Someone needs a gift, do they?

Whew, I don’t know about you, but it sure seems like there have been a ton of birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and other events to celebrate lately; and before we even have time to count them all up, the holidays are going to be here. Which reminds us here how much we love the touch, feel and sentiment of a really perfect card—especially a letterpressed one!

We have two new card lines that have the perfect mix of style, class and cheekiness.  Ilee Papergoods is a local studio that uses thick, lush papers with elegant, hand-printed designs.  Breathless Paper is a collection from a couple from Atlanta who definitely have a sense of humor (we can only imagine what their dinner table conversations are like...!). Why wish someone a Happy Birthday when you can wish them a Happy Hangover Day (that’s the one that probably needs the wishes, right)? Cheeky apology cards are perfect for when you’ve acted like an ass (but you never do), and blurry, beer-goggled bro cards are there to help the fellas express their feelings.

What, a card isn’t enough? Ok, we’ve also got some great new gifty things to go along with them:

• Bluewick Candles, double-wicked candles in a big glass jar that come in delicious scents like Peony Black Currant and Grapefruit Lime White Pear ($20)
• Yummy Love and Toast hand creams ($9) and perfumes ($32), that come in the most adorable packages imaginable.

• Two Loops Bags, canvas totes and cosmetic bags perfect for carrying things and looking cute doing it.
• Glam Purse Hangers are stylish little hooks you can attach to the bar or table you’re sitting at so that you don’t have to put your bag on the floor (otherwise, yes, my bag does need its own chair, thank you very much). Only $12, and so ingenious we could pee our pants!

Lots of Show Pony News

Wow, there’s so much buzz in the air here, it feels like back-to-school time! Not that we have algebra homework to do or anything (thankfully)—maybe it’s just because this time of year reminds us of being able to go shopping and get fun new stuff.


So first and foremost: Save the Date! October 1st.

We’re having a Trunk Show party with three local, but very different designers: Andrea Bijou of Bijoudally, Rian Robison of Tuesday Scarves and Twig Cosmetics by Cara Hellings. Andrea’s laser-cut leather jewelry pieces are a feast for the eyes and so much fun to wear. Rian has been sewing up a storm, and she’ll be bringing in her new fall line of wonderful infinity scarves in smart plaids and cuddly faux furs. And everyone had so much fun (and just looked so darn gorgeous, we must admit) at our show last month with Twig Cosmetics, we had to do it again. Cara’s eco-friendly skin care products treat both your face and the earth like the queens you both are!

We’ll have drinks and nibbles, and of course some great discounts: 15% off Show Pony purchases, 10% off Bijoudally, 20% off Twig Cosmetics and Tuesday Scarves will be $30 (regularly $35).

Next up: Show Pony is now on Deal Springer, where we list a rotating selection of our merchandise at discounts not found in the store or anywhere else.

Today, among the many other great deals, you’ll find Sven Clogs that were featured in the Seattle Magazine Fall 2010 Style Guide at 20% off; our heavenly, exotic Seda France Asian Lychee Candle at $10 off; and holy schmoly, 50% off Blank Leather Moto Jackets. You definitely need one of these if you ride a Vespa (or hey, even if you just want to look like you do!). Keep checking back to see what else you might find!

Finally, just a reminder to start saving your Show Pony receipts!

At the bottom of each receipt, we calculate 10% of your purchase and put the total on a tear-off voucher that you can bring in next month for that much off of your next purchase. So if you spend $100 this month, next month you’ll get $10 off! Sound good?

Alright, so math is actually pretty fun when you’re calculating discounts!

We hope to see you October 1st!

Don’t throw that receipt away!

The best part about owning a shop is getting to know our wonderful customers who keep coming back again and again. Not only do you brighten up our day when we see your beautiful, familiar face, we hope to brighten yours by knowing as soon as you walk in the door what your personal style is, what’s going to look good on you and make you feel like the stylin' lady you are.

Starting today, we want to say thank you to our regulars for making the world a brighter place with a little prezzie! At the bottom of each receipt is a coupon for 10 percent of the total of your purchase, which can be applied to a purchase you make next month. That means that if you spend $100 in September, in October, you’ll get $10 off. If you spend $200 this month, next month you’ll save $20! If you spend... never mind, you get the point. The gorgeous fall fashions are rolling in, so come check out the new duds! We can’t wait to see you.

Fall fashions -- we’re in the news!

Fall is in the air and Show Pony has been featured in both Seattle Magazine and NWsource.com in articles about which way the fall trends are blowing. We feel so warm and fuzzy already!

Check out Seattle Mag's preview of the sexy clogs (yes, clogs that are sexy) and amazing arm candy (yes, you too – but also the amazing bracelets we’ve got for fall).

        

Stephanie also gave NWsource a sneak peek of the Dru's Design military-style pieces we’ll be carrying from this hard-to-find B.C. designer, and promised ways to make your jeggings look freshy-fresh this season because, woot! – they’re still happenin’.

And if all this puts some wind in your sails, feel free to click over to Evening Magazine's website to vote for us in the 2010 Best of Western Washington contest!