Today's Daily Candy had me at Turks & Caicos. Daughter to former chief minister of the islands, Kathy Misick's new collection is at once tailored and refined with an organic influence. Each item from the small intro collection is finished with handmade silk rope...I love it all. 
As the temp inches a little higher each week I've got one thing on my mind (besides french fires which are always on my mind :). Shoes. So today, to show you gals (and a guy or two?) how much I love you I'm sharing my probably not so secret place for shoes. Great prices, even better shoes, and serious compliments everytime I get a new pair. Deep breath...click here. And please reserve a few size 7's for me...thanks.
Check out the Spring/Summer assortment from Antoinette Lee. I love that coral ostrich color of the Dolcita and the beachy, casual vibe of the new canvas Stella. I have a sudden urge to be strolling in the Hamptons after a long, leisurely lunch. Check out the collection and the newly revamped site right here.
I'm so sorry I've been MIA lately, I'm completely swamped. For some eye candy, check out the Spring collection from Pepper & Pistol. I never thought I'd say it but...I'm liking the sequins!
I'm revisiting today one of my favorite designers from the lookbook, to congratulate her on becoming an eco collection. I loved the detailed shapes of Popomomo when they first launched, but Lizz has recently moved into organic or sustainable fabrics and vegetable dyes and washes. Now that's taking it up a notch or two! Check out Spring Popomomo here.
Jamie Phyl launched Phyl Couture in 2004 as a way to bridge high design with everyday separates. Inspired by the details and delicate handwork found in haute couture, Phyl Couture is a collection of modern jersey pieces that incorporate applique, braiding, and embriodery. Check out the collection here and head over to Stars to get a few Phyl Couture styles on sale.
I'm usually all about the basic leather, multi pocket hobo bag (hey I'm a New Yorker), but I have been warming to the shiny bag trend lately. Caprice Bianca embraces the look with her Fall collection in a "go bold or go home" way. From the oversized weekender to the staple clutch; the collection combines classic styles with hot colors; details and hardware remain minimal to let the Italina leather speak for itself. Check out the collection here.
Named for the size of San Francisco (7x7 miles), 49 Square Miles was designed from a genuine love for the SF Bay Area (show offs). To reflect and at once pay homage to the artisanal and organic culture of SF, the collection pairs rich Italian leathers with exposed stitching and minimal hardware. Choose from the Artisan series with evident stitch detail or the Big Mouth series with it's slouchy urban appeal. Now if I start carrying a 49 Sq.Mi. bag, will I be able to move to SF a little faster?
I haven't been able to find much about the designer of Leonard Street, so let's soak in the beauty instead. In short what I've found is: 'Leonard Street offers a touch of glamour and a nod to the past in silhouettes and detail...individual style is free to evolve'. The short version is...they are carried in the US at Place showroom in LA (fabulous lines by the way!), and a few gorgeous dresses are online at blaec. Love the prints, love the styling, love the detail!!
I've been meaning to post about Moop for some time now. If you're looking for a simple well made bag with clean lines...you're at the right place. Moop uses their own patterns to create a impeccably crafted handmade bag; the shop credo is 'handmade does not equal poorly made'. My fave styles are the Market bag (above) and the Fraulien tote (below); purchase at the etsy store and check out the Moop site here.
I came across Imogene & Annie while perusing Etsy and I'm instantly smitten. Annie is brilliant at metal work and uses gold, silver, and brass to create these intricate pieces. I love that they are modern and simple but each piece has a hint of vintage. Check out Imogene & Annie here.
Asluxe was launched in 2005 by Ashley Guidi and Sarah Wigman. These Vancouver based designers have understandably had a great reaction to their collection since launching. Each piece is strong and feminine with an understated sex appeal coming from an emphasis on shape and detail. The Spring 2008 collection is aptly named " find a way or make one" which says a lot right now about almost every woman I know.
