April 25, 2012
bento box love.
just about any type of container makes me happy. so, naturally, these bento boxes over at harabu house brightened my day. tough decision time…what color would you get?
takenaka bento boxes at harabu house
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April 17, 2012
city tote.
let’s talk about the cute factor of these shopping bags by madame mo from france at harabu house, please. they’re made from 100% organic cotton and have fun images on the front and reverse sides of each one.
in addition to these cuties, harabu house is offering a free gift with all purchases over $75.00 from april 16th – 23rd to thank customers for supporting eco businesses. the gift? a free set of 8 eco-friendly coasters {while supplies last}.
March 1, 2012
eva franco.
i am often perusing around modcloth’s site. they have an amazing range of clothing and accessories and i normally have a difficult time narrowing down favorites each time. i have noticed recently that each time i’m checking something out it’s usually one of eva franco‘s designs. i am in love! here are my picks of those that i’m drawn to…
dice as nice; frames and fortune; brand new diary; what a debut
November 12, 2011
therapy boutique anniversary.
happy saturday everyone! just a quick note to let you know that if you’re in honolulu this weekend you should check out therapy boutique‘s second anniversary event tonight. head over to the shop at kahala mall from 5-8pm where they will be hosting a multi-designer trunk show. enjoy 20% off the holiday collection by roberta oaks and 20% off regular prices of organik clothing‘s line. other participants include val loh jewelry designs, berry sweet body products, angry lady bug, laakea designs, and hi state of mind. there will be food by auntie pasto’s, drinks and live music by chase dean.
what: thearpy boutique’s 2nd anniversary event
when: saturday, november 12, 5-9pm
where: thearpy boutique, kahala mall
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August 16, 2011
sponsor spotlight. tea collection.
i’d like to welcome sponsor tea collection to mixed plate. the company started in san francisco back in 2002 with pima cotton baby sweaters and now makes clothing lines for newborns, up to size 12 for girls and boys, as well for women. their current collection draws inspiration from the vibrant markets of mexico. it’s all so adorable…
día de mercado blouse: $39.00; mucha lucha libre hoodie: $49.00; ernesto stripe romper: $36.00; ancho chile stripe dress: $39.00
July 29, 2011
traidremade.
traidremade is a company based in the uk that is run by fashion recycling charity, traid {textile recycling for aid and international development}. when you purchase from traidremade, you are helping to support traid’s work to raise funds to fight global poverty through its clothes recycling and environmental activities in the uk. everything at the shop is a one-of-a-kind piece made by hand in brighton using textiles that would have ended up thrown out. here are some of my favorites…
canary golightly pump: £40.00; lucy bird frock; so seventies golightly pump; candy striped skirt: £25.00; secret garden golightly pump: £40.00; anchor shopper: £38.50
June 28, 2011
so haute modcloth sale.
stock up for your summer vacations by taking advantage of the sale over at modcloth. now through june 30 {5pm ET}, all of these sale items will be 35% off. simply enter code “SOHAUTE” during checkout for your discount.
May 11, 2011
kind of really.
so…i kind-of-really-want-to-need-to-have-to-must-get-these mugs…
cute, right? but which is your favorite?
wildlife goes on mugs in miyo; didi; toby at modcloth: $24.99
April 19, 2011
sunhee moon.
have you ever visited sunhee moon here in san francisco? it is a little ridiculous that i haven’t featured the small boutique before. you know how i often mention not being the biggest clothing shopper? well, this shop is one that when i am in the mood or in need of something new i head to. what i adore about shopping at the two boutiques is that they have superior customer service. the girls are always friendly and genuinely helpful. they take their time to ensure you find what is right for you.
the san francisco company supports other local businesses by using primarily american-made fabrics and producing their clothes in small quantities not far from their headquarters in the mission district. sunhee graduated from university of california at berkeley and continued her studies by heading to italy to learn more about art history. she traveled throughout india and asia before starting her line.
sunhee moon‘s aesthetic is clean and classic, yet modern. she pulls inspiration from the 1950′s era {hello, classics!}. the styles are really flattering on various body types and the color palette always makes me happy. each item from the shop can easily blend its way in to your current wardrobe {which is important when you’re a picky-i-don’t-like-to-shop-shopper like me}. the items are so well-made and i never fail to receive compliments on the items i have when i wear them. oh, and i even like the way the store is arranged – blocks of color grouped together. perfect like a rainbow!
April 18, 2011
ban.do. signature scarf.
a giant off-white silk scarf covered with cheery red hearts?! need i say more?
ban.do signature scarf: $95.00
i think my friend needs this.
April 14, 2011
merci beaucoup.
while i was researching images for today’s color post, i came across reverie daydream boutique. the online shop specializes in products from artisans around the world including things for baby, women, men, travel, bath and body and stationery. that’s how i found this card set by austin press {a san francisco based company that creates letter pressed ephemera}…
merci beaucoup card set: $24.00/set of 8 w/envelopes
April 12, 2011
made by noemi.
noemi ivanova is an independent lingerie and accessories designer living in stockholm, sweden. her label, made by noemi, was first established in 2003 when she found that she lacked underwear that was not only beautiful, but comfortable as well. her designs are classic, luxe and feminine yet have a very wearable and edgy look to them. if that statement is at all possible, noemi seems to have been the one to mix all of those qualities together.
what i find so interesting about visiting made by noemi’s website is reading about the inspiration behind the collections. the most recent one, “my darling magpie“, is dedicated to the bird that she had been fascinated with {and a recent viewing of alfred hitchcock’s “the birds” helped, too}. the collection began with the colors of the magpie. noemi then added stronger fuchsias, yellows, and greens for more of an eye-catching appeal.
all of these handmade items have my heart racing and believe me, i have clicked that little “buy” button located under pretty much each and every item in the shop. can anyone help me narrow it down {i dare you to select just one item}? i’m thinking that this is just the first post i’m devoting to her line and if you love it as much as i do, i’ll share more. i love all of the little details. um, and the stockings? oh. yes.
ps – how gorgeous are the photos? check out the accessories and the men’s collection.
aloha! i’m Liana. this is my site. i am not a professional writer. i pretty much just write the way i talk. it’s fun meeting new online friends and introducing these amazing artists. i’ll do my best to keep you entertained.
