Posts Tagged ‘etsy’

I went into Office Max the other day, looking for a very specific kind of binder clip. Of course they didn’t have what I was looking for, nor did they have a couple of other things I was looking for, thus confirming my opinion that Office Max is completely useless.

That did not, however, stop me from picking up some things I did not know I wanted or needed. Exhibit A: Blue and white fleur-de-lis and brocade patterned stationery from their trendy “DiVoga” line.

Images via Office Max

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Hey guys!

Meet my neighbor Gina!

Photo by her equally talented boyfriend, Matt Hunsberger.

She came to my trunk show at Sequel last month, and took home a lovely vintage clutch, navy blue with an Art Deco-y clasp. And she put together this adorable outfit!

She's also an artist and Etsy shop-owner in her own right– check her out!

If you are the proud owner of a piece from Analogue Chic, send me a photo to show your fellow Analoguistas how you styled it– it will go into the Fan Gallery, and you'll get a 15% discount code for your next purchase! Not too shabby.

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A recap of my tweets and re-tweets this week. You can play along, @AnalogueChic.

Fill up your tea cup, and relax…

Image via MetalCoutureJewelry

Old clothes?

Vintage is ruthless

Vintage pop-up shop in NYC this weekend

What’s in your closet?

Cut it (or party with me)

Wash it

Old cosmetic bottles?

Cosmetics packaging recycling

Fashion History is Art History

Art, fashion, identity in London

Velazquez and the farthingale

Frame it

Local Danbury designer’s 2011 calendar

(Un)Happy Hour or less

Twisted Christmas

Busy week for me, hence….. Link Lounge Sunday!

A recap of my tweets and re-tweets this week. You can follow me, @AnalogueChic.

Fill up your tea cup, and relax…

Image via Really Truly Too at Etsy.com

Fun with Fashion

Fashion Philanthropy with Uniform Project

The accessories shoot inspired by the 1992 movie Toys

Gorgeous fashion from early 20th century films

New cleavage cover-up

Economics of Fair Isle knitting

Indie Holiday Shopping

Personal Styling

On Closet Editing

Self-Health

Love your nose

Shout Out

The most talented fashion photographer you’ve never heard of

Happy Hour, or less

Vintage Ninja

*I hope you used your best movie-preview-guy voice for the headline.

Image of Rosey Grier* via Extreme Craft

Hand-in-hand with sustainability is independent, handmade design.  You've surely heard some buzz the past few years about the handmade revolution, neo-craft, Etsy shops, and indie fashion.  There was a documentary, Handmade Nation, and there is a global campaign, the Handmade Pledge, allowing consumers to publicly declare their support of handmade production.

This new(ish) crop of small business-folks and designers fills in the gap between producer and consumer that is left empty by face-less big box retail store.  It reflects a demand for connection with the people who create the products we buy, while often– bonus– also being environmentally and socially conscious.

(*I decided to illustrate this piece with the most revolutionary crafter I could find: Rosey Grier, an American pro football player who was also way into needlepoint, and published at least one needlepoint how-to book.  A manly man of color, rockin' the needle and thread. More on Rosey Grier here. More manly men doing needlecraft during WWII, here and here.)

Probably the best thing about buying handmade is customization.  Most indie designers and crafters will be happy to customize their wares for you, and even create an original design or custom order.  Just get in touch with them– we actually answer our email!

So I've put together this very brief, handy guide to handmade fashion and gifts to get you started on the yellow brick road to handmade for the holidays, or any occasion.  All of the larger handmade showcases have great search capability, so you can narrow down your results by location, color, material, etc.  Happy hunting!

Etsy

The largest and most well-known showcase of online shops for handmade and vintage wares.

Artfire

Similar to Etsy, with searchable listings of handmade and vintage.

Smashing Darling

CT-grown, global showcase of independent fashion designers.

DeviantArt

While it's mainly an online portfolio site populated by anime fans, you can find unique art prints and other wares.

ModCloth

Well-known online marketplace of indie fashion, and a dash of vintage apparel and housewares.

Analogue Chic

Yours truly, with upcycled fashion, vintage apparel & accessories, and personal style services. I also offer custom orders and gift certificates.

Of course, it's not about the stuff, but about the people.  I hope you're able to spend some sweet quality time with all the peeps you love.  Happy holidays!

Here’s a perfect head-to-toe look based around a vintage piece from a local dealer on Etsy!

This is a sassy, Asian-inspired vintage sheath dress, perfect for those who want to look chic, mysterious– and won’t be dancing!

You could take this in a glam-tribal direction with slightly bohemian accessories, or totally Hollywood with clear rhinestones and pewter accessories (it’s hard to tell if the embroidery is actually gold-tone or pewter).

Keep the heels high and your hairdo higher to make sure this doesn’t get too casual.

Dress: Black Sheep Vintage, Bethel

Barrette: Scunci – find it at Walgreen’s, CVS, or Target near you

Jewelry, Clutch and Shoes: find similar at Sequel, Bethel or Fashion Exchange, Danbury and Newtown

Would you wear this?

Do you need help with your look for the Danbury Hospital Ball?  Get in touch with me!

Today is Etsy’s 5th birthday!  That’s a long time in internet years….  I’m having a surprise sale to celebrate!

Most items are $5 off, even clearance.
All vintage blouses are just $5!
For one day only.

Happy Birthday, Etsy!

Click on the Shop link above, or the Etsy button on the left to get to my shop.

Image via Gingerbread Jewelry.

The lovely Mary of Etsy selected my Mariner style Nouveau Vague Tee for the Etsy Finds newsletter on Monday!

Yay! Thanks for the feature, Etsy!

Hey y’all,

A lovely fellow Etsian and blogger, MuseSilkPaintings, has featured my upcycled Air Force jacket in her Friday Fashion Finds today!

Take a peek at this and the other really adorable outfits she has put together!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

~A

Congratulations to Grace on her recent trunk show at Sequel in Bethel!

Image copyright Grace Napoleon.

To learn more about Grace and her creative process, you can read my interview of her here.

You can meet Grace Napoleon and her wares at the Brooklyn Flea most weekends – get her upcoming appearances and start shopping at her Etsy shop!