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The hottest, most stylish designers who march to the beat of their own drum

Moustached Argyles Make Movember Manly

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm | Comments

Sport your manliness throughout November and beyond

Sock It To Me Argyle Moustaches!Indie-savvy men! Itching to participate in Movember but can't grow a mustache to save your life?

You can still show your support of your mo-growing mates by putting on a pair of these Sock It To Me Argyle Moustache Midcalfs from Sock Dreams.

These 75% cotton, 20% polyester, 5% one-size-fits-all blue & black socks offer the sophisticated style of the classic argyle with the playfulness of a put-on handlebar 'stache.

At only $7, you can sport your manliness throughout November and beyond.

About Movember:
Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. 

The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for prostate cancer.  Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days. 

Popularity: 20% [?]

Swirly Smoke Leggings Are Not Slaughterous

Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 11:53 am | Comments

Smolder with sensuality when you don these mysterious tights

Grey Smoke Leggings from Haute MacabreLooking to channel your inner John Locke but without the murderous disposition?

These leggings from Haute Macabre are emblazoned with a swirly smoke pattern that is stylish and not at all slaughterous like the Smoke Monster from T.V.'s Lost.

Also available in black, these mostly-cotton tights are perfect to be paired with your favorite summer dress or girly tunic when you hit the shops with your girlfriends. And the best part?

You don't have to go through an eternity trapped on Lost Island to sport these, although a jaunt to the beach isn't completely out of the question.

Product Info:
Grey Smoke Leggings – $35.00

  • 94% cotton, 6% elastane
  • Machine Washable
  • Small measures 26" inseam, 24" waist

Popularity: 40% [?]

Add Some Spice To Your Valentine’s Day With Smuttons

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 10:07 am | Comments

Mix and match saucy pins for a romantic rendezvous between you and your honey

Smuttons from The Sweetie Pie PressAre you the adventurous type? Looking for a little saucy fun?

This set of "Smuttons" from Toronto designer The Sweetie Pie Press is your ticket to ticklish trysts this Valentine's Day – or any day!

Like a modern-day Twister, this set of 6 pins can be mixed and matched for a romantic rendezvous between you and your honey.

With a series of 24 body parts & 24 perverted/loving verbs that are randomly selected and sent to you from designer Becky Johnson, you can be sure your love life will be filled with excitement.

Set of six secret smuttons – $5USD from The Sweetie Pie Press

Your opinion matters!

What do you think about these Smuttons? Would you wear them or give them as a gift? (Keep your comments PG, please!)

Photo: The Sweetie Pie Press

Popularity: 41% [?]

Paper Doll Lovers Play Dress-up

Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 6:22 pm | Comments

Make a fashion mash-up and win this book!

Pink Tartan SS10 Paper DollsRemember that toy from the 80's, Fashion Plates, which you could mix and match various tops, dresses, bottoms and accessories to come up with your own virtual outfit? I'll always see that as the gift that got away.

When I was a kid, it was the one thing I coveted but alas, Santa never saw fit to toss one under the tree for me.

Now, once-budding fashion designers and current fans of playing dress-up can indulge in a little stylish fun, while getting schooled on the current state of Canadian fashion, thanks to designer and illustrator Danielle Meder.

With 17 paper dolls inspired by 15 designers who showed their Spring 2010 collections in Toronto during October 2009, Danielle's Paper Dolls book is a spectacular showcase of her signature sketching style and a refreshing look at fashion through the eyes of an artist rather than a camera lens.

If you're keen to win the book, why not try your hand at Danielle's design challenge? Just create your own outfit mash-up with a model from one designer and clothing and accessories from at least two other designers.

More of a tactile person? Print off the mini PDF version of the book, pull out your scissors and get to cutting!

 

Popularity: 42% [?]

Feeling Zombified With Sick on Sin

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 9:00 am | Comments

Cute tees feature creatures with kooky spookiness

Cupcake Fiends ButtonsTired of keeping your darker side under wraps?

Sick on Sin's latest batch of cartoony-yet-creepy tees, undies, and button packs let you channel your inner demons.

Frighteningly cute, the Cupcake Fiends 5-pack is a monster mash of sugary sweetness in the form of vampire, devil, zombie, werewolf and skull cupcakes! Talk about a one-two punch of darling devilry!

Prefer your fiendishness to be a little more graphic?

You may have a hard time choosing between the Flesh is For Zombies, Vampire or Zombie Heart designs.

The good news? You can be devilish from your top to your bottom, with each design available as either a tee, a long sleeve, or undies.

From $12 at Sick on Sin

Popularity: 1% [?]

Edgy Accessories Allow Punk Rock Style To Resin-ate

Monday, September 21st, 2009 at 2:51 pm | Comments

Cool accessories with embedded style from Kolos Designs

Has the punk rock style always resonated with you? Why not try this lucite bracelet on for size!

 

Lucite Bracelet with Safety Pins

 

The clear lucite seems to glow, and shows off the three embedded pins. Great for the casual gal with an edge who isn't ready to make the commitment to piercing just yet…

Available for $30 from Kolos Designs, you can also find skin-crawlingly cool bangles, cuff links & rings with embedded beetles, if you're into that sort of thing ;)  

Popularity: 1% [?]

Make Cross-Border Shopping Snazzy With Pretty Passport Pockets from Dear Sukie

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 1:23 pm | Comments

Tote your travel documents in style with pretty patterned papers.

Passport Pocket from DearSukieNeed a cool way to carry your cash, cards and other shopping must-haves?

Dear Sukie has another adorable way for all you Canadian gals to accessorize while getting a little cross-border shopping done.

Whether by land, air or sea, the new Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative doesn't have to put a cramp in your style.

Check out these new Passport Pockets – so cute and stylish!

With pretty papers in florals, patterns and with cute critters, you can change your wallet with your mood and still know that the sturdy vinyl will keep it looking as fresh as he day it was handmade by designer Kristy.

DISCOUNT ALERT! Until tomorrow, Dear Sukie is offering 25% off all items. Just follow @dearsukie on Twitter and be on the lookout for the secret word.

Don't worry! If you miss out, you can always check out the Sale section. Or get a little crafty by picking your own papers in the Design Your Own section.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Covet Thy Paper

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm | Comments

Sophisticated silhouettes and rich hues make these handbound journals perfect to pine for!

Espresso Leather Journal from My Handbound BooksI've been coveting these handcrafted journals from My Handbound Books for some time now.

And these ledger-style ones have definitely given me that extra nudge I need to plunk down my cash.

Inspired by book structures from the Medieval and Renaissance eras, designer Rhonda creates these divinely lush handbound art pieces that are perfect for penning that first novel, for scribbling sweet nothings, or simply to sketch the day away. 

I love the longer, leaner look of this Espresso Leather Journal.

It gives the book a more sophisticated silhouette, and the rich coffee-colored leather cover with contrasting decorative stitching and hand-torn pages are impeccable details that epitomize the draw I have to handcrafted items.

Journals from $15 from My Handbound Books

Popularity: 1% [?]

Redefined Mary Janes Will Make Your Feet Merry

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 at 5:03 pm | Comments

These handcrafted vegan shoes will allow you to strut your stuff as soon as the buds start to bloom!

Redefined Mary Janes from HydraHeartAre your toes itching to see the light of day?

If your little piggies are anticipating the spring thaw as much as you are, why not treat your feet to an adorable pair of handcrafted flats from HydraHeart?

With a wider Mary Jane-inspired strap that fastens with three wooden buttons, these chocolate brown organic cotton broadcloth shoes have an antique skeleton key print inside to treat your toes to something fun, and padded insoles and vinyl soles for comfort & durability.

Designer Molly will custom fit these completely vegan shoes to your specifications, so you can strut your stuff as soon as the buds start to bloom!

Shoes from $45USD at HydraHeart

Popularity: 1% [?]

Looking Lush-ious

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 3:55 pm | Comments

necklush brings luxurious warmth to the nape of your neck!

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Need to cover up from Old Man Winter but not willing to sacrifice your sense of style?

Let these fabulous accessories from necklush bring luxurious warmth to the nape of your neck.

necklush ultra

 

Made from free-form cut cotton loops, these multi-functional accessories are just the thing you need to keep up with the ever-popular scarf trend, and still allow you to stand apart from the crowd. 

All it takes is a little creative draping, you can go from necklace, to choker, to scarf with a few simple twists.

Available in solid tones and patterns, prices range from $40 to $80 at necklush

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Popularity: 1% [?]