Bold Neutrals...Imagine that?

Spring 2009 from Mary Meyer

A Peace Treaty

The most gorgeous scraves on a mission for peace, awarenesss, and obviously beauty. Read the story here, see the collection here.

Giveaway Winner- Jules Smith Jelly Bracelets

Congrats Passion4Fashion! You've won a set of the Jules Smith Charm bracelets from designer clothing destination, Chickdowntown.com. Wondering how fabulous they'll look on you? Check out on Gossip Girls Jessica Szohr. Email me at clothespinblog (at) gmail (dot) com with your ful address and contact info.

Winner chosen using random.org

Something Else

Loving the high/street attitude of Australia based Something Else.

Dear Birthday

Are these sweet or what? Brooklyn based Valerie Soles created her Dear Birthday collection as an outlet for her need to "put things together". Well if only all my efforts to put things together resulted in this. Valerie is inspired by fairy tales, folk dress, and nature and applies her BFA in Photography to her equally sweet images. Check out the shop.

Editor's Note: these images are from the Spring 2008 collection

Jules Smith Jelly Bracelets- Giveaway!!

You've probably seen me rave about Jules Smith before, so I was excited that I could team up with Chick Downtown.com to give away these Charm School Jelly Bracelets. Here's the scoop; Chick Downtown.com is a hot spot for women's designer clothing and carry some of my personal favorites...check out the Jules Smith page and leave a comment telling me what your personal fave is from her collection. On Friday morning I'll pick one winner at random.

Andres Buzyn

Lovely, feminine, structured pieces by Andrea Buzyn.

Olsenhaus

My posts are going to be spotty for a few weeks as I'm on jury duty; so in case I don't post that often I thought I'd share my new love. Via my morning Candy comes a heads up about Olsenhaus...oh my! This completely vegan shoe collection leaves me breathless, and it's only in season 2. That leads me to surmise that buying at least one shoe per season from Olsenhaus should keep my heart palpitations at bay...maybe.

Chirstopher Deane- Spring 09

My love affair with Christopher Deane continues. Do these two ever do wrong? I think this summer I'll visit their Williamsburg digs and swoon in person.

P.S. Anyone catch Houswives of NY when the brooklyn couple pointed out that there are designers in Brooklyn? Yeah...we knew.

New Lisa Levine

Gorgeous new pieces from Lisa Levine. Check out "the deep end" incorporating leather strips...love the play on texture.

Shoes

Every year I welcome warm weather with my flat sandal obsession. Obviously the recession hasn't soured my obsession. Onward march...

clockwise: 1, 2, & 3 available here

bottom right: available here

Bambako

LOVING these headbands from Bambako. This brand new collection was designed by recent college grad Abigail Ricarte in order to get through an awkward growing out phase. As you can see, I had a hard time choosing my favorites but you can find yours here at fantastic (read: recession friendly) prices.

Suzabelle

I had such a hard time choosing my favorites from Seattle based Suzabelle Spring 09. Designer Suzanne Jarberg was aptly named the "Seattle Coat Queen" as the details on her coats...all the pieces really...are so sweet. Check out the rest of the collection here.

Building your biz...

Just wanted to direct you guys to a post I wrote on Design Sponge about wholesaling in tough economic times. I think it's relevant to all types of business, I hope you guys find it helpful.

Judy B

Pretty darn tired today, but loving the edge of these pieces from Judy B's industrial influenced collection.

Emily Ryan

One thing I've noticed among the Portland based designers, aside from fistfuls of talent, is their penchant for gray garments. Must be something about reflecting their surroundings if what I've heard about their winter weather is true, but gray has never looked so chic or innovative. Emily Ryan produces her small collection from start to finish with an emphasis on texture, shape, and comfort. Check out the shop here.

Tree & Kimball

Love these sweet vintage infused pieces from Tree & Kimball. The girsl are Anthropologie designers by day and recently lanched their own their own accessories collection. Check them out here...and not at Anthropologie prices!

Nic Fish

Check out the fresh and funky collection from designer Nic Fish. Designer Nicole Fisher began creating garments for musicians and soon applied a similar sense of bold design to her own eye catching collections. Most of the items are convertible and each garment is hand made. If you can get past the major arms and legs on this model...check out the shop here.

Alphabet Bags

Cute and affordable when times are not so cute and affordable. Tons of sweet options by Lucas and Hayley of Alphabet Bags.

Caroline Hedaya

Classic, feminine, terribly adorable with serious style. All ways I can describe Caroline Hedaya; in what appears to be only two seasons the collection already makes a head turning statement... and not just because you've got ruffles on your backside.