Etsy Tuesday - Rock around the Colorblock

'Rock around the Colorblock' by vespersparrow

20twentyvintag... $42.00	SomeVelvetVint... $42.00	Stilltreejewel... $36.50
memorimakers $3.00	jamesrowlandsh... $115.00	SomeVelvetVint... $28.00
calliopevintag... $12.00	ModernMode $10.00	SoSoHippo $65.00
youngandukrain... $30.00	recombobulated $44.00	Mazizmuse $49.00
Artgirl2010 $25.00	pillowhappy $22.00	THIMBLEandACOR... $38.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Etsy Tuesday - Triangle Power!

I read this post over at yes and yes recently and it reminded me that I really should keep up with my blog, even if I'm wearing work logo t-shirts every day. So here's a new Etsy Tuesday!

'Triangle Power!' by vespersparrow

Hipster, y u like triangles?

spinthread $70.00	EnRouteStudio $2500.00	GlitzGlitter $53.00
eva666 $46.00	prettypennydes... $42.00	mstrf $299.00
tovicorrie $	dirtybirdiesvi... $	BooandBooFacto... $42.00
ruffeoheartsli... $	allminedesign $30.00	sanchezism $430.00
goldfawn $50.00	littleobywolfb... $30.00	thiefandbandit $55.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Clear Cut

I was on This Next looking for sweaters in a plus size when I found this adorable thing:



Of course, that sweater is no longer available, but when curiosity caused me to click through to the designer's website, I found many more lovelies!




I love the structured jackets and the flowing dresses in this designer's clothing line, as well as the wild, colorful prints!

I feel like American designers have really dropped the ball with designing for plus sized women, and that ladies in the UK have so many more flattering, stylish options. Considering how people in the U.S. fuss over the "obesity epidemic," one would think that they would make more clothes for fat people. Maybe they're just providing us with awful clothes in an attempt to shame us into being thinner.

Anyway, the designer is Anna Scholz, and while her designs are way out of my price range, they are very lovely to look at. You can purchase items through her website or through her salon on the Saks Fifth Avenue website. She also has lower-priced but still lovely options at Simply Be.

Today's song: Lali Puna - Clear Cut

What I Wish I Wore Today

This would be a nice outfit for some early morning birdwatching, and then maybe a trip to the Farmer's Market or a flea market. Just a casual weekend sort of thing.

Birdwatching Sunday by musicishername on Polyvore.com

Navy and White Plaid Snap-Front Top, $34
Bean Boots by L.L.Bean, 8": Bean Boots at L.L.Bean, $94
My Pet Octopus Bracelet from Modcloth, $16
Curvy Fit Boot Cut Stretch Jeans, $30
Binoculars at REI.com, $179

Dress uniform

Thought I'd try out this whole Polyvore thing with a couple of looks based on dresses.
I was a huge tomboy growing up, so it seems a little strange for me to gravitate toward wearing dresses... but they're just so easy! Instead of having to find a top and bottom that can coordinate, you have the whole thing put together, and all you need to do is add accessories and shoes!

And even though I'm not a fan of this trend toward rompers, they do have some appeal for the same reason - they're a ready made outfit. Just grab and go!

For these collages I picked a couple of dresses I've been lusting over from eShakti and Coldwater Creek. Click on each picture for details.

Etsy Tuesday

Lately I've been kind of obsessed with Etsy. I love the idea of buying something that was handmade, that someone put all of their heart and creative talent into, or a really cool vintage item that someone scored after possible hours and days of searching. I like to imagine these enterprising entrepreneurs scouring dusty junk shops, picking through piles of things at a thrift store, scouring estate sales until they find that one amazing item. Or the artisans sitting at their craft tables, folding and sewing, beading and cutting, gluing and soldering and enjoying every minute of it.

And then the items arrive, and I get the excitement of opening a package! Some things are prettily wrapped, like gifts. Sometimes they include bonus items, like a bookmark, a pin or even candy.

Every so often, these wonderful artists and artisans and vintage hounds team up to sell items for a good cause. This time, Etsians are helping clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

So here are a few of my favorite items from the "HelpTheGulfCoast" shop.



This beautiful hammered sterling silver cuff, by cgwhitfield.



Adorable earrings made from coffee beans, by baublesbanglesbeans.


This very cute whale clip, by marmaladecreations.


A very dapper heron, by fullfrogmoon.

The proceeds from the sale of each item will go to help the Gulf Coast recovery efforts. How sweet is that?