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the september issue of indie magazine, N.E.E.T., just came out!  here are my favorite finds from the issue:
- an article about Fischer Clothing.  i am really excited about their fall collection..and hint, hint..you will be seeing a lot more of Fischer at the clothing menu next month!

- a section featuring some really fun illustrations based [...]

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Mallory from Miss Malaprop is a fellow blogger who is a big supporter of indie designers.  she even recently opened an online shop selling a variety of handmade and eco-friendly items!  since she’s always writing about new designers on her blog, i asked her to share some of her favorite independent designers with the clothing [...]

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last week on free people’s blog, they had a post about how to make a dream catcher.  it made me smile because it made me think of childhood and summer camps when i made dream catchers.  i find them fun and calming to look at.  so i just looked around for dream catcher themed clothes [...]

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how to wear gingham can be tricky since the print is sometimes associated with interior design decorations like curtains and tablecloths.  but don’t let that turn you away from the pretty, early-1900’s throwback!  if you have hesitations about wearing gingham, start with a neutral color like black and white and try these 3 tips:
1) wear gingham [...]

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there are so many talented people from all around the world who are bringing unique designs to everyone thanks to the good ole internet.  here are 3 up and coming designers from different parts of the world who make t-shirts, shoes and jewelry definitely worth checking out.
Mademoiselle VG (Italy) - friends who design t-shirts with [...]

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deciding what to wear to a summer wedding all depends on the venue.  since each wedding is different, i use each wedding as an excuse for buying a new dress and it all works out!  this weekend is my cousin’s wedding – the first in the family – a big fat greek wedding!  i’m wearing this [...]

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thank you smashing darling for featuring me as your editor’s pick today!  smashing darling is a really great shop that sells a variety of clothes and accessories from independent designers.  find items for women, men, girls, boys and babies.  stop by their blog, smashingdarling.com/blog  today to see the outfit i pieced together from clothes found [...]

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you can’t go wrong with a skirt!  they add femininity to your outfit, there are so many options to choose from, they keep you cool, and you can add leggings to them in the fall and winter to make them year-round pieces.  here are 10 skirts to buy this summer from indie designers.  which do [...]

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She-bible is pair of bffs who create clothes in their hometown, San Francisco. the clothes include tops and dresses and coats and are all comfortable, cute and a little different.  read on for my interview with one of the designers behind She-bible, Deirdre, and if you are in San Francisco, visit their shop!

How did you [...]

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happy summer!  i don’t know about you, but one of the things i love the most about the summer is getting together with friends and family at cookouts, enjoying good food, drinks and weather.  but..what do you wear to a bbq?  here are some ideas from casual on the left to more formal on the [...]