Archive for the ‘Fashion Design’ Category

SPUN into Spring Fashion

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 17:17 3 Comments

By now you know that I am a big fan of stocking your closet with high quality, well-made, classic pieces. Garments that you can keep forever and wear a half a dozen different ways. While playing around on twitter, I was introduced to SPUN, a super cute clothing line made in the USA of organic cotton.

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Shopping Emma Watson’s Latest People Tree Contribution

Monday, January 31, 2011 17:50 No Comments

Always a fan of slow and sustainable fashion, I was excited to hear the People Tree has launched its Spring Preview and latest collaboration with the ever-adorable Miss Emma Watson.

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Modern Hippie Mag; 3 Ethical Designers Worth Supporting

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 21:09 No Comments

Hello my lovely readers.  You may remember that not too long ago I shared with you an article that I wrote for the online publication Modern Hippie Mag. I was really excited to have that first article published.  And you know what?  I was just as excited to hear that my second submission was deemed worthy! [...]

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Are Good Clothes Worth the Investment?

Monday, January 17, 2011 13:15 No Comments

Do you think good clothes (that is well made, original, timeless, art-like clothes) are worth investing in, even if they are more expensive than what you’re used to buying?

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Eco Living with Modern Hippie Mag and Fashioning Change

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 13:10 No Comments

If we’re Facebook Friends, Twitter Buddies, Tumblr Pals, or linked up on LinkedIn you probably know by now that I recently contributed to Modern Hippie Mag, a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to incorporate eco-conciousness into their lifestyle.  I was so excited to be asked to write for them, as I really love the [...]

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Sunday Obsessions: In Love with Lace

Sunday, January 9, 2011 10:30 No Comments

Hello darlings.  Let me start by expressing my sincere apologies that Sunday Obsessions has fallen by the wayside.  I believe it’s been over a month since I have shared with you my cozy morning discoveries.  Lots! have been happening in my life- both personal and professional and my focus has simply been elsewhere. I promise [...]

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I’m BlogLovin’

Sunday, December 5, 2010 16:39 No Comments

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Should Body Shape Come Into Play When Choosing a Handbag?

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 18:57 No Comments

My thought is choose a bag that you love, that feels comfortable, that fits your lifestyle, and that makes you feel fabulous when you sport it. follow these guidelines and you’ll never go wrong.

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Edible Fashion; Inspiring Creative Innovation

Monday, September 27, 2010 19:18 No Comments

While I’m not sure that these pieces are really my style, I applaud the innovation. I love hearing about the marriage of science and creativity. Check it out! Edible Clothing by Emily Crane from Jasmin Chua on Vimeo

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Finalizing Color Details for the Bags

Sunday, August 8, 2010 20:33 5 Comments

While I wait for the my pattern-maker, Annemarie, to finish the muslin mock-up, I have been finalizing color details for the cotton and leather aspects of the bags.  I’m really liking the 4 very different colorways.  What do you think?

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