Calabash Tote by Mad Imports
A socially and environmentally responsible company, Mad Imports markets handmade fashion accessories from Madagascar and Kenya. Their eclectic accessories blend the traditional and contemporary design ideas of their international design team who incorporates renewable raw materials to create vivid and …
Handmade Crystal Glass Jewelry by Gala Glass
Born in a small island close to Venice, Italy called Murano, Angelo Tiozzo is from a town famous for families of master glassmakers for which Murano is world-renowned for. He was the firstborn son of one such family.
Feeling the effects of …
Violette Necklace and Carnivale Earrings in Amethyst and Onyx by Leibling Designs
Nurtured by a circle of creative women, Jessica Cripps grew up surrounded by creativity and innovation. With Jessica at the center of the circle and her mother, aunt, and grandmother on the rim, this group of women shared an enormous …
Espresso Swirl Sheath Style Apron and Tea Towel by The Hip Hostess
Getting ready to debut as a hostess, newly-married Andrea Rogers wanted a chic apron to wear. What to do when you can’t find one? Call mom, of course! What does mom do? Well if you’re Debbie Bertrand, sew up a few …
Domo Clutch and Bloom Clutch by Rebecca Allen
Majoring in Accessory Design at the Ai Miami International University of Art and Design, Rebecca Allen has proven to be one to watch. In the ‘Best Student-Made Handbag’ category of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards of 2008, she was one …
Zing Necklace and Silver Charm Earring Set by Pallina Designs
Throughout Amanda Dick’s life, she has had two great loves – that of family and that of creating things with her hands.
Based in New Zealand, Amanda has a diverse family history like most New Zealanders. She has Scottish, English, …
Vintage Inspired Lace Headband by Angel Lust
Kristen is the designer behind Angel Lust, an accessories collection comprised of satin/lace bow headbands, barrettes, brooches, and bracelets. In the near future, she will be expanding to a clothing line as well.
This native New York designer is at …
Oversized LOOK AT ME Bag by Onen Surono
Born in the island of Papua in Indonesia, Nenny Surono, better known by her nickname Onen, has always admired the beauty of her natural surroundings. Early on, her parents recognized her artistic abilities and enrolled her in one form of …
Swarovski Crystal Eyelet Bracelet and Earrings by Judith Goldstone Designs
With the impossibility of wearing all the jewelry she wants to create, the only logical solution was to offer them to the public. In 2005, Judith Goldstone began creating distinctive, handcrafted pieces for the customers of her bridal boutique Picker’s. …
Spring Green Chain Necklace and Earring Ensemble by Beverly Grant Artisan Jewelry
Personal essence, this is what Beverly Grant strives to capture in her artisan jewelry. Spending most of her adult life in corporate America, Beverly left the corporate world after twenty six years to start her own business. She designs and …
Mariners Dream Sea Glass Earrings by Out Of The Blue Seaglass Jewelry
Inspired by nature and the cultures of ancient and primitive people who lived by the sea, Lisl Armstrong has been making sea glass jewelry for over twenty years. She has always loved objects from antiquity, not just for their craftsmanship …
Metallic Leather Lariat and Gold Fill Wire Bracelets by in2 design
Born and raised in Sweden, Inga Louise Baldwin and Inger Mark are the two I’s behind the label in2 design.
Living in the United States, both realized there was a market for Swedish-design jewelry. When they first met, Louise …
Arno Dress by Naketano
This is the second piece I’ve reviewed from the Naketano label. The first one is the Senna Black Sweatshirt from their Fall/Winter 2007 Collection.
Naketano is a contemporary fashion project-turned-brand, initiated in the fall of 2004. It is the name …
‘Wisdom’ Medium Tote Bag by Jumeau
This is the second bag I’ve reviewed from the label Jumeau – a hip, young, urban line of bags. My first review of the ‘Feather’ Shoulder Bag from the Now Collection received top ratings for its trendy style and functional …
Butterfly Collection Cuff and Ring by Onen Surono
Born in the island of Papua in Indonesia, Nenny Surono, better known by her nickname Onen, has always admired the beauty of her natural surroundings. Early on, her parents recognized her artistic abilities and enrolled her in one form of …
‘Feather’ Shoulder Bag by Jumeau
Hip, young and urban – these are my first impressions of a new line of bags under the label Jumeau. The line has four collections – Now, Institution, Commando, and Green.
The Now Collection features bags that are trendy, …