Sponsor Chic: Baby Shower Invite in Style

I don't know about you, but it seems like half of my friends are pregnant all of a sudden. With the ratio of pregnant friends to non-pregnant friends, you're sure to be a close friend to one of them and more than likely, have the honor of planning (or helping plan) a baby shower. Why do your baby shower invites in style with a fabulous hand-drawn invite by Cupcakes & Cocktails? Check out all the cool baby-themed drawings available:

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You could get these made into a special invitation for your friend or even yourself - how cute?

Or, perhaps you just had a fabulous baby shower - now you can thank your guests in style by getting your own thank you cards made.

Be sure to check out the Cupcakes and Cocktails for more fun designs and stationery options for your next event or "just because" card sending.

NOTE: images/drawings courtesy Cupcakes & Cocktails.

Casual Shopping

In my continued effort to not dress like a complete slob, even when I'm just going out to run errands, I decided to wear a shirt I got from a super cool indie designer (couple), Ahpeele. They actually handscreened this "Art Tee"...can you believe it? I've been dying to wear this shirt since I got it a few months back, but either the weather or my business casual dress code wasn't cooperating.


(this is the Royal Vase Tee...looks like it's only available in XL now, but if you don't wear that size, try shooting them an email to see if they may be able to pull some strings for you...the worst they can say is, "No," right?)

Anywho, today I had to run out for some errands, so I decided that today would be the perfect day to wear my "new" top...fiiiiinally. I have to say, this is one of the most comfortable T-Shirts I've EVER worn! It's an organic cotton T-shirt...not sure if that has anything to do with the comfort of this shirt, but whatever it is...I'm kinda wanting another one. Click here to check out their Etsy shop.

Oh, and I totally realize that hip belts are "out", but I really love them still...what can I say? :)

Handscreened Art Tee: Ahpeele
Jeans: Banana Republic
Black Leather Boots: Banana Republic
Black Leather Belt: Vince

I'm on Etsy!

I know lots of you guys out there like to shop Etsy or just support independent designers or maybe just like to buy things that are handmade. Well, for those of you who didn't know already, I happen to design and make jewelry. I've had my own web site for awhile for my biz D Celestine Limited - http://www.dcelestine.com (Yea, I need to update it, but how can I photograph my jewelry when I'm bringing you so much fabulousness here?! Ok, ok, I'll add some of my new designs this weekend. I did manage to update the homepage, at least, tonight)

In addition to my own web site, I recently started an Etsy shop:

My Etsy site is: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5258866

What do you think? Do you like any of the designs and if so, which is your favorite?

...And the winnner is...

Fashion Food Culture - Life! Man, you're one lucky chick! You just won the cutest pink handmade clutch by fab indie designer Iglubu (click here to see their creations). Here's the winning entry:

And no, I didn't pick this entry b/c I love motorcycle boots...the winners of the indie chic goodies are always randomly selected.

Click here to see the other fab entries

Thanks to everyone who played...Special thanks to Iglubu for donating your wonderful clutch to the contest...stay tuned for next month's contest.

:) D

Get Your Entries In!

Only 1 day left to get your contest entries in for the fab, handmade, indie-designer clutch by the wonderfully talented Iglubu (click to shop).

Click here for details on the contest. Winner will be selected tomorrow night!

Win This Fab Indie-Designer Clutch!

Calling all shopaholics...is anyone going shopping this weekend? If you are, email me a shot of what you bought and you'll be entered in a contest for this fab handmade clutch by indie designer Iglubu:



Image and item from iglubu.com - Tickled Pink Wristlet (click for details)

Official Rules:
1. Picture must be an original taken by yourself
2. Entries must be received by February 28th - this is when the winner will be selected
3. Include in your email any info you want to go w/ your entry - blog name, link, etc.
4. Up to 3 entries per person

The winner will be randomly selected on February 28th, so get your entries in quick! Use this contest as an excuse to do some shopping ;) and email me pictures of what you bought!

February Featured Designer - Iglubu

Iglubu creates beautiful, handmade fabric goodies - from handbags to clutches to other "lovelies." Indie designer, Iglubu, features a collection of purses with floral flair:

Purse and image from iglubu.com (click for details) - "Magnolia Shoulder Bag"

as well as other crafty creations:

Image and Heart from iglubu.com (click for details) - "Wear Your Heart" - for breast cancer awareness

From Iglubu.com:
"Pronounced "i-glub-u", the name literally means "I love you". iglubu was started in 2005, by Lili Nedved, as an extension of her love for sewing, creating, and crafty materials.

Lili Nedved is self proclaimed as having, “crafty ADD”. She is inspired daily by fashion, nature and the media. Each of these items contributes to her products, and her need to try new designs and techniques means there will always be something fresh on the website. For iglubu, anything from handbags to felt pins, or makeup bags to aprons can be seen. Lili is currently obsessed with Chihuahuas, vintage bicycles and reading magazines in the sunshine."

VIP Alert - Save 20% the entire month of February by using VIP discount code "Shopaholic20" during checkout. Click here to shop now!

Pamper Yourself For Less Than $10

It's a "blah" time of the year for most people...the weather is cold and dreary, the holidays have just ended, and while you're sooo ready to break out your spring clothes (or is that just me?), you're stuck in wool sweaters and boots. Well, I can't help you with the weather, but I can offer some suggestions for way to pamper yourself, and better yet, pamper yourself on a budget! Yes ladies, you can be sweet to yourself for the price of lunch with so many fine indie goodies to choose from. Check these out:

Everyday Body Bar - $5.10

(image from mi-spa.com)
The Everyday Body Bar by mi-spa is currently on sale in one of their most popular scents - Green Tea. Handcrafted with natural and organic ingredients, this bar is sure to be a real treat for your skin. Click here for more info

5.5 oz. Container Soy Candle - $8.00

(image from sweetasyouplease.com)
I love nothing more than coming home to a sweet-smelling place, and I help ensure this by regularly burning candles - especially soy candles. Forget overpriced brand-name candles, the handmade soy candles by Sweet As You Please are awesome smelling and will leave your house as sweet as you want it to be. Get the 5.5 round soy candle in a variety of scents, including Blueberry Muffins and Ruby Reds. Click here for more details

VIP Deal - Save 15% off your initial order by entering "DIANA" in the comment section of checkout. I think the discount is taken off after the order is placed, so if you don't see the discount immediately, don't worry...Sweet As You Please will still hook you up!

Pack of 6 Bathbombs - $9.99

(image from inkristinesshower.bizhosting.com)
If you've never had the pleasure of experiencing a bath bomb, then before you do anything else, get yourself over to Kristine's Shower online ASAP! These brightly colored balls are the best way to end a stressful day. Simply fill a tub with steamy water and drop one of these bad boys in. The bombs fizz up and "explode" in the tub, releasing shea butter and coconut & palm oils to lavish you in moisturizing luxury. Click here for more details

Happy Indie Shopping!

Hot Handmade Belts for Spring!

I don't know about you, but even though I've seen very little winter weather, I'm still super ready for spring! Ahhh....sunny beaches, white sand, blue-green water, sun bathing, wearing skirts & flip flops...but I digress. If you're as ready for spring as I am, why not start shopping for spring 2007 worthy accessories? Check out the super hot, handmade belts over at Plays With Mud. Not only are the belts handmade, but designer Paula, who is also quite provicient with pottery, also handmakes the buckles for each and every belt design! My personal fave is Kelly Jean


Kelly Jean belt (click for details)

Plays With Mud offers a variety of bright & colorful fabrics to satisfy any girl's fave style. Click here to view more belt designs

The Perfect Shopaholic Notecard

While browsing my fave online boutiques, I found the perfect shopaholic notecards on The Glam Boutique's web shop:


Born to Shop Note cards - I love the fun boxes and bags!

For a mere $10, you get 10 notecards and envelopes AND you even get to personalize the card with your fave font (selected from their super huge list of sample fonts) and your fave color out of the roughly 20 available - from Baby Pink to Sweet Pea Green - not to mention you get to choose the personalization text on the card.

Click here to shop The Glam Boutique for more fabulous handmade stationery