I’ve not been one to spend a lot of energy on fashion, or any real sense of personal “style.” I’ve always preferred comfort over aesthetic.
However, I’ve always appreciated those who embrace the art of fashion—those who understand how to wear clothing to complement their appearance and speak to their personality. And yet, as a newbie merchant of Storied Gifts Shop, we are newly focused on the art of fashion for the clothes, accessories, and jewelry we offer. We won’t claim to be experts in style, but instead wish to incorporate wearable nuggets of inspiration, communicating the essential vitality of well-being that comes with positive thought.
With this mission in mind, it was gratifying to wear my new pair of Think Good Thoughts canvas slip-ons this weekend and receive many compliments. The print features Lucky, our good luck elephant, surrounded by the mantra “Think good thoughts.” Why the mantra? Because we know that, though we intuitively understand it’s better to think positively, our brain is always attempting to sabotage the effort with negative messages. These “healthy state of mind” reminders in our clothes, décor, and trinkets can be an important tool to encourage us along.
We understand that good design speaks to a person at their core, so we put our designer to the task of creating a pattern for our Think Good Thoughts shoe to bring it all together. In addition to the lucky icon, there are bursts of thought bubbles and splashy stars to add pop to the overall look.
MY THINK GOOD THOUGHTS EXPERIENCE
It was Drake Relays this past weekend here in Des Moines, and we always have friends in town to celebrate. I wore my think good thoughts shoes everywhere and received many comments about how cute they are, with many folks asking about their origin. It was fun to mention that they came from the Storied Gifts Shop, and then to explain that Alexandra and I are on a mission to offer clothing that is fashionable and comfortable while encouraging positive thought.
Each time someone asked or offered a compliment, I’d explain about Lucky the elephant and the premise behind the mantra. I felt the positive vibe for me, with the special reward of planting that seed of positivity for someone else. Plus, after so many compliments, I started to think my feet might be one of my more flattering features! I enjoyed wearing something that sparked a conversation of positive thought and well-being—all because of my cute shoes!
Since comfort is paramount, these lightweight canvas shoes are structured to fit the bill. Now that I’ve worn this pair over the long Relays weekend, I expect they will be my go-to shoes all summer long. I love the dark background, too, which I can already tell will help hide the dirt of frequent use. And the fabric permits my feet to “breathe,” which will be essential when I’m on the run, and it’s hot out. I personally don’t like to be barefoot, not even at home, so I wear shoes all the time. These lightweight shoes will keep my feet happy around the house.