These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Boots make fashion more fun. While heels may make certain outfits infinitely better (who doesn't love a nice boost in the back?), boots definitely make more of a statement about what your style claims to be. Whether it's thigh high, cowboy, riding, ankle, oxford, leather or suede, let your boots do the talking this …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 23, 2008
Eccentrics make the world go 'round. If not for the "out there" thoughts of a certain courageous and wacky brand of individual, a lot of great ideas would never come to fruition. With that in mind, always make sure to give new ideas a chance, or you could miss out on something really special. (Yes, I've been reading …
Featured Buyer: Holly Becker of decor8
This week's Featured Buyer is Holly Becker, the editor and founder of the inspirational design and decorating blog decor8, drawing 20,000 worldwide readers daily. She has been blogging non stop since January 2006 and we’re particularly fond of her weekly column on decor8 called Etsy Take Five Tuesdays …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 16, 2008
Fall puts me in a contemplative mood. All I want to do is sit under a tree and re-read all of the classics of my awkward years while watching the leaves fall. Moody, dark shapes are all I can think about, in both fashion and Halloween trappings. (Gotta love getting in costume!) The following collection of links …
Etsy Finds: Ode to Project Runway's Leanne Marshall
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER: Do not read if you haven't watched the finale of Project Runway! Squirming yet? Well, here's the verdict: UPDATE: LEANNE WON!!!!! Congrats! [We posted the following on Oct 15, 2008] After much anticipation and excitement, the day has finally come: Etsy's own Leanimal, aka Leanne Marshall, is one …
Featured Buyer: Carrie Blaydes of Borderline Mag
This week’s Featured Buyer is Carrie Blaydes, a women’s clothing designer living in Brooklyn, New York. For the past year and a half, she has also been one side of the editorial duo behind the online street fashion magazine Borderline Mag, which she founded with her old friend Nick Whitehouse. Thanks to a …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 9, 2008
Photography is a funny thing. While I consider myself to be a "wordy" person most of the time, the pull of an appealing visual is something that I just can't fight. That's why Etsy and the blogosphere at large are such attractive places to linger — so many images to parse through, digital trails to follow, styles to …
Etsy Finds: Lace
Lace seems to be all that anyone can talk about this season. As a trend, it's being seen in clothing, leggings, accessories, jewelry — even in home decor, as evidenced below. It just goes to show that an old favorite can be reinvented in innumerable ways! Here are my favorite lace inspired picks on Etsy. Mini Helena …
Featured Buyer: Ez of Creature Comforts
This week's Featured Buyer is Ez of style blog Creature Comforts. She's a great supporter of the handmade lifestyle, as well as an Etsy seller herself. Ez has an eye for well composed photos, design sense up to her ears and puts together a heck of an inspiration board. Without further ado, here's Ez! Hi everyone! I'm …
