Momo to Go: The Dad’s Day Edition

Uh, so what day is it again? It’s almost Dad’s Day — Sunday, June 21. Time to send a little love to the father figures in our lives. We’ve combed through our current collection to bring you our favorites from Momo to Go. And of course, it wouldn’t be the same without our fame-ish sets, so here are a few. We’re always open to mixing and matching ... send us an email at lala@momoseattle.com to get your gift going. For a complete guide to Momo to Go, visit our post on More Momo to Go. And thanks, Dad. 

Time for a change: Is dad ready to ditch the sweatshirt he’s been wearing for the past 80 days? Hit ‘Refresh’ with a heather grey cotton pocket sweater from Copenhagen. Casual, lightweight comfort is perfect for hanging out or Zoom meeting at home; $120. Cut a little long with a semi-slim fit. S-M-L-XL. 

The gift of time: The Logic stainless steel watch with Seiko quartz movement is an expression of rugged elegance. Featuring a 42mm diameter case with a real wood dial face on a sturdy 22mm Italian leather band. Screw-down crown assures water resistance to 330 feet; $150.

For the Waterman: Unisex watch with bright Lume dial in 38mm diameter stainless steel case with Seiko quartz movement. Screw-down crown assures water resistance to 660 feet; $155.

$ocks Set; $39 - $49

Say you love him from his wallet, right down to his toes. Your choice of sleek leather accessory paired with either Italian dress socks or sporty Japanese socks. 

Flip Fold

First the wallets: 

A simple flip fold that fits neatly in a pocket. ID window, slots for credit cards, business cards and cash, 4.25" x 3.25". In Brown/Black, Cobalt/Yellow, Black/Brown or Red/Black. 

Sleek bi-fold with room for ID, credit cards and cash. 4.25" x 3.375". In Black/Brown, Mahogany or Black. 

Bi-Fold

Then the socks: 

Italian socks add the right amount of levity to a look. Made in Italy of fine cotton (rugby stripe is light weight merino wool), in a smooth knit that feels cool on the feet. Fits shoe sizes 8.5-12. Designs left to right: Gone Fishing, Diamonds, Tiny Dots, Dinosaur Bones or Thin Stripe Rugby. 

Japanese reversible socks give you twice as much wear! Ankle length fits men’s shoe size 8-10. In Light Grey or Desert Tan. 

Japanese performance sport socks with engineered compression arch-fit support. Extremely comfortable whether you’re finishing the back nine or spending the day touring. Fits men’s shoe size 8-10. In Sea Blue or Pop Green. 

Italian

Japanese reversible

Japanese Performance 

Grooming Combo; $75

Dad will be looking dandy with our Billy Jealousy shave creme and aftershave (substitute face moisturizer for after shave if you'd like) and smile brightening Italian toothpaste, all tied up furoshiki-style in a locally made ‘Know Your Fishing Knots’ bandana. We have only two bandanas in stock, so if you like this one, please let me know ASAP. 

Father Fix It; $35

A great gift for the gadget geek includes a lightweight cotton beanie, milled in Canada, and a pen screw tool with eight micro heads for tightening the smallest of screws (think glasses, watches and computers). And, a multi-function, handyman pen friend. Select your choice of colors for all three. 

Hot Stuff Special; $38

Spice up your dad’s daily routine with a these choice peppery products. ‘No Spice, No Life’ sticker from a local Seattle artist says it all, along with a packet of Japanese togarashi, Seattle-made Mama Dragon grinder blending Himalayan salt with jalapeño, habanero, chili and ghost peppers. Plus, a jar of everyone’s favorite Mama Lil’s pickled goat horn peppers. 

Sunday Grace

Pandemic

What if you thought of it
as the Jews consider the Sabbath —
the most sacred of times?
Cease from travel.
Cease from buying and selling.
Give up, just for now,
on trying to make the world
different than it is.
Sing. Pray. Touch only those
to whom you commit your life.
Center down. 

And when your body has become still,
reach out with your heart.
Know that we are connected
in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.
(You could hardly deny it now.)
Know that our lives
are in one another’s hands.
(Surely, that has come clear.)
Do not reach out your hands.
Reach out your heart.
Reach out your words.
Reach out all the tendrils
of compassion that move, invisibly,
where we cannot touch.

Promise this world your love — 
for better or for worse,
in sickness and in health,
so long as we all shall live.

- Lynn Ungar 3/11/20

A Touch of Red for Valentines Day

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Cerise, Scarlet, Vermillion, Ruby — whatever the shade, red suggests passion, power, courage and determination. It’s the color of blood and fire, primordial life energy. In the Chinese culture, it’s the luckiest of all hues, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. And on Valentine’s Day, it’s a universal expression of love.

At Momo, we love red ... in perfectly appropriate doses. Never ones to be overly dramatic, we know a little goes a long way. So here, for your Valentine’s giving, a mini tour of our engaging accents. Of course, there’s more in store, so drop by and give us a browse. And remember, we’re always happy to wrap. 

Crimson Kimono: Head-to-toe accessories. A harp hair clip to hold the heaviest of hair, a silken brooch made by local lovely Thea Starr, and fabulous fun chirimen shoelaces for low or high tops. 

Dots right! Everyone loves i Ronni Kappos vintage glass jewelry. Handmade in Los Angeles, these modern classics are a sure hit. 

Red Letter Day: Check out our sweet selection, carefully picked by Mr. Momo, the fussy card guy. 

Red Hot: Goodies for the hottie in your life. Dried Hawk’s Claw chiles from Japan (a thoughtful gift matched with a suribachi mortar and pestle) and Seattle’s own Mama Lil’s pickled peppers. 

Lucky Belly: Do you love a foodie or a secret chef? Locally made tea towel with lacquered wood chopsticks from Japan make a tasty pair. 

❤️❤️❤️

Popping up this Sunday! Zuri x kimber elements

Zuri ...

... meet kimber elements!

Momo is excited to host a pop-up for the universally loved, versatile-as-heck Zuri. Paloma from headquarters will be here with their latest and greatest. Plus, joining us will be local kimber elements, unveiling a limited edition collection of adornments perfect to partner with Zuri. 

Zuri x kimber elements Pop-up!

Sunday, December 8

3:00 - 6:00 at Momo

Sunday street parking is free

Each Zuri dress is made from a limited run of colorful and playful patterns. Printed on Dutch wax fabric, they are durable, wrinkle-resistant and machine washable. Flattering on every body type, they can be worn three ways: as a dress, an open jacket, or as a skirt! Plus ... you guessed it — they have pockets. You can see why their motto is “Just One Dress.”

Sustainably and ethically made in Kenya by a collective whose focus is on women's empowerment, you can feel good  when you treat yourself to a dress (or three). Learn more about this global brand at https://www.shopzuri.com/

Founders Sandra Zhao and Ashleigh Gersh Miller

Sublimely versatile, Zuri is travel worthy, too. Pop it over a slip dress or a top and pants and wear it open as a light jacket.

To wear it as a skirt, unbutton the top buttons, shimmy the dress down to your waist, fold the collar to the inside, tie the sleeves into a big ‘bow.’ Ta-da!

To belt or not to belt? That is your prerogative. 

Everyone loves Zuri! Local luminary Claudia Castro Luna,
Washington’s Poet Laureate, wears hers over a tailored shirt. 

More on kimber elements ... the jewelry is designed and produced in partnership with 25 Maasai women artisans who are members of the Oldoinyo Oibor Amboseli Women’s Group in Kimana Village, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Traditionally worn by Maasai women and men, these pieces are a symbol of their culture and traditions. 

Your purchase empowers this women’s group to promote their craft, and give voice and visibility to the artisans. The women collectively decided that the proceeds from this project will finance their purchase of beehives to make honey as another source of income. Honey money! Learn more about kimber elements at http://kimber-elements.com/

  

The Return of the Good Fortune Sale

An auspicious day is upon you! The Momo Good Fortune Sale starts at noon tomorrow, Thursday, August 22. What does that mean, grasshopper? Well, you’ve come to the right place to find out. 

It works like this:

> Peruse our SALE rack of already marked-down treasures

> Pick the perfect garment, accessory, jewelry — whatever you find with a red sale tag

> Choose a fortune cookie stuffed with an ADDITIONAL 10-30% OFF! Only you can determine your discount destiny

> Receive savings on savings, woo hoo!

> Leave feeling stylish and fulfilled for being such a smart cookie

Our semi-annual sale runs for give-or-take two weeks, ending about Labor Day-ish. And new items are randomly marked down and put on the Good Fortune Rack, so visit often! And we encourage you to shop carefully and lovingly, as all sales are final. See you at the sale!

Zing into Spring

Springtime in Seattle is often a time of indecisive weather. In less than a few hours, we can experience rain, sun, rain, then back to sun. When a day can start out misty and chilly and end with a sudden wave of heat, practical layers are a must! In this nature-loving Northwest, that generally translates to muted earth tones ... which doesn’t exactly inspire fun-in-the-sun. So Momo dares: why not add some Zing to your Spring?

To start, this just in from Lithuania: a veritable rainbow of Ducktail rain jackets: Lightweight, unisex, with a snap-on, reversible reflective ‘tail’ in the back, these are our favorite cheery spring raincoats.

Layer it over a brand new brand for Momo: Blue Platypus. Playful, whimsical, fun. And, you guessed it, POCKETS (by now, dear reader, you know we are pocket obsessed)!

Our pocketed skirt is available in these three patterns, plus the sailboat print! 

Flirty dress in a blue catphone or sailboat (sorry, no orange!)

And we believe that men deserve some brightness in their wardrobes, too. From another perfect for spring-into-summer line, Kennington, here are some playful prints.

When life hands you lemons, you’re one lucky dude.

Frenchies, anyone?

It’s our Momo mission to supply you with the goods you need to enjoy a happy • lucky • life, so we continue our crusade to present you with pops of color — in just the right dose for Seattle — of course. 😉

Cultivate Love for Mother’s Day

Lei Ann’s beautiful Mommy in a Japanese temple garden.

’Tis the nurturing season, time to plant seeds of love for Mother’s Day. At Momo, we cherish small and special ways to say “Mahalo, Mom.” Among our favorite gifts are interesting herbs and flowering fun from Japan — simple ways to grow a little love.

Grow delicious herbs in elegant Japanese ceramics. 

Cultivate and Eat: So easy, just open and add water!

Easy peasy.

Sprouting hedgehogs! Grow mint, basil or strawberries. 

Flowering Fortunes: Open to reveal a fortune and a strip
of seeds (chrysanthemum or petunia) to plant.

And while you’re thinking of her, why not present your Mommy with blooms that will last for a long time. Better yet, pen a note of gratitude inside, a gift she’ll love more than any.

Beautiful letterpress cards made by Momo Mama’s very own sister in Hawaii.

Also from the Aloha State: beautiful, classic washi paper notecard sets.

Momo wishes all mothers, surrogate mothers, second moms and other mothers, a love-filled Mother’s Day: Hau'oli La Makuahine to you. 

Rights of Spring

Hello spring style!

At Momo, we don’t pay too much mind to what’s in style, rather, we like to wear what’s our style. That said, there are a few delightful directions this spring, ones we can embrace and integrate easily into our existing closets. 

To start, the work-to-weekend wear-over-everything jacket is a favorite. Why? The Floral Goodness coat from Smoking Lily slides into our wardrobe, funning-up our black staples. While the Two Danes engineer striped variation is a great friend to denim, indigo, all our beloved blues. And, they BOTH HAVE POCKETS!

From Me & Arrow comes another versatile, short-sleeve iteration, this one can be buttoned up and worn as a dress. And you guessed it ... (the P-word!) What a great travel piece.   

Yes please, long over long.

Another look at the
Two Danes striped jacket.

What to wear under these great garments, aside from what you already own? The shapely Sito Dress from Prairie Underground is a new take on a slip dress, chic worn solo, sleek enough to layer with a crop top. Super comfortable, you can also wear it two ways (come in for a demo)!

 

For seasonal options to top it off, we love bright white. Yes, we said it: WHITE. As in, Southern California white, tennis white, the color of peace, purity and perfection! White freshens Seattle neutrals, plus, according to one reliable Momo source, it opens one up to spirituality and heaven knows we can all use a little uplifting these days.  

Prairie Underground In-Dreams
in dreamy white cotton.

Feminine eyelet makes a comeback,
this one from Me & Arrow.

White not your thang? We have plenty of other pop-on tops for your perusal. A little easier on the laundry, we promise.

Two Danes micro-stripe with one pocket!

Me & Arrow pale pink pretty.

Sunshine for a dreary day. Top by Me & Arrow,
rain-proof jacket from Three Stones,
joggers by Prairie Underground (Lala’s obsession).