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 for example- you can either work your shoes into the same color scheme of the outfit (and the earrings too; see the same deco shape?) or mix it up a bit with another color shoe (red and yellow is a favorite color combo of mine.)
What do you guys think of these pairings? Would you dare?
xoxo,
Sally
Top look: Shoes- Camper, Earrings- Betsy + Iya (at Manifesto.)
Bottom look: Shoes- Biviel, Earrings- Jesseca Anne.
Hi! Manifesto has the Wallabee Chic in blue and in red, but none here!
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 know.) For those of us who like our fashion and comfort to be one and the same, you and Gentle Souls ought to be besties. Check out our fun new arrivals. We’ve got some brilliant colors, and some classic black thrown in for good measure— all of them are sure to get you through the day with finesse.
xoxo,
Sally
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 Margaret’s angst and desperation to fit in and be comfortable in her own skin. And I watched the high school girls lounging about and looking oh so cool and couldn’t wait to be their age. Cause all that awkwardness and fear would just magically disappear, right? I’d feel at ease and happy - my only real problem, which boy would I say yes to dating? My days would be filled with shopping for fabulous clothes and shoes to wear to all the parties I would be going to, playing spin the bottle and having the time of my life! Everything would be perfect in high school … I just knew it.
Earrings: Destiny Ray, Bag: Nino Bossi, Clogs: Sanita.
love, heidi
Those are not available separately, but if I were you I would try to contact Camper directly for replacements, or head to your nearest craft store for some elastic! Fun!
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; Goorin Bros. Ribbon Cloches; Coal Ribbon Brim Fedora + Delux Crushable Straw Fedora; Delux Floral Brim Straw Fedoras.)
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 a more modern way… how would I ever choose!?
Here’s two fun ideas for how to wear these lovely Miz Mooz!
When you need to vamp it up, try pairing the Kegan with a dress that has a 50s vibe- very Greaser in a good way! A red bag (this one is by Latico) and vintage-inspired earrings (Jesseca Anne Jewerly, shown here) add the finishing touch. Now you’re ready to paint the town- well, you know!
And if you wanted to try a sharp daytime look, you could play with wearing the red Kegan with a clean, all-black outfit to really highlight to shoe. A sleek clutch (“Lauren” from Hobo) and geometric necklace (this one is from Minoux) add to this polished look. Maybe a little red lipstick would tie everything together?
Well, what are you gonna do?
No, seriously, can someone help me? Because I just can’t pick!
xoxo,
Sally
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
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; “Doyle” bag, Latico; #21619 shoe, Camper.
Are you gonna be sporting red this season?
xoxo,
Sally
Aw man! They don’t ship until May! Sorry about that, good luck on your search!
