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by Brenna
December 28th, 2012
We will miss you, MP!
Something is up in the state of Denmark, where the fabulous MP brand is from. To get to the bad news quick, we were informed that MP will no longer be producing goods for import to the USA, so we won’t be able to restock their items when we run out. It’s a very sad Zap! section right now, just full of MP styles we won’t see again.
This is a huge bummer, especially now that we’re officially into winter, because MP made some of our most favourite cozy styles. Since the stock we have now is the last we’ll be seeing of them, if you’ve been wanting an MP style and have been hesitating, now’s the time to treat yourself. And if you haven’t been coveting an MP style? Then let me explain just how wonderful they are.
The cornerstone of our love of MP is their cotton-lined wool. Comfy cotton on the inside and superwash wool on the outside, they are some of our warmest styles. Plus, the superwash wool is pre-shrunk, and the label suggests washing warm or hot. With wool! Of course, for best results, wash inside out in cool water & hang to dry. Taken care of well, these sturdy and well-made cotton-lined wool styles could be solid staples of your wardrobe for a long time.
• Cotton-Lined Wool Tights •
• Cotton-Lined Wool Knee Highs •
• Wide Stripe Cotton-Lined Wool Tights •
MP offers some great wool knee highs but the one true love of most Dreamers are the Coarse Knit Knee Highs. They’re thick and scrumptious, but probably not too thick for your favourite winter shoes. And they’re long enough to reach the knees of most legs who try them! Available in two sizes and three colours, the Coarse Knit Knee Highs are one style that I think all of us are trying to get a pair of before they go away.
Even the littlest ones can get cozy with MP. The terry loops of the Baby Wool Socks keep tiny toes cozy and the Cotton-Lined Wool Knee Highs go down in size to a kid’s US 3.5-5.5.
• Cotton-Lined Wool Knee Highs •
• Baby Wool Socks •
Not all colours are available in tiny sizes, so use the drop-down menu to choose the size you’re interested in first, then pick the colours that show up as available (not greyed out).
Of course, MP isn’t all about the cozy, they also have some light, weight warm weather styles that are equally as fabulous. Sure, it may be pretty dang cold right now, but these styles probably won’t be here when warm weather comes back. Future you will be forever thankful.
• Check Pattern Footies •
• Flower Rib Leggings •
• Lace Crew •
These are just a few of all the MP styles we have left! Before you say your goodbyes to MP by getting something to remember them by, check out the MP sock sizing guide after the jump—with basic sizing ranges and what styles we carry in each size.
by Brenna
December 21st, 2012
It’s never too late for email gift cards!
When even 2-Day Express shipping is cutting it too close to the holiday, the safest way to get your loved ones socks is through the speed of the internet! Email gift cards are sent to the recipient as soon as your order payment is approved.
The only problem is, gift cards can seem kind of impersonal. Sure, you love socks and you know they love socks, but even the prettiest email gift card sort of pales in comparison to something sent through US mail. But it doesn’t have to!
First, let’s look at ordering an email gift card. They’re pretty straight forward. From the Gift Card menu, chose “email cards”, or you can click this link right . . . here. There will be a simple form to fill out.
You can choose what style of email gift card you’re sending, we have several gorgeous looks for different seasons and occasions. Then just fill out your info and the info about who you’re sending the gift card to. There’s even a space for a little note! (remember this for later, it’s key to really personalising a gift card!)
Things to remember:
• You can enter any whole dollar amount you want! So you can send $13, $27, whatever specific lucky number you fancy! •
• Make sure you have the right email! Double check that the email for the person you’re sending this to is right. We can’t fix it if you send it to a lucky stranger. And make sure your email is right too, so you can get a confirmation that it was sent. •
Tips on the rest of the email gift card process and a great way to personalise email gift cards after the jump! Read more »
by Brenna
December 14th, 2012
The Nutcracker, part 2!
Last week our socks danced the first half of The Nutcracker ballet for you. After a brief intermission, the classic tale finishes this week—remember, if any of the principal players strike your fancy, links to the styles are scattered throughout the narration. Now, shhhh, the lights are dimming and the performers are coming out . . .
Traditionally, the nutcracker turns into a human prince after Marie helps defeat the mouse army. But Marie likes the nutcracker the way he is, so he stays the way he looks, but has a more royal bearing now. They romantically dance in the snow.
The nutcracker and Marie take a nutshell boat pulled by sharks across a sea to the Land of Sweet Socks.
When they reach shore they go to the Sugarplum Fairy who was keeping an eye on things until Prince Nutcracker returned. They tell the Sugarplum Fairy all about how Marie helped defeat the mouse king.
The Sugarplum Fairy is impressed and puts on a show for Marie and Prince Nutcracker. First, cozy chocolate coloured socks and arm warmers dance with a capital “D.”
Then coffee stripes wrestle a little bit, because they’re kind of wound up on caffeine.
Candy cane-coloured red and white stripes twist about.
Floral socks, sheer and woolly put on a fashion show with some garters.
From under Mother Gigogne’s skirts dance her wee little children.
For the finale, the Sugarplum Fairy dances with her cavalier.
Full of joy, everyone dances together as Marie and the nutcracker watch.
But the dancers begin disappearing . . .
And even the Nutcracker Prince leaves Marie.
And Marie is all alone.
She wakes up at the foot of the Christmas tree, next to the still broken nutcracker.
With determination, Marie goes back to sleep, back to the Land of Sweet Socks. If it was all a dream, what a sweet, sock dream it was!
by Brenna
December 7th, 2012
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Ballet is a classic winter tale and there have been many interpretations. So we thought we’d have a go at reinterpreting The Nutcracker in socks. If any of the principal players strike your fancy, links to the styles are scattered throughout the narration. Let’s begin!
The scene opens on the Sockerhaus home, the tree of green DreaM Stockings has been decorated for the holiday in lights and ornaments with stars on top. Marie and her brother Fritz admire the trimmings.
The clock strikes and a mysterious figure appears. It’s Herr Drosselmidcalf!
He’s brought with him a wonderful toy, a fanciful nutcracker shaped like a soldier.
Marie is charmed by the nutcracker.
Fritz, to spite Marie, breaks the nutcracker. Fritz is a jerk.
After everyone else has gone to bed, Marie goes to check on the poor nutcracker still lying under the tree. She falls asleep.
The clock strikes midnight and Marie awakens, to find the tree grown crazy tall and the nutcracker bigger than she!
Suddenly, an army of mice appear, led by a ferocious king mouse.
The mice attack the nutcracker, overwhelming him.
Marie thinks fast and throws a slipper (well, she’s a slipper—so, herself) at the king mouse, knocking him out. The army of mice run away.
But what happens next? Tune in next week for the socktastic conclusion of The Nutcracker Sock Ballet!
by Brenna
November 30th, 2012
Fuzzy, furry, fabulous
Ever wonder why faux fur and other fuzzies keep you so cozy? Well, every one of those little hairs or fuzz helps trap air, insulating you from the cold and trapping your body heat inside. Like a Thermos without the vacuum!
The weather here has been getting pretty cold and as silly as some styles may appear at first glance, more Dreamers seem to be cozying up to faux fur and other fuzzies and finding them fantastic at keeping warm.
Fuzzy fur is a great choice for keeping those toes warm at home. New Zealand Bed Sock styles are practically slippers (and some have treads and just are slippers!) and the plush, woolly fur that they’re lined with doesn’t mat, keeping fluffy and trapping that warm air for you!
• New Zealand Bed Socks with Hearts •
• New Zealand Bed Socks with Polka Dots •
• New Zealand Bed Socks with Stripes •
For more subtle daily fuzziness, the touches of silky-soft microfiber on these styles adds a bit of snuggliness.
• Feather Cuff OTK 2-Pack •
• Cotton Legging with Microfiber Cuff •
But, the ultra-ultimate in furry warmth has got to be furry leg warmers. Fabulous faux fur keeping you crazy cozy.
• Wild Furry Warmers •
• Furry Lurex Leg Warmers •
We’ve got lots more styles (and more due as the cold progresses) so try out the “Furry – Fuzzy” Advanced Search and check ‘em out!
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