Wow I just fell in love.  I was snooping around on flashsale websites to see if I could find any affordable jewelry to spice up my Fall basics, and I stumbled upon this AMAZING jewelry collection from new designers Marquis & Camus.  Their unique and completely covetable jewelry is on sale on ideeli for just one more day so you need to check it out now!
Marquis & Camus was started by recent Parsons School of Design alum Sarah Kang.  She loves to mix old with new by incorporating found and vintage pieces into her modern pieces.  The jewelry really says …read more

In only five years I have watched Tory Burch explode as a designer.  In 2004 she debuted with her colorful patterned tunic dresses, and now you can find her recognizable logo on everything from boots to handbags to jewelry.  To continue to expand Tory Burch as a lifestyle brand, in October Tory Burch will be debuting a first ever eyewear collection.  I have images from the collection to share with you before the designs have been released to the public!
The Tory Burch eyewear collection fits in with styles that are fashionable today with modern takes on classic vintage styles.  Tory …read more

I just recently found out about this amazing Polish designer, Agnieszka Swiatly, and now I’m totally obsessed. This gown is not technically a wedding gown, but it fits the bill beautifully, is custom made to your specifications, and is only $299!
The intricate pleating on the gown is gorgeous and flattering, and I love the asymmetrical lace appliqués. The silhouette is a simple column, brought in by a structured waistband. I think that this is the perfect gown for a sophisticated, modern bride who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, but wants something totally one-of-a-kind. Available for $299 from …read more

Oh, Desira, you’ve done it, again…In case y’all haven’t been paying attention, Desira Pesta is one of my absolute favorite designers on the indie front, and she’s coming out with some new stuff that is completely crazy. This dress is dead sexy and once twice three times a lady, and if I was ten years younger, I would probably wear it everywhere, including to the corner store for a soda pop. Check it:
But this dress deserves something way better than diet coke to accompany it. Champagne, anyone? Anyways, the dress is silk chiffon and velvet, and while Pesta’s choice of …read more

Whoa, I just found this great Polish designer and I totally have to share. She uses a really unusually combination of materials; latex, shantung silk, grosgrain ribbon and painstaking draping to create unique pieces that are modern, feminine, and a little bit out there. Just the way I like stuff!
I’m really blown away by this silk and latex dress. It’s one part grecian goddess, one part dominatrix, and still somehow totally wearable. This isn’t really a shape that I would have known in advance that I would like, as the volume around the hips is pretty heavy, but the skinniness …read more

Do you consider yourself a handbag addict? Or maybe a handbag aficionado? Have you heard of the independent label called Bagslag? Bagslag was created in 2003 by clothing and accessories designer, Lee Sylvester. She creates cute and quirky bags designed for “women who want something different”.  If you’re a shameless handbag addict, these bags might be just be perfect for you!
One of the bags from the Bagslag collection is called the Iris Messenger Bag ($78 USD). The design of this leather messenger bag is very edgy. It rectangular in shape, measuring a generous 15″ high by 11″ wide and features …read more

Barton Perreira sunglasses are currently on sale at Gilt Groupe at ridiculously low prices of up to 80% off!  New LA-based eyewear designer Barton Perreira is known for their understated delicate wire frame sunglasses.  In contrast to the direction of flashiness and logos that other designers have moved towards over the last few years, Barton Perreira’s designs focus on fit and minimalism.  Although new to the eyewear scene, their sunglasses have been spotted on diverse celebrities like Heidi Pratt, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Marcia Cross.
If you are drawn to simple wireless frames and delicate wire frames with colored lenses, then you …read more

Was browsing the coolest site today.  The site is called unsungdesigners.com, and it features “emerging indie designers from all over the world.”
I especially liked these pieces from AngelRox for their beauty, simplicity, and versatility.  (All of these pictures link to the same page — they just show the skirt/dress in a different color and with different tops.)

You can see in the first photo how the bottom piece can be worn either as a skirt or as a strapless dress.  The halter top can also be worn in a variety of ways.  I like it when designs are esthetic as well as …read more