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Gifts For The Friend Who Loves To Be Cozy

by trish on December 6, 2011

black sweater

Black Sonia Sweater By Anna Hovet of Chicago, OH

Black Wrap City Skirt

Black Wrap Skirt By Go Girl Wrapperz Of Madison, CT

warm knit bangles

Warm Bracelet Knit Bangles by The Accessory Lady of Brooklyn, NY

itehand dyed knit scarf

Hand Dyed Knit Scarf By Maggie Cook of London, UK

felted cuffs

Hand Felted Cuffs with Glass Buttons by ModFelts of Troy, MI

Seed pod felted scarf

Scarf: Seedling by Thistle Downs Wool Design of Killingworth, CT

hand dyed tights

Hand Dyed Tights By Papusza Couture  Brooklyn, NY

Serape

Serape by Luminaa of New York, NY

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Cherahani Dreams, Fancy Party

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Kristin Hassan, Victoria Dress

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False Prophet Designs, Birch Bark Silver Earrings

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Various Love Affairs, V Slip

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Nuno Felt, Burnished Silver Nuno Felted Scarf

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GrazioliN by: Nichole Angelina Grazioli, Black Convertible Wrap Dress

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Azhand Shokohi, Butterfly Shorts

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As the slow cloth/fashion movement grows alongside the development of even higher-tech fabrics, textiles will become even more enmeshed in our daily lives. Read more…

We stumbled upon this post from Sarah Scaturro in response to a video interview (below) where trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort entertains the notion of textile extinction. Can you even imagine a world without textiles? If you can, please…stop. We may have a itty-bitty darling tantrum, and you don’t want to see that. (Please don’t make TrishDarling cry…) We just can’t believe that textiles are going extinct; we have to believe textiles are in a state of transformation, a re-birth if you will. We hope you will *believe right along with us. For magical inspiration, let’s go full circle back to the initiative curated by Lidewij Edelkoort: Talking Textiles. If you are in NYC, don’t miss the Knoll Textiles at Bard Graduate Center.

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Some Darling textile love, just because….

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Mergirl, Cotton Bias Skirt with Handmade Lace Trim

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Coquito Design Studio, Western City

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ModFelts, Tribal Felt Cuff

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Thistle Downs Wool Design, Scarf: Seedling

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Today’s Featured Item: Fabric Belts

by trish on March 30, 2010

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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.

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Today’s Featured Item: Arabella Necklace

by trish on March 24, 2010

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Arabella Venus In Furs Necklace

For you girls who adore silk scarves, for those of you who are not very skilled at wearing scarves, and for those of you who love big, unique statement pieces…you will love these necklaces fashioned from vintage silk scarves! Scarves that were no longer in a suitable condition to be used as intended have been cut apart and turned into the coolest necklaces around…and they are even reversible! Vintage silk scarves from Oscar de la Renta and Chloe with Black Satin Ribbon ties.

Limited Edition! Hand Made by Manic Trout.

View more of our darling featured items here.

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Editor’s Picks by Style Darling, LadyLux

by trish on October 22, 2009

Posted by LadyLux

Plums & Passions

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created by LadyLux with Polyvore.

Now that the glitz and glamour of Fashion Weeks around the world has receded for a bit, and the holiday party circuit hasn’t started, we are ready for a fabulously laid-back outfit to sport during the fall chills.

When we saw the Hubba Jumper from Erhart Street Wear, we knew we were on to something. What a great way to stay warm and stylish! This is an easy style that can be dressed up or down, and is sure to look killer on most body types. Accented with a racer back, princess seams, and a bubble hem, and delivered in a pretty charcoal color, it is sure to delight as a perfect layering piece.

To make sure we keep our ensemble LUX and feminine, we paired the casual jumper with a pretty blouse. The Button Back Top from Poppy Sam is a darling cotton poplin number with four feminine pearl buttons in the back, and a flattering A-Line design.

Grey looks fantastic with periwinkle, so we wanted to throw in some pieces in that color scheme. To make sure our casual divas are warm, we paired a Nuno Felt Scarf Stormy Night from NESchwab. We often profile Nancy Schwab, as we find her scarves to be fun, warm, beautiful and feminine all at the same time. According to Nancy herself, “Ebony black, on handpainted black silk, is mixed with dark charcoal and deep periwinkle that makes it wearable with just about every other color you love.” The icing on this snuggle-worthy, elegant cake? The fibers are hand-mixed and organic, for a true LUX item! To match our scarf, we picked the Angela Bag from ZJN4U, which is roomy enough for work or play, while retaining a high-end look and feel.

We know that no outfit is complete without some “bling”, so we picked these classic, casual glam pieces: Hammered Classic Goldfilled Hoop Earrings from TAH, Mutli Strand Necklace with Ribbon from Marie Marie Jewelry and Vintage Jewelry Finding Adjustable Ring from Mattie Reid Chicago. The earrings feature 14-gage, gold filled and hammered wire oval hoops. We nabbed a beautiful melange of silver and gold chains for an updated spin on a multi-strand necklace with a ribbon closure. And finally, we topped our ensemble with a large vintage ring, which was repurposed from another jewelry piece, and set on top of fabric. A casual spin on a cocktail ring, we are pretty sure there’s not another one like this in the world.

About LadyLux:
Once upon a time, there was girl named LUX. She believed in humanity, doing good for the sake of good, and all things beautiful in our world. As she grew older and began to take stock of the world around her, her mission in life became clear: be a Change Agent. The tasks associated with being an “Agent” is to use her mind and voice to help fix what is broken in the world and empower the people in it to do the same. Thus was born The Lady LUX Network.

Elizabeth Wahler founder ladylux
Founder Elizabeth Wahler

At LadyLUX, our motto is “Good for the Sake of Good.” We believe in doing good and being good, while looking good. We believe in fashion, life, love, philanthropy, eco-luxury and laughter. We empower women to follow their passions, live authentically, and to honestly know and love themselves. Choosing health and your best self, being good to others and good to the environment is simply living the LUX life. In each outfit we put together, we always include organic and “green” items that were created with the idea of sustainability.

See last week’s LadyLux Editor’s Picks here.

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Editor’s Picks by Style Darling, LadyLux

by trish on October 8, 2009

Retro Glam

We got so hooked on retro glam fashion after putting together last week’s set, we decided to repeat the retro theme this week. The minute we found the Meibury dress by Mahtab Azimi, we knew it was “the one” to build the ensemble around. A simple and sophisticated dress, it flows freely to the floor, while hugging a woman’s curves. What a flattering design for just about any body type!  Maxi dresses are extremely hot this season, and allow any woman to feel like a princess. The slit detail on the sleeve is a perfect addition to this elegant and simple.

Because our our dress is dark, we decided to offset it with a cream colored purse. The Oversized Heather Envelope Clutch in Cream Capo by Brynn Chicago spoke to us with its supple leathers and an oversized design. Finally a clutch that can actually fit all of your belongings. Our favorite thing about this lovely handbag though, is the fact that it’s individually handcrafted in the Windy City!

Speaking of wind, we are well into the fall, and the weather will start to get colder and colder (well, for those of us who have seasons anyway). This means one thing: we all need a fabulous scarf to add to our closets. The Enchanted Cashmere Nuno Felt Scarf by NESchwab is as warm as it is elegant. Made with cashmere, fine merino wool, silk and bamboo fibers, it’s extremely sheer, thin and elegant. The designer herself calls it a “sheer symphony of fiber, color and texture”, and we tend to agree. The icing on this fabulous cake? It’s handcolored and handpainted!

We were so compelled by Cimber Designs in Jewelry’s glamorous pieces, that we chose two items to include in our set. The Black & Gold Snowflake ring is perfect to dress up our dress. Containing a mixture of semi precious stones, it’s a one-of-a-kind creation that’s worthy of a royal hand. The Black Onyx Briolettes will delight and play with light as they dangle from your ear at a cocktail party. In a true LadyLUX fashion, these two beauties are handmade.

They say that it’s what on the inside that counts. So what does a lady wear underneath her fabulous glam ensemble? Well, we would never tell, because we are real ladies! But we also know that a true lady would wear Smashing Darling inside and out. The Sassafrass Camisole from On The Inside Lingerie is sure to delight as it supports. You can even match it with Forget Me Not panties for a delicate lace set.

About LadyLux:
Once upon a time, there was girl named LUX. She believed in humanity, doing good for the sake of good, and all things beautiful in our world. As she grew older and began to take stock of the world around her, her mission in life became clear: be a Change Agent. The tasks associated with being an “Agent” is to use her mind and voice to help fix what is broken in the world and empower the people in it to do the same. Thus was born The Lady LUX Network.

Elizabeth Wahler founder ladylux
Founder Elizabeth Wahler

At LadyLUX, our motto is “Good for the Sake of Good.” We believe in doing good and being good, while looking good. We believe in fashion, life, love, philanthropy, eco-luxury and laughter. We empower women to follow their passions, live authentically, and to honestly know and love themselves. Choosing health and your best self, being good to others and good to the environment is simply living the LUX life. In each outfit we put together, we always include organic and “green” items that were created with the idea of sustainability.

See last week’s LadyLux Editor’s Picks here.

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Editor’s Picks: Style Darling, LadyLux

by trish on September 24, 2009

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SmashingDarling4_EW by LadyLUX on Polyvore.com

As Fall draws near, it is time to buckle down and head back into the office or back to school. For our outfit this week, I wanted to select something that is appropriate for the office, but something that can be glammed up with some beautiful accents for after work activities.

The Maddy Blouse from Kate Boggiano was a perfect place to start our office chic outfit. It looks great with just about any pair of pants or jeans, slim or wide, or a pencil skirt for the office. The dramatic ruffle neck and single-button turned-back cuff transform it into an unapologetic showstopper for that special night out. Put a wide colorful belt with it for additional drama, and cars will be stopping in their tracks. Tailored silhouette and slim fit through the hip will surely make any woman feel sexy in any setting.

Because our blouse is the focal item in this set, it needs to be paired with a simple monochromatic bottom. We chose the Crystal Pant by Yana Collection. Made of poly gabardine, this pant is easy to wear and easy to care for. It doesn’t wrinkle, and takes any fashionista from office chic to social butterfly. Flattering for any figure, the pant creates an illusion of an elongated silhouette, ensuring that every woman feels elegant, refined, lean and sexy.

We needed a bag that’s versatile and can be used either at night or during the day, so I chose the Leather Fan Bag by Adolfo Sanchez Boutique. At LadyLUX, we love ‘one of a kind’ pieces, and we were thrilled to find this handbag because of the detail and artistry that goes into making it. “Individual pieces of calf skin are sewed and gathered to look like a fan, then are each hand stitched to the exterior of the handbag,” says the designer.

At LadyLUX, we pay special attention to environmentally and socially sustainable pieces. When we went hunting around for the perfect eco accessory, we just had to add the relaxed glam of the Nuno Felt Periwinkle Scarf from NESchwab. Because there is so much drama around the neckline as it is, we recommend tying the scarf around one of the purse handles for a beautiful style statement. The scarf is a lovely deep periwinkle, accented with deep violet and plum and interwoven with real silk fibers, which makes it perfect for Fall. And best of all, it is handmade and made from organic fibers!

Because our blouse looks best with a wide belt that screams for attention, we chose the Sue Rock Originals Vintage Blue Cinch Belt, a fantastic throwback to that ‘80s style. This is also an accessory you can feel good about wearing, because a portion of every purchase goes to support the lives of domestic violence survivors in transitional housing.

To make the outfit ready for a fabulous night out, we recommend adding some beautiful sparkly jewelry, such as Parisian Earrings from Passementerie. They feature black spinel, cascading tendrils of solid sterling silver, and mystic topaz. Finally, we are rounding out these complex and beautiful earrings with a simple and understated Siren Cuff bracelet from Cynthia Jones.

About LadyLux:
Once upon a time, there was girl named LUX. She believed in humanity, doing good for the sake of good, and all things beautiful in our world. As she grew older and began to take stock of the world around her, her mission in life became clear: be a Change Agent. The tasks associated with being an “Agent” is to use her mind and voice to help fix what is broken in the world and empower the people in it to do the same. Thus was born The Lady LUX Network.

Elizabeth Wahler founder ladylux
Founder Elizabeth Wahler

At LadyLUX, our motto is “Good for the Sake of Good.” We believe in doing good and being good, while looking good. We believe in fashion, life, love, philanthropy, eco-luxury and laughter. We empower women to follow their passions, live authentically, and to honestly know and love themselves. Choosing health and your best self, being good to others and good to the environment is simply living the LUX life. In each outfit we put together, we always include organic and “green” items that were created with the idea of sustainability.

See last week’s LadyLux Editor’s Picks here.



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Darlings, meet fashion blogger Jaclyn Johnson, who picked out some Smashing Darling favorites for us this week.

Check out her blog, SomeNotesOnNapkins.blogspot.com, and be sure to check back. Next week she is launching a new site with three friends, real conversations between three friends living in NYC working in social media, loving fashion, culture, etc. Click here and preview for yourself.


Decisions, Decisions… My picks from Smashing Darling go like this:
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striped scarf is so cute and can instantly dress up your black winter coat. I am obsessed with these crop pegged pants, perfect tailoring and totally stylish. Plus they are organic! I love simple jewelry. Wear this ring everyday for instant bling without over doing it. I am jumping on the wide leg train and nothing is better than high-waist combined with wide legs for a chic look–don’t forget heels! Know me, and know I love nightgowns, this one is so elegant. This cocktail dress caught my eye because it is this season’s it color- purple! And, chiffon is super feminine.

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Scavenger Hunt

by trish on August 9, 2008

There is nothing like the lime to keep you cool in the summer. I picked out a few cool green pieces to challenge you to find them on Smashing Darling. The first person to comment on the blog with the correct answers will win an item from the Student Smash Up Store…happy hunting!

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