Another one of the Australian Indie labels I came across, Bethany Joy is a celebration of beauty, artistic vision, luxury, and femininity. And they cater to women who adore the feeling of silk against their skin, stunning design details, and flattering cuts.

It’s actually a great break from the usual contemporary designs. Bethany Joy reminds me of the romance you often feel with period films. It certainly has that vintage feel.

Bethany Joy has a new collection out, Dainty Dish (as in photo) for the Spring-Summer 2009.

Image: Bethany Joy

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Celebrate Your Artistic Vision with Bethany Joy

Browsing through designs that are heavily influenced by East meeting West, I had a hard time choosing just one so I ended up picking out four (4) favourites of the lot. Mind you, the decision wasn’t easy.

KISU Red Leaves Dress

You’ll notice how Japanese accents are prominent in the designs. I love this Red Leaves Dress most.

Red Leaves Dress, $99.

KISU Red Rose Dress

I’m currently obsessing about floral prints and patterns. I like the prairie look, I guess. It’s very feminine and I like how its quiet chic-ness. This particular design is getting quite popular. The Red Rose Dress mimics a high-waist skirt + blouse outfit combo.

Red Rose Dress, $119.

KISU Jasmine Dress

You can also see the contemporary designs and trends being incorporated like in this Jasmine dress. It’s their version of the boyfriend dress, me thinks.

Jasmine Dress, $139.

KISU Wild Cherry Hood Top and Red Dragon Skirt

I really don’t know why I’m so fascinated with hoodies. I guess I love how it looks young and casual, something you can use to style into an Urban outfit. I’m also looking into investing in more skirts and this one takes home the cake. I think it’s very unique.

Wild Cherry Hood Top, $59.
Red Dragon Skirt, $89.

Images: KISU Designs

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Pencil Skirts

I reckon this will be a good addition to my wardrobe. I’d like to explore the pencil skirt trend. Loving the fabric design on this one.

Next Level Pencil Skirt in Black, $25.

Houndstooth Skirt

A very brit print, popular on coats and bags, now seen on a feminine full sateen skirt. I like the idea that this will help in coming up with an outfit that’s a bit mod and 50s pin up girl look. I’m fascinated with the houndstooth print I don’t know why.

Heather Loves Houndstooth Skirt, $52.

Images: LuLu’s

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Skirt Ideas: Pencils and Houndstooth

“If you are to examine the photo seen above, you’ll find that there’s a distinct accent, which happens to be hand-designed by local artist Vernon Perez (aka Spoonman), that makes the miniskirt unique. The fact that the detail is hand-designed boasts that no two skirt is the same. Fantastic, isn’t it? That is one of the things I like about clothes that aren’t mass-produced. It’s gives me the satisfaction of owning an item that creates the illusion that it’s especially made just for me.” — Sasha Manuel, StyleManila.com

It’s the kstyled Denim Miniskirt with Hand-Design Detail by Kaye Olfindo, a local Indie fashion designer and stylist. Getting to meet Kaye had been one of the highlights of 2007 as a fashion writer/blogger. I’ve continued to keep track of her career and I’ve heard of her stints in styling and designing clothes for a number of local TV personalities.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to getting to know her more and I hope you guys will get to have the same wonderful opportunity.

If you want to see how the skirt looks like when worn, feel free to visit: Denim Miniskirt with Hand-Designed Detail by kstyled.

Image: kstyled.multiply.com

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kstyled Denim Miniskirt with Hand-Design Detail

Still rockin’ the legging thing?

Totally into Nicole and the Olsen twins and LiLo?

These leggings are for you. They’re metallic, like the ridiculously overpriced leggings from LiLo’s line or premium stores, but they’re handmade.

Better than the rest and cheaper, too.

$30

Get the metallic silver tights

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metallix leggings

These Gentle Fawn Shorts are part of a gigantic sale over at Chosen Stock.

I’m not a huge fan of shorts myself, but these are really cute with the pockets and all the detailing. Twill shorts will go with pretty much anything you’ve got in your wardrobe and could probably be dressed up with some heels and a nice top.
$36.60 from $61. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 10.

Get the Gentle Fawn shorts.

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gentle fawn shorts

More poofy skirts!

This once is made of happy orange corduroy and pretty tulle. This skirt is so pretty, yet the corduroy totally makes it a little more casual. I like that the photo has it styled for day-to-day wear. See you can wear poofy skirts if you’re not Carrie Bradshaw.

Anna Blues has just enough fabric for another custom-sized skirt like this if you’re not a tiny size 0-2. If you are that tiny, i demand you order this skirt.

$110

Get it at Anna Blues’ etsy shop

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california poppy skirt

Angela Johnson just released her new fall line and these hammertime pants are part of it.

OK, they’re a little tricky. They’re kinda slouchy and they could look terrible. But they could also be awesome. Slim shirt, something that’ll work out with slouchy stuff.

$100

Be brave. Get the hammertime pants.

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something new: hammertime pants

This pretty little wrap skirt is also a poncho, made out of red and black cotton stretch knit.

I love how simple it is. It comes in plain red and black, too.

In medium and medium large, $90

Get it at fofolle’s shop

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wrap skirt and poncho

Neurasthenia makes leggings on etsy, which is awesome. But I put the leggings on another day because you have to see these jeans. They’re custom made, so every size can get in on the action (I hate how plus size ladies get lost in the indie world sometimes).

Wide leg, with total retry styling, these jeans are something to keep around. Tuck a shirt into them to lengthen your waist or be a throwback and wear a tunic with them.

Measurements needed to create item. $65.

Get it at Neurasthenia’s shop. 

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custom wide leg jeans