Indie Lust

Eco Super Tee Shirt Designer Girl

Alexis — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:51:50 +0000

Revival Ink is like mission control in the eco-friendly t-shirts department. They use organic, vintage or recycled fabrics. They only use biodegradable soy based chemicals when screen printing. They scrape all excess ink back into the container. And they use a self-contained water filtration unit that recycles water for cleaning any remaining ink from screens. Plus each [...]

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It’s an Heirloom - and It’s Hot

Alexis — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:48:01 +0000

As a self-proclaimed crazy-sexy-cool mama (yes… literally a mom), I’m always on the lookout for modern day heirlooms that I can pass on to my seedlings. New York City real estate is an excellent, albeit expensive option. But Wendy Brandes jewelry is a less pricey (slightly!) choice. And like my self-proclamation, it too is crazy-sexy-cool. We’re talking black [...]

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Daaahling You’ll Look Maaarrrvelous

Alexis — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:20:51 +0000

At the risk of sounding like Simon Cowell of American Idol fame, I’m going to say that jewelry designer Albina Rose “gets it.” Her entire collection has an old world/French countryside vibe. It’s like she’s channeling a skilled artisan from the days of Marie Antoinette… very articulate. I especially adore her vintage interpretation of the crocheted cuff. [...]

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Somebody Call the Shopping Shaman to Save Me!

Alexis — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:26:58 +0000

I have this awful shopping curse. Whenever I find a designer that I like, I choose the item that I like the best, then I look at the price tag. Without fail, the item that I like the best is ALWAYS the most expensive. Without fail. That’s exactly what happened when I met jewelry designer Karen Curtis [...]

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From Thrift Store to a Shoulder Near You

Alexis — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:25:19 +0000

Recycling kudos go out to Vancouver-based handbag designer Ashley Watson. Her bags are made from recycled leather, fashioned after the original features of the jackets she got the leather from. For a handmade bag, the quality is stunning. If nobody beats me to the punch, I’m saving my pennies for the red one. That bag is smokin’!

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Jewelry With a Lot of “Om”

Alexis — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:35:28 +0000

I was a shopper, desperate for a unique Christmas gift. They had a booth set up at Grand Central Station (in New York City) for the holidays. When we met it was magical. Dare I say… love at first sight. Satya produces a line of yoga inspired jewelry. Think Buddha and lotus pendants, natural bead work like amethyst [...]

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Chainmail Meets Around the Way Girl and Births a Jewelry Collection

Alexis — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:27:17 +0000

As you’ve noticed from previous posts, I’m hanging up my 1980’s gold fly girl earrings, and opting for a spring and summer filled with shoulder dusters (earrings that is). So when I saw the Steel Couture line, I thought I’d died and gone to long earring heaven. Ladies… Steel Couture jewelry has a tough-girl edge that’s [...]

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Messenger Bags That Truly Deliver a Message

Alexis — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:05:35 +0000

Beating the streets of NYC everyday with a 5-year old in tow has made me extremely messenger bag savvy. Carrying one means I can fit a toy or two, a juice bottle, Palm Pilot, cell phone, a book, my notebook, a map and even a small bag from the grocery store. And alas, I can still [...]

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You Can Live With a Little Bit of Clothes if You Have A Lot of This…

Alexis — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:33:50 +0000

If I had only 5 outfits, you’d never know. Why? Because I have so many accessories I can change the entire look of a single outfit in the blink of an eye. I’m talking hats, sunglasses, bracelets, belts, earrings, and everything in between. “Hello… my name is Alexis… I’m an unashamed accessory whore. Pummel me with your pity.” My [...]

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1-900-Call Your Fashion Psychic

Alexis — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:27:28 +0000

I have a psychic prediction to make. You’re a unique soul. You’re the type of girl who likes to look good - as long as it’s not LMS (local mall standard). I feel like you’re looking for tops… yes, yes… something with unique design work. Oddly enough I’m seeing a red rooster. Do I hear you saying [...]

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