by trish on July 9, 2010
Smashing Darling’s featured item of the day is, Brilliant Yellow Earrings by Swagg Jewelry Design. This independent jewelry label is located in Inglewood, CA. These pair of earrings were inspired by the designer’s new modern surroundings in Germany. There are part of a series of earrings and necklaces made in the same style. They are made with vintage faceted egg shaped beads, swarovski crystals, and 14k gold ear hooks and findings. We can completely see a serious fashionista wearing these. Someone with a distinct trendy style. Perfect for summer.
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by trish on April 9, 2010
small sterling silver lace necklace
This necklace is delicate and pretty. It is the small version of the large sterling silver necklace. It features a sterling silver bezel with a handmade fine silver crochet bead, reminiscent of lace. The bead slides freely on an 18 inch sterling silver chain. Easy and elegant & perfect for any occasion. Shop independent jewelry designer Hillary Koster’s full collection here. To see and scroll through more items featured on Smashing Darling click here.
by Mo on June 19, 2009
My summer wedding is approaching and I still haven’t picked a dress for the big event. I am definitely a non-traditional bride and we already tied the knot in NYC, so I am looking for a fun, light and airy dress with some frill but easy to dance in. Organizing a wedding on the Black sea coast and inviting an international crowd is not making my task easier, especially when most of my friends are in fashion. I would like to surprise people but still be an elegant bride!
I’ve been looking at some of the fabulous designers on Smashing Darling and already like a few glam pieces:
A t-shirt ballgown like this one might be quite fun but it should really be in white!
The dead butterfly bird skull dress might not sound appropriate in name but has the lightness I like, with a summer influence and a touch of color! The butterflies are quite a wonderful touch!
I would love a gorgeous headpiece that goes with the summer, flowery, feathery theme, maybe the Beax feathered cloche.
Maybe a pale yellow silk gown with a sexy back would be the perfect summer wedding dress. I love how the back is!
I love that this bishop dress is made from organic cotton and natural dyes and it has an elegant but relaxed attitude, but I’ll have to go heavy on the jewelry for it!
And last but certainly not least the jewels. This 18 Kt gold locket necklace with sea pearls and champagne diamonds seems quite perfect to me!
And the more I dig into it the more I realize I have so much more to see: a veil, a tiara, earrings, shoes, my head is spinning from the shopping excitement!
by trish on September 24, 2008
Name: Laura Larson
Occupation: Designer (of whosiepie)
Location: East Bumble, East Coast
This is my husband and I on our wedding day — just about a month ago.
Photo by Nancy Dion
I am wearing a MERGIRL COUTURE custom gown — bias-cut silk charmeuse with a vintage, cotton crochet {ahem} tablecloth (old) for starters.
What’s your favorite piece of clothing?
Eggplant STEWART+BROWN organic cotton longsleeved tee. Several years old. Many, many washings. Love it.
What 3 things can’t you live without?
My Beautiful Husband
Hot Sauce (Challulah, namely)
Coffee
What one word describes you most?
Observant
If you would like to be featured in this segment, How Do You wear Your Indie Fashion, please email me trish@smashingdarling.com. Let the community see who you are and what you are wearing. It is a great way to give a shout out to your favorite indie designers.
