Tag Archives: independent designer
Shibori dyed by independent designer, Katrin Reifeiss

Shibori dyed by independent designer, Katrin Reifeiss

Posted 16 May 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 4 Comments

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 [...]

A guy’s guy on fashion

A guy’s guy on fashion

Posted 02 May 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 13 Comments

My boyfriend is a guy’s guy.  For example, in his 1 bedroom apartment he has 2 bags of ice hockey equipment, at least 3 hockey sticks, golf clubs, a bike, golf balls, tennis balls, and roller blades.  He dresses nice – his closet is full of polo shirts and button-up collared shirts, mostly in the [...]

Giveaway!  Win a free pretty spring coat from Allison Wonderland!

Giveaway! Win a free pretty spring coat from Allison Wonderland!

Posted 12 April 2011 | By | Categories: giveaway | 3 Comments

How perfect is this coat?  I love the color and style and I’m so excited to get a chance to win this limited edition $248 coat for free!  I almost don’t want to share this giveaway with you because it reduces my chances of winning, but that wouldn’t be fair to all of you.  So, [...]

Upset that Mad Men is delayed?  Get your Mad Men fashion fix here!

Upset that Mad Men is delayed? Get your Mad Men fashion fix here!

Posted 11 April 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

It’s true, in case you haven’t heard, season 5 of Mad Men is officially delayed and won’t be on air until 2012! But that doesn’t mean we need to stop being inspired by the fashion of Betty, Peggy and Joan.  Luckily there is a new clothing line, Recollection by Sandra Murphy, that is inspired by [...]

New rock clothing brand Glorious Eyes

New rock clothing brand Glorious Eyes

Posted 25 March 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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 [...]

One-of-a-kind jewelry from Thru Blu

One-of-a-kind jewelry from Thru Blu

Posted 16 March 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 6 Comments

I found out about this brand new independent jewelry line, Thru Blu, through a friend from work the other day.  The designer, Jennylee, has been working in the fashion industry for big brands for awhile in everything from a personal shopper to a buyer and now a designer of unique jewelry, accessories and clothes.  I’m [...]

LA girl spring/summer 2011 from Allison Wonderland

LA girl spring/summer 2011 from Allison Wonderland

Posted 11 March 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Looking at the spring/summer collection from Allison Wonderland makes me really excited about spring – and wishing I lived on the west coast! The designer Allison Smith’s inspiration for this collection was the LA glamour girl. In bold prints and vibrant solid colors in everything from shorts to blouses to dresses makes this collection perfect [...]

Totally unique jewelry made from vintage car clock parts

Totally unique jewelry made from vintage car clock parts

Posted 25 February 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments

As you’ve probably seen, the 70′s are coming back this spring with wide-leg pants, blousy shirts, and platform shoes.  The jewelry from independent company, LYKY Design, is the perfect complement to the 70′s fall trends.  And they are completely unique; the earrings and necklaces are made out of American car clock parts and other found objects from the [...]

featured item of the week!  Kids Playing Scarf by Pattern Recognitions

featured item of the week! Kids Playing Scarf by Pattern Recognitions

Posted 04 January 2011 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

this week’s featured item is a unique scarf from a talented video artist who digitally prints her artwork onto scarves, like this fun scarf of kids playing.  it is made of chiffon silk, so it is the perfect accessory for any time of the year and  it comes in two colors – white and green. [...]

featured item of the week! Juneau Blouse by Fischer Clothing

featured item of the week! Juneau Blouse by Fischer Clothing

Posted 20 December 2010 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

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 [...]