Colourful origami, happy necklaces, and funny brooches welcomed me to Martina Sacchini's world, KAMIDO...
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Vogue vintage cover printables giveaway with LaOohLaLa Boutique indie Etsy shop, October 17th “Wear Something Gaudy Day”!
I’ve announced it time ago, “we’re” ready for a giveaway and this time is going to be very special one: a Vogue giveaway created by LaOohLaLa Boutique, a family-based Etsy shop selling pin up and retro fashion accessories, home decors and these amazing Vogue cover printables. I used “we” because it’s a contest for all LaOohLaLa Boutique newsletter subscribers I’m hosting with joy (you know how much I love indie shops and creative people, right?) I let Jessica from LaOohLaLa Boutiques explain the rules and the prizes, one has been chosen by me! How fun! “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel When it comes…
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Indie creations: Shiran Tal Soffrin, the “Urban Raven, upcycled jewelry designer
There’s something in common among the Israeli jewelry designer Shiran Tal Soffrin, founder of Urban Raven, and archaeologists: they both look at material things in a total, different way. What has been thrown away or set apart and forgotten, gain interest and get an unique story, but for Shiran discarded objects and little memorabilia unleash a range of creative, chic and eco-friendly possibilities. It’s time for a virtual coffee at Valens’ with Shiran Tal, she has a lot to say about how she has become the “Urban Raven” and her new projects. How and when was “Urban Raven” born?While studying industrial design at HIT College, I became interested in jewelry design…
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Indie creations: the “Republic of Pigtails” by Rika Gunawan
There’s an imaginary state where everyone loves dressing up, starting from the head, but with just one eco-friendly piece: the president is Rika Gunawan and her happy place is called “Republic of Pigtails”. RoP or better Republic of Pigtails is an independent fashion brand based in the New York area and on a community of mothers, daughters and sons, offering products that can be worn both from mothers and their little ones and even by pets! Republic of Pigtails was “founded” during a critical point in Rika’s life when she faced the hard economic reality and decided to continue with what she loved the most: designing. Ponytails are what may…
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Indie creations: Emma Winston NY, the ‘Floating Earrings’ boutique.
Today’s independent jewellery designer loves to combine Nature’s immense power with the richness born from Mother Earth’s womb in timeless but modern masterpieces. She is Emma Winston and her name is also her brand signature, with shiny bracelets and necklaces matching dreamy earrings. I had a chit chat with Emma to know her better as well as the brand philosophy and her creations (click the pictures jump to the product page), whose are only available online at her own boutique, Emma Winston NY… Could you tell us something about your background? Where are you from? I was born and raised in New York, surrounded by the energy and vibrance of…
