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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 – $172
allison wonderland – $184

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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 will [...]

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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?
Well initially [...]

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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 the [...]

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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 line?
I’d [...]

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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 [...]

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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 items [...]

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look around on the next brisk day and notice the color of everyone’s coats – black, black, brown, black.  i’m not sure why, but for some reason outerwear for the cold weather months usually comes in very limited colors.  except for this year – fall coats are popping out in bright colors like yellow, blue [...]

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scarves are such a great accessory.  i love that they now have more of a purpose than just keeping you warm during a snow storm.  it’s great that you could add a colorful scarf to an otherwise plain outfit for instant added style.
and apparently sienna miller agrees!  the always stylish sienna miller is great at [...]

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this was featured on the daily candy the other day and i liked it so much i wanted to share it.  BeadforLife is a network of women in Uganda who create jewelry made of colorful recycled paper – from magazines, calendars, pamphlets and cereal boxes.  so not only is the BeadforLife jewelry pretty, purchasing it [...]