Would you believe that each of these pairs of glasses are only $95?
Yes, with prescription lenses included! Warby Parker is seriously shaking up the world of awesome eyewear with a business model that benefits pretty much everyone. They sell directly to consumers, avoiding the markups and middlemen of a wholesale model, which allows them to offer [...]
Sara, Jenny and @witchinglights! Just send me your addresses and I’ll send them to you myself. Thanks to everyone who entered! You’re all winners in my book. :)
“With this collection, we wanted to show everyone that you don’t have to sacrifice style to make environmentally-conscious choices. You can use earth-friendly materials and still look fantastic!” [...]
Earlier this month I came across a blog post from Wendy Brandes Jewelry that gives an informative glimpse into the costs of manufacturing, namely in the U.S. versus overseas. She describes the “classic small business conundrum,” as she calls it.
First, why she can’t offer inexpensive jewelry:
I would love to do inexpensive jewelry for the likes [...]
All my tees will be available for $20, and I’m so excited to be partnering up with Early Jewelry! Kansas City friends, I hope to see you there!
And… I’ll be introducing my second tee design at the show. Can’t wait!
So I mentioned my recent geometry obsession, right?
These hand-embroidered necklaces are melting my heart.
Available online in Marañón’s shop on Etsy, or at Collected Thread in Oklahoma City.
$38–$60 apiece and handmade to order. Can you even pick your favorite?
Plus lovely behind-the-work pics on Flickr!
Via the incredibly savvy Lindsay at Collected Thread.
I had such a nice Christmas this year. It was a whirlwind of Midwest roadtripping (to Colorado, then to Oklahoma), but we were fortunate to avoid any snow-sasters, such as is covering Kansas City right now. There’s a foot of snow on the ground, and today’s high is FOUR! And the city can’t handle all [...]
For a few last-minute gifts before Christmas, or afterward for yourself with your hard-earned Christmas money:
At EarlyJewelry.com, get 15% off any order with discount code “FLP”. Offer good now through January 10.
Read more about the line here. Early Jewelry and Fashion Loves People tees may get to do a trunk show together here in Kansas City [...]
Several weeks ago I was re-introduced to Lawrence-native Early Jewelry. Designed by Kylie Grater and handmade from start to finish by her and her team, the shapes and material choices make perfect sense — and yet everything about them are a perfect surprise every time you look at them.
The line’s metals are all recycled, sourced [...]
It’s very possible that Dekkori has just changed the way I both buy and wear shoes.
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of statement heels — something louder than the classic styles I usually go for — but now with Dekkori I can get more bang for my thoughtfully-spent buck!
Admittedly, the brand doesn’t have [...]
Vintage necklace from My Inheritance
Price upon request, 973.233.1112
Tee by Stewart+Brown: i love you s/s tee
100% organic cotton
Ethically made in the U.S.
$64
Handbag by Matt & Nat: Takumi
Vegan leather, from the Japanese Paper Collection
100% recycled magenta faux suede lining
Comes with detachable shoulder strap
$123 (on sale from $245)
Denim by Kuyichi: Lisa Skinny Jean, at Ascension (formerly Adili)
98.5% organic [...]
Hat by Hats in the Belfry: Knotty-Sisal Cloche
Finely woven knotty sisal
Handmade in the USA
$65 on sale (from $128)
Necklace by Flora Bond on Etsy
Handmade of vintage and found silks, linens and deconstructed jewelry
$115
Dress by She-bible: Evelyn Dress
100% Japanese organic cotton
Sewn in San Francisco
$105 on sale (from $170)
Slightly used oxford pumps from mynameisanete on Etsy
Size 8.5
$60
After losing one of my old suede Manimal earrings a few months ago, I ordered a new pair this month. (Visiting the site was what inspired my “thank you” post a few weeks ago.) I placed my order for the $20 earrings and exchanged a few emails with super-sweet designer Kristen Lombardi, and when I [...]
Skirt by Gypsy 05: Jewel Silk Mini
100% silk dyed with eco-friendly dye processes
Ethically made in the U.S.
$143
Shoes by Payless’ zoe&zac: Daisy Frayed Skimmer
Organic cotton upper and shoelaces
Recycled rubber sole
$16.99 on sale
Tote by A Healthy Green Home: Rice Sack Wine Carrier
Made from random cuttings of recycled rice bags
Made by unemployed workers in the Philippines
A portion of [...]
Dear Manimal,
Thank you for your new fall designs. For these amazing new woven moccasins ($240),
for not one but two gorgeous necklace designs using the suede scraps left over from the mocs (both $40),
for hot pink suede (as on this clutch, also made from scraps, $160),
and especially for the little fringe details on this suede purse ($80).
Love,
Fashion Loves People
Pants by Prancing Leopard Organics: Harem Pant
95% Organic Turkish Long-fiber Cotton and 5% Lycra
Made in fair labor conditions
Prancing Leopard is a founding partner of Organic Team, a worldwide industry consortium focused on sourcing, developing, manufacturing and promoting certified organic apparel
Dress this pant up or down!
$114
Necklace by FloraBond on Etsy
Handmade from reclaimed vintage fabrics
$49
Shoes by olsenHaus: Prosperity, [...]
