Blooming Lily--Where Style is Always Blooming

Watercolor

2009-10-29T07:52:00.000-07:00

A delicate vintage blue flower is suspended from a sterling silver earwire for a simple yet beautiful burst of color at the lobe. Handcrafted by Danish designer Ida Jefson, the watery hue is an ideal dose of color in the grey dreariness of the winter months looming ahead. These would be a wear-with-all...perfect with jeans and a sweater, and so elegant with a black wrap dress and high boots. Only $25!! Check out more designs HERE.

Last Bloom

2009-10-28T07:37:00.000-07:00

Offbeat yet still totally wearable, this boldly punchy mini-dress by Alison Dahl is perfect to wear for a night out as the holiday season, and dress up time, begins to approach! Throw on some sexy stilletos for a night out with the man, add some dark tights and black closed toe shoes for a fun night out with the girls, or a pair of black knee high boots and a denim jacket for a casual dinner with friends or the family. I love multi-functional clothing! See more designs HERE.

Tulips

2009-10-27T07:31:00.000-07:00

Bold red tulips (I'm Dutch and its Holland's native flower!) adorn the bottom of these sleek and urban blackened sterling silver earrings by Lauren Schlossberg. Perfectly pretty, the pop of red would look amazing when worn with all black. Check out more sleek designs HERE.

Express Yourself

2009-10-26T06:19:00.000-07:00

Express yourself with this chalkboard ring by Windfall. Handcrafted from an ultra smooth riverstone and then set in sterling silver, it is a fun, practical, and altogether fabulous way to make a statement, get a phone number, or tell someone what you really think of them. I've got a few people I'd love to give the finger to....

Kaleidoscope

2009-10-22T05:47:00.000-07:00

I have found a new thing to covet: the artisan sculptural jewelry of Taylor's Eclectic. Rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants...all crafted out of gorgeous colors of...Paper!!! Then, heavily sealed so that you can wear them in any kind of weather! Simple amazing...they look like stained glass kaleidoscopes!!! Prices start at only $20 for a pair of earrings!

Fly Away

2009-10-21T05:42:00.000-07:00

There is something so sweet and cute about these little copper birdies. Hand-forged by jewelry designer Polka Dot Magpie out of copper and Mokume (a layering of metals: copper, nickel and bronze) the birdies would be perfect with my uniform of jeans and tees! Only $58!!

Tool Grrl

2009-10-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

This recycled art slip dress by Tool Grrl Designs has a simple yet sexy silhouette that feels entirely fresh and new with the fun and funky embellishments. Would look really cool over a black turtleneck with high heeled knee high boots and a leather jacket! Check out more hand embellished one of a kind designs HERE.

Earth Mom

2009-10-19T05:57:00.000-07:00

The weather here in Cleveland has been awful...I think we completely bypassed Fall (my favorite season incidentally!) and went straight to pre-winter! These indoor/outdoor felt boots by Enchanted Gypsy are the just the thing to keep my feet warm and cozy. And, all the while looking cute and stylish!! Available in a bunch of color combinations...I think they would look earthy yet hip with a pair of cuffed jeans and a thick turtleneck sweater!!

Thneeds

2009-10-16T05:36:00.000-07:00

I am a freak about neck scarves and cowls during the colder months...it is simply the easiest way to elevate a basic winter or fall coat. These whimsical, colorful and creative cowls and neck wraps by Thneeds are gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Prices start at around $56. Check out more stunning designs HERE.

Pretty in Pink

2009-10-15T05:29:00.000-07:00

As the weather gets gloomier here in Cleveland, I live for color to brighten my spirits! And, there is nothing like the color PINK to make me smile! This gorgeous Monique top by Everyday Fairytale is just the thing to liven my mood. Purple and dark pink hand cut cotton ruffles are sewn onto a sexy racer back tank...so cute over a pair of denim trousers or black wide leg pants. Only $48!! See more HERE.

Oragami

2009-10-14T05:20:00.000-07:00

I love this Oragami Dress by Afton River. The bottom is handcrafted from a lightweight woven cotton that is beautifully accented with the addition of the elegant lace. I love the color combination pictured here...simple, subtly sexy, and totally cool. However, the dress is fully customable to your desire...both the bottom and lace top are available in a number of other colors...so you can work with the designer to create your own special dress. How cool for a wedding party? Each of the bridesmaids could have the same dress but in different colors! Check out more cool fashions HERE.

Butterfly Garden

2009-10-13T05:13:00.000-07:00

Hand embroidered butterflies appear to dance in a garden on this absolutely exquisite dress by designer Tara Lynn. Feminine, sexy and utterly romantic, the dress features a handkerchief hem, a sexy corset style back and stunning hand appliquéd vintage lace and trims. A true work of art. See more hand embroidered couture HERE.

Drinking on the Job

2009-10-12T05:07:00.000-07:00

This is awesome! What a great gift to give any high stressed person in your life...you know who they are...a flask safe....discreetly tucked away in a rescued epic novel! Perfect for that reader/drinker in your life who wants to remain inconspicuous!! See more book titles HERE.

Squishy Yarny Goodness

2009-10-09T04:57:00.000-07:00

Eastern Sky is a fabulous store on Etsy that makes beautiful accessories out of gorgeous soft yarns and textiles. Super soft bracelets (available in just about any color you could imagine!), cowls, and long scarves are the perfect add on accessories to any outfit you will be wearing this Fall. Prices start at $12 for 1 bracelet, but 3 for $30....which is a great deal since these bracelets would look amazing layered! Check out more HERE.

Glow Baby

2009-10-08T06:27:00.000-07:00

I am positively obsessed with these lucite earrings and necklaces by Dandy Apple. They look like they are glowing from within!! Simple and stunning. A perfect accessory for the Fall. Plus, prices start at only $8 for the earrings and $16 for the necklaces. At prices like that....I can afford to get all the gorgeous colors!! Check out more HERE.

Gross Out

2009-10-07T06:24:00.000-07:00

Equal parts funny, freaky and grotesque...this Intestines necklace by Beat Black is simply fascinating to me. Fun to wear now that Halloween is coming up! Only $25...a bargain for something sure to get people talking!

Keeping the Legs Warm

2009-10-06T06:16:00.000-07:00

I just got my daughters these really cute leg and/or arm warmers from Mama Runs with Scissors. Colorful and fun...they look adorable with her skirts, her school uniform, and her skating dresses for extra warmth. As arm warmers...she can still wear her short sleeve shirts...and funk them up a bit! The sizes are flexible too...both my four year old and eight year old are wearing them! Check out all the fun patterns HERE, including some fun Halloween ones and some pretty cool ones for boys!

Fall Fabulous

2009-10-05T14:09:00.000-07:00

I love clothing that are multi-functional. Since I have a limited budget for clothing each season...this is a key factor in any decision I make regarding fashion! This amazing organic wool wrap by Gaia Conceptions can be used as a wrap, skirt, tube top or scarf...how awesome is that! Its like 4 pieces of clothing in one! Plus, I love the mustard yellow color. Not sure how this color would look on you? Don't fret...there are 7 other gorgeous colors to choose from (including raspberry and blueberry!) Check out more HERE.

Busting Out

2009-09-11T06:40:00.000-07:00

Check out the detail on this corset by Verbena Couture. Tiny little rosettes and dangly ribbons that transform the inherent sexiness of the bustier into something romantic and sweet. Divinely embellished and embroidered, this is lingerie that just begs to be worn outside the bedroom. Check out more HERE.

I feel Pretty

2009-09-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

I love to wear pretty feminine tops with jeans and pants...casual enough to pass for my day to day life as a stay at home mom, but still make me feel like I haven't given up! These gorgeous tops by emerging indie designer Prizy Sebastian are stunning and just what I like to wear. Handcrafted from silk, with obvious attention to construction, I just love the pleating, pin-tucking, and darting details. Haute couture look at a reasonable price...these tops start at only $60! Check out more HERE, including some of her amazing evening wear!

Sunburst

2009-09-09T06:23:00.000-07:00

I admit that I live in tshirts...but I like them to be cool! This Fireworks t-shirt by Market Store Shoppe is awesome! Handcrafted by looping four bright colors of yarn onto an ordinary simple soft tee...and transformed into something extraordinary. I love it!! Only $40!!

Attila Design

2009-09-08T06:15:00.000-07:00

I admit that I don't really have the lifestyle to wear the clothing designs of Attila Design...but that doesn't mean I can't admire them and wish I did! Funky and artistic, each and every original piece of clothing is just so damn cool. Exquisite fabrics, stunning details, and impeccible craftsmanship makes these truly statement making pieces of clothing. These are just some of my favorites! Check out more HERE.

Sunshine

2009-09-07T06:08:00.000-07:00

Okay, I am a little obsessed with this lemon yellow pendant by Muse Glass. Bold, bright and beautiful, it is a fantastic burst of color. And, yellow is just so cheery. It would look perfect with my v-neck tshirts and sweaters.

Jewel Toned

2009-09-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Rich jewel tones are gorgeous in the Fall and these beautiful amethyst colored dresses by Elysium Designs are spot on. Handcrafted from various fabrics such as fleece, cotton and silk, the dresses are right up my alley. I love the embellishments such as the lace and silk trims and the original silkscreened designs. Prices start at only $60!!

Skyline

2009-09-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

The jewelry designs of Flight Path Designs are amazing. Using a process similar to tattooing, each of the pendants feature images that are permanently set into leather. Finished with a non-toxic sealant for a beautiful finish and then simply suspended from a thick sterling silver chain, these look like little works of art. You can also customize text on the back of the pendant for a secret or sentimental message. Only $42!!