A Touch of Red for Valentines Day

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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. 

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Father’s Day in the Sun

Momo Man has a few ideas to make Dad look sharp and feel summer-ized. Father’s Day heralds the advent of summer, and nothing says summer like a linen shirt. At Momo you can find 100% linen shirts from Raffi and & Sons, and linen/cotton blends from National Standards.

A pink linen shirt and a glass of rosé, perfection.

Raffi’s Aqua Cotton is the perfect light-weight
button-down shirt, and oh so soft.

Daddy-O will look sharp in our selection of mod and slim cut shirts from Bruun & Stengade, Copenhagen.

Pops will have happy cool feet with
 these easy summer socks from Japan.

The Open Sole design assures the socks won’t slip off the heel.

Billy Jealousy has a variety of great grooming products that any man, especially Dad, will appreciate.

Wishing all the Dads out there a fabulous Father’s Day, with love from Momo.

 

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. 

Good Fortune Continues ...

The Momo Good Fortune Sale is still going strong! Fret not, deep discounts still await the lucky. Here’s a little glimpse at some items  you can find on our racks:

Caara shell is a great layering piece year-round,
plus it’s in the color of the hour. We have XS, S, and M.

As always, Cop Copine comes through with interesting details.
Love the giant rivets! We have this in all-purpose black, sizes S and M.

Sunshine to brighten our winter days. Down-filled yet super-compactible
(it has a sewn-in stuff-it travel pouch), our Sparkz jacket is lightweight AND toasty.

Hello Kitty AND sweets? Freshly added to the Good Fortune Sale, it's a treat. 

We can’t forget the Momo Man!

“Tech” jacket from Twenty Metric Tons is slim-fitting and water-and-rain resistant.
Available in size S, in the ever-practical black.

Another great piece from Twenty Metric Tons. Black and blue
color-block polo shirt. Sizes S, L, and XL in the shop.

And last but not least, some sweet accessories to bring some lips to your smile, from Portland’s own Upper Metal Class.

Tiny bronze stud earrings with a necklace to match!

Angled squares hug your earlobes. Momo has these in sterling silver. 

And there’s so much more in store, and always, random new markdowns. The Spring Good Fortune Sale ~ come check it out, going on until Sunday, March 3.

The Good Fortune Sale is Back!

The Momo twice-yearly Good Fortune Sale is here! This is when we offer you incredible double savings on “wear now” clothing while making room for new Spring arrivals. Win-win!

For the uninitiated, here’s The Discount Download: 

• Decide that you need to go home with a SALE item. 
• Bring said SALE item to the counter. 
• Pick a tasty, crunchy fortune cookie out of a jar and open it.
• Inside is a special fortune giving you an ADDITIONAL 10% - 30% OFF THE SALE PRICE.
• Eat cookie. Do not eat fortune (or discount!)
• Spend the day feeling great about your good luck!

... And a little sample of the the fabulous finds that could be yours:

Classic cuffed and cropped Cop Copine trousers.
Perfect for all seasons! Available in Small and Medium.

From Sweden, this Maska tunic adds a ray of sunshine to the season.

Two Danes “Yulia” sweater is extra long and extra cozy, in a 50/50 super-soft
blend of merino and yak wool. And it has pockets! Size Small and Medium.

Swing into spring and summer in this flirty and flattering Cop Copine “Kardi” dress.
We love the saturated peacock blue. Available in Small and Medium. 

Straight from Portland is the “Nolan” sweater. 80% lambswool,
it will keep you toasty warm. Small and Medium still in the shop!

Fabulous tomato red! Maska's 100% Italian lambswool sweater,
Small and Medium on the rack!

Speaking of great colors, what about this peachy keen jacket from Cop Copine?
Generous pockets adorn this piece, which we have in Small and Medium.

Let’s not forget accessories! We’ve still got a decent selection of Sticks and Stones leather bags in an assortment of fun colors.

Looks like a little coin purse. 

Leather backpack? Perfect!

Oh, and of course, there are still more than a few great finds on the Man Rack, too. (You’ll have to ask Mr. Momo about that!) In the meantime, stop by and take advantage of our freshest cuts, the sale goes on until the last cookie crumbles — or through March 3, whichever comes first. May the auspicious Year of the Pig smile upon you and bring you good fortune!

Get Stoned At Momo

The healing powers of stones have been known to many cultures across the world and through the ages. From ancient China to the Egyptians, Romans, Indians and beyond — all believed that stones have magical and mystical properties. Interestingly, the qualities attributed to each stone are fairly consistent across the globe.

In these troubled and often contentious times, we at Momo feel like we can all use a little extra tranquility and positivity in our lives, which is why we’ve chosen to focus on these particular gems in our jewelry collection.

Labradorite is a member of the feldspar family and is best known for its light refracting qualities, which produce shimmery, iridescent flashes of color. These flashes can be so otherworldly and brilliant that the Inuit have a legend stating that the Northern Lights are trapped within.
Labradorite is best known for repelling negativity and aiding in bolstering strength in the face of negativity.

Ruby is considered a useful stone for repelling people who suck your energy, staving off nightmares and insecurity as well as increasing the resilience of the body, mind and spirit. At one point in time, rubies were considered to be more valuable than diamonds. It is said that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in exchange for a large ruby.

Chrysoprase, with its varying shades of luminous green, experienced a revival (inspired by the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb and bejeweled ornamentation within) during the Art Nouveau period. It was also reportedly the favorite stone of Alexander the Great. Chrysoprase targets depression and anxiety while promoting hope and joy.

If you’re feeling like you, too, could use a boost in positive energy, Momo has a wide assortment of cheery little gems waiting to adorn you.* (Alternatively, our neighbors up at Trichome can help you with any other stone-y quest — tell ’em Momo sent ya!)

* The fine print: some of these beauties left the shop before this post but Momo Mama decided to run it anyway because it’s so fun, meaningful and informative (thank you, Angela). But there’s always something new and alluring in the stone sector, especially from locally made Little Teal, so please come and check it out when you need a little self love, especially during the holidays!

Sweater Weather

Fall arrived seemingly overnight, strewing sidewalks with fallen leaves, bringing chilly evenings and bouts of cold rain. So, yeah! Let’s break out the sweaters! And at Momo, we’ve decided that it’s time to up our sweater game by introducing brilliant color into our soon-to-be winter drear.

Brand new to Momo is Maska from Sweden. Exquisite fibers and craftsmanship ensures that these pieces will be in your winter wardrobe for years to come. These more-stylish-than-trendy sweaters are made with wool from merino sheep in Australia ... which is then spun into yarn by a family supplier in Scotland ... which is then sent to Lithuania where it’s turned into gorgeous sweaters!

‘Anira’ tunic in vivid gold.

‘Helga’ in oxblood has front patch pockets, hooray!

‘Anto’ grandpa cardigan has pockets, too!

Maska’s ‘Cici’ sweater is spun in Italy from a blend of fine lambswool and cashmere, so it’s at once lightweight and toasty warm. And guess what? Momo also has pants just like these! via Cop-Copine.








Speaking of, next up, our favorite French brand: Cop-Copine. Leave it to these quirky designers to give us an easy and versatile way to wear the color of the season. Call it curry, saffron or moutarde, a dash will go a long way in spicing up your wardrobe.

‘Aubrac’ is the perfect boyfriend sweater and
this saturated mustard is the go-to color for fall. 

Cop-Copine ‘Dodoma’ will make you feel like you’re
hugged by a giant bunny – softer than a cloud!

And for us tried-and-true Northwesterners who need to refresh our classic Seattle black/grey (or as we like to say, light-black) and beige sweater selection, Momo has got you covered.

Backdrop is back! Purveyors of the perfectly practical (without conceding style), we have their ever-popular black zip-up hooded cardigan and a super-cozy oversized oatmeal-colored cardi. And yes, pockets, pockets, pockets!

But wait, there’s more. Straight from Copenhagen: Two Danes. Both ‘Yuna’ and ‘Yulia’ are a 50/50 blend of yak wool and merino, super soft to the touch. Snug as a bug in a rug! And you’re seeing right — more pockets.

Last but not least is our Margaret O’Leary cashmere travel wrap — impossible not to love (and a luxe holiday present for anyone you love)! A 77" x 28" rectangle of pure heaven and an absolute must-have for the plane, train, automobile or strolling. We have eight colors to choose from, ranging from a romantic rosewood to pine green and, of course, our staples of black, grey, navy or taupe.

There you have it, the sweater wrap up at Momo. And believe it or not, there’s more in store. So, drop by, say ‘hi,’ and get your warm fuzzies ... and maybe a sweater, too! :)