944 Magazine's First Ever Wedding Issue

I love how this guest curator piece for 944 Magazine's first ever wedding issue came out. What a fun piece to collaborate on - not to mention having the opportunity to tout why Etsy is a great destination for covering all the little details concerning the big day.

I love 944's fresh take on nuptials and how they seemed to create not just another wedding zine. Find the extended feature on page 14 and view the full flip book here.

Fork Bracelets at Quirk Gallery

My fork bracelets were included in Quirk Gallery's gift guide for foodies:

Green Berries trivet by: Scandic Imports $18, Fork Bracelet by: Mary Andrews $40, Bird Salt & Pepper set by: Jonathan Adler $50, Cup with handle by: Justin Rothshank $32, Sugar Peas notebook by: Lab Clip $6, Not Plastic Cutlery by: Seletti $5(set), Bowl by: Andrew Coombs $32, Roller Bull brooch by: Metalworks $18, Bamboo Heart cutting board by: DCI $18

Find them available for sale at Quirk Gallery - there's still time to shop for those foodies on your list!

Take a Break With Gifted Magazine

One of my favorite indulgences is curling up on the sofa with a glass of red and my latest magazine. I'm the type that likes to read the entire issue in one sitting - it feels like such a treat.

Earlier this week I was delightfully surprised to see the launch of Creature Comfort's online holiday magazine and gift guide, Gifted. It's chock full of Etsy designers, new bloggers I could add to my reader, holiday gift ideas for everyone, DIY projects, tutorials, and simply inspiring images all around - the whole piece of work is an obvious labor of love and just visually pleasing to *virtually* page through.

If you need a diversion throughout the day today or if you're more like me and want to take it all in at once - Gifted will make for an unexpectedly nice weekend read just in time for holiday inspiration and planning.

Trendspotting: Studs

Each season as the stud trend comes back rearing it's rough & tough head, I've never seemed to consider the idea of incorporating them into my own style palette. However, as we get closer to fall, select versions of these softer interpretations cropping up are something I think I could get along with.

These stud inspired looks can be found via Etsy and Lookbook.nu.

Main Image, Studded Sweater: LookBook
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Pyramid Earrings: michellechangjewelry
Studded Headband: LouiseRose
Studded Vintage Flats: PrincessSamy
Studded Bustier: LookBook
Black Studded Bag: DesignsByLakouri
Grey Studded Wedges: LookBook
White Studded Bag: VerseauVintage
Black Studded Dress: LookBook

Trendspotting: Etsy Designer Vintage

If you weren't in the know already, I want to let you in on one of Etsy's best kept shopping secrets: designer vintage fashion. Vintage looks have been topping the best dressed lists across red carpets this season and won't be going out of style anytime soon; think classic, rare, and timeless. It's practically a cat fight to the checkout button in the marketing corner of the Etsy office anytime one of us comes across a newly listed vintage designer bag, dress, pair of tall boots or pumps.

Find the full post on sniffing out the designer brands in Etsy Vintage along with a smattering of my current finds on Kaboodle.com.

Etsy Vintage Pictured
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YSL Sunglasses: VintageStore123
Ferragamo Riding Boots: nstylevintage
Red Chloe Military Jacket: VonlenskaVintage
Hermes Silver Ring: BackThennishVintage
Ungaro Quilted Jacket: closetcaseVNTG
Roberto Cavalli Jumpsuit: closetcaseVNTG
Green Vogue Couturier Cocktail Dress: TimelessVixenVintage
YSL Polka Dot Dress: TavinShop

Trendspotting: Fingerprint Jewelry

One of this season's hottest jewelry trends emerging via Etsy designers is personalized fingerprint jewelry. You heard me right, there are an exclusive selection of jewelry designers working to preserve your own (or a loved one's) true fingerprint permanently in precious metals including silver, gold, and platinum.

These one-of-a-kind pieces are truly something unique that is sure to leave your stamp in time for generations to come. I'm seeing them being carefully created for events and special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, Father's Day, and Mother's Day. There are even a couple versions capturing the paw or nose print of those furry family members!

See my full post on Kaboodle.com to find my favorite fingerprint jewelry designs on Etsy right now.

Trendspotting: The Open Back

Open backs and barely-there-backless numbers lend a whole new meaning to sultry: an unexpected peek of flesh, and curves of a different kind. Classy and completely sexy.

The open back inspired looks can be found via Etsy and Lookbook.nu.

Etsy: Lisette White Dress
Etsy: What a Gem Black Dress
Lookbook.nu: South Heaven Bodysuit
Lookbook.nu: The Glow Backless Top
Etsy: Sailor Cut Out Dress
Lookbook.nu: Spin Me Round Again Bodysuit
Etsy: Striped Shirt
Lookbook.nu: Marry Me Black Dress
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Lookbook.nu: Peculiar Ways Black Dress
Lookbook.nu: Oceans Suit
Etsy: Vintage Bow Black Dress
Etsy: Coco Chiffon and Lace Dress
Lookbook.nu: Carousels Black Dress
Etsy: 1950's Silk Cocktail Dress
Etsy: Knitwear Stripes Top
Etsy: Multicolor Swimsuit

Trendspotting: Over The Knee Stockings

Variations on the ideal length of socks and stockings seem to be forever changing from one whim to the next. The "just over the knee" look seems to be cropping up as the new sweet spot this season. Not quite a knee sock, not quite a thigh high, but just barely over the knee.

The sock inspired looks I found above are via Etsy and LookBook.nu.

LookBook.nu: White Knee Socks
LookBook.nu: Grey Vintage Socks
Pinstripe Socks: poppyswickedgarden
LookBook.nu: Navy buttons Socks
LookBook.nu: Plum Socks
Tattoo Socks: post
Silver Thigh High Leggings: BabooshkaBoutique
Neon Socks: bewakeful
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LookBook.nu: Grey Knee Socks
Black Stem Socks: undertheroot
LookBook.nu: Red Bow Socks
Sock Garters: SWANclothing
LookBook.nu: Pointelle Black Socks
LookBook.nu: Black Bunny Socks
LookBook.nu: Sheer Heart Stockings
LookBook.nu: Black High Socks

Oxford Inspiration via Etsy

In tune with the menswear kick I've found myself touting, one particular element keeps teasing my fancy: the oxford. I'm enthralled with the diverse varieties and takes on this shoe style, especially the transitional appeal they seem to carry from one season to the next. Today's collection was inspired by the larger menswear Etsy Finds collection I curated over on Etsy's blog today.

Oxford Inspiration via Etsy
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Tobacco field flats: huxleyrye
White oxfords art print: TheLightFantastic
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Spring green oxfords: axandapple
Burgundy suede oxfords: MyGmasCloset
DKNY black oxfords: womyn
Brently Italian Oxfords: SkinandWood
Black and white oxfords: SnowJaneVintage
Olive green oxfords: GirlLeastLikely
The Hyde Park, New York oxfords: bopptybopshoppe
Brown suede and leather oxfords:margaretpearl
White leather wedges: bootmeister

Trendspotting: Uniform Chic

Haven't we all heard the cliché of finding a man in uniform irresistible? I've begun to notice stylized versions and hints of the classic uniform trickling into fashion, accessories, and home decor designs. Time to suit up and put uniform chic on the style watch. Each of the finds above came from Etsy, see more of my finds suiting this trend and the sellers they came from in this article on Etsy's blog.

Valentine Inspiration via Etsy

Love inspiration via Etsy
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Pink Ruffle Tank: SoulPretty
Heart Brooch: ThePitbullBarNGrill
Double Fingerprint Necklace: fabuluster
Love is All You Need Photograph: Kristybee
Bearfurcated: everyeskimo
Vintage Bowling Pins: bluebellbazaar
Vintage Heart Cookies: whippedbakeshop
Miniature Heart Sampler: MiniatureRhino
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Diamond Band: kateszabone
Vintage Pumps: persephonevintage
If I Only Had a Heart Brooch: Schmutzerland
Pink Baby Bear Hat: simplybasicdesigns
Anatomical Heart Necklace: MarKhed
Flower Bud Shirt: bchildrenswear
Silhouettes Necklace: LostAndFawned
Keyhole Watercolor: GollyBard

Wishing a happy Valentine's to you and yours. xoxo

Kitchen Inspiration via Etsy

Simple kitchens with pops of color and vintage accents have a way of stopping me in my tracks. The hunt for the perfect find is also half the fun in building a fitting collection over time.

Kitchen Inspiration via Etsy
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Vintage milk bottles: agoodvintage
Vintage jars: TopsyDesign
Ceramic salt jar: clayswan
Baker's twine: CaliforniaCraft
Egg basket: nostalgictreasures
Vintage cast iron: TheWhiteMole
Vintage milk crate and Vintage Scale: Hindsvik