Every Clog Has Its Day

30 Days of Sven!

 

 

Day 17...and What's New? (as of May 17, 2012)

ear Lord. It's been that sort of week. I spaced on the fact that yesterday was Wednesday and that I should be getting a fresh survey of new styles prepped and posted. I hate to think what else I may have overlooked. Thank goodness income taxes aren't due 'til next month.

By the way, notice the ongoing absence of the four-letter "C" word in the product descriptions of the shoes featured today. 

 

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Day No. 17

(style #7023)

Snap up this Deal of the Day and revel in the fact that you just saved yourself $60.00

 

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1.  Zorina slingback sandal from Cordani

Available through Amazon.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.  Patricia open toe oxford from Miz Mooz

Available through Lori's Shoes.

 

 

 

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3.  286741 basket weave sandal from Stella McCartney

Available through Shirise.com.

I have to note that I am amused by the product name for this shoe. I guess not all of the McCartneys have a way with words.

***CAUTION: MANMADE MIDSOLE***

 

 

 

 

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4.  Daisy sandal from Bed|Stü

Available through Zappos.com.

 

 

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5.  Ankle strap cutout wedge sandal from Giuseppe Zanotti

Available through Shopbop.com.

 

 

 

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6.  Chita platform sandal from Jeffrey Campbell

Available through Lori's Shoes.

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  yum! A day that feels like fall calls for a warm pair of No. 6 shearling lined clog boots. Come on, spring! Bring on your worst! I'm ready for ya!]

 

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Day 16...and Celebriclogs

ersonally, I like to be calm, cool, and collected when celebrities walk by. I always think of the story of a good friend who ran into Van Morrison as he was enjoying an ice cream cone on the streets of downtown Chicago one day. And just as my friend was about to say something to express his appreciation for the man's music, the top scoop became unmoored and tumbled down the front of Van's shirt. Wisely my friend moved on without a word. Celebrities are people who're just trying to get on with their lives, too, and I like to accord them a good measure of privacy. But that doesn't mean I don't wish I could permit myself to stop and stare. That's why I'm afraid I do appreciate the work of paparazzi. In person, I keep a respectful distance. But show me a good photo, and I'll ogle it for hours. Care to join me?

 

 

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Day No. 16

(style #3823)

Take $60.00 off this pair and treat yourself to a fine dinner with what you save!

 

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Emily Browning

Australian actress, singer, and model

 

 

Spotted wearing Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony on Shoeaholics Anonymous

 

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Brooke Shields

American actress and model

 

Spotted in Cape Clogs on Coolspotters

 

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Alex Curran

English model and columnist

 

 

Spotted in River Isladnd clogs on Coolspotters

 

 

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Scarlett Johansson

American actress and model

 

 

Spotted in Topshop clogs on Coolspotters

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  thank DOC! Warm weather returned for a day. And it was me and my Arc Halfmoons from John Fluevog all day long. Woo-hoo! (I'm on the left. My houseguest in this archive photo was working her own footwear magic with a pair of Lanas from Jeffrey Campbell.)]

 

Day 15...and Chameleon Clogs Winners

ood things happen to those who win an Every Clog Has Its Day giveaway. And that's worth keeping in mind during the 30 Days of Sven. Because this month is not simply intended to be a guided tour of the Sven product catalog. The idea is that you'll get to pick a favorite pair of clogs and win them before this whole promotion is over. Two clog lovers were able to pick up a free pair last month (as you'll see further down this e-page) and something similar is destined to happen before summer officially arrives. So enjoy the view. And be sure to make a mental note or save a bookmark when some particularly memorable style crosses your radar. It would indeed be lovely to have it arriving on your doorstep soon!

 

 

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Day No. 14

(style #115-103)

Did you know that once a Deal of the Day is posted, the price stays there through the 30 Days of Sven? Thought you'd like to know.

Save $35.00 on today's featured style!

 

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Chameleon Clogs winners!

Last month I challenged readers to design their own Vera sandal from Chameleon Clogs. Hopefully with a descriptive entry or some sort of visual aids to illustrate why their particular mix of colors and textures would be a perfect addition to their own wardrobes. Two readers delivered two exceptional entries and were hands down the two most deserving entrants. And happily, they took the time to share their prizes with the rest of us.

Alicia R. asked for a pink and orange pair to go with her many pink and orange outfits. When they arrived she pulled out her camera and jotted off a couple of lines to Chameleon Clogs owner Rabiah Hodges:

OMG, Rabiah! 

I got my clogs today and haven't taken them off since I slipped them on my feet! My new pedicure matches them perfectly too. They are fabulous shoes, and I know I will be wearing them all summer!

I've never been happier to be your walking billboard for Chameleon Clogs!

Alicia

Kate Z., on the other hand, identified a number of new outfits she had designs on. And with those as her inspiration, she picked out a Vera sandal clog in red, navy, turquoise, and chocolate. 

 

Congratulations to you both! Wear your new wooden goodies proudly. And let us hear about whatever compliments come your way!

 

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And now, just for fun, an adorable moment captured when Kate Z. was readying her entry. Namely, her son busily coloring in his own clog design!

 

 

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And now, just for even more fun, a brain teaser submitted courtesy of Kate Z. Bless her for being so handy with the camera. In addition to her winnings from Chameleon Clogs, she also sent along a picture of a snappy new pair she picked up from Ugglebo. Now your task as a problem solving reader is this: can you pick out which orientation is the correct one for this photo? Is that a wall hanging next to a bookcase? Or a floor dwelling storage rack for her library? Or does she simply inhabit an Escher house? 

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  loving my Fryes today. Those chunkier than chunky Mara clogs were a great find. And they feel so good, I'm starting to regret that I didn't snag them in that dark red version that caught my eye, too.]

 

 

Day 14...and This 'n' That from Here 'n' There

mong my many mad skillz is the ability to play a brass instrument. I learned trombone in high school, thought about majoring in it in college, played it for a few years after graduaating, and then...

...put it in my closet. 

But about a year ago, some musician friends of mine found out I knew my way around a bass clef. Next thing I knew, I was onstage playing on "Saturday in the Park" and "Jet" and a whole bunch of Schoolhouse Rock tunes. Long story short: right now as I blog, I'm sitting in the green room at The Old Town School of Folk Music waiting to contribute a few horn parts to the Levon Helm Tribute that's underway at the moment. We just helped open the show with the litte melodic quote from "Dixie" that opens The Band's live arrangement of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". It was such an effective way to kick off the evening with the brass section suddenly wafting out of the balcony. Anyway, I'll be playing a little..then typing a little...then playing a little...then typing a little.  

 

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Like just then. I was just onstage playing "Remedy", a song from The Band's Jericho album. And now I've got time to kill 'til the second song of the second set. It's a busy Sunday. But hopefully that will make for a more satisfying blog come Monday.

So how about some clogs?

 

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Day No. 14

(style #40-223)

Today's Deal of the Day! Carpe cloggum!

 

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Multnomah Leather Shop...for all

Mark Casperson writes from Portland, Oregon, to say

I thought I'd send this photo as a reminder to your readers that we can do clogs in wide and narrow. The customer with the wide feet has trouble finding anything wide enough for his 11 5E feet. The narrow one is a Ladies 7 AA, we can do them even narrower if needed. Of course, medium widths are also available.

Hats off, Mr. C. We're all about inclusiveness here.

 

 

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Okay, right there? Just was onstage playing "Life is a Carnival", a tune from The Band's Cahoots album. It's one of those tunes that the band specializes in: deceptively simple pastiches of Americana that'll rise up an bite ya if you're not paying attention. But hey, for only having one rehearsal wtih the vocalist, I think we came through with flying colors.

Now, where was I?

 

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May I gross you out a moment?

At first glance, there seems to be something unsettling about the thought of growing an animal with a specific pattern on its skin solely for the purpose of turning it into a pair of shoes. But then, isn't that what we do with cows?

 

 

 

 

 

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Ugglebo vintage collection

Then this news arrived the other day from Ugglebo HQ:

This spring and summer we are putting together a very special little collection for all you vintage lovers out there.

Here's a chance for you to feast your eyes. And a link to give you fingers something to do, too:

Ugglebo Vintage.

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog and play trombone:  my Swedish Hasbeens lace up clog booties. Though in deference to Levon, I wore pinstripe pants. It's always good to have one's feet solidly planted when making music.]

 

Ulp! Time to go onstage again! "Ophelia" calls!