by trish on March 31, 2010
Estella – Sterling Silver White Opal Earrings
Sterling silver ear hooks with delicate cable chain from which dramatic 12×35mm smooth white opal briolettes are suspended. Oxidized and polished to let some shiny bits peek through. Roughly 3.75 inches long. Made to order; please allow extra time for delivery.
These beautiful earrings were designed by Petals & Metals. Click Here to shop the full collection. To browse through more Smashing Darling featured items Click Here.
by trish on March 30, 2010
Today I am dreaming of the day when I can work with a photographer who can help me convey my brand. I found these lovely photos on Facebook of the new PINaR ERIS, Electrogeisha Collection. I wanted to share these with the community because Pinar always does an amazing job conveying her brand through the photos taken of her collections.
This is the place I strive to be. Independent fashion designers, such as Pinar, always inspire me and give me hope for where I know I will be someday with my brand. There are only so many hours in the day, and for now most of those hours are spent running Smashing Darling, my other love. It is because of Smashing Darling I am now surrounded by so much talent I never would have known. Being tucked away in a small little town of 3500 in the Connecticut River Valley sometimes makes it difficult to meet other independent fashion designers … but not any more.
Leave me a comment and a link to someone who inspires you to greatness. Do you dream about what could be better about your branding and how to convey the message better? What obstacles are standing in your way? Is there anything you can do today to get one little step closer to your goal? I had a great conversation with jewelry designer Dina Varano the other day, and she reminded me to not only work in my business but ON my business.
by trish on March 30, 2010
Fabric belt
Belts are made from silk, polyester or rayon vintage or reclaimed fabrics and are hand woven through metal links. A percentage of all proceeds go to support the lives of Domestic Violence Survivors.
The belts are designed and made by independent fashion design label Sue Rock Originals located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. Shop the full Sue Rock collection here. Shop more Smashing Darling featured items here.
by trish on March 29, 2010
In A Pickle – Bracelet
A sweet little bracelet of bumpy pickles, made from sterling silver. Ships gift-wrapped. Semi-matte and oxidized versions also available. The bracelet is approx. 6.75 inches long, or 17.2 cm; adjustments made upon request.
Bracelet designed by independent jewelry label FreeForged. Did you see they are from Denton, TX. Shop the full collection here.
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by trish on March 28, 2010
Cassidy Dress
OrganiK Revolution has done it again, so simple, so beautiful. 3/4 sleeve soy jersey dress with scoop neck and exposed zipper closure at front. Color Pictured: New Wheat. 58% Soy Bean, 38% Organic Cotton, 4% Spandex.
Shop the full OrganiK Revolution collection here. Did you notice they are from Orland Park, IL.
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by trish on March 27, 2010
Two Peas in a Pod Necklace
Who’s the sweetest pea in the pod? We won’t tell if you don’t! But I do know that you will feel sweet as can be wearing or gifting this necklace with hand wrapped pendant shaped into a pea pod.
Two (2) green quartz beads beads lay snuggly together as peas in a pod. The pendant hangs from a delicate sterling silver 18 inch chain.
A great necklace for anytime wear. A great gift for a best friend or sister(because you are like two peas in a pod!), a mom, or just a sweet pea person.
– These beads are in limited supply, so these will only be available for a limited time –
Beautiful pendent designed by Lucky Accessories, shop the full collection here. See more Smashing Darling featured items here.
