the clothing menu

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 [...]

looking to support independent designers or to buy something none of your friends have?  shop the clothing menu boutique and browse through the sale items for some great deals.  we only carry limited quantities, so buy now if you like something – thanks!

last year, i asked some fellow bloggers and designers why they buy indie.  this year, i decided to ask a very similar question to people who know first-hand what it’s like to support independent artists.  i asked the designers in the clothing menu boutique, “why buy from an independent designer over a mass-market store?” and [...]

in just three words, you can learn a lot about a person - or in this case, a fashion collection.  the designers in the clothing menu boutique were asked what three words they would use to describe their current collection in the shop and here’s what they said: “organic (in an earthy, rough-around-the-edges way), contemporary, easy-going” – [...]

one month ago the clothing menu boutique launched.  it’s been really great to hear all of the positive feedback about it and have support from the designers in the shop and fellow bloggers.  please browse the shop to buy clothes and accessories from the talented designers and visit the press page for the blogs that [...]

want to buy a gift that can’t be found anywhere else?  take a look at this holiday gift guide for unique items from the clothing menu boutique.  and don’t forget – we only carry limited quantities, so if you like it, buy it before it’s gone! does she like music and going to concerts? buy [...]

i’m excited to introduce a new clothing line, Truth, now selling in the clothing menu boutique!  the collection includes tanks and a baseball tee with designs that are sexy + rocker chic.  here’s a bit from the designer, Kamii: How did you get started creating your clothing line? Shortly after graduating college, I was coming [...]

this is it – today is the grand opening of my new indie fashion shop, the clothing menu boutique!  now you can read about fashion trends and independent designers and then go to the shop to buy from them.  my goal is to offer people unique clothes and accessories to buy, but to also tell [...]

last week i shared the exciting news that the clothing menu is opening up an online store.  well, it opens on monday selling clothes, scarves and jewelry from 5 designers for the launch of the store opening!  i’m not going to release the names yet because you’ll have to check back when the shop is [...]

i recently found out about a brand new clothing line, dollparts, based in chicago.  the concept behind the line is really cool.  the designer, michelle, takes vintage/thrifted clothes and leftover/unused fabric to create new clothes!  she is very focused on ensuring that the clothing line is eco-friendly by minimizing the amount of fabric that is [...]