Introducing....

two brands that are new to Momo.

For Momo gentlemen: Wolf&Man. These soft 100% cotton shirts are nicely tailored for a slim fit.

For Momo ladies: Jet. A Portland-based brand that melds style with comfort.

A dress with a functional hood!

Fashionable French Versatility

Akela Key is a French clothing line hailing from Metz, France (located at the tripoint junction of France, Germany and Luxembourg). One of the primary goals of Akela Key is to create affordable, flattering and fashionable clothing for every body type.

This cardigan is a particular favorite of ours — the neutral knit allows for season and color-spanning versatility. In addition ... it can be worn “right side up” or upside down for very different looks.

$109 for all this beauty

Right side up?

Upside down?

A navy blue and ecru cotton tunic makes the spring-to-summer transition nicely. Layer it over sheer sleeves, an extra-long camisole, leggings or skinny jeans.

Freshness for $104

This gauzy, ethereal and deliciously soft cotton and silk tank is generously tailored and adorned with playful leopard print detail. Another perfect piece for layering, it floats around you like a cloud.

Light as a whisper. Shhhh!

So fun for $69

A Good Stud Is Hard to Find!

Why are hand-crafted, artful stud earrings so difficult to find?
Search for studs no more — Momo has just received a fresh batch
of delightfully creative stud earrings from Contagious of Nashville. Contagious’ (aka Ruth Zelanski) jewelry is inspired by science and nature — everything from the beautiful and bizarre Acetabularia
to molecules and mold.

Here’s a small sample of what we have!

Claws. Rowr!

Tiny sterling leaves

Acetabularia!!

“Segmentation” studs

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

It wasn’t that long ago that writing a letter — a real letter with a real pen on real paper — wasn’t considered anachronistic. In these digital times, however ... it’s a different story. Now days, it’s a rare thing for many of us to receive a letter or card (barring the obvious holiday cards, of course).

Wooster & Prince stationery

Having said that —who can deny the sudden surprise, delight and happiness that seeing a hand-written missive in the mailbox evokes? It’s like getting a little present. A thoughtful, hand-made one, at that.

teNeues card sets are too cute

Momo can help you bring a little ray of sunshine into someone’s life via a card, a note, a letter. We have an assortment of cards: letterpress by Smock, sweet sets from teNeues, stationery from Wooster & Prince as well as a wide array of single cards.

Don’t forget a pen! Sakura blossoms top these adorable ball-points: 

spring flowers bring ... love letters?

Adding a little something ‘extra’ ups the ante quite a bit. At Momo we like to embellish letters and gifts. Cute, whimsical tape? Retro french-inspired stickers? These make things pretty much instantly adorable. 

everyone loves stickers!

modes of transportation for your letter?

If the nostalgic part of you misses letter writing ... the physicality of it — the texture of the paper, the glide of a pen or the faint scratch of a pencil, the satisfaction of sealing an envelope and pressing a stamp onto its corner ... or if you simply want to brighten someone’s day, consider reviving the ancient tradition of letter-writing. 

Fresh From London and NYC

Momo is excited to inform our Dear Readers that we are now carrying work by London-based jeweler Rachel Essex. Whimsical, colorful and utterly charming, her pieces are the perfect pop of color to brighten the Seattle “neutral” wardrobe.

Rachel frequents antique fairs, flea markets and thrift shops in London and Paris in search of vintage lucite and bakelite buttons and components. As a result, many of her pieces have one-of-a-kind buttons or beads.

Rachel Essex Jewelry can be found at Anthropologie in London and at Cath Kidson ... and now Momo! She was sweet enough to customize a Momo-exclusive collection — the only of Rachel’s jewelry to be found in the US.

The sweetest cherries..

can you spy the little bunny?

Don’t fret, Momo men! We've got you covered — with our latest order of NY Hat Co. hats. The “Pub Cap” in black or brown plaid, classic canvas “Rexy,” grey plaid linen “Gatsby” or the straw “Diamond Crown.”

the already-dapper Maurice looks particularly handsome in the “Rexy”

The Momo Semi-Annual Good Fortune Sale Continues!

Take advantage of our Sale Upon A Sale: 10 - 30% off already marked down clothing, jewelry and accessories. Simply choose a sale item (or two or three!) that you love, then pick a fortune cookie to determine your destiny. Each cookie contains a lucky discount, so everyone's a winner. Sale goes until the last cookie crumbles.

Here's a sample taste of amazing discounts here at Momo:

Prairie Underground Hoodies: Originally $230, marked down to $196, now yours for $177 - $137!

For Momo Man: David Bitton shirt or jacket: $98 --> $84 --> $75-$59

Here is our Lovely Momo Mama, modeling a fabulous Prairie Underground top. Originally $187 --> $159, with lucky cookies: $143 --> $111

Or this Videodrome dress? Sexy! Was $210, it could now be yours for $142 - $109! 

Or what about this steal? Super cute and super functional, this Orla Kiely zippered wallet started its life at $105...and now could come home with you for as little as $62. Whoa.

For a luxurious treat (because face it - it's not going to get warm out for a bit longer), how about cashmere? Momo has infinity scarves, shawls and ponchos. Prices range(d) from $148 - $96, now potentially $133 - $67.

Only Hearts dresses $147 --> $125 --> yours for $112 - $87

Sweet rain boots from Kamik $58 --> $49, now $44 --> $34

So, dear readers, you should get yourselves down here soon - the last cookies are sweetly calling your names....

        

Viva Los Vegas! Plus New Goodies

Hello Dear Blog Readers,

Momo Mama and Mr. Momo are in Los Vegas right now, boozing and gambling. Tsk tsk.

I kid, I kid! They are in Vegas walking their lovely feet off and researching the latest, greatest well-made fashions at: MRKT men's show, Stitch for women, Capsule for emerging brands, Project, ENK, Magic for men and Magic for women. Phew!

Meanwhile, at Momo....

We're starting to receive fabulous Spring inventory. Woo! Perhaps today's weather is a tease, but it definitely feels like Spring is just around the corner. Here are some tantalizing treats to generate a bit of spring-fashion fever.

Bench jackets for the Momo Man.

 

and Bench dresses for Lady Momo. The "Stay B" has a fun military-esque aesthetic:

Bench dresses - style and comfort

We have Raffi full button-through Polos in black and denim blue:

Raffi Polo

As well as Prairie Underground's "Mothette", which can be worn a multitude of (flattering) ways. Although it's a shirtdress, Momo Girl Angela likes to button it asymmetrically to create a drape across the front. 

Mothette shirtdress

Valentine Confusion!

There are a lot of conflicting stories about the origin of Valentine's Day. A LOT. So many, in fact, that this Momogirl blogger has entirely scrapped the idea of a Fun History Lesson today.

It is much simpler to write about some of the wonderful things you can find at Momo for your sweetie. (not that we think you need help brainstorming...but a few ideas are always nice!)



 Jewelry is lovely, ANY time of year. Momo carries many local designers like Flora and Fawn and Shelli Markee.

For the Momo man: award-winning  skin care products by Billy Jealousy. We even have a Variety Pack for those who are indecisive. 

...and there are things that are just cute. Robot Clocks? Yes please. High five!

This rainbow of hand-woven silk scarves from Turkey was too luscious not to post. Hand-spun, hand-dyed, hand-woven - a labor of love to share with someone you love. 

 Need more suggestions? A helping hand, a subtle nudge? Pop on down to Momo - we are always happy to be of assistance. :)


In lieu of a history lesson, I'll leave you with these entertaining factoids:
3% of Valentine's Day cards/gifts are for pets.
Teachers receive more Valentine's Day cards than anyone else.
Men typically spend 2x what women do on V-Day...
However, 85% of valentines are purchased by women.

The key to someone's heart...

Year of the Water Snake

A sweet snake girl for a sweet Snake Year. 

The year of the Dragon is now segueing into the year of the Snake...the water Snake to be exact. The last Year of the Water Snake was in 1953 (the year that Sir Edmund Hilary summited Mt. Everest, Watson and Crick determined the double helix structure of DNA, and the film Roman Holiday was released).

There are a number of fun family events to check out in the ID....like the Uwajimaya "Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt" (now until the 9th). Lots of little prizes are to be won and the GRAND prize is a trip for two to Hawaii!! Hawaii is warm. Hawaii has sunshine. Hawaii does not have day after day of Very Cold Fog.

On Saturday February 2nd the Wing Luke Asian Museum is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration with lion dancers and a Fair (where children can participate in arts and crafts projects and visit the "stuffed animal petting zoo"). The following Saturday will be another celebration that encompasses all of the Chinatown-International District. There will be dragon and lion dancers, a costume parade/contest for kids, live reptile show and the super tasty $2 food walk.

Feeling festive and snaky? Momo has the latest cards by Mozaic Paper - vibrant Snake cards that convert into tiny lanterns. (psst! insider secret! these cards are designed by Momo Mama's sister in Hawaii!) We also have the sweetest little Year of the Snake cards by local artist Toni Yuly. So cute!

Who says that snakes are scary? 

Fashion at the Wing Luke

The Wing Luke Museum has long been an integral part of the International District. In fact, it is the only museum in the country that is entirely dedicated to educating visitors about the Asian Pacific American experience.

The museum is currently showing a special exhibit that spans the history of Asian Pacific Americans in fashion (with much of the informative text written by Mama Momo herself!). The exhibit runs through April 21st and is definitely worth checking out - it presents a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at early sewing schools and what a garment-worker's sewing station would have looked like, as well as an enticing collection of elegant, edgy and dramatic pieces by current Asian American designers.

As part of this fashion exhibit, the Wing is hosting a special fashion show on January 19th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The show will feature designers such as Luly Yang, Lady Konnyaku, Gary Tang and others. Included in this lineup is Momo! We'll have models strolling down the runway in off-the-rack clothing by Cop Copine, Deca, Mia Fioravanti, Dress To Kill, Prairie Underground and Lysle Style. Momo isn't forgetting our Momo Men - we'll showcase men's clothing by local boys Tarboo, as well as Luke and Report.

For more information, visit the Wing Luke's website:
http://www.wingluke.org/exhibitions/special.htm

Momo would like to thank Judy Vue of the Seattle Globalist, who wrote a fantastic and comprehensive article about the exhibit and upcoming show. You can read it here:
http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2013/01/14/wing-luke-honors-asian-fashion/9323

We look forward to seeing you on the 19th!