It’s January. The calendar just flipped to a new year. This always makes me get a little dreamy. I dream about what will be in the months to come. I dream about all the goodness to happen. I dream about where I want to be in my life. I think about the 12 months I have before me to reach my new goals and make things happen. This always seems a good time to me to have fun with my wardrobe too. I like to buy something might not wear to the office … something just for me that reminds me the whole year to keep dreaming.

Boho Chic Green Cotton Maxi by Stacie May of San Diego, CA

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Pim Like Feather Earrings by Manic Trout of Austin, TX

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Psychedelique Tri-Colored Crinoline Tutu by Papusza Couture of Brooklyn, NY

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Antoinette Zsa Zsa Bling Ring by Manic Trout of Austin, TX

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Xanadu Dress by Coral Turner of London, UK

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Sweet Sale today at Smashing Darling

Prettiest cuffs by Green Market Girl for $25, $30 and $35

It’s never too early to be thinking about what you are going to wear New Year’s Eve. Here are a few dresses that would look great partying down all night as you ring in 2012. Looks that are no fuss, no muss … they are ready to have fun to the wee hours of the morning!

Gold Sequin Dress By Carmelita Couture of Wynnewood, PA

LBD on SALE by Adolfo Sanchez of Las Vegas, NV

Pleated Silk Dress by Avni of Boston, MA

Grey Stripe Dress by PiNAR ERIS of Los Angeles, CA

Toni Party Dress by Minna K of Brooklyn, NY

Lavender Amethyst Tip Ring by Anne Maa Designs of Los Angeles, CA

Upsycled Hardware Sculpture Ring By Deanna Burasco of Merriam, KS

Day 189 Ring by Mike and Mary Jewelry Of Chicago, IL

Leaf Ring by Laise Design of Milford, CT

Cage Ring by Dina Varano of Chester, CT

London Blue Topaz Ring by Nothing Simple of Lombard, IL

Utrecht Ring by Go Robot of Bend OR

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Tri Colored Seascape Ring By Anne Maa Designs of Los Angeles, CA

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Your Initials or a Loved Ones – Personalize it by Sima Gilady of Boulder, CO

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Formula Brooch by Freeforged of  Denton, TX

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Personalize it.

“Heart Tokens” Tin Type Photo Charm by A Quirk Of Art of Bethlehem, PA

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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Wood Earrings by Stone Poetry Jewelry of Redondo Beach, CA

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Mod Squared Eco Cuff by Green Market Girl of Charlotte, NC

Model Nine Leather Belt by Go Robot of Bend, OR

Velvet Thigh Highs by Kelly Piekarski of New York, NY

Simple Grace Red Hat By Anne De Pasquale of New York, NY

Print Scarf by Rachel Park of Brooklyn, NY

Periodic Table of the Elements Leather Belt by Project Transaction of San Francisco, CA

Akemi Hat By Katie Burley Couture Millinery of San Francisco, CA

Over sized Melange Knit Scarf by Pasionae

Haley Shoulder Bag By Mi Mo Handbags of Oswego, OR

Samantha Crossbody by Brynn Capella of Chicago, IL

Tote by Jacki Eastlick of Rye, NY

Kimmy Leopard Print Shoulder Bag by NK Henry of Philadelphia, PA

Cassia Weekender By Canopy Verde of Brooklyn NY

Irreplaceable by Brittany Kelley of Cincinnati, OH

Red Handbag by Upscale Kitten of Norristown, PA

Jolie Jolie by rlee Collection of Hillside, SC

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Kriss Kross by Tattle of Hillside, IL

Jacki Eastlick – Hobo

Misile – Silk Fifties Camisole

Angelos Ecinre – Black Sequin Blazer

Graffinis Swimwear – Bleecker Street One piece

Vanessa Gade – Inner Circle Necklace in Rose Gold Vermeil

Quirky Girl Recycled Tin Can Earrings

All A Quirk of Art jewelry is imagined, created and hand-crafted with quality craftsmanship by me, Beth Taylor, in my Bethlehem, PA studio.

My journey with jewelry began in 2002 as a creative outlet from a very stressful job. Who would have known that one simple weekend workshop would lead me to my life’s passion! But as soon as I picked up a torch and applied fire to metal, I knew I was hooked.

Never very interested in creating traditional jewelry, I explored ways to incorporate non-traditional materials into my work. When I began combining found and recycled objects with more traditional materials like sterling silver and gemstones, I found my true creative voice. I became an avid “picker”, determined to save remnants of the past from junk drawers and garbage heaps everywhere and elevate them to the status of wearable art.  read more …

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Enjoy taking a peek at our featured boutique this week, Jacki Easlick Handbags. Jacki Easlick is the former Design Director for Kenneth Cole Productions and Vera Bradley.  She has also designed for Hello Kitty, Hilary Duff, Nike, Victoria’s Secret, as well as many other brands.

Crossbody

You can wear this bag so many ways! Beautiful craftsmanship and created from high end cow hide. Also available in Black.

Tote

Beautiful craftsmanship and created from high end cow hide. Unique design featuring working zippers that open, expanding the purse, giving it an edgy look. Also available in Cognac.

Hobo

Soft, slouchy, and roomy. Also available in Cognac.

Satchel

a must have.