Miss Misa uses vintage and retro charms, chains and semi-precious stones to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. The site got started in 2005 by Misa in her dorm room in Los Angeles. Miss Misa also features items from many other designers including Frozen Peas and Giant Jewels.
I just love the look of the two necklaces featured above. So colorful and cheery! Perfect for Spring. Stop by Miss Misa for more playful jewels like these!
Our Spring 2007 Spotlight on Emerging Designers is now live! The Spotlight is the ultimate directory of new and emerging independent designers. The directory includes the best of the best in jewelry, handbags and independent boutiques.
Plus there are some great exclusive discount codes that you will only find here. Visit the Spring Spotlight today!
I know that right now there is snow on the ground many places but that just makes me long for the warm days of Spring even more. When the warm weather is upon us I always find myself wanting a new bag that will go with the shades and mood of the season. Usually something with flowers and in pretty, girly shapes and colors.
goodmorning, morning has just what I am searching for in their gathered bag collection. My personal picks are the Green Tiles and Dotted Floral Bags featured above.
This week my vintage picks come from the one and only Mama Stone Vintage. Mama is one of the top vintage sellers on ebay. The models, photos and of course the clothing keep shoppers wanting more. Right now there are two amazing finds in the store. The Orange Mod Space Age Mini Dress and the Gold Knit Tunic Dress. Both are sooo gorgeous but the orange dress is a vintage lovers dream, so 1960’s and fabulous.
Both items end tomorrow and Mama adds over 50 items to the ebay store every week, so check back often!
In an effort to support eco-friendly fashion & original flare, the vintage experiment is a source for showcasing the best and hippest e-vintage outlets that the world wide web has to offer.
Each week, they feature a different vintage retailer in their myspace blog via full length interviews and photos. To keep up with the hottest vendors that the vintage world has to offer, subscribe to the blog and be the first to about sales, amazing items and more! Below are just a few of the fantastic vintage retailers featured on the vintage experiment’s page:
Visit the vintage experiment for more vintage shops!
Paper Cloud is all about well designed art for you, your home, your friends, and your family. All of Paper Cloud’s products are handmade, one at a time, using various techniques including sewing, printing, painting, cutting, and pretty much anything else you can do with paper or fabric.
Featured above are the Sprouts Pillow and the Flowers Journal. Both can be found at www.paper-cloud.com
How did you get your start?
After working with so many Asian women, it was difficult for me to find the right colors and tools for Asian features so I hired a chemist to help me custom formulate my own colors and products.
What was the first item you ever made?
Lush Lashes
Do you have any formal training?
No
When and why did you create your business?
Thi Cosmetics launched November 2005. I created Thi Cosmetics to help Asian women feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.
What is the best part of running your own business?
Being my own boss.
and the worst?
Long hours
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Mom
What one thing couldn’t you live without?
Blush
What music/books are you into right now?
Adult contemporary
You’ve been very successful at selling your designs online, what advice would you give to other designers trying to sell online?
Invest in a good website designer. First impression is very important.
Where do you hope you/your business will be in 5 years?
Sold at major department stores.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
To always dream big.
Site: www.thicosmetics.com
Last week I discovered fruitflypie’s etsy shop. It is filled with tons of handmade goodies from baby clothing to houswares. When I saw the ceramics section I flipped! Owls in every color of the rainbow!
Each owl is handmade using a vintage 1970’s mold. There is a hole in the top which makes it great for so many uses. It could be used as a vase, toothbrush holder or a planter. One of mine is already gracing my desk as a pencil holder while the other awaits a flower on my kitchen window sill. At only $8 per owl I suggest everyone go over to Wendy’s etsy shop and buy one!
Site: fruitflypie.etsy.com
In 2005 the Magnes sisters gathered in New York with a dream of designing and creating together. Their passion for design, created their first commercial enterprise… a fabulous handbag line. Each crafted handbag is an expression of thier individuality and harmony as a trio. Featured below are the Nude & Sand “Dry Martini” Leather Clutch and Bordeaux & Orange “Classic Martini” Leather Evening Bag.
Site: www.magnessisters.com
Available for purchase at: Stars + Infinite Darkness
PrettyRaccoon Clothing is located in Toronto. It was started (with love) in January 2005 by Andrea Winkler as a part-time hobby, eventually growing into a full-time enterprise — selling one-of-a-kind clothing all over the world.
I love the American Apparel tops that Andrea silkscreens with her own limited edition designs. Her tops can be purchase online at her ebay store.
Site: www.andreawinkler.com and stores.ebay.com/PrettyRaccoon-Clothing
