A week’s worth of giving: Treat Thineself
Hi y’all! I’m sure you’re deep in the throes of holiday by now- the wrapping, card-writing, line waiting thrill of it all. And that’s what we’re gonna talk about today. If you’re anything like, uh, everyone I know, you’re probably feeling a little stressed right now. Or a lot. And hey, that’s okay, but it’s also kinda not. If you’re spending all day every day thinking about everyone on your “nice” list, you’re probably not paying any attention to yourself. I’ve been hearing it a lot lately, in the stores: “But I’m supposed to be shopping for other people! ARGH!” Hey, so yeah, totally. But here’s the thing: most of us don’t shop this much the whole year combined. You’re bound to see something yummy that you want, and probably something that wasn’t on your Christmas list, so who’s gonna know to get it for you? Santa?? Nope, you gotta treat yo’self (and if you’re not watching Parks and Rec, consider it my gift to you.) Here’s a few gifts just for you, all under $100. Because Santa is way too busy, and you deserve a lil’ somethin’.
Treat yo’self
Clockwise from top left: lip balm (all kinds of flavors,) Jack Black, $9 @ Manifesto; printed socks, Sweet Marcel, $17 and $22 @both stores; leather chevron earrings, Maya Moon (local!) $32 @ Manifesto; hand-printed scarves (this one has unicorns all over it!) Snoozer Loser, $42 @ both stores; “Sunshine” loafers, Jeffrey Campbell, $99 @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: seriously, what did I just say? These are for YOU!
Fun idea: treat yo’self and don’t feel guilty. If you start to feel guilty, drink a hot toddy. Lather, rinse, repeat.
So happy holidays and a merry whatever from The Shoe Crew! Try not to stress out too much!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: BFFF-style
Hi, and welcome to the final (kinda) installment of my week long, last minute, way-too-specific gift guide! Today is about your best bud, your gal pal. The chick who you can call at 3am when the party gets weird (but in all honesty, she’s probably already there.) She’s your BFFF, and she knows all your secrets, so you better get her something good so she keeps her trap shut.
BFFF (the extra F is NSFW)
Clockwise from top: “Ian” bag, Jeffrey Campbell, $82 @ Manifesto; enameled chevron necklace, Minoux (local!) $218 @ Manifesto; “Strider” boots, J Shoes, $249 @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: your regular BFF, college roommate (she might have even better secrets!)
Fun idea: include a tchotchke from your time together, like your favorite book growing up, or a picture of you both from your prolonged “awkward phase.”
We have a little something extra for you tomorrow, so be sure and check back!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: you and your boo
Welcome back, guys! We’re almost done with our last minute, way-too-specific holiday gift guide! Today, we’re talking ‘bout your boo. Your partner, significant other, ball n’ chain, what have you. Or, way-too-specifically, your hipster boo. The person who makes you really good mix tapes, shares their skinny jeans and cardigans with you, and goes to shows to not dance with you. Here’s a few things your boo might not have heard about yet that he or she might like.
Your hipster boo
Clockwise from top: toiletries, Jack Black, prices vary @ Manifesto; “Freedy” fedora, Goorin Bros., $54 @ Manifesto; “Winslow” boot, Tsubo, $225 @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: your hipster roommate, your hipster coworker.
Fun idea: stick a fun mix in with the gift, and maybe a Polaroid of the two of you together.
Stay tuned for more fun gift ideas!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: adoration for aunts
Hello again! Today in my way-too-specific gift guide, we’re talking about aunts because my aunt is way too awesome to not mention. She is an artist and designer, with a flare for vintage and antique findings (she is after all, my mom’s sister.)
Her work has taken her all over the world, and it is reflected in her personal style, which I have admired since I was a wee one stumbling around her house in some miraculous beaded suede boots as she watched me. These are just a few items I would happily get her to compliment her “citizen of the world” style.
Aunt with a full passport
Clockwise from top: Beaded bracelet, Julie Rofman, prices vary @ pedX; Leather purse with tassels, Maya Moon (local!) $552 @ Manifesto; State pendant necklaces, Kris Nations, $38-$43 @ Manifesto (so that, in all that traveling, she won’t forget where she came from.)
Also good gifts for: any chic, loving, fantastic women in your life DUH!
Fun idea: wrap her presents up in a map, and include a fun find from a junk store, like a random tarot card or old Polaroid.
Check back tomorrow for my gift ideas!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: Brotherly Love
Hi guys! We’re about halfway through the ultimate, last minute, way-too-specific gift guide! Have YOU finished your holiday shopping yet? Good, because I haven’t even started. I’m okay with that. I work best under pressure. If you have any brother-types, you already know that they can be quite tough to shop for. They’re not like best friends, where you can just get them stuff you want so you can borrow it. Ya know? I know ya know. Here’s a few too-specific gifts to get for your brother who is graduating college. It’s a time in his life when, though he is still young and probably regularly drunk, he needs to start stepping his game up/waking up before 10am/not drinking on Tuesdays/whatever. These gifts toe the line quite nicely, I think.
Brother who is graduating college
Left to right: “Yukon” hat, Pistil (local!) $35 @ Manifesto; St. John’s Bridge wooden cuff links (plus other fun styles,) Frawn (local!) $28 @ Manifesto; assorted socks (No, seriously. If you haven’t seen his socks recently, I can assure you they’re disgusting,) Richer Poorer, $12/ea @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: teenage sons, the guy who tutors your teenage son (because his socks are also probably disgusting,) your roommate.
Fun idea: Slip a gift certificate for a free grown up haircut in there, too. He probably needs one. I suggest checking these guys out.
See you tomorrow for more specific gifts!
xoxo,Sally
A week’s worth of giving: Sister Style
Back for more, I see! Today is round three of my ultimate, last minute, way-too-specific gift guide! Thanks for coming! Do you have a little sister in your life? If so, she probably wishes she was as cool as you are. And, as a younger sister, she will never stop feeling this way. Like, ever. Crazy, right? The holidays are a time to throw her a bone, already. Give her something cool to make up for being so much cooler! Something fun that won’t break the bank because, hey, she’s probably gonna lose it at a house party anyway. Moving on…
Little sister who wishes she was as cool as you
Left to right: Cluster pendant, Nervous System, $67 @ Manifesto; Gold spine earrings, Besy + Iya (local!) $58 @ Manifesto; Aubrey clutch (also in yellow,) Shiraleah, $45 @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: Older sisters who wish they were as cool as you, lady babysitters.
Fun idea: include a subscription to an awesome fashion magazine in the gift- ya know, the one she’s always stealing your copies of?
Tomorrow, we’re still keeping it in the family- hope to see you then!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: Dad’s Day
Hello, and welcome to the second installment of my ultimate, last minute, way-too-specific gift guide! Let’s talk dads- or, way-too-specifically, Cool “for a Dad” Dads. The not overly cool Dad, the trying to be cool Dad… but he doesn’t wear socks with sandals, either. My dad wears socks with sandals, so my only point of reference is movies. The Cool “for a Dad” Dad shall be played by Hugh Grant. Or maybe Jon Hamm. Here’s a few items that will surely put him in the cooler corner.
Cool “for a Dad” Dad
Top to bottom: “Arnald” work bag, Property Of, $256 @ Manifesto; shoe care products, Otter Wax (made locally!) between $9-$20 @ Manifesto; ties, Pierrepont Hicks, between $82-$120 @ Manifesto.
Also good gifts for: Your aunt’s second husband, cool “for a boss” boss.
Fun idea: to win points with the father figure type guy in your life, never hesitate to get a little sappy. You’d be surprised how far a sappy card telling them how much you respect them will go.
Until next time!
xoxo,
Sally
A week’s worth of giving: Mom Monday
The holidaze are upon us, guys. For some of you, I’m just stating the obvious. But for me and others like me, I am really just starting to think about “The Holidays;” what they mean to me, what my plans are and, of course, what to get for my friends and family and put under the tree.* That’s why I’m giving YOU, my fellow procrastinators, this: My ultimate, last minute, way-too-specific gift guide! Come back every day this week for gift ideas, all available right here at pedX and Manifesto (because, let’s be honest, it’s probably too late to have anything shipped.)
Let’s start with the family, shall we?
Vintage-loving Mom
Clockwise from top: Vintage quarter pendant, Snoozer Loser, $49 @ Manifesto; “Wilma” cloche, Goorin Bros., $58 @ both stores; Vintage inspired Harlow jewelry (local!) prices vary @ pedX; Bracelets by Liquid Metal, prices vary @ both stores.
Also good gifts for: Artsy Aunts, Kooky mentors.
Fun idea: Tuck a fun vintage postcard or vintage paper dolls in with the gift for some added flare.
See you tomorrow!
xoxo,
Sally
*Shoot, I forgot to get a tree!
Come Frolic With Us!
I’ve never been one to let a flier do all the talking, have I? Ladies, gentleman, Portlanders, Albertans, please mark your calendars because we are about to have some FUN! We are happy to be included with all these amazing Alberta boutiques in Winter Frolic, a holiday after-hours shopping party! We’re all offering sales, entertainment, and plenty of surprises for you.
On Friday 12/2, we are offering 20% off boots all day PLUS, from 6pm-8pm, we’re having a shindig. A hootenanny even! Get ready for champagne, hot cider, snacks, party pics, jewelry from local designer Katie Surbrook, and some amazing giveaways.
Let’s talk about those giveaways, because this is my favorite part. We are hosting a raffle/food drive for Oregon Food Bank during the event. It’s one buck or a can of food per ticket, with 100% off the proceeds going to the Food Bank. Your thank you for donating, other than that warm n’ fuzzy feeling, is entry into our raffle with prizes from Frye, Miz Mooz, Destiny Ray, COATT, Luscious, Cushe and so many more! It’s going to be a really fun time, if you can’t already tell, and we hope to get a big donation for Oregon Food Bank too, because every $10 donated is enough for OFB to provide 30 meals. For more info on all the ways OFB is helping our community, please click here.
This is going to be a whole lot of fun, so bring all your shopping buddies, save big on boots, and drink some bubbly with us! Consider it a break from the stressful holiday shopping (it’s either the booze or boots, I’m not sure which.)
Hope to see you out and about tonight!
Little Boxes
The day after Thanksgiving, for many, is reserved for tackling others at Big Box stores to get the last Barbie, and we totally get it. The black eye will heal by Christmas, and it will have totally been worth it. But, if you’re looking for a new way to shop Black Friday, or a way to support the community that you live in try little boxes on for size.
On Friday, 11/25, the city of Portland is giving itself a big hug. Participating shops all over the city are offering not only 10% off your purchase for shopping little boxes, but that’s in addition to their own sale. (And speaking of which, we are offering 50% off all sale items that day!)
Oh, and did we mention that you can also win big? That’s right! Every participating little box is going to give you a raffle ticket, and the prizes are amazing, and local too (ok, well not the iPad, but all the other stuff…) We’re talking gift certificates to like everywhere, local theater tickets, music lessons, facials, and hotel stays! Like, really good ones.
Visit participating stores for more info, or just click here and start planning your route now. And be sure to give a lot of love to our beloved local jewelers, Betsy + Iya, who launched this whole thing!
This is a truly amazing way to support your community, since shopping local insures that the money stays right here. We hope to see you out and about, Portland! (Because hey, there will always be more Barbies!)
