Every Clog Has Its Day

Day 18...and Whoops!

ow here's a puzzle for us to ponder. Just last week I got an e-mail announcement from Swedish Hasbeens. "50's style in the New High Summer Collection" read the subject line. And so did the caption under the html image. (Just for reference, some e-mail messages arrive with the images included with the text. Other messages are written like web pages: they download their images as needed.) The rest of the details are as follows:

This summer we introduce five brand new comfy and stylish Summer Hasbeens inspired by the 50s beach life but made with our high-quality and eco-friendly materials.

Two brand new styles on the low and basic wooden sole (5 cm), two on the High sole (7 cm), one on the Sky High (10 cm) all made for summer and sunshine.

Sound intriguing? I thought so. And the html image confirmed it to be a typical sweet Hasbeens style. At least that's how I remember it. Because as I said, my e-mail app downloads it and displays an html image only when I look at the message. But when I sat down to prepare this post, here's the image I saw where that new Hasbeens style should have been:

 

 

Now, if you think that's curious, take a look at what happened when I clicked the link to follow it to the Swedish Hasbeens website. I wasn't greeted by a typically savvy SH fashion shoot. There were no clogs to ogle or wooden goodies to gawk at. Instead I was ushered over to a domain name registration page and greeted with this messsage:

 

Whoops! Looks like someone forgot to pay the equivalent of the electric bill. At least I hope that's what's happened. I'm sure there's much scrambling to right this wrong going on in...wherever the Swedish Hasbeens home office is located. I'm such a creature of habit. I was about to go to their website to check the city and insert it into my text. But nope. There's no website to be reached. And you thought you were having a bad day! Think of what the person responsible at SH HQ must be feeling right now!

Here's hoping that all is well with this exceptional clog maker and that by the time you read this, clicking the link to Swedish Hasbeens will actually take you to Swedish Hasbeens again!

Meanwhile, to tide us over 'til we can actually take a peek at those "50's style" shoes, this 8 month old video introducing the SH Spring/Summer 2012 collection does offer a few clog sightings in amongst some pretty impressive atheletic prowess.

 

 

 

 

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Day No. 18

(style #775-114)

It's a Deal of the Day for the guys! $135.00. That's $35.00 off!

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog: cue the chorus of OMGs. I wore my Nadines from Koolaburra non-stop today. Now that makes for some happy feet for sure. OMG!]

 

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.]