Filed under: Accessories, Interviews
Today's featured indie designer is Sharon Boucher of Embellished Life Designs. Sharon whips up one of a kind crochet accessories from her Queens, New York base, combining unique colors and textures of luxury yarns to create not only scarves, but crochet jewelry and other accessories as well.Continue reading Crochet Accessories by Embellished Life Designs
Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Must Haves
OK, knitting fanatics, here is your Olympic sport. It's a video game being produced for your Wii console that actually makes knitting look like an fun hobby for people with a normal entertainment quotient. That's right, we're saying that knitting is boring. Or, actually, we're saying it's not boring anymore. Whatever. If you've been looking for a chance to knit competitively and yet not produce any socks or scarves -- this game is for you. Filed under: Accessories, Interviews
We love the cozy handmade crochet designs by Ashleigh Kinsey, today's featured indie designer. Fingerless gloves, caps, and scarves are all here at Ashleigh's shop, ForeverFruitful.Continue reading Indie Designer Interview - Ashleigh Kinsey of ForeverFruitful
Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Contests & Giveaways
Something about the New Year makes us want to clean out everything and get a fresh start. What better place to start than with your bag? This week the StyleList Giveaway is a Sakroots Harmony Crochet Drawstring Bag in the soft lavenderish "flint" color.Continue reading StyleList Giveaway - Sakroots Harmony Crochet Drawstring Bag
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Fans of the Sak will be excited to know that they're bringing back their original, super-versatile and popular crochet-style bag with the Sakroots Harmony collection. Filed under: Accessories, Vintage and Retro, Interviews
We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.
Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Interviews
We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.Continue reading Indie Designer Interviews: Spontaneity Crochet Accessories
Filed under: Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie
Looking for a bathing suit that will stand out from the rest this summer? Check out the stylish swimwear at Anna Kosturova -- you've never seen crocheted bathing suits with this much sex appeal. Filed under: Handbags, Accessories
One of my major goals for 2007 is to draw more attention to independent craftspeople who are running small businesses. It's style at its roots, the vision of one person rather than a marketing department. Filed under: Accessories
Isaac Manevitz, the Egyptian-born designer for Ben-Amun, creates big beautiful jewelry that doesn't break the budget. The fashion magazine favorite designs everything from big cuffs and waist-highlighting belts to dangly earrings which range from the dramatic to the delicate. I'm smitten with the pink crochet earrings which are a great take on the classic gold hoop. They sell for $75.
Threesome or topless?
More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.
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Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.
Inzemove and Fred & Farid
Curly or Straight?
While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.
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Offensive or artistic?
Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.
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Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.
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Is Megan the new Angelina?
Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.
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Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.
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Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.
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Palin's Pedi
Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.
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Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.
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