Stephen Colbert would be proud! And although I don't condone violence against animals - if you get this close to a bear, I say go for it. Anyway, I recently got an email from sharpshirters announcing their new site so I thought I would share it. Check out more from Sharpshirter at: www.sharpshirter.com … [Read more...]
zombies and bats and ghosts – oh my!
There is something delightful about Halloween. Sure kids dressed as the undead may be a little unseemly. And of course, you'll have a sugar hangover for about 9 days. But apart from all that; it's the beginning of the holiday season. So, put on something Halloween-y, get out last years candy - and please don't knock on my door after 8pm....I'll be watching … [Read more...]
design renaissance
On a whim, I decided to check out the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center's holiday gift show. I had been to one before and there were a couple of interesting designers....and since I had missed Appel & Frank the week before, I wanted to take a peek at some local design. My absolute favorite was a delicious orange leather "coffee clutch" by Lulu and Mac, $164. The … [Read more...]
vote LITTLE BLACK DRESS
I started with over 150 little black dresses then chose 33 to feature INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // holiday 2009. Now you get to vote for your favorite Little Black Dress in the guide. The designer with the most votes will get a special feature on the blog. Check out the GUIDE and then VOTE! … [Read more...]
back to black
Whether you are celebrating Halloween, in mourning for the economy - or like me - just afraid of too much color...then take a peek at these best of black designs from independent designers. FEATURING (clockwise): + Keep Calm Poster, $20, cut paste print + Sevilla Noir Bag, $398, sabrina love + Planet Bracelet, $22, chocolate cake jewels + Little Black Dress, $89, just … [Read more...]