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I think these scarves and clothes by independent designer Katrin Reifeiss are really pretty.  And what makes them even better is that they are individually dyed and designed by Katrin herself using the unique Shibori dying technique.  Shibori is a Japanese dye-process where the designer works in concert with the materials by folding, crumpling and [...]

Looking for a t-shirt or hoodie that’s different, bold, and colorful?  Glorious Eyes is a new independent Swiss clothing brand started by two friends who wanted to create a line of clothing that is different and makes a statement for you rockers out there.  Buy Glorious Eyes clothes in their online shop and watch this [...]

i am very excited to announce a new collaboration i have with a talented Boston-based photographer, Steve Marsel.  Steve has a bunch of great fashion-inspired images that he shot and i get to be one of his ongoing guest bloggers writing about his photos!  here is the first image i wrote about for his site in [...]

i can’t get enough of pretty summer dresses.  here are 10 cute dresses from indie designers, ranging from $58 to $425. which do you like? seneca rising – $108 daal – $195 elroy apparel – $88 dreamandawake – 70 euros dainty june parkvogel – $280 mociun – $425 larimeloom – $58 a fortes design – [...]

sometimes it’s good to stand out a little.  maybe by wearing a bright colored shoe or mixing patterns or trying out a new trend before it hits The Gap.  here are 3 examples of how to be bold in what you wear: this bright floral bag by drika.b will definitely make your outfit pop and [...]

Adhesif Clothing is dedicated to the sustainability of clothes and making one-of-a-kind pieces.  based in the home of the 2010 Olympics, Vancouver based independent clothing line, Adhesif, just launched its fun, feminine, colorful spring collection.  find out more from Adhesif designer, Melissa, in this interview below. How did you get started creating your clothing line? [...]

what’s great about this year’s spring trends is that there is something for everyone, like the different choices in colors and prints.  here’s a quick spring 2010 fashion guide that shows you the variety in these options: stripes – stripes can be scary, but they look great if you wear them right. find shirts where [...]

i first found independent designer, Norwegian Wood, last year and loved the unique fringe necklaces, wood and leather jewelry, and the fun leggings.  and i learned from this interview with Angie, the designer behind Norwegian Wood, that there are a lot more exciting things to come! How did you get started creating your jewelry and clothing [...]

ok, procrastinators – only 4 more shopping days left to buy your christmas presents.  by now, it’s too late to order items online, unless you want to pay a hefty overnight shipping fee.  luckily, all around the US are great boutiques that specialize in stocking clothes and accessories from independent designers that make for great [...]

i love looking through vintage clothes.  i love getting a glimpse of what fashion was like decades ago, and seeing how things that were in style then, still look good now!  so this week, i’m going to share some online vintage shops that i recommend you browse through. the first is bleubird vintage – all [...]