the clothing menu

Go to Polyvore!  I have used Polyvore multiple times before, like in this post about what to wear to an interview.  It’s fun to be a stylist for a few minutes and put together an outfit, dreaming that you can afford it all.  I also like looking at other people’s outfit collages – people really [...]

Have you heard of “swapping?”  Swapping has become really popular around the country in the past couple years with the recession, primarily around swapping clothes, but also extending out to furniture and even motorcycles!  The logistics of each swap meet event varies, but for a small entrance fee or sometimes no fee at all, you [...]

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 [...]

next from the clothing menu boutique to introduce you to is Zohar, the designer for Pattern Recognitions, who makes scarves from her own prints. here’s a little bit from Zohar about herself and the scarves she designs: How did you get started creating your accessory line? I am a video artist and I started experimenting [...]

next from the clothing menu boutique, i want to introduce Lisa, the jewelry designer for cuttlefish.  here’s a little bit from Lisa about her jewelry: How did you get started creating your accessory line? My company has a holiday fair each year for people to sell/show off their crafty side.  I had been making my [...]