Niqkita's Sock Journal

Nine years ago I started selling socks online…
just me and a dream selling a few pairs of socks a week
as the years went by I needed more & more help
first my sweetie, then some former coworkers & many sock dreamers who have become some of my closest friends followed. Last year we finally opened a store in front of our warehouse to test the waters. Despite the location being a challenging destination and the spot being tiny it has been a huge success so we are relocating, just the store, to a way better spot a few miles further down the road…
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Our little girl is 5 years old today.

Here she is on her first day home…

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Reviewed by Trina:

Before a couple of years ago I had all but given up on wearing tights. Even queen size hose were pretty iffy, unless I was looking for something that barely fit my thighs, bagged out at my ankles and feet, but could be pulled up to my armpits. I am near the smaller end of the plus size spectrum, about a size 16-18, but still there just aren’t a lot of options out there. Then Niq asked me to try the Foot Traffic Combed Cotton tights. I was skeptical, but I obliged. They fit, actually fit, curves, thighs, tush and all, and did not end up being an almost body suit! I was soooooo excited.
Then came word that we were going to be able to order a plus size version.
OVER THE MOON! Because even though the regular size is amazing, I was almost maxing out the stretch, the waist band rolled a bit, and the thighs did tend to wear out faster than I hoped.
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For the first time in years I ventured out to see a concert…
it was my third time seeing Tori Amos, and thanks to the splendor of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall it was the best. I took along two of my dearest friends, Sock Dreams CFO Kori and Sock Dreams web designer Olivia, we had an amazing view from our balcony seats and had a fabulous time.
I wore a dress I found on Etsy ( wearydrearies.etsy.com) and layered the Pyramid Nets over the sheer & opaque vertical stripes (both are fully thigh high on me at 31″). The effect was pretty stunning and they stayed up perfectly without garters. I highly recommend that combination.

The Bee is the local paper for the neighborhood we live & work in
…so when I heard Rita from the Bee wanted to get in touch with me for an interview I was over the moon! If you’re interested, you can read the full article at readthebee.com in the business section
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