MarinaAsta, Asymmetrical Floral Dress
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Layerssquared, Fly Pant
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Manic Trout, Mirza Venus in Furs Necklace *Sample
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bebeGraphiti, Alali Dress
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Lola’s Rags, Claudette Set
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All we can say is gorgeous. This black stretch, silk, charmuese blouse is a perfect staple for any wardrobe. The long blouse lends itself to being dressed up or down. Nice and fitted with wide sash at waste. The gathered sleeve into fitted cuffs are a beautiful detail.
Shop the full Yana Collection here.
About the designer:
Yana was born in Belarus, of the former Soviet Union, but currently resides in Chicago. Yana Collection was recently chosen to be part of the Macy’s State Street Fashion Incubator for the City of Chicago.
In her own words….”I would say my designs are elegant, feminine, classic with a modern flair, but at the same time with a progressive edge. Women of any age can wear my clothes. My desire is to design clothes that make women feel their best. I want to showcase clothing that really makes a woman feel good about herself. Whether she is on the dance floor, or walking on the streets of Paris or Chicago, I want to give the illusion of gliding because fashion is so entrenched in dancing for me. I also want to incorporate visual elements of color so that a woman can truly express herself.”
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I wanted to share some of the comments that are being posted about the Smashing Darling community over at SheFinds. They are so fun to read if you want to see more there are pages go see for yourself.
Jenni on September 26th
I absolutely adore the Jasmine blouse in the Yana Collection. It’s gorgeous, meticulously sewn and the ruffles add an unexpected whimsy toward a strong modern-day business woman’s look. I would DEFINITELY get this!
Karin on September 26th
Probably a piece of jewelry from go robot!, like the Galactic ring
Glenda K on September 26th
O.K. I HAD A LOT OF FUN looking on the SmashingDarling website. I hit on something that is a must have!!! PUNKIN NYC’s Noelle coat. It comes in pink or white and I looovve it.
Baxters house has some nice bracelets, Hot Lunch has some cute aprons which I am into for some reason, and Buster and Boo has this really sweet Bunny bun necklace which I would give to a friend who calls her daughter that.
Marilyn Wons on September 27th
Oh I would buy the Papusza Couture!
Cathy W. on September 27th
Love, love, love the reworked bold 1960’s coat and the Sexy 1970’s Turquoise Dress.
Catalina K on September 28th
Thanks for letting us know that such a special website and store exist. As far as what I would like to buy from Smashing Darling, it would be an Emily Watson snowflake pendant, then the Kwabena black chiffon top seahorse dress and the Lucy Sweater by Kate Boggiano.
Devacat on September 28th
The Sandmaiden pants would be great for teaching yoga classes.
mogrill on September 29th
Love the Mod Petal Necklace! Awesome!
Lena on September 30th
I love the Victorian San Francisco Love Letters bracelet. All this stuff is amazing! What great finds! I also love the “Boob Man” onesie. Oh, I love a ton of stuff.
Meghan on September 30th
The Sandoval Handbags Azana bag! And the Lara Miller Silvia Blouse.
cavalletta on September 30th
Julie Lake’s designs are fabulous!
Mama Zen on October 1st
I want the Bleach Blonde collection. All of it
nicnac on October 1st
The broken TeePee Heartfelt earrings and the Mimo Handbag Molly.
Don’t forget you have one more day to enter to win the $500 shopping spree. Stop by tomorrow to see who’s Editor’s Picks will be featured.
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I love dressing up and going to meetings in various locations. My favorite look is one that is totally casual and comfortable. I love mixing it up with solid colors and prints. As a rule, I love to keep my clothing basic and to bulk up on the accessories any time I opt to go casual. At heart, I am a T-shirt and yoga pant girl so I was so pleased to find some great pieces that I am definitely going to have to get to start adding to my closet. In addition, I would totally travel in this look as well as you need to be very comfortable when you even think about heading to the airport and waiting for flights that are destined to be delayed!
I love organic cotton and pants that allow you to move. I want something that allows me to hang out around the house while also being available for people to drop by and as I basically live on the beach at this point, we are always running out for a quick errand! This navy pant by Sandmaiden is something that could be an essential and I love that it comes in a number of fabulous colors; moreover, they ensure that there will be plenty of movement. I also love to pair my solids with a graphic and the Anouk Tee looks super comfortable and I love that there is an intricate and yet non distracting logo on the front and between the shoulder blades. I truly believe that people see you coming and going half the time so it’s nice to give them something to look at!
No matter how casual I may be, I always accessorize – this may come from me being a jewelry designer but in addition to wearing my own necklaces, my finger is never without a large cocktail ring. It is important for me to wear natural stones/gems and something that gives my hand a double take. Without a doubt the Merle Zsa Zsa Bling ring is wrapped and a great neutral that gets you noticed. In the realm of accessories I can’t skimp and I love that the Joan Shoulder Bag is perfect to wear when you’re hanging out. I can run out of the house, grab a latte or unexpectedly end up at an outdoor cafe and yet my bag with the rich caramel color still looks amazing with my lounging look. Sometimes the mornings get chilly and we are heading into that season so wearing a super cute hat like the Smurfette by Love, Anjia is the perfect way to stay in season as chilly mornings slowly become the norm. Whether it is the weekend or I have an opportunity to work from home, I feel that are many ways to rock the casual look without looking like you fell out of bed.
Kimmie Smith – Kitten Lounge
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