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I wore this outfit to work one day on a Friday: Blowfish boots, James jeans, Banana Republic blouse.  If I wore it again, I would add some jewelry to it, like some layered necklaces or something.  I like this outfit though and got a few compliments from co-workers on the shirt.  But when I asked [...]

What does user-generated fashion mean?  It means that you and I – people with no experience in fashion design (well, except the designers that read this blog) can impact what clothes are made, what styles are produced, and what merchandise is bought in stores, etc.  Thanks to technology and social media, fashion websites, designers and [...]

Earlier this week I saw Johnny Earle, founder of Johnny Cupcakes, speak about how he started his business. Johnny is well-known in Boston because he is from the area, but he has also been written about in national magazines like Inc. He designs/produces a limited collection of t-shirts, all including a cupcake somewhere in the [...]

Designer clothes for kids?  Yup.  How much do you spend on your clothes?  And how many years do they last?  Well imagine spending $300 on a dress for a toddler that will last a few months.  It happens!  Luxury brands like Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, and Dolce & Gabbana have extensions of their luxury [...]

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 [...]

it’s been a great season achieving one of my 2010 goals opening up an online store.  i learned a lot, met great people, and had fun.  but, it’s time to close it out for now.  don’t worry – this blog isn’t going away – i’ll be back with it in a couple weeks with fresh [...]

this year, indie magazine, VivaLaModa, shared the results of a great contest in sustainable fashion, called Project Reconstruction. for the project, 12 independent designers created a piece of clothing constructed from a men’s shirt.  the results were everything from a dress to pants.  the winning design was this super-cute romper: the remaining designs are now [...]

this week’s featured item is this versatile blouse by Fischer Clothing.  it’s a pink mini-checkered print shirt that can be worn any season.  for cooler weather, there is room to wear a tank or tee underneath and a heavier cardigan over it with a scarf to complete the layered look!  in the summer, just wear a [...]

this week’s featured item is a really cool tank top for a new indie designer, Truth.  obviously a perfect tank for warmer weather, but also a unique layering piece under a blazer with a pair of your favorite jeans.  read more about Truth here and buy the tank here now – we only have a [...]