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Socks By Mail? A Closer Look at Foot Cardigan Sock Subscription Service

October 6, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Complimentary socks provided for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always.

If I can get something delivered to me and avoid having to make a trip to the store, (ESPECIALLY if that store is actually the mall) then I’m game to give it a try.

If getting that something delivered regularly can help me solve a problem, even better!

Friends, meet my problem:

This is the contents of our “lonely sock” bag. We try to go through it at least twice a month to make matches. Ok, in truth we go through it at 7:50 am on school mornings when we are supposed to already be in the car but can’t get out the door because our kids are sock-less. Can anyone out there feel my pain? Why can’t socks seem to stick together? They are loners at heart, I suppose.

Enter a fun subscription service called Foot Cardigan. There are subscriptions available for men and women, but we chose to review the options for the kids, or as Foot Cardigan refers to them, Whippersnappers.

By signing up for a Foot Cardigan Whippersnappers subscription, you can get 2 random pairs of socks delivered to your door each month. You are seeing two example subscriptions above, one in size medium (for ages 6-9) and one in size small (for ages 3-6). The socks are random in their assortment, but rest assured that you don’t get 4 random individual socks! You get 2 pairs. 🙂

But of course that doesn’t mean that your little ones won’t want to wear them in a random fashion! 🙂 The socks were instant hits with my girls, and I was pleased with the fun patterns that were sent our way. A monthly subscription is $11 (plus $2 shipping) or if you spring for the year subscription, you get one month free.

For me, $13 is a bit steep for 2 pairs of socks, cute though they may be. To be fair, this is in line with the prices I have seen at places like Gymboree that also offer super cute socks. And you don’t have to brave the mall to get them.

I think Foot Cardigan is a super cute gift idea for the young fashion hound or fashionista on your shopping list. I have noticed that kids in my oldest daughter’s class seem to care quite a bit about how original their socks are, so if your kid feels similarly, then this is a great way to get some great styles that classmates probably won’t have.

For more detailed information about Foot Cardigan subscriptions, click here.

Put Your Most Fashionable Foot Forward with K. Bell Socks

August 14, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 2 Comments

Isn’t it interesting how your own personal style can change over time? My taste in socks is a great example. When I was a teenager, one of my favorite accessories was my striped pair of socks that had individual slots for my toes. Crazy, I know. But I loved those things! And I loved any sort of zany print on my socks. I seem to recall a pair with monkeys dressed in tutus. I wore those things out!!!

If these shark socks had been around when I was 15, I would have put them on in a hot second. It is fun to see that novelty socks haven’t gone anywhere, even though I don’t personally wear them, anymore (but more power to you if you do!).

Let me tell you what socks I hated when I was a teenager: the really short “no show” socks. As someone who thought “more is more” when it comes to socks, I thought they were absolutely pointless! And now…they are the sock I love the very most! They are so soft and comfortable!

But my past and my present are melding together right now. The more practical socks that I choose now don’t have to be boring! K. Bell has some great selections, from the super practical black or white short socks, to bold, bright colors and patterns. What a fun way to bring together an understated style and a funky design to make super cute socks! That’s pretty much perfect for me! 🙂

6 PACK OF SOCKS FOR KIDS

But what I especially excited about is that K. Bell has just launched special 6 packs of socks for kids. These are a MUST for the new school season. They are also a great way to bring a pop of color and style to an outfit. Darah is LOVING her socks from K. Bell. She especially loves when we can match our socks and wear the same color on the same day. Even little Layah asks to put these socks on all the time. They are obviously miles too big for her, but she just wants to be involved in the sock wearing fun!

K. Bell 6 packs of socks are available for kids in sizes 7.5 – 13. And the price is definitely right, at just $8.99 per pack! K. Bell sent us two 6 packs for Darah to enjoy, and I think that is perfect amount to get you all set for the school year. I was also sent two packs…one with fun bright colors, and the other with blacks and whites. I’m reaching for both sets constantly! I’m impressed with the quality of K. Bell socks and the price point. I highly recommend them!

What kind of socks do you like to wear? Are you a novelty sock person? Very practical? Somewhere in between?

Socks that Rock!

December 11, 2010 · by Tiffany Merritt · 123 Comments

One thing I ALWAYS love to find in my Christmas stocking is a fun pair of socks. Sure, I like basic black, gray and tan trouser socks, as those are workhorses in my wardrobe. But I also love to occasionally get a pair of truly fun socks. As I get older, I’ve started to gravitate more in the direction of unique but beautiful socks, as opposed to just plain wacky socks (though I must confess, my all time favorite pair of socks had monkeys in tutus on them!).

So what, exactly, does a “grown-up” funky/fun “socks that rock” sock look like? I’ve seen plenty of examples where designers definitely missed the mark, but today I’m bringing you one company that has nailed it. These socks are BEAUTIFUL!!!

I’m pleased to introduce you to Ozone Design. This company knows how to make socks that are simply delightful. What I love about socks is that they aren’t the centerpiece of your wardrobe. Oftentimes, they are barely visible. But when you get a glimpse of them, and they are this outstanding, that adds such a punch to your outfit. And even if nobody notices, YOU know that you are wearing something super cute!

I was sent a pair of short socks to try out, and I’m in love, people! These socks are the ones I reach for as soon as they are clean. And maybe, just maybe, I’ve worn them twice in a row before washing them because they are just that beautiful. Go ahead and judge. I understand. But I promise you, they really are that pretty! 🙂

Do you need a really creative gift idea for someone special? Ozone Socks has a sock of the month club. ROCK!!! For $130, your gift recipient will receive $250 of socks throughout the year. How fun is that?!

As you can see, these are not your everyday run of the mill socks. You would be devastated to lose one to the sock monster that lives in the dryer. And Ozone Socks knows this. That’s why you can contact them to get a replacement sock for half the price of a pair. Is that not the coolest thing you’ve ever heard?!

Buy it!: Ozone has the right sock for you or for that super stylish person on your holiday shopping list. Give the gift of socks this year, and sit back and watch it become one of your recipient’s very favorite items under the tree! My top picks for the ladies are Garden Party and Bloomers, and for the gents, Dots-to-Dots!

Edit: This giveaway is closed.

Win it!: You guys are so lucky! Right now you’ve got a chance to win TWO pairs of socks (your choice!) from Ozone Socks! Your feet have never had it so good! The contest will run until December 21st at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

Mandatory entry: Go shopping at Ozone Socks and pick out the two pair you want! Choose wisely, as you’ll get what you request! I’d also love to hear what drew you to those particular socks.

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links.