From the monthly archives:

December 2007

Mo

The Good News #10

by Mo on December 14, 2007

Wear this dress by KRELwear two ways, click to see

What’s Going On

What is not going on? This time of year is so busy I don’t know how we find time to do it all? Especially if you are an indie designer:

create – photograph – market – holiday shows SELL!

As if there aren’t a ton of reasons to buy indie, here’s another: buy indie because these designers are working HARD and they need our support. As hard as it is, designing is their labor of love and the proof is in all of the beautiful gifts for you to buy on SmashingDarling. Whether you have a $20 or $200 to spend, it’s here. If you have been missing our blog gift guide, glance to your right and click away in your price range!

What’s New

This just in!

GO VOTE for us!

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED, not once but twice:
First, as your favorite Social Shopping Site on mashable.com!!!Go vote for Smashing Darling in the Open Web Awards. Second, go see our review and vote for us too at Killer Startups…and tell all your friends too!

New Features for Designers and Shoppers

You’re a Name not a Number – Now your store name shows in the browser window after www.smashingdarling/store/, instead of a number. Also when an item is clicked on the item name shows in the browser too. We are always working to improve search engine optimization a.k.a making sure shoppers can find you!

Keeping Customers in the Loop – We also added a new shipping notification button in your store so that you can easily let the customer know their order has shipped and give them a tracking number as well.

Dress by PINaR ERIS = office party perfect

Wear this dress by JenJoy out on the town.

Coming Soon

Christmas – wow – only 10 days left to shop! I don’t know what I would do without the online shopping this year…leaves so much more time to decorate, bake, and really enjoy! Actually, Smashing Darling shoppers, SHOP now – and keep a keen eye on those shipping deadlines

2008 is coming soon!!! A new year, with new creative juices, and new lines from our Smashing designers.

Take a peek at new designs for Spring 2008:

Go Robot

Boaz

SMASHing Kudos and tidbitsWhere do I begin? Okay here we go:I had a blast at the FIT Design Maven sale last weekend, and saw luscious textural goodies by DRES- go to Flickr to see pics…lots of press and blog love for Whosiepie’s Green Grocery Sack which will be in Philly Style mag…and also look for Naik Fur in the GO mag gift guide…more blog love for the December SMASH UP from DIYthing, did you miss it? it’s GROOVY, another great gift!…300smashing designers live here….10 days ’til Christmas…17 days ’til 2008…and just a few month until Smashing Darling turns, you guessed it, 1!

Have fun wherever you are in this Twiggy inspired dress by MerGirl!

Click here for gifts under $200

From the Darlings to all of you:

Season’s Greetings

Happy Holidays

Peace

Love

and Indie Shopping!

...and p.s. send this good news to a friend!

Click here for gifts under $30

Click here for gifts under $40

Click here for gifts under $50

Click here for gifts under $75

Click here for gifts under $100


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Mashable hosts the Open Web Awards and Smashing Darling is nominated for Best Social Shopping Site! We would love your help! GO VOTE for us! It is very simple, click the link, then click on smashingdarling.com, click submit vote. See easy as pie, 1,2,3 clicks and you are done! Voting ends this Sunday Dec.16 th at 11:59 PST. So not much time left!

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admin

Gifts under $200

by admin on December 13, 2007

 

 

6 reasons to be smashing this holiday season…

 

 

1. Lara Miller’s Julia slip

2. Mergirl’s silk damask skirt

3. Laura Dawson’s o’hara popover shirt

4. Boaz’s corduroy trousers

5. Jenjoy’s Horsee Hoody

6. The 615 Project’s Xenia Top

 

 

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trish

Gifts $150 or Under on Smashing Darling.com

by trish on December 13, 2007

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$150 Flo Raison – Recycled Linen Top

by Recycled by Hyena

This top is made of recycled linen fabric out of 3 different shirts. The crocheted and felted wool flowers are made out of hand spun and hand dyed yarn.

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$125 Blue Turquoise Necklace

by Silver Frog Jewelry

This necklace – it’s a lot of amazing blue turquoise. Six strands to be exact.

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$108 Cinematic Hat

by Anne DePasquale

Hand blocked cloche -new vintage sequin trim.

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$100 Walker Handbag

by NK Henery Handbags

Rich, Sensual 100% Fullgrain leather handbag. Canvas interior. Cell phone pocket.Zippered interior pocket.Strap drop 10″.

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$136 Ruched Tie Front Top

by Ouvrez La Porte

100% Silk Charmeuse sleeveless top with a ruched front. A spaghetti tied front keyhole adds some flirtation.

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$130 Plume Pendant

by Rutigliano Design

The Plume Pendant is 2″ in diameter and hangs from an adjustable chain.

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trish

Gifts Under $100 on Smashing Darling.com

by trish on December 12, 2007

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$90 Blue and Orange Paisley Tie

by Rachel Park

Silk men’s tie handmade in New York City.

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$99 Back Bay Bracelet

by Amy DiGregorio
These voluptuous, smooth-as-silk seeds were discovered in the heart of bustling La Paz street markets.
Draped in 14k gold-filled cable chain for added texture.

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$85 Vintage Feather Hat

by Hello Fabulous

One of a kind feather hat…

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$95 Apothecary Earrings

by Julie Lake

These earrings are handmade by carefully fuse welding stainless steel into an open cage-like structure. A hand cut disc of oxidized sterling silver acts as a decorative spacer, and a precision, lab grown ruby ball is suspended between the wires.

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$78 2 Tied Halter

by Allison Leigh

This sexy, retro-look halter evokes old-school movie star glamor.

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$98 South Pacific Buckle

by The Urge To Adorn

The buckles are designed in-house using created or found photography.

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$88 Wool Lace Scarf

by Thistle Downs Wool Design.

100% merino felted wool scarf white and coral. Other colors are available.

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trish

Gifts Under $75 on Smashing Darling.com

by trish on December 11, 2007

We are continuing on with our gift guide this fabulous holiday season. The interviews will return next Tuesday. Until then, pour yourself a little eggnog, cozy up with your computer and feast your eyes on the wonderful gifts we have to off everyone on your list.

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$49 Word Cuff/ $59 to customize
by Dina Varano

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$58 Ribbon Candy Scarf
by Thistle Downs Wool Design

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$64 Saturn Ring
by Cynthia Jones

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$65 Barbarella Ring
by Go Robot

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$75 Commandress
by Erhart

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trish

Gifts Under $50 on Smashing Darling.com

by trish on December 10, 2007

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$44 Green Grocery Sack

by Whosiepie

For the earth friendly on your list.

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$45 Mochi Ring Silver

by Go Robot

For the ring lover on your list.

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$50 Shoulder Bag

by Andrea Valentini

For the bag lover on your list.

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$45 Irish Lass Belt

by Yosifa Penina

For the belt lover on your list.

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$50 Crochet Collar

by Naik Fur

For the accessory lover on your list.

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$34.99 Just ‘Snailing’ Around Onsie

by Mattie Reid

For the little one on the list.

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trish

Gifts Under $40 on Smashing Darling.com

by trish on December 7, 2007

Here are some fabulous gifts for under $40 on Smashing Darling.

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$36 Japanese Schoolgirl T-Shirt
by Fiftyseven-Thirtythree
For the coolest on your list

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$28 Pretty Pink Blossom Ring
by Twist Style
For the Big Ring Lover

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$32 Gotham Dog collar
by Wonderdog NYC
For the Dog Lover

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$30 “Squashed Apron
By Hot Lunch
For the Chef

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$40 Elfin Hat
by Naik Fur
For the Ice Skater

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$40 Stereo Fatigue Wallet
by Bakari
For the Cash

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admin

6 Great Gifts Under $30.00

by admin on December 6, 2007

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On a budget this year?

 

Not to worry…whatever the price range we have you covered.

 

Here are 6 Fantastic gifts under $30…

 

links to start shopping:

 

1. fiftyseven-thrtythree, $23.00

2. Yosifa-Penina, $10.00

3. Saints and Sinners, $15.00

4. Wonderdog NYC, $26.00

5. Sandmaiden, $28.00

6. Whosiepie, $28.00

 

 

 

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Mo

SMASH VII – Get your Groovy on!

by Mo on December 6, 2007

Molly, our darling tulip fairy is here

to help you spread the JOY of the season

How? Buy, SMASH UP VIII, of course!

 

 

 

Guarantee yourself some holiday cheer

for now and all year long.

SMASH UP VII

the GROOVY tee

is on sale now in the student SMASH UP store.


 

This time of year can really stress people out, so this SMASH UP tee is perfectly timed! Check it out, you don’t have to be a grumpy elf, get your groove on with this Groovy tee by Maine College of Art student, George McGinty. George is stressed too, he spends his days working hard to get his Art Ed certificate from MECA which involves not only classes but student teaching as well. Humor has an important role in his work, and he often focuses on the human face or form. I love the detail of the dancing gal, think I may have that be my holiday outfit….(reminds me of these whosiepie leggings!)

 

 

Placed upon the sparkling snow, this powder blue tee is the basic ringer from Alternative Apparel, a top seller I believe, super comfy, and 100% cotton. Many thanks to George for helping us all to find our inner, dancing JOY. By the way, he claims this GROOVY tee project was a welcome distraction from the daily school grind. Which is exactly what we want for our SMASH UP project, keep it fresh, try something new, COLLABORATE! The student SMASH UP is an ongoing collaborative project between Smashing Darling and printmaking students from all over, you can find this limited edition SMASH UP and the past six for sale in the student SMASH UP store.

 

Another great gift, right here at Smashing Darling, for your sis, daughter, friend, or whoever it is in your life that really knows how to get their groove on, or maybe, needs a little help in that department! To see more shots of miss molly in her GROOVY tee click here and check us out at Flickr; while you are there, join our group and show off your own groove.

~ Happy Holidays from the Darlings, and as far as SMASH UP goes….we’ll see ya in 2008!

 

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