go shopping : FALL DESIGN GUIDE

I've just launched Fall edition of the INDEPENDENT DESIGN SHOPPING GUIDE. The guide features work from Britain, France, Australia, Canada and, of course, the US. It's international flavor is matched by the individuality of the designers creations. I mean, how delicious is a hand embroidered revolver on wool herringbone fabric?

Some of the designers have generously offered free shipping and other discounts...but you'll have to check out the guide to see who's offering what and why!

Check it out: INDEPENDENT DESIGN SHOPPING GUIDE // FALL 2008

Featuring the work of:
Home:
Napoleon, One Up Designs, J-me, Etcetera Media, harmonie intérieure

Art + Paper Products:
12 Fifteen, Sweetbeets

Fashion:
Ahpeele, enju

Jewelry:
Simone Walsh, Alice Roche, Caught Red Handed, Coquito, Jewelry by Natsuko

Bags + Accessories:
Moop, Backerton, Paco+Lupe, Sarah Padgham

Baby + Kids:
Ciuccio, Sweetbeets

buckle up : 5 men's belts

Belts for men are the equivalent of a necklace for the ladies. And since I don't know how to say the next bit without it sounding a little naughty...well, I'll just say they make a nice gift and a conversation starter. Ahem....

FEATURING:
+ walnut + turquoise buckle, $90, solido (this is an absolute favorite of mine)
+ kermit silver and stingray belt, $660, ruth avra
+ woodwater belt, $175, fourteenfifty
+ oval steel, $52.50, fosterweld
+ triple X buckle, $30, cheshire forge

see more and "hive" your favorites at:
+ WHAT designers stylehive: "belt it out"