy, delicious styles we get! I love this sunny new pump from Esska, it’s as juicy and refreshing as a scoop of raspberry sherbet— same color, too!
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This “jet” is a...
Anonymous asked: Do you all carry the Frye harness in the short and taller versions?
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
Think penny loafers are just for an old-fashioned prep school look? Think again! These babies are definitely tomboy-chic, but they can be worn with just about anything. Especially now that they are popping up in such great colors! My current favorite is this sunny yellow Born we have at Pedx (also comes in a natural tan), which is perfect for this dreamy spring outfit:
Paired with one of the...
Anonymous asked: Do you have the Esska Ona sandal in a 39?
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A Rainbow of Shoes
Spring is here! At least for your feet it is… the weather will catch up at some point. When it is really grey and dreary outside, I like to wear a lot of neon colors in order to brighten up the day. I also like to shop to brighten up my day. Why not do both? PedX has a delightful rainbow of shoes for all your color needs or maybe just your color wants, either way, TOTALLY WORTH IT.
...
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Lucky Charms
In honor of good ole’ St. Patty’s Day, I thought I’d showcase a few of my favorite lucky charms! You don’t have to wear green to get your Irish on!
I think a tasteful piece of jewelry should be enough to keep me from getting pinched today, don’t you?
Clockwise from top: Destiny Ray, Destiny Ray, Minoux, Luscious.
Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of...
Anonymous asked: Hello,Do you carry the Fly London Gold sandal in camel size 40?Thanks for any info,Lisa Valencia, CA
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be still my heart, paper treasure
did you know besides loving shoes, we also ADORE jewelry.
these beauties are by paper treasure and it goes without saying they make our hearts skip a beat.
necklaces and earrings: paper treasure by jesseca mccloskey available at pedx
xx: svr
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Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: Tsubo!
We’ve got another sweet video from our trip to Las Vegas for ya! This one features Brian, who is not our Tsubo rep you guys. I don’t even know this guy, he was just wearing some sweet Tsubos (the Winslow boot) that we’re getting for Fall. Looks good, right?
Thanks for putting up with us Brian, maybe we’ll run into you again someday! Look forward to the newly-revamped...
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New Neon
You can’t deny that neon is having a “moment” right now, that much is true. But this ain’t your 90s neon! Pairing your favorite day-glo shade with more subdued hue is very modern and flattering. So pick a shade you’ve been scared to try, and style it with a neutral; play around with different combos, like crisp white and hot pink, bright blue and black, or (my...
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Daydreaming
Sometimes I daydream about a life where I’m not a single mother of two boys side-stepping legos and dodging nerf darts… and I’m wearing these. In a big old 1950s convertible with oversize sunglasses and a scarf tied around my neck. And as much as smoking is uncool - I am, with a long cigarette holder of course.
Sigh…
Biviel #3356 - $149
(also comes in red!)
love, heidi
Anonymous asked: hi i know i saw a pair of shoe giraudon 5856 the number might be wrong they were black pumps do you have them in 81/2 or 9 do you have a website to purchase from if you dont please please get one!!!! oh yeah how much are they thanks
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Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: Fiel!
We’re back with another sweet vid from our trip to Vegas! We stopped by the Fiel booth to stock up on some gorgeous goodies and ended up being completely charmed by designer Alice Gu- ain’t she great? We’re really stoked to start carrying Fiel this spring, and that we coaxed Alice on camera to talk about her favorites for fall (all of which will be in soonish!) Thanks for hanging...
February 2012
14 posts
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Tuesday Tip: Mismatched Mayhem
Remember the old fashioned adages which dictated that handbags, shoes, and belts should match? Toss it. Matching is so 20th century!
It all started with my boots (doesn’t it always?) and the absence of a black boot in my wardrobe. I wear a lot of black and thought that was the only proper color for my footwear as well. Then I was talked into a pair of Frye boots (shown) in a simply...
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Keep Your Knits About You.
This is how I feel right now, because this weekend (2/25 and 2/26) we are having a knit sale. All gloves, hats, scarves, socks— all that cozy knit stuff, basically— is 40% off. We hope it’s enough to keep you warm through til July when it’s actually warm. So come and get it!
All sale items are final sale, please make sure you love it.
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A shoe and a print
How perfectly do these new loafers (“Tempo” from J. Shoes) compliment this wood grain print (by Todd St. John and Gary Benzel)? Not only do the colors match, but they both have the same kind of retro, classic, woodsy vibe to them. I can dig it.
xoxo | Sally
Storefront Takeover: Art Institute Students...
In partnership with The Art Institute of Portland and Alberta Main Street, we are happy to announce we will be participating in:
Storefront Takeover: Art Institute Students Unleashed…Only on Alberta.
Twenty-five students from The Art Institute of Portland Advanced Visual Merchandising class will be taking over the storefronts of 12 Alberta Street businesses.
Alberta Street was chosen for the...
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Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: Biviel!
Hello again, party animals! We’re back with another Vegas Vid, and we hope you’re enjoying them as much as we are! Today, let’s talk Biviel, we know you love it! And we love our rep Tony, who you might recognize from his previous reality experience on Super Nanny (I’m a shameless namedropper like that.) Tony was gracious enough to step in front of the camera once again to...
Anonymous asked: any of your shoes in wide or run wide? thanks!!!
Anonymous asked: Hello - I would love to introduce my jewelry line to you, how can I contact your buyer? Linesheets are available. Thank you, Joanna Morgan Designs 914-319-2452
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Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: Miz Mooz!
Well hello! The shoe crew is back from our whirlwind trip to Las Vegas, and we are all Viva-d out. But we managed to pick out a ton of new goodies for you, and caught videos of as much as we could in the process (perhaps next time, we’ll get an interview with the elusive Jeffrey Campbell!)
We had a lot of fun, and wanted to show you a few of the shoes and boots you have to look forward to...
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Who Wants a Wedg(i)e??*
AKA: The Only Thing Better Than Potato Wedges
Let me introduce you to my Shoe Best Friend Forever. If you are like me, you love height but hate to wear heels. This is where our SBFF comes in: wedges!
While my 5’3” is not short by any means (and ain’t nothin’ wrong with short!), sometimes it’s fun to tower in long flowy skirts and things like that. However, the...
Anonymous asked: Do you have the Navoh handbag "Mary" in taupe ?
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Put a Ring on It!
Or maybe two or five! Rings are such a classy way to jazz up an outfit, or give your fingers some flare. I love rings, but I always find it a struggle to know how many is too many and if they match or not. I don’t want to look like the girl who woke up and decided to wear ALL her jewelry. Well my friends, after extensive trial and error process, I believe I have found the guidelines to ring...
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The Roaring 2012s
The Art Deco movement has always been a favorite of mine- well, ever since I knew what that meant, anyway. It is a style of art and design that began in the 20s where most things do: Paris. Characterized by modern functionality, linear symmetry, chevron shapes, and sunbursts. Imagine how pleased I was when these beauties from Indigo were delivered:
The T-straps are like little Eiffel...