Kitchen chic at its finest. We love the feminine a-line shape and the bow-adorned side pocket!
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$36 at Satinbox.
2 comments August 14th, 2006
Designer Gwendolyn Davis was inspired by nature and deco-era Art Nouveau to create her gorgeous Astrantia necklace, constructed out of mother of pearl petals from pre-war Japan. "As with everything I do creatively, my best teacher was nature. She teaches you the value of economy, proportion and exuberance all at once. The flower name â€Astrantia†comes from the Greek for Star, but I was thinking of a Gardenia when I made it."
Gwendolyn recommends pairing the delicate necklace with a Grecian-inspired top or dress with a plunging neckline and an empire waist. She would also pair the necklace with her bamboo bangles set with Swarovski crystals and some simple dangly vintage chain earrings.
Fun fact about Gwendolyn? She has a phobia for people in big, goofy costumes, likely stemming from a previous job as a costumer at Universal Studios.
$340 at Gwendolyn Davis.
August 11th, 2006
Could this crochet lip balm holder be any cuter?
$5.50 at Etsy.
2 comments August 10th, 2006
Makes lugging your bags off the luggage carosel just that much more fun.
$12 at Fred Flare.
August 9th, 2006
Designer Sharla Samuelson was inspired by the unique shape of the shell to create her Hollow Mother of Pearl Necklace. "The shell is delicate yet funky, and I wanted a necklace that would have the same feel."
Sharla recommends pairing the unique necklace with simple silhouettes: a wrap dress, a low v-neck top, or even a white button-down shirt and jeans.
Fun fact about Sharla? She has a serious love for pistachio pudding.
$39 at Sharma Designs.
August 8th, 2006
When designer Terri Barshay makes something, she lets the process take her where it wants to go. We’re glad she did, and we’re loving her Black Onyx and Swarovski Crystal necklace, which feels chunkier and bolder than her usual designs.
Terri alludes to the versatility of this necklace in her garment pairing recommendations: a crisp tailored white shirt, a dressy tank, a suit, or even a fitted tee.
Little known fact about Terri? She’s a magnet for the pit bulls in her neighborhood who try to follow her home. "The last one sat in front of our house for two hours and finally dug under the fence and showed up on our back porch, staring through the sliding glass doors with an ingratiating look and a wagging tail." Guess the pit bulls love Terri as much as we do.
$45 at Earthen Vessel Designs.
5 comments August 7th, 2006
Designer Geoff Sacco created Sumo to fill the niche
below high fashion for lifestyle bags for tech products. Young, fresh,
and with attitude, Sumo is all about Tough Love.
This premium nylon bag with padded corduroy computer compartment is almost too stylish to carry a (12") laptop!
Also available for 15" laptops for $129.99.
$119.99 at SumoCases.
2 comments August 4th, 2006
Handwoven by Patricia Anaya of Cuzco, Peru.
Patricia on her design work: "I am interesting in sharing my good fortune with others, especially with people who are physically challenged, and unwed teenage mothers. I teach them in the areas of textiles and general knowledge. My vision is for all of us to grow together, through this small family enterprise, offering our art and sharing our knowledge."
$47.95 at Novica.
August 3rd, 2006
One part girly, one part funky….but Totally cool.
$395 at Shopbop.
2 comments August 2nd, 2006
Metalsmith and jewelry designer Brooke Medlin loves a challenge. She created each of the components for this necklace without having an idea for the final piece. "It’s easy to have an idea in your head and just follow the steps. Instead, I made some hoops, oxidized some lengths of chain, and THEN came up with several necklaces in this vein."
She recommends pairing this necklace with anything black–from a blousy tank to your boyfriend’s faded button down (dressed up with dark jeans and high boots, of course).
Little known fact about Brooke? She only recently bought a television, after 8 years without.
$32 at Etsy.
August 1st, 2006
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