Sseko Birthday Sale - We're Turning 10!

It all started with a pair of shoes …

So it’s appropriate to start our 1st day of sales with shoes!

Today marks the first day of the Sseko birthday sale! Get ready for some big deals this week - but today we’re starting off with the items that started it all

With our small batch production and intentional practices, sales don’t come along very often.

Our current sale day will run through tonight at midnight PST and a new sale will pop up every day for the next 7 days, running 24 hours each. Discounts will be deep because turning 10 is a big deal.

Stay tuned and have fun!

All You Need is Love

All You Need is Love

20% of all orders go to Erin’s Kids in Burma

Tomorrow marks the last day to purchase from Sseko Designs under Janet Rosen’s Trunk Show. Sseko Designs and I will be forwarding 20% of every purchase to Erin Terzieff’s foundation … All You Need is Love.

On Sunday, Erin shared the beautiful story of how she made the decision to travel to a small village in Burma to see the conditions families were living in. She started working with a lovely young person in California who also saw the need and whose family started the effort to start a school in Thailand - just across the river from this tiny town.

Some of the things Erin spoke about touched the hearts of all our guests who attended the event. How a simple meal for 1 child costs as low as a US quarter, and how their most important funding need are uniforms. Not so the children can have nice clothes, but because on their walk to school and home each day, kidnappers would pass them by because simply by wearing a uniform it shows someone will be looking for them if they go missing. A uniform costs $2.50.

You may be thinking, “I don’t need another purse” or “I just don’t have a lot to spend right now”. But let me help you factor in how you can help …

Buy a $29 Leather Tassel Clip = 2 uniforms and 4 meals

Buy a $49 Leather Tassel Clutch = 4 uniforms or 40 meals 

Buy a $34.99 Makeup bag = 2 uniforms and 8 meals

Every little bit helps! Not only are you helping Erin’s kids in Burma, but also the ladies of Sseko Designs in East Africa! Keep in mind, you may not need anything for yourself right now, but any of these lovely items above could be a gift for your next friend, sister, mother, co-worker, niece, graduation gift … give a little and get a little.

All sales need to be wrapped up by 8pm tomorrow (Friday, February 22nd). If you need help choosing your favorites, shoot me a message! You know where to find me.

Seattle Snowmaggedon

Snowmaggedon Shopping

Something to chase away the snow storm blues

A foot of snow dumped at our house within 18 hours yesterday. My day includes laundry, catching up on new movies On Demand and keeping the snow off our dog Homer’s hair (I’m not sure why our Shiz Tzu’s hair doesn’t collect snowballs like our Maltipoo.)

Are you looking for something amazing to do while you’re sitting around catching up on your Netflix series? How about a little online shopping?

Both of my beautiful businesses just launched their Spring collections! I received my Sseko Designs spring collection and everything I received is so gorgeous. The Sseko story is completely inspirational and making a purchase benefits women in Uganda, Ethiopia and India. Chloe + Isabel’s spring collection was inspired by Lisbon and although small, has tropical hints that make me think of summer even when stuck in a foot of snow.

It's a GREAT month for a sale ... apparently!

Time’s Running Out

On 2 of the best sales of 2019

I wouldn’t normally hit this 2 for 1 on my social media … but I’ve been pretty busy and so here it goes.

Both Sseko & Chloe + Isabel are having sales!!

Two of the loves of my life have been put on the back burner for awhile, but that doesn’t make them any less amazing.

Chloe + Isabel is having it’s Semi-Annual sale until Saturday, January 12th. Up to 75% off some of some gorgeous styles from the last few years. These are not pieces that are going out of stock, but clearing out warehouse space for new spring styles.

I’ve always said that C+I is home to some of the most gorgeous designs backed by amazing quality and lifetime warranty. I still wear mine daily … you can be assured that each piece is heirloom quality and you won’t be sorry (especially at 75% off!)

Sseko is the latest love of my life and the Sseko Ssisterhood grabbed my attention with it’s story and handmade goods. I never leave home without a Sseko purse - and am holding my breath for all the new beautiful spring collection pieces I’ve pre-ordered. But, the Fall/Winter pieces are calling my name! I can’t believe there are so many gorgeous designs left in our warehouse - because with Sseko - often times when inventory is gone - it’s gone!

I actually can’t believe that the Eden Backpack is on sale! That baby is only $162! That’s incredible since it retails for $250! This is a HUGE fine leather backpack, pretty much good for any occasion. Made with so much love by artisans in Ethiopia. My favorite Sheba Purse is also on sale … the last time it was on sale I easily sold 5 of them! Everyone loves them - I carry mine daily.

Can we talk about the clothing for a bit - I never in a million years thought I’d wear a Kaftan but I have jumped in that pool with both feet! This is a beautiful dress that I have worn like crazy since I took a chance.

• Summer with sandals - check!

• Summer with wedges - check!

• Wedding - check!

• Swimsuit cover up - check!

• Lounging around the house - check!

• BBQ - check!

• Church - check!

• Movies - check!

• Shopping - check!

• Flight - check! (can you imagine showing up for your next flight ready for the upgrade to 1st class looking fully put together in a beautifully comfortable dress?)

So pretty much this dress can go anywhere. Now currently available in the Monet and the Dandelion prints on sale.

I want to talk about 1 more piece - the reversible longer blazer in black/dandelion print. It’s worth checking out and adding to your spring/summer/fall/winter wardrobe. Great for travel and I could easily see this being worn with shorts or skirts or pants or a dress for any occasion. Perfect for office or a night out with the girls … on sale now while supplies last!

Start Shopping Today!!

Final Day 7: IT’S RIBBON SANDALS!!

Ribbon Sandals - where it all started!

The sandal that started it all!

The sandal that empowers women in East Africa and in the United States.

The sandal that sent 106 women to the university.

The sandal that helps women in East Africa earn a fair wage and protects them from exploitation.

Sseko Designs is entering our 10th year as a world leader in ethical fashion!! Celebrate our birthday by picking up a pair of our super comfortable ribbon sandals and today you can get them for 35% off!!

And you know I'm all about convertibility - so grab a few extra fun ribbons and you'll have unlimited ways to tie and match these sandals in your every day outfits. Dress them up or dress them down. Clean with damp cloth and throw the ribbons in the wash, they'll be grand once again.

Sandals are priced differently for stitched soles and non-stitched soles - but incredibly comfortable and fun! Try a pair today!!

Stitched $65 (sale price $42)

Non-stitched $45 (sale price $32)

Sseko Day 2 Birthday Sale

““We were impossibly naive and hopeful about the future and the impact that a single girl and a pair of sandals could make in the community and our world. Turns out, we weren’t wrong.””

— Liz Bohannon, Sseko Founder

I cannot wait to meet Liz next weekend at the Sseko Summit in Portland, OR. Her vision and energy lift the Sseko women, both in East Africa and the US to work together to make our world a better place for women. Not only that, but she seems like the perfect mix of your best friend and bohemian Portlandian!

30% off select bags today only

Today's Flash Sale is features select leather + textile bags. All of these bags are now discontinued so when they're gone they're gone! Shop the link above for all the pretty colors and fun tropical fabrics.

NOTE: The Moon clutches would make EXCELLENT gifts!!

Here's a list of the specific bags that will be on sale:

• Ring Tote in Pebbled Quail $139 SALE
• Ring Tote in Pebbled Mint  $139 SALE
• Mini Ring Pouch in Pebbled Mint $48 SALE
• Drawstring Backpack in Tropical Palm $34 SALE
• Circle Bag in Tropical Palm $48 SALE
• Small Moon Clutch in Mint & Gold $13 SALE
• Medium Moon Clutch in Mint & Gold $20 SALE
• Mint & Gold Moon Clutch Set $30 SALE
• Small Moon Clutch in Coral & Gold $13 SALE
• Medium Moon Clutch in Coral & Gold $20 SALE
• Coral & Gold Moon Clutch Set $30 SALE