Archive for the ‘Shopping’ Category

Amahzing Handmade Bracelets

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 14:01 1 Comment

Taisa Veras of Amahzing Blog has just launched an adorable line of bracelets in collaboration with Adri Accessories.

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Do You Know Boticca?

Friday, June 17, 2011 10:10 No Comments

Always on the hunt for online locations that offer work from the world of independent design, I was excited to find Boticca.  As you may guess, it’s a shopping destination that highlights and sells some of the best emerging labels from around the globe. Their slogan? I’d Rather Wear a Unique Story. Yeah, me too. [...]

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Loving Eco- HURRY! Register Before it’s Too Late!

Friday, June 3, 2011 8:00 No Comments

What am I all worked up about?  LovingEco.com!  A members-only site that features great deals and deep discounts on all the best conscious fashion around. Access deals on stylish hand-selected eco-friendly brands. Support change as each purchase gives back to charity. Shop natural beauty, eco fashion for women and for kids! If you register before launch (June 6th) [...]

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Would You Pay $900 for a Handbag without a Story?

Monday, May 30, 2011 8:00 1 Comment

About an hour ago, I posted a link to a most beautiful handbag by Alexander Wang on my personal FaceBook page, asking someone {anyone!} to give me $895 so I could buy it. In response to the post, a male friend posted this comment: Nicole, help me understand women’s fashion a little better. What makes [...]

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An Afternoon Reading in Central Park

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:00 No Comments

An Afternoon Reading in Central Park by NicoleMGiordano featuring a hemp shoulder bag

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Sweet Dreams; The Loveliest Robe I’ve Ever Seen.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 6:00 No Comments

Light weight cotton voile, beautiful print, implied luxury.  All I can say is : I’m in Love. Oh and: Yes, please! Available at Pretty Plum Sugar (Just in case you wanted to buy me a present)

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SurEvolution Candied Tagua Ring, Yes Please

Thursday, April 7, 2011 3:13 No Comments

I know I’ve written about Surevolution in the past but I’m going to do it again. I was recently playing around on their site and stumbled on these super lovely rings. The tagua ring, is hand carved from a tagua seed by artisans in Colombia. It’s “socially responsible luxury jewelry inspired by traditions around the [...]

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Is Anyone Else Freaking Out About EmersonMade’s Spring Collection?

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 3:35 2 Comments

I love to come across brands that really believe in doing it all themselves.  From design and styling to photography and online creative content, EmersonMade is a fashion label offering pretty, delicate, and lovely clothes that perfectly master the intersection of contemporary and classic with the slightest hint of vintage. Emerson, along with her hubby [...]

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The Future:Standard of Shopping

Monday, March 7, 2011 10:00 No Comments

Future: Standard is an e-commerce site with a vast array of ethical shopping options. Their categories hit all the major needs of fashion-savvy consumers from accessories, blouses, and denim to intimates, jackets, and jewelry.

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