Tag Archives: handmade

great new finds from tortilla girl

Posted 30 July 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

i’ve featured tortilla girl before here on the clothing menu and i just stopped by her etsy store again and am loving some of the new summer designs.  i first fell in the love with the seersucker bubble dress..kind of reminiscent of carrie’s candy girl outfit in sex in the city, no?  then i saw [...]

the birdcage

Posted 13 July 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments

this is random, but i really like birdcages.  i think they are so pretty and have a vintage -inspired appeal to them. Metro Three : Contrary : Branch Handmade : ExBoyfriend : Birdland Creations

style inspiration: nicole richie

Posted 30 June 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

last week on the cut i read that the stylish nicole richie is going to be expanding her house of harlow jewelry line to include clothes and shoes.  such a great idea and i’m super-excited for it because i’ve been loving her post-the simple life style!  so to hold us over until the clothing line [...]

interview: Gaia Conceptions

Posted 23 June 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Gaia Conceptions opened my eyes to the concept of ethical and sustainable fashion.  reading about the process the designer, Andrea, takes in making the clothes really made me think about what goes into the clothes i wear everyday.  all of the clothes in the Gaia Conceptions collection are made of certified organic and eco-friendly fabrics, [...]

rain, rain go away

Posted 15 June 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

apparently in the northeast this year may and june showers are just bringing no sunny days this summer.    what the heck?  in case you’re stuck somewhere where it keeps raining, here are some cute rainy day clothes to help brighten up your day. girl on bike in the rain tee: Supastarr wellies tee: charlie [...]

entree (american): caterine dress by Una

Posted 11 May 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

this dress is precious, isn’t it?  the vintage lace, petal straps, detailed bodice, fit, ivory color are adorable.  this is the perfect dress to wear to a summer get-together (engagement party, wedding rehersal – i’m not a fan of wearing white to the wedding).  this dress by Una is made to order, like all of the [...]

dessert (american): various jewelry by salt & paper

Posted 01 May 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

i can’t get enough of the variety of beautiful, colorful jewelry by salt & paper.  all of the jewelry is handmade and is inspired by small objects the designer collects.  i had a hard time choosing just a few pieces to feature here, so definitely check out the shop for more fun jewelry!     [...]