by Mo on December 16, 2010
What’s Going On
In search of the perfect present, a lot of holiday shoppers are avoiding the big-box stores, and opting for corner shops instead. (Read on…)
We hope you are out there opting to support independent designers this holiday season, whether it be here at Smashing Darling or at your favorite local boutique. We love the joy in finding that perfect gift for all the fabulously unique characters in our lives. Finding handmade treasures – clothing, jewelry, or whatever it may be – is win/win gifting fun! The joy of discovery for you the shopper, and the inspiration that is carried on to the lucky recipient. Handmade gifts carry a magical story from the maker to you.
Last Minute Gift Goodness
Click through for some last minute gift inspiration below, and don’t forget we have e-Gift cards that can save all of you last minute darlings!
What’s New
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Each item uploaded to Smashing Darling now has a Facebook Like button installed…so you can share your favorite indepedent fashion with all of your friends. Love it.
Popular Related Products
We know you are busy, so we love making it easier for you to shop! Now when you find an item you like, the site automatically finds other similar items that may just be perfect for you. Kinda like a magical little shopping assistant, who doesn’t want that? You’ll find that on the bottom right of every item page too. Voila!
Smashing Kudos and tidbits
2011 is right around the corner, we can’t believe it!
Many thanks for supporting all of the designers here at Smashing Darling another year.
May your holidays be full of magic.
cheers ~ the Darlings
by Mo on October 19, 2010
Oh Darlings, I wait until the last moment to accept the chill in the air, never wanting to let go of summer. The next stage is the mad scramble to locate my favorite jackets, scarves, hats etc. to keep me warm. There is always a bit of joy finding that favorite scarf or hat I had forgotten about…but still I lust over buying up a few new bits and pieces. Here are a few fall layers you may want to add to your wardrobe from around the site, there’s even a few sale items in the mix — smashing. Share a favorite of your own with us, won’t you?
by trish on December 9, 2009
The Boutiques at Bowery Bazaar is an assembly of 36 hip new designers and artisans displaying clothing, home goods, rare trinkets, vintage and new jewelry, handmade chocolate, hats, scarves, delectable baked goods and much, much more.
A sensory experience of sorts, customers are invited to taste the gourmet cupcakes, lather with lovely homemade soaps and adorn with jewels and antiques galore. With so many unique items under one roof, the venue offers a variety of diverse presentation stations, designed to best suit the brand, budget and needs of each of its individual vendors. From freestanding tables and alcove cabanas to glass display counters and window showcases, no two spaces are fashioned quite the same.
Just steps from stylish Bowery Hotel, the Boutiques at Bowery Bazaar aims to bring a sense of authenticity back to a part of Manhattan that’s been transformed from central throughway, to a gritty nabe, and back again. A community collaboration, the boutique marketplace is ever seeking new talent, with show-spaces to accommodate all budgets. Contact Bowery Bazaar for more information.
351 Bowery
Between E. 3rd & E. 4th Street
Info@TheBoweryBazaar.com
Hours
Friday & Saturday: 12-8
Sunday: 11-6
by trish on September 29, 2008
I am asking indie designers to share with the community…Who Inspires You. I thought this would be a great way for designers to share with us other indie designers that they may turn to for inspiration. Today’s indie designer spotlight is done by Laura Larson designer for Whosiepie.
So thrilled to discover NYC-based MATTA’s updated, user/shopper/curious-follower friendly website! Lots of gorgeous photos of new products. Its nice to know that you can count on your favorite designers to continue to inspire…
I have been obsessed with Cristina Gitti’s simple yet beautiful, clean designs for many, many years. I’d collected lovely, handmade bags from her previous line MALATESTA – purchased from DINA VARANO ’s shop in Connecticut. I went on to covet her sweet sarongs (in matching cotton bags) at shops in San Francisco like NEST and WORKSHOP. All of her pieces – treasures to me.
From Matta’s website:
“Matta is fresh, timeless and liberating. Matta is a combination of a simple style and endless possibilities.”
“Founder and designer of Matta, Cristina Gitti has always been inspired by the numerous possibilities of handmade design. Her textile and clothing ventures have been based on the central theme of limitless forms of individually made creations and her journeys. Her travels continue with Matta collections in the same combinations of mixing age-old techniques with new colors. The feeling of movement and sense of history translate in the vibrant color palate and through the varied textures.”
“The Matta ready-to-wear collection includes lightweight cottons, wools and silks, which are tailored to create shirts, tunics, skirts and dresses for women. Rich textiles and fresh tones are further developed in pashmina, wool and silk shawls, scarves, home accessories and children’s clothing. Cristina continues the collection by creating hand stitched leather sandals, handbags, recycled paper products and more.”
