Entries Tagged as 'Under $50'

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Market Publique for Brooklyn Charm

Already! I ordered these bracelets last week as soon as I heard about the new Market Publique for Brooklyn Charm collaboration, available for a limited time on Market Publique. About 30 excellent bracelets and necklaces are available, intended for layering, designed by Market Publique founder Pamela Castillo from BK Charm‘s selection of natural, vintage and [...]

Monday, August 8th, 2011

The IOU Project

If you’re a follower of ethical fashion, social shopping or even social media in general, chances are you’ve heard of The IOU Project by now. Launched last April, the brand is doing truly revolutionary things in the production and distribution of its garments. In production, all items have a one-of-a-kind nature, with the India fabric [...]

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

FLP Tees Super Summer Sale!

The time has come… to sell off my FLP Tees inventory! Which means all tees are marked down to $18 — that’s $30 off their original price of $48. Five percent of sales will still go to the Not For Sale Campaign, and I’ll still package and send each one in my hand-stamped chipboard envelopes, [...]

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Highlights from Renegade

The weekend before last, I spent most of my Sunday at Renegade Craft Fair, and I did not come home empty handed. This was my fourth Renegade (last year I made it to Austin, SF and SF Holiday), and it seemed this time that the selection of sellers was more well-curated than ever, with less [...]

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

Variations on a uniform: Five months

Now that my figure is constantly changing, getting dressed in the morning has been more of a challenge than ever. But this new maxi dress has been perfect for both warm days and a fast-growing little girl — yes, it’s a girl! You may be wondering whether she has a name yet. For now, we [...]

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Boot repair at The Pioneer Renewer

The Pioneer Renewer in the Castro has quickly become my favorite shoe repair place in SF. In the past year, I think I’ve already been in three or four times. So many heels worn down from so much walking! The repairs I’ve gotten there have all been above and beyond what I expected. So that [...]

Monday, June 6th, 2011

10% off at Bottlehood

Last Christmas, I included Bottlehood’s recycled wine bottle tumblers in almost every gift guide I made. Now I have a set of eight amber ones of my own! This is the first time I’ve ever seen them discounted, so I wanted to share code DADDY for 10% off at Bottlehood.com. (In celebration of Father’s Day.) [...]

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Beauty products that heal: Prostitutes & addicts transformed by Thistle Farms

We all love hearing about a new for-benefit company, where a business has built its concept around benefitting a social cause. Most for-benefits are based in Africa or other impoverished countries, which is completely awesome — but there’s something especially impactful about hearing about one in my own country. It hits closer to home, literally. [...]

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

New upcycled leather accessories at Poketo

Poketo just launched a line of accessories made from 100% vintage sofa leather — some lovely pieces, from the $32 leather button wallet to the $44 clutch. Shop here!

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Fjällräven’s got your back

It’s been a long time since I’ve considered carrying a backpack, but right now, there’s something just right about them. Fjällräven’s Kånken backpack was designed in 1978 and still has the same design and quality today. “At Fjällräven we strive to make products that will last you a long time and even be passed down [...]

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Your new favorite scarf: Both ethically made and fashionABLE!

By my estimation, fashionABLE is as much a company about redemption as it is about scarves. The African-based scarf brand employs and empowers women who previously worked as prostitutes, and it takes every opportunity to tell each woman’s story. My Bezuayhu scarf (top) is a nice sublte design and the perfect weight. (Especially for spring!) It’s [...]

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Kate Spade X Women for Women International

I didn’t know today was International Women’s Day until I got this email from Kate Spade — so Happy Women’s Day! To celebrate, they’re unveiling a small collection of accessories handmade by women in Rwanda via Women for Women International, including these black-and-white seed bead pieces ($95 & $45), also available in several other colors. The pink [...]

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Finds from the Alemany Flea

To everyone who’s taken my survey so far — thank you! I appreciate your feedback so much, and I must say, I’m flattered by your compliments. Thanks for being such great supporters. It means a lot. And it means that I’ll definitely start sharing more of my own style and proud finds here. Case in [...]

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Happy V-Day

Of all the love-related jewelry out there, this one is the only piece that brought a smile to my face. Quite the statement! Ha! And for my more “casual relationships,” I’m sending Kate Spade e-valentines, each designed by thirty or so notable designers. (My favorites are the ones by Alice Lam and Allison Henry.) They [...]

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Gift it: Glass straws

I love straws, but I hate throwing them away. Last month at the Heath sale I bought two of these (The Bends, no relation to Radiohead), and I never would have considered GLASS for my permanent straws, but Glass Dharma has a lifetime guarantee against breakage. Amazing! The straight ones start at $7.50, and the [...]

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Gift it: Fair trade luggage tags from SET Boutique

For whatever reason, I think that luggage tags are a great gift — one of those use-every-once-in-a-while things that you’re glad you have when the time is right. These $12.50 tags are from SET Boutique, an online store of all fair-trade items that my friend Lindsay opened this summer. Lindsay is a former production artist for [...]

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Gift it: PACT holiday undies, benefitting Haiti

Stocking stuffer of awesomeness, anyone? PACT men’s and women’s underwear has always donated 10% of each purchase to your choice of their selected causes, but with each sale of the Winter Lights designs they recently launched, they’ll donate a solar lantern to a family in need in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Priced at $18-$22 for women, and $24-$26 for men.

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Gift it: “Love Is Waiting” tee for expecting mamas + A giveaway

You remember my friend Heather, who’s an amazing designer and has collaborated with me on all of the Fashion Loves People tee designs? Well she and her husband Aaron have been on quite the journey this year — they’ve applied and made it onto the waiting list to adopt a little boy from Ethiopia. They are incredibly [...]

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Gift it: Native(X) scarves made with Pendleton wool

On sale for $20 each, with free shipping and free returns! Fantastic price for some beautiful scarves. Check out these great skirts, too, all sewn by hand from Pendleton wool fabric. The Casa scarf is my pick. Via Modish

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Gift it: Dots Gloves

So many good features in these gloves, I even ordered a pair for myself. They work with iPhones! Made in the U.S. Made with high-quality British Merino lambswool Men’s and women’s sizes $20 a pair Shop all four colorways — brick, bark, coal and clay — at DotsGloves.com. Via Commerce With A Conscience