Summertime
I’m having a sick day, which means I get to shop online. Do you do that? I pick shops from my Index and go crazy when I’m at home sick. Surf! I can’t stand daytime soaps and talk shows although I will always take reruns of M*A*S*H and bad eighties shows. I wish people still showed the A-Team. I can do without Knight Rider (the Hoff!) but I’ll gladly watch Magnum.
Anyway! Shopping! So I put together another indie outfit, which I am wont to do. This one reflects some recent interests of mine - kimono fabric pieces & kimono-inspired fabric, resin jewelry, handmade shoes, and summer.
One: a beautiful japanese-inspired fabric on a summer halter top. I like that there’s actually fabric that comprises the back of this instead of a small strap (which would make me think someone was going to untie my shirt). I do like the ribbons here, particularly the color. Empire Waist Shirt Dress from Etsy seller Strawberry Farm (aka sugarsandwich).
Two: a pinstriped dark blue denim skirt with black lace detail, cut on a slight a-line. No waistband (I hate waistbands for some reason). Nice casual-but-not-boring skirt from Etsy shop For Tootsie.
Three and Four: lovely, lovely strong colors and shapes can be found in the silver-and-resin jewelry designs of Lulu Smith’s studio. Shown here are the Bauble Earrings (sold!) and the Ripple Bracelet from her online show for Mother’s Day 2008.
Five: a clutch of bright sari fabric embellished with bows from the Nappa Studio of Aya, whose designs to blend East and West.
Six: these Mohop Shoes are pretty awesome. They feature a clever design that allows you to change out the ribbons to coordinate with whatever you’re wearing. The sole is handmade of wood and comes in several styles. Their gallery of ribbon-tying examples is inspiring. The ones shown are High Cherry Wedges with 5/8″ red-and-gold ribbon.
