love high and summer sick
there are many things i love in this life. in fact, the list would be endless not to mention take ages to complete. so in the efforts to keep things short and simple, and to celebrate the changing season i will leave you with two…..
sun on my face and wedges.
(photo courtesy of blondegotblues, alll shoes available at manifesto shoes)
xx- svr
Support Teen Lit Day
You think you are alone until you find books about girls like you.”
- Roxane Gay on The Rumpus.net
In honor of Support Teen Lit Day, I am excited to present you with a post about one of my favorite books of all time- young adult or otherwise- The Outsiders! Think of your favorite books growing up, and how they shaped your childhood and who you are today. To put it simply, books are important. Being a kid is tough stuff, and without the safe haven of books, I would not be the nerd you know today! So without further ado, I present to you my style icon: The Greasers from The Outsiders!
The girls for me, they aren’t bad girls, per se. But they’re tough broads, loud mouths, and maybe a little too cool for school. Sorry mom, but take it up with S.E. Hinton!
I idolized these tough cookies, ready to stand up for themselves and their friends, all from the safety of my palace- the library.
Start with the shoes (drr?) Red suede, 60s-style platforms are perfect for my rockabilly vibe. I top it off with some beat up jeans, a white tee (optional: rolling up the sleeves with your cigs concealed inside) and a tough-as-nails leather jacket, probably borrowed from the old ball and chain. Additional kick-accents include: big brass earrings, rockin’ bag, cherry red lips, and winged black eyeliner. All the better to cut class with, my dear*.
(Shoes: Biviel BV3665, Earrings: Betsy + Iya, Bag: “Ian” from Jeffrey Campbell’s appropriately-titled purse line “Girls We Hated In High School.”)
*Don’t cut class! Stay in school!
Which books shaped your youth? Let us know in the comments section. And to learn more about Support Teen Lit Day, click here.
Stay gold, Ponyboy!
xoxo,
Sally
My future’s so bright…
Here’s just a little, teeny peek at some of our colorful new styles for Spring!
Doesn’t that make you wanna do a sun dance?
From L-R: Biviel BV3665 in black and red, Biviel BV3621 in multi, Zoe Kratzmann “Preside” in ocean blue pony hair.
Sunshine, come quickly….
xoxo,
Sally
Style Icon: Claudia Kishi!
“I think clothes makes a statement about the person inside them. Also, since you have to get dressed every day, why not at least make it fun?”
Wiser words have never been spoken (by a fictional character). As a kid, I spent a lot of time with my nose in a book, following the chronicles of Kristy, Dawn, Mallory, and the rest of the Babysitters Club. However, the one I idolized (I follow her fashion philosophy to this day!) was none other than the awesome Claudia Kishi. Nobody knew how to work adventurous outfits like Claudia.
So when I saw Biviel’s colorful sandal wedge come in, I automatically thought of our girl. I paired them with some daring yellow pants and a slouchy sweater, a la Miss Kishi, as well as a statement necklace from Minoux to tie those vibrant colors together. Throw on some bright nail polish and a bold lipgloss and you’re ready to go earn those babysittin’ dollars!
xx, Mica
(Claudia images courtesy of smudgeglamour)
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 show you one of the bestest offerings from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection for Biviel.
Take a look, drool away:
Shoenanigans Biviel from pedX shoes on Vimeo.
So good, right? We’re excited to get this boot in, even if it means summer is ending, and it seems so far away as it is. Sigh…
At least we’ll have these foxy boots to enliven us. Thanks so much for hanging out with us Tony, and everyone at Biviel!
Stay tuned for more Vegas footage and sneak previews!xoxo,
Sally
I love suede and I’m not sorry.
Nope, never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, suede! Never gonna run around and desert you, either. Suede is my kryponite, my downfall, and I make no apologies for it. People often scoff at me for this- we live in Portland, after all- or shy away from the suede shoes we have in the store, asking my how in the world I can manage to wear suede here. The short answer is, I can’t help it. But really, it’s more. My love of the soft stuff has forced me to evolve. Am i going to wear suede in a snow storm? No.* I do my darndest to wear suede on the dry days, but sometimes, well, it just starts raining. And that’s ok! I have hosed down each and every suede item I own with weather protectant. I spray my suede like it’s my job. I deserve a promotion! You should be doing this too, Portland! We’re gonna be alright!
Other items for suede care include:
- saddle soap
- a suede brush or buffer
- more weather protectant!
Seriously. Take care of your shoes. They’re worth it!
We sell a variety of leather care products that oughta do the job! The one that is good for suede is only $7.
Here’s a few reasons to love suede:
1. Mackenzie Faith by Indigo, 2. Julia by Camper, 3. Desert Boot by Clarks, 4. BV3166 by Biviel. All at Manifesto, all 25% at our boot sale!
A sure sign that you can have nice things if you’re willing to work for them- and have no fear!
Until next time, my suede sweeties.
xoxo|Sally
*Maybe.
Shake Your (Ankle) Bootie
If you can even believe it, Portland, we’re already starting to get in our fall shoes. It seems kind of unfair, right? We haven’t even had our summer yet! But luckily what comes in first are those amazing transitional items, the ones that can help you make the move from summer into fall days with a quick costume change. For example, we just got in these superfly cognac colored ankle booties from Biviel (BV3151.)
One of the greatest things about ankle booties is that they look great with bare legs. See, if you busted these babies out now, it would be as easy as throwing on a tank dress, a couple of layered necklaces (these are both from Betsy + Iya,) a straw fedora (this topper is from Goorin Bros,) and a crossbody bag (the Full Swing bucket bag from Hobo.) Slap on some sunglasses and sunscreen and you’re ready to strut!
And as the temperatures drop, the proportions of these boots make them the perfect match for your favorite skinny jeans, comfy tee, and chunky knit cardigan (belt at the waist if you’re feeling frumpy.) Add a big shoulder bag (come late September, it’s time to start lugging an umbrella and other cold weather accouterments everwhere! This one is by Chocolat Blu.) plus a sweetly printed scarf (this antique scissor print one is from Snoozer Loser NYC,) and a delicate necklace or two (Morse code necklaces are from Coatt, and we can special order personalized messages!)
Now, doesn’t that just warm you right up?
xoxo,
Sally
Celebrate Independence Day In Style!
I’m all for dressing for the occasion (if you haven’t noticed) but holidays are a tough one. There’s a fine line between looking festive and looking corny.
Evidence.But there’s something to be for celebrating in style, and you can do it without looking like an American flag tomorrow (unless that’s your thing, in which case, see above for inspiration.) For a more subtle look, try wearing a snappy, holiday-apropos sandal and contrasting pedicure.
See what I’m sayin?So try a bold red sandal with white toes, or any combo of the above, and you’ll add a little spice, instead showing up to the BBQ looking like you thought it was a costume party.
(Top-Bottom: Chie Mihara “Fideua,” at Manifesto; Biviel BV3123, at Manifesto; Antelope Shoes #816, at pedX)
(via pedxshoes)
sock it to me.
If you’ve learned one thing from this blog, I want it be that I am a huge supporter of making socks a part of the outfit. Specifically, I like wearing a fashionable sandal with a great sock. I know I’m not alone (right? … right?!)
Even as the temperature rises, I find myself wearing lightweight socks (Happy Socks are perfect for this!) with my lil Summer sundresses. As one final bit of inspiration, I stumbled across this photo while “window” shopping on the Revu. website:
How cute and Summer ready does she look? Love the chunky sandal with a plain sock, complimenting the dress and adding a special touch to a simple outfit.
Check out a few similar styles that we have at Manifesto:
(L-R: BV3122 by Biviel, “Grass” by Esska, #985 by Antelope)
And a few at pedX that fit the bill too:
(L-R: :Brave” by Gee WaWa, “Spano” by Gentle Souls, “Rachel” by Camper)
So next time you need to spice up your fave sundress, try layering a sock underneath your stylish sandal! But there are some rules to follow, as always.
1. This is not to be done with any sort of thong sandal. No, no, no!
2. This look works best with a simple sandal, a simple (as in one color) sock, or both if you’re just testing the waters.
3. Keep it in the same color family. Or, try a neutral shoe (tan, taupe, black, etc.) so you can get a little wild with the sock, or vice versa.
Have fun playing around, and let us know what you think on facebook!xoxo,
Sally
(via pedxshoes)
Match Point
Unless you count wearing all black out of laziness, I am never one to match my clothes and accessories. Brown bag and brown shoes, sure, but that’s not much of a fashion statement, now is it? But that all changed when I was scouring the spring runway shows for inspiration this year. So many designers, from Marc Jacobs to Jil Sander, went so far beyond matching accessories, that the models were sent down the catwalk wearing the same color from head to toe. These monochromatic looks are so simple and elegant, and I was convinced I needed to give this look a try. This presented more of a challenge than I thought; after all, I didn’t want to look like I was wearing a pants suit (unless of course, I was wearing a pants suit. Which I do sometimes.) Part of the challenge here is layering shades and textures within the same color family. Not so easy, but when done right it can result in some really eye-catching looks. See what I mean?
Whether your style is minimal, eccentric, what have you, you can adapt your personal style to try this look for spring. I personally was motivated by a recent shipment of floppy straw hats we got in, along with the Marc Jacobs spring runway show. I think if I’m able to nab the blue one (we also have orange and purple) it would look amazing with shades of blue from head to toe, don’t you think so?
(1, Erin hat by Peter Grimm 2, Erika hat by Shiraleah 3, Serenity tie dye scarf by Shiraleah 4, #645 by Christopher Kon 5, Mary Ellis earrings by Towne + Reese 6, #2150 by Nino Bossi 7, Platform watch by Tokyo Bay 8, Hyben clog sandal by Sanita 9, Pocomo espedrille wedge sandal by Indigo 10, BV3123 by Biviel. All available at Manifesto.)
