Modish

Sponsor Spotlight: Avaluxe

Ava Luxe's hand-crafted jewelry is sure to keep you sparkling through the dull winter, made with stunning gemstones in a range of colors!  And psst: there's a big sale on now- select pieces up to 75% off! {SHOP}

Sponsor Spotlight: Rea Ashlie

Rea Ashlie jewelry is stunningly simple and surprisingly inexpensive, made mostly from sterling silver.  Take a peek at all the feminine designs, and save an additional 10% by using code "modish" at checkout! {SHOP}

Sponsor Spotlight: Sogni D'oro

Sogni D'oro is home to stunning hand-crafted jewelry!  Made with treasured gems from all over the world, each piece is wonderfully unusual and one-of-a-kind.  Definitely worth a peek.  {SHOP}

Luxe Bohéme

First, pretty one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry from Mood-Swing- the perfect gift for a lovely lady in your life or great way to add some vintage glamour to your outfits this holiday season.  And psst: to make it even more worth your while, use code "merry" at checkout for free shipping, until 12/13! 

And soon: giveaway #2 in three days of giveaways will be announced.  Stay tuned!

Picture Perfect: Stoopidgerl

{this shop was referred to me by a nice reader- thanks Moran!}

Picture Perfect: Maggie J's

A little compliment goes a long way

I went to a little market this weekend and scored a little stash of wonderful things.  I wore one of my favorite necklaces there, the fawn from Figs & Ginger.  I received compliments galore on the delicate little necklace from the lovely ladies I met there.  In fact, when I think back on it, I've received a compliment from someone, friends and strangers alike, almost every time I've worn that necklace.  It makes me feel nice.  Makes me feel pretty.  Makes me feel like I have good taste :)  You can feel the same way wearing a necklace from the new collection at Figs & Ginger.  I promise, you, and everyone else, will love it.

Eco-Friendly Find: Mollie Dash

Mollie Dash is back at it again, with a new and improved site and a beautiful new collection to match! 

Not only is her jewelry just stunning, it's made completely from found components- old coins, vintage and thrifted jewelry items, industrial remnants like copper wire, old brooches and more.  She breathes new life into old things creating one of a kind pieces that any girl would feel lucky to wear.  Take a peek at the whole collection at molliedash.com.

Pretty things indeed

I really need something to lift my spirits this morning and the packed full prettiness over at new shop, Nest Pretty Things may be just the trick!

Filled with bits of pink and red everywhere you look, the range of goodies, from jewelry and hair accessories to dream-catchers and fairy crowns, is colorful, vibrant and whimsical.  Take a peek for yourself!  Owner Tamar would like to extend a special 10% discount to Modish readers- use code NEST at checkout!

New Modamuse!

Modamuse is celebrating their 2 year anniversary (congrats Jessica!!) and with it comes a brand new site re-vamp that looks great!  It hosts all the same incredible handmade goods made by Australian and New Zealander designers, but in a new and improved shop interface that looks cleaner, is well organized and super easy to navigate.  Now it's even easier to explore the wealth of design goodness!  Take a peek for yourself at Modamuse.

Hip Handmade: Brown & gold for fall

You may remember a post from this past spring where I compared handmade scarves with those you find at big box stores- it was fun and I'm still planning on another post like that comparing different items, like purses, other accessories, jewelry, what have you... but in the meantime, I'd like to present a different facet of the "Hip Handmade" idea by showing how easy it is to find hip, handmade clothing and accessories that you can mix and match with what you've already got in your closet to create some cute, non cookie-cutter outfits. 

So, here's my first attempt: casual, yet girly accessories with a vintage feel, using rich chocolate brown as the base color, accented with gold.  Dress up your favorite soft tee and some jeans with these items for a perfect look on a mild fall day- bring a cute blazer or cardigan along to keep warm into the night...

Vest, by heirloom08 :: $40

Necklace by Erica Weiner :: $40

Earrings by Spontaneity :: $25

Belt by Susie Maroon, at the Velvet Boutique ::£39

Shoes by Hippy of Doom :: $85

Clutch by madebyhank :: sold out now, damn! (wrote this post a few days ago- they have other lovely purses :)

Modern Lace

Not your grandmama's lace style designs, these pretty pretty necklaces by new label, Munted Kowhai, give a modern spin to old styles.  Using crochet and tatting techniques mixed with vintage buttons, each necklace is one-of-a-kind.  Their bold colors are modern and when mixed with the metal chains, the combinations are untraditional and original: Victorian girly with a bit of an edge.  Check out all the unique designs at Munted Kowhai, and give your neckline the love it deserves!

Picture Perfect: Eaker House

Eco-Friendly Find: Aroha Silhouettes

Innovative, contemporary, original and earth-friendly.  Those are some mighty big descriptions to fill, but Aroha Silhouettes lives up to each and every one of them:

Created by Tania, a New Zealander currently residing in Vancouver, this bold and graphic line of jewelry is made completely out of recycled vinyl records, turning trash into new, super modern treasures.  Each design has a deceptive 3-D effect when worn that is sure to capture the attention passers-by (and maybe even trip some of them out!)  I think they're really original- take a peek at all the fun designs at Aroha Silhouettes!

Orange and Black

Fotini Designs has an eclectic collection of jewelry inspired by the creator's long summers spent in Greece, mixed with her upbringing in bustling New York.  The results are a great mix of classic and modern design elements that come together in a wonderful way:   

I especially love the jewelry that has Fotini's imperfectly shaped discs and drops made from oxidized silver and vermeil- they feel very Grecian to me, simple yet elegant, organic and timeless.  And apparently I have Halloween on the mind, as once I started putting together all my favorite picks, I noticed a definite orange and black trend coming through!  Take a peek at the whole collection, in all its color, at Fotini Designs!