Friday's Fashion Find's, New Year, New You!!

WELCOME to the New Year, New You Friday's Fashion Find's!

Happy New Year to you all!!

     I am SO excited to be doing this particular installment of my "Find's" on the very first day of a New Year, and a New decade! Happy 2010 to you all! This week, I have lined up some of my absolute FAVORITE Etsian's to ring in this New Year with. Please, leave them some comments and give them a warm welcome to "Till Death..." with me!

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From Left to Right:


♦Ivy Tang Collection Elizabethan Trench by Ivy Tang: "Elizabethan trench. A renaissance inspired trench coat with a floral hemmed collar and self-tie belt Polyester blend long A line coat w/belt, fully lined.
~flowered cf button                                                                       

~butterfly back cap
~Cotton blend with polyester
~ Dry clean"
   
     Ivy makes some fabulous clothing. She is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of technology in New York and currently works in the Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Design Division. Stop by and check out her fabulous designs!

You can find the Ivy Tang Collection and Ivy at: www.IvyTangCollection.etsy.com

also: FACEBOOK and her OFFICIAL WEBSITE (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦80's Vintage Spider Web Shape Sunglasses from What the Funk: "Really rare and cool shades. Frame color is brown to transparent and lens are green to yellow. Both lens and frame are in good condition.
Measurements:                                                                                    

Arms: 125mm (5”)
Width Across The Front: 130mm (5")
Height: 55mm (2 1/4”)
Gender: Unisex"

     What the Funk has one of the BEST selection of Vintage Shades that I have yet found. Because of that, you will be seeing Raymond and What the Funk here in my Find's quite a bit! Here's a little about What the Funk is about "Based Hong Kong, What The Funk is a store to bring back classic glamour by selling vintage sunglasses and accessories from 60's to 80's. Handmade, unique design and good quality is easy to be found from the 60's-80's frames, which is also named 'Golden Era' of eyewear making history. All our frames are in very good condition and most of them are unused dead stock."

You can find Raymond and What the Funk (love the shop name by the way) at: www.whatthefunk.etsy.com


♦Green Recycled Glass Necklace - Original by Oscar Baron Artist's: "Make a fashion statement wearing one of our original recycled glass necklaces. With etching and carving on both sides, this glass necklace can be worn with either side facing forward. A twisted sterling silver jump ring attaches this piece to a 2.2mm, 18" (Princess) Fine Long and Short Chain Necklace.                   

Green Glass Pendant measures approx. 2 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide (at its widest point). Sterling Silver Fine Long and Short Chain is a 2.2mm, 18" (Princess length) chain with a sterling silver jump ring."

     Oscar Baron Artist's has some of the most beautiful and exquisite hand crafted glass jewelry that I have seen. I ahve a lto of wonderful thing's to say about Mike,a s we have been getting to know one another recently, however, I think he speaks about himself best:

      "I have had an interest and passion for art since I was a small child. I am completely fascinated by the timeless beauty possessed by glass shapes. An almost “delicate permanence” if I may say. In the end, my art pieces are inspired from the poignant moments in my life. Through life's trials and tribulations, and having personally tread many miles upon the road of recovery, I am grateful and fortunate to have this opportunity to share my art with the world.
     I am supported and encouraged by my incredible wife, my exceptional daughter, and our adopted stray cat. I often refer to Oscar Baron as we, since I could not do this without them.
     Oscar Baron is my initial step in building a larger, philanthropic foundation. A foundation built to lead the way for natural human progression and to provide a fresh start for children and adults in our local communities through programs focused on entrepreneurship, self-development, and independence."
     You have got to stop by and check them out! Also, please stay tuned for an upcoming Featured Artist spot here on "Till Death..." featuring Mike and Oscar Baron Artist's!!

You can find Mike and Oscar Baron Artists at: www.OscarBaron.etsy.com

also: on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, his OFFICIAL WEBSITE/BLOG


♦Rustic Rings Silver Earrings by Lynn Krestel: "I love the silhouette of these hoop earrings.
Look - there's two - no three circles dangling sweetly!!                         

Three rustic silver circles hang on hand shaped oxidized sterling silver ear wires.
The silver is shaped, fused, and then forged to work harden and give texture.
The oxidation gives it an aged appearance. It is then polished to a beautiful sheen.
Dangle about 1 3/4"

     Lovely Lynn is a self professed dabbler! (I think I like this lady!) She is lucky enough to be a stay at home Mama and business woman. Lynn is inspired by nature, and makes all of her handcrafted pieces with love and dedication. She has a background in many artistic mediums, so keep an eye on this one, you never know what she might be doing next!!

You can find Lynn and Lynn Krestel at: www.bylynnkrestel.etsy.com


♦Double Stone Bracelet by The Gilded Lily Store: "Natural beach stone bracelet made with sturdy hollow silver bracelet and beach stones that complement one another on either side -- decorative sterling beads on ends with sterling silver wire wrapped on each side of the stones."

     Ann has always been an artist. Not only that, but she has always made jewelry, and from everything! (I LOVE that!) As you can see form this amazing bracelet, Ann has the ability to find beauty in everyday things that most people would overlook. Ann, honestly, this is truly one of my favorite pieces of jewelry in a long time.

You can find Ann and The Gilded Lily Store at : www.thegildedlilystore.etsy.com

also: her OFFICIAL WEBSITE (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦Large Blue Calsilica Ring by Bijou Girl Design's: "I love the look of this blue, turquoise and brown composite stone. It's large and flashy - just what I like to wear on a fun night out.
I've hand crafted a thick sterling silver minimalist ring to hold it, and the stone is riveted in place onto the cross bar with a sterling silver wire rivet.                                                  

The ring is 1 and 1/2" long and 1" wide.
This ring is a size 6 and is a one of a kind ring."

     Amanda is a 30-somehting wife, Mama (of 3 boys!!!) , business woman and artist (GO girl!). She works from her home based studio using traditional metal smithing techniques. She is an artist with a background in Fine Art who, in her words "...realized that silver smithing was a medium where my creative self was truly fulfilled."

You can find Amanda and Bijou Girl Design's at: www.bijougirldesigns.etsy.com

also: her BLOG and FACEBOOK (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦Vintage 1950s Chocolate Nubuck Pumps Pin Up from Small Earth Vintage: "1950s high heel pin-up pumps with wonderful mid century modern sculptural, petal-shaped details at the toe, accented with rayon ribbon trim!                                                                                              

*Brand is Vitality Shoes: "famous for fashion and fit"
*Size is marked 5 1/2 AA; insoles measure 9 1/4" (23.5 cm); outside bottom soles measure 3" (7.75 cm) across the widest point; heels are 3 1/2" (9 cm) high
*I believe uppers are nubuck leather; they have a velvety-soft texture and feel
*Uppers show some very light scuffs, but are excellent overall; insoles show very little wear
*Soles show allover wear"

     Who is Karen, and what is Small Earth Vintage about? Small Earth Vintage is "Vintage clothing, shoes and more--from the glamorous 1940s and rockabilly 1950s, to the mod 1960s and bohemian 1970s!" Karen is a gal who loves all thing's Vintage. She is inspired by her Grandmother, style icon's like Katharine Hepburn, and her Punk Rock days of the '80's. She has a great shop, filled with beautiful, well kept Vintage item's that will be back for another time around in my Find's!

You can find Karen and Small Earth Vintage at: www.SmallEarthVintage.etsy.com

also: her BLOG, TWITTER, FACEBOOK and FLICKR (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦Selene in stonewashed Purple from Milloo: "This round medium bag is ideal for casual styles but don't get fool by its size ,it can carry a lot in it. A simple knot at the straps is keeping it in your shoulder.
It is made out of a sturdy purple cotton fabric and a colorful cotton lining. The top closes with a metallic zipper. Inside there is a zipper pocket 8” x 6”(20cm x 15cm),a slip pocket 5” x 4”(13cm x 10cm) and a metallic clip for your keys. This bag is stone washed                               

Aprox. dimensions: The opening is 15 inches(38), 13,5 inches (34cm)across the top,17,5 inches(44cm)across the bottom, the drop down length of the straps is 12 inches(30cm),13,5 inches(34cm)in height."

     Fotini from Milloo is a wonderful woman. She is a stay at home mama of 2 beautiful children, an artist, designer, and business woman. Her shop Milloo is full of some of my favorite bags, and her other shop, Home Lab, has been featured in my Find's before (http://tilldeathdousart.blogspot.com/2009/12/fridays-fashion-finds.html ). This past week, she was a Featured Artist on Etsy and made it to the legendary "Etsy Front Page".  You can find that interview HERE. Fotini's shop's have become a regular here in my Find's, so stop by and say HI to her. She is a wonderful woman.

You can find Fotini and Millo at: www.milloo.etsy.com

also: on TWITTER and at HOMELAB (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦Promising Light Deep Cowl Tunic from I Heart Fink: "This unique garment is handmade from scratch and one of a kind. We screen printed blue fabric using our original strings design to make a net pattern w/ gold, green and blue inks. We gave this piece a very deep cowl neck, some detail stitching on each shoulder and a matching belt to make it very figure flattering. Very sexy and very comfortable, you will enjoy dressing this piece up or down. Long enough to wear as a mini dress but also a nice length to wear with jeans, leggings or over skirts. We know you will find a way to make it yours!"       

     I am So excited to be finally introducing the Ladies form I Heart Fink to my Find's! I Heart Fink was one of my first find's on Etsy and has continued to be one of my top favorites! Kristen and Karen are the talented ladies behind I Heart Fink, and they make some fabulous clothing! I think that if I could own 1 of everything in their shop, I would. What are these ladies all about? I will let them tell you! "We make one of a kind handmade garments and accessories- unique pieces that are comfortable, figure flattering & versatile with casual glamour & vintage flair.
We make each item from scratch using fabric we screen print by hand with our original art.
The fabrics we purchase are remnants & recycled materials and we use only water soluble inks for printing." You will definitely be seeing these lovely ladies here again! They have also been Featured Artist' s on the Etsy Front Page, and you can find that feature HERE.

You can find Kristen and Karen and I Heart Fink at: www.iheartfink.etsy.com

also: on TWITTER  and FACEBOOK (Please, just click on the links to be directed)


♦LUXE LEGGING SERIES - Purple tint light weight denim JEGGING from Simone Rose, a Pyxus Passion Project: "Denim jeans and leggings = jegging!
I only have one XSMALL left in this fabric/style... 2” elastic waistband and medium/high waist covers your tummy and is comfy/stretchy. Elastic gathering at side and inseam hem /about 8” high.          

Fabric content is a poly/cotton, spandex mix. Light weight denim has just enough stretch!"

     Michelle is the designer behind Simone Rose, a Pyxus Passion Project. She is a talented designer, and one of my newer finds. She makes dome really beautiful and cutting edge clothing. I love her shop, and I really think that you will too! What is Simone Rose all about? Well, let the designer tell you in her own words!
"It's all about finding fashion with an edge AND a conscience.
Simone's Rose was inspired by my grandmother Simone and her spirit. It's about being strong, being yourself and going after your dreams.
The Pyxus Passion Project is the umbrella for the development of my many passions and dreams.. it's also about sustainable business ideas and lending a helping hand when we can.
Simone's Rose is the first project under development.. the goal is to create a fashionable brand that uses ecologically friendly fabrics and supplies and uses sustainable business practices. It's also about developing projects to help out women in need - small or big, every little bit helps so we're thinking up some ideas to that end.
Contemporary and avant-garde womens wear"

You can find Michelle and Simone Rose at: www.PyxusPassionProject.com

also: on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and her BLOG. (Please, just click on the links to be directed)

     I am so grateful to all of the designers who have been kind enough to participate in all of my Friday's Fashion Find's. They are kind, creative, and supporting of each other and I am thankful to be a part of such a wonderful community.

     PLEASE, stop by there stores, follow them on social networks, leave us some comment's here, and lastly, enjoy the beauty and talent these designers and artists have to offer. Thank you, and don't forget to stop by EVERY Friday for more Fabulous Friday's Fashion Find's!!

My warmest wishes for a bright New Year to you all!!

♥ And for MORE amazing Fashion Find's, please visit Angel and Muse Silk Paintings at: http://www.musesilkpainting.blogspot.com/ . ♥