by trish on January 16, 2012
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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by trish on November 23, 2011
Chicago independent fashion fans save some of your holiday shopping until Dec. 6! Shopping local designers in any community is usually much less hectic than going to the mall. We at Smashing Darling are so happy more and more local independent designer shopping events are popping up all over. This one is for you Chicago!
Holiday Shop IN Chicago will be held on Tuesday, December 6th from 5-9pm at the legendary Drake Hotel.
Talented Chicago designers will come together for one evening to offer deals on clothing, jewelry, accessories and more.
Chicago Designers:
If you are interested in participating as a vendor CLICK HERE for details! Tables will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
To RSVP to attend the event and come and shop CLICK HERE!
by Mo on September 28, 2011
In an effort to elevate the importance of individuality in our fashion culture, I pursue my passion for design and creation. …Every man and woman should be able to look, and especially “FEEL” their best. This is what I aim to achieve with every design I create. (Continue reading…)
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by Mo on September 27, 2011
This week independent designer Gwen Beloti delivers fashion for social action into her boutique at Smashing Darling. The dress, below, was designed specifically for the Design the Dream philanthropic collaboration and is available for pre-order exclusively online here at Smashing Darling! The dress will also debut live in Gwen Beloti’s spring 2012 collection during New Jersey Fashion Week Oct 9th-13th.
Shop Gwen Beloti @ Smashing Darling
(Don’t miss her Sample Sale)
**All pre-order purchases of the dress will get an automatic 10% off the regular sale price, and will receive an additional 10% online with the following promo code: DTD12AD. In addition, regular orders will be available online and in select stores in spring 2012.
Amanda Seales is featured in an exclusive DTD piece created by Gwen Beloti, a free flowing cocktail dress with sequin trimming and checkered strap back detail. The DTD dress is now available for purchase at Smashing Darling and select boutiques in NYC. A portion of the proceeds will benefit two organizations near and dear to the creators’ hearts; Little Dresses for Africa and Adonai Partners. Both Gwen and Eboyné are passionate beyond measure about this collaboration and project. In keeping with the goal of DTD, these two women want to do their part in helping those in need. Their mission throughout the Design the Dream campaign is to bring awareness to their prospective charities. (Learn more here…)
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by Mo on September 20, 2011
Swahili for “she dresses in fashion” Anavaa Kisasa is a fashion accessory line that specializes in high-quality handbags.
Shop Anavaa Kisasa at Smashing Darling
The Bowler
Starting out as an image consultant, Zulema channeled her creativity and eye for detail into dressing artists for music videos. She soon honed in on designing handbags after growing increasingly tired of purchasing bags made from inferior materials at exorbitant prices. A New York girl at heart, Zulema is savvy, stylish and resourceful. A self professed accessories junkie, she designed AK with her own needs in mind. As such, AK bags are made from high quality Italian leathers and produced in small quantities – a feature that enables each bag to be given special care and attention. (Read more…)
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by Mo on September 12, 2011
