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Claire Sanchez creates flirty handbags for every season and every woman.  These bags are available in bright geometric designs that will brighten up any outfit, as well as neutrals with an added copper flash.  Styles range from totes and clutches to limited edition vintage bags which are made from authentic vintage textiles. 

The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire’s signature line and our personal favorite, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire.  These are available in  black, green, copper, and pink.  In February of 2005, Claire’s Precious Metals no. 1, green handbag was chosen and included in the presenter’s gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor’s Guild Awards in Los Angeles.  For a chance to win your very own black handbag from Claire’s sought after Precious Metals Collection, head over to our contest page!

“Spotlight on Indie Designers” is our newest feature showcasing some of the best products from up-and-coming designers.  From apparel and accessories to home products click here to visit the Spotlight and see our Fall 2005 featured sites.

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Are you looking to add something a little different and new to your next birthday?  If so why not try a Birthday Sock?  It all started in 2001 when Summer Robertson found herself approaching yet another birthday.  She wanted a way to get more presents than rightfully permitted, so she hung up an old brown sock.  The next morning when Summer awoke, she found that her sock was packed full of little gifts.  Her plan had worked and thus The Birthday Sock was born! 
 
The Birthday Sock isn’t just any old sock either.  It’s made of 100% nylon so it will stretch up to three times its size year after year and never lose its shape!  They also come in a wide variety of colors, so there is one for every person in your family.  With the birthday sock your birthdays can only get better and better!  So why not head over to thebirthdaysock.com and start a new birthday tradition.  Birthday socks are also available at Femmina.   

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Maxine and Sophie provides handmade accessories for people and pets!   Everything from ponchos and shrugs to pet portraits can be found here.  Maxine & Sophie products are mostly made from yarn ends gathered from family and friends, so many of their items are one-of-a-kind or limited editions.  Our favorite picks this week are the Blue Green Shrug and the Blue Flower Hairclip.  The shrug is made of a rayon, chenille, and wool and has an adorable button closure at the neck.  Perfect for the upcoming Fall season.  The hairclip is hand crocheted with wool attached to a plastic coated clip and will make any hairstyle look fresh!  For a chance to win your very own Maxine and Sophie hairclip and wristband head over to our contest section!!