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
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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
(via pedxshoes)
New From Maya Moon
Who, me? Huh? Oh, just gettin’ all vain up in my new Maya Moon leather fringe earrings, no big deal. Local designer Maya Moon uses fine leather and recycled leather scraps to create these amazing and one of a kind pieces, like these babies I just scooped up! Maya also makes some fantastic handbags, cuffs, and keychains with the same flair. Check out the siblings to my earrings below, or in person at Manifesto of course!
