Maybe it’s the cough syrup talking, but I think I sort of love these cheerful little mocs from Moska Cieka. I mean, they’re just so sunny and fun. They’re a fantastic way to be light-hearted and whimsical under all your wintry gear without becoming That Girl Who Expresses Herself Through Novelty Socks (srsly, don’t be that girl.) Plus? CHEAP.
YOOX is having a big ole sale with free standard shipping and their Fall/Winter collections up to 50% off. That makes these peppy little kicks –also available in an equally fun tomato red– less than fifty bucks. I can’t get my eyelashes touched-up for less than fifty bucks!
I’ve heard it all my life and really want to know, who is the neanderthal who first said only children and prostitutes may wear red shoes?
Comment by AmelieWannabe — December 12, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
Okay, I AM that novelty sock girl. They never fail to cheer, and I match the silly theme to what my mood lacks for the day. The catch that makes it- I hope- forgiveable: they’re hidden from view.
Under my long pants and boots lurks a secret smile for myself. Also for the desperately handsome EMT who finds me knocked out of my shoes by a taxi and whose own humanity is so touched by my warmth and whimsy that he keeps the paddles charging that extra second. Beep-beep. Lub-dub. Novelty socks, properly utilized, can save lives.
Feng Shui begins with the floors and S/M worship with the feet, and I deeply empathize with the need for canary shoeleather.
Comment by Clare2e — December 12, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
I’ve heard it attributed to Dylan Thomas, Amelie.
Comment by Plumcake — December 12, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
What’s wrong with novelty socks? No one can see them but me! My happy little secret…
Comment by Lizzie — December 12, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
I think you have finally posted shoes that I would wear and could wear! (I can’t do high heels at all, and believe me, I’ve tried).
Comment by Bree — December 12, 2008 @ 10:54 pm
Whats wrong with novelty socks?! Its not like you see them unless I take my shoes off. I think they are cute and fun and fooy on those who don’t. You can pry my cute socks from my cold dead body.
Also I agree with Clare2e, they save lives!
Comment by Jeni — December 13, 2008 @ 12:11 am
Not that you asked, but the answer is Starman.
Comment by dee — December 13, 2008 @ 1:17 am