the clothing menu

Are you a fashion designer in San Francisco looking to get your big break?  NBC is casting for a new fashion series from the producers of the original Project Runway. They are looking for local designers in San Francisco with any experience level – amateur, professional, work from home, DIY, etc.  The winner from the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

every week i will be sharing with you on this blog what the featured item of the week is from my shop, the clothing menu boutique. this week’s featured item is this unique and eye-catching necklace from Boston area designer, Amy, from a.g. ambroult.  the multiple circles on this silver necklace are subtle enough to go with [...]

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 [...]

have you seen this awesome video of brooklyn band atomic tom playing one of their songs using iphones on a nyc subway?  i love it for so many reasons.  1)  the band is really good! 2) they are playing music with only iphones! 3) hearing a band play live like this on the subway is [...]