ch-ch-ch-changes!

[The kids wall is packed with new stuff!]

Hey Sole Food lovers,

Linda here and I have just returned from a month long trip away. It feels good to be back in Seattle and at Sole Food again! What a huge difference four weeks makes in a small boutique like Sole Food. I did not recognize the store! It was quite overwhelming to see so many new shoes and a bunch of new accessories for fall. I am very excited to add new findings to my fall collection. After all, Autumn is my favorite season of all time. It is a perfect time to play with your wardrobe, especially with the dynamic changes in the weather that Seattle sees during this time.

I wanted to share just a smidgen of what's new in the store, especially those that first caught my

eye when I first got back.

[Mens Styles]

We've got some great styles in for the guys, including some new ones from Vans and J Shoes. The classic sneaker is always a favorite of mine and can be a bold detail in your outfit. It can compliment a fall wardrobe very nicely. As for other shoes in the store, the lace-up leather boot is another favorite, like J Shoes' Glen Boot.

Vans - 106 Vulcanized Shoe

J Shoes - Glen Boot

[Womens Styles]

I cannot even begin to describe my love for the fall lines we have. We have so much to ogle at, and a lot that you need to have in your wardrobe. The must-have shoes this season hail from Europe...Chie Mihara & Coclico from Spain, and Gidigio from Italy. Beautifully crafted, these shoes are pure eye candy, and feel great on your feet.

Chie Mihara - Jupi Oxford

Coclico - Oren Pump

Gidigio - Cresp Fume Flat

[Accessories]

So many pretty things! We have lots of new handbags and also welcome a new line of purses from Pallie! There are also lots of new wallets to choose from. For men, we have a special collection of shirts from 191 Unlimited. These Western-inspired button-ups are great. Also in the store we have lots of new knit hats from Pistil!

[191 Accessories - Western shirts for men!]

[Vin Baker Fall Purses]

There's too much to show here...you'll have to come in! See you!

- Linda

Getting to know Vin Baker

Here at Sole Food we carry not only great shoes, but beautiful handbags as well. Included with designers like Tano and Sorial, we feature Vin Baker, bags of Italian origin but handcrafted in Los Angeles, CA.

Vin Baker has been making top-shelf handbags and other leather accessories since 1951. Each product is made with so much care, for the consumer as well as the environment. Their designs are always fashionable and cutting-edge, but also understated just enough to be a timeless piece in your collection. The beauty of these handbags is in the hand-picked leathers, detailed hardware and unique silhouettes. Every bag will have distinct characteristics, making them truly one-of-a-kind.



Quick Facts on Vin Baker:

• All leathers are hand-picked from Santa Croce, Italy.
• All handbags feature Italian hardware.
• They are fully leather lined, with zipper pockets and a separate cell phone pocket.
• They are custom made in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Not only does Vin Baker provide the highest quality, they also make sure that every material used meets the highest environmental quality standards out there. The leather tanneries in Santa Croce, Italy recycle water used in their tanning processes and filter out any toxins or pollutants so that they are not released into the air.


Also, Vin Baker only uses secondary leather, meaning that they will not use leathers that were sacrificed from animals for the sole purpose of using the skins. Most leathers are vegetable tanned, using only plant-based products from chestnuts and mimosa plants.




All adhesives used are water-based, which means they are biodegradable and void of toxic chemicals that you find in petroleum-based products.

And all unused material is sent to be recycled!

To break it down, Vin Baker designs and produces eco-friendly purses with fashion flair! Sole Food is proud to carry Vin Baker and we just received some great styles from the Spring 2010 collection. If you're looking for your next great handbag, stop in our store and check them out!
Thanks for reading!

[Thank you to handbagtailor.com for sharing Vin Baker's bio!]