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Is That What I Think It Is?

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Daily Obsession

Deadly cocktail sword and tie tackCommon Object Jewelry is responsible for this stroke of genius. It's a tie tack cast in sterling silver from an actual cocktail sword. We love it! Wait till you see what else they've got.

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Designers to Watch! Shoes and Accessories at (capsule)

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Accessories, Shoes, Men

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair ShoesWhen we hit (capsule), a PR event that takes place in New York, Paris, and Las Vegas and promotes hot designers, last week, we not only saw some great new apparel from designers you should watch, but we saw fabulous, inventive new shoes and accessories, too! Like the crazy-fierce shoes by Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair at right? Read on!

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Designers to Watch! Spotted at (capsule)

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Clothing, Men

People's Market Blouse
Last week we checked out this year's (capsule), a PR event that takes place in New York, Paris, and Las Vegas and promotes hot designer. We did our best to poke around and find out which designers you need to be watching! Check out our gallery of the great new looks and ideas coming your way, like the above blouse by People's Market.

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Etsy Finds - Tea Top & Crumpets Skirt by Sarah Seven

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro

sexy secretary Tea Top & Crumpets Skirt by indie designer Sarah Seven at Etsy

We stumbled across this black wool gabardine pencil skirt and chiffon tea top set on Etsy and instantly fell in love with the sexy secretary look. Both pieces are custom order garments, handmade by Portland Oregon based indie designer Sarah Seven especially to fit your own measurements, which means they're sure to hug all the right curves. Use a classic blazer to cover it up at work for an easy day to night transition.


Indie Designer Showcase

Filed under: Holiday Style, Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Accessories, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves

Virginia Craddock - Revival designerIn a spacious loft in Soho last Saturday, three Manhattan indie designers teamed up for a showcase and holiday sale. At right is Revival designer Virginia Craddock in a dress of her own design. We love her retro style and form-celebrating shapes! Also present were must-see designers Isaberry and Ariella Jasmine Jewelry. Read on to see what's new in the downtown indie fashion scene and where you can purchase these three great designers!

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Shopflick - Where Video Meets Shopping

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Videos, Green Fashion

Do you love shopping just a little off the beaten path for truly unique fashion and gifts? Or maybe YouTube is like a drug for you, and you often find yourself looking at the clock and realizing exactly how much time has slipped by while you've been watching your favorite videos? If either is the case, we've found your new addiction - Shopflick.com.

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Blumera is growing

Filed under: Handbags, Stores We Love, Accessories, Clothing, Interviews, Product Reviews, Must Haves

Blumera designer Mehera Blum with some of her creations at her Clarabella Trunk ShowBlumera, previously credited as "One of those designers you should know by now," recently had a trunk show at the exclusive Clarabella boutique in New York City.

The designer, lovely Mehera Blum (at right), was there and glowing with the kind of sparkly good energy you get from her handbags. The shop was filled with her gorgeous creations, some of which you can see here on our website and here on her website. Mehera Blum has been busy!

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Trend alert: Leaving Wall Street for Fashion Avenue

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses, Green Fashion

Marchuska As the Wall Street jobs thin out, some of the people who traded their creative passions for "stable" banking jobs are giving their artistic aspirations a second chance.

One of the top names in this current wave of artists is Christine Marchuska. A little Wall Street know-how can take a fashion designer a long way! Fashion is, after all, a business. And it's a hard one.

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A star, eh? No, ASTARO.

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves

ASTARO is a creative new clothing line from fine artist and designer Patricia Baro.

With fresh cuts and unexpected splashes of color, Astaro is geared toward the non-traditional young professional. Picture the above top with a white collar beneath it: Totally work-appropriate, but definitely cool.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Waste Not Whimsy

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

Waste Not WhimsyWe 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.

Today's featured indie designer is Kandyce Perez of Waste Not Whimsy. This Las Vegas based designer creates gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry using all recycled and reclaimed materials.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Distinction Jewelry

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

Distinction Jewelry necklaceWe 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.

Today's featured indie designer is Jessi Clark-White of Distinction Jewelry. Jessi creates bold yet sophisticated gemstone, silver and lampwork jewelry perfect for the modern woman.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Third-Hand Designs

Filed under: Interviews, Green Fashion

Third-Hand DesignsWe 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.

We have great respect for clever artists who can take something old and create something new and beautiful with it. So of course we love the reconstructed clothing designs of Evy Godwin, creator of Third-Hand Designs and today's featured indie designer.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Bad Cat Jewelry

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

Bad Cat JewelryWe 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.

Today's featured indie designer is Mary Elizabeth of Bad Cat Jewelry, who donates a percentage of each sale to a charity that supports children with cancer.

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Indie Designer Interviews: AntiGenre

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

AntiGenre ringWe 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.

We're pleased to introduce the fresh, modern designs of Lauren Markley. You can find the work of this Princeton, NJ based jewelry designer at her Etsy shop, AntiGenre.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Lemonade Accessories

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews

Lemonade Accessories wristlet purseWe 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.

Today we'd like to introduce Megan Burgess, the young designer behind Lemonade Accessories, a line of retro-inspired bags, headbands, scarves and more.

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    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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    Nipple cream as lip balm?
    StyleList readers are willing to try anything! 80% of you either love the idea or, at the very least, think it's worth a try. Get the full story.

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    Skip the skinny jeans
    Skinny jeans might be bad for you, but more than 50 percent of you never wore them anyway! Get the full story.

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