StyleBakery.com Indie Spotlight and Designers on the Rise Guide

Janey Clothing Gray Print Skirt

By Anna Rice on March 19, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

This super soft gray print jersey skirt from Ireland-based label Janey Clothing is perfect for the upcoming weeks transitioning into spring. Wear it out at night with a silky top, tights and heels then pare it down for warm spring weekends with sandals and a basic tee. The skirt can be worn high up on your waist or by your hips. At $38, this piece is a unique affordable fashion steal!

Janey Clothing Gray Print Jersey Skirt $38 - papernstitch.com

Currently craving: Charlotte Tarantola's embellished cardigans

By Anna Rice on March 17, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Charlotte Tarantola's sweet embellished cardigans are perfect for the transition from winter to spring - pair them with a smart skirt or dress pants during the workweek and with your favorite jeans on the weekends. These trendy, ruffled pieces will infuse color and a flirty, feminine vibe into your look.

Left: Candied Sweetbriar Cardigan $69.95 (on sale from $118)

Center: Field Game Cardigan $118

Right: Unbroken Chains Cardigan $128

Charlotte Tarantola's cardigans are available at Anthropologie.

80%20 Marlee Tea Party Jazz Sneakers

By Anna Rice on March 15, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Meet your new favorite spring shoes: the Marlee Tea Party Jazz Sneakers from 80%20. The label was named after designer Ce Ce Chin's theory that we wear our favorite 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time (so true!). Thus, her mission to design the perfect lifestyle shoes began. These sneakers are a stylish option for comfortable spring footwear - they will look sweet paired with boyfriend jeans or a basic dress.

80%20 Marlee Tea Party Jazz Sneakers, $55 at moxsie.com.

Hetty Rose handmade shoes

By Anna Rice on March 12, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

British designer Hetty Rose's handmade shoes are truly works of art. She is dedicated to keeping her collection both sustainable and beautiful, so she uses vintage Japanese kimono fabrics for material. She takes each order individually and crafts the shoes herself - the result is unique shoes that will brighten any outfit and always serve as a good conversation starter!

For more information and to learn how to place an order, visit hettyrose.co.uk.

Etsy find: shiny things recycled watch pendant necklace from EcoBling Couture

By Anna Rice on March 10, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Right now we're loving this embellished watch pendant available on Etsy. The watch and rhinestones are both vintage, and the gold rope chain is recycled, making the necklace an eco-friendly fashion find. Plus watch necklaces are very trendy right now - pair one with a menswear-inspired button down and a blazer to complete the look!

Shiny Things Recycled Watch Pendant, $29.99 on Etsy.com.

Everyday or Eternal

By Anna Rice on March 8, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Everyday or Eternal is a Los Angeles-based contemporary brand that uses 100% organic cotton in most of its pieces. The spring 2010 collection consists of a mostly neutral color palette and basic pieces with interesting twists, like the above cutout t-shirt dress.

From left to right: Carlie Overlapping Collar Top, $90; Estella Pleated Dress, $104; Lori Cut-Out Tunic, $114. Available at moxsie.com.

Akiko Tuck Front Top

By Anna Rice on March 5, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Akiko Yasuda began her t-shirt line, Akiko, in her Hollywood apartment, but it quickly evolved into a contemporary label. Akiko's collection is filled with super flattering and feminine tops, but we especially loved this grey top because of the exquisite details. It's casual but unique and stylish.

Akiko Tuck Front Top in Grey, $173 at revolveclothing.com.

Bisou Cosmetics

By StyleBakery on March 4, 2010 1:45 AM | Comments

Inspired by a trendy makeup artist for television, fashion, and film, Bisou Cosmetics is a one stop shop for all of your must have cosmetic products - everything from the finest makeup to nailcare and weightloss.

They guarantee the very finest cosmetic products designed to make you feel playful, feminine, and absolutley beautiful. They're all about putting your best face forward and having an effortless time doing it.

While you may have heard about their trendy packaging, at Bisou they are well aware that beauty is not just on the surface. They've worked hard to ensure that the products are made with just the right stuff including vitamins, herbs, oils, and SPF ingredients.

Bisou Cosmetics has been featured in the most popular beauty, fashion, and style editorials, celebrity gift bags, and in upscale exclusive boutiques/studios.

"Always Trendy, Sophisticated, and Unique"

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Etsy Find: Down Home Honey Pocket Dress

By Anna Rice on March 3, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Rock spring's plaid trend with this sweet bow-embellished dress from Etsy seller Arielle St. Lawrence. The one-of-a-kind dress retails for $70, and (like all of St. Lawrence's garments) is constructed from reclaimed or second-hand fabrics - making it both wallet- and earth-friendly!

The Down Home Honey Pocket Dress, $70 at Etsy.com.

Corey Lynn Calter

By Anna Rice on March 2, 2010 1:00 AM | Comments

Los Angeles-based Corey Lynn Calter designs vibrant, trendy clothing that could easily go from the city to the countryside. Her spring collection is filled with pretty sun dresses along with edgier pieces, like a high-waisted skirt with a diagonal zipper and a pair of floral print shorts. Most pieces are priced between $100 and $300, and the collection is sold in boutiques nationwide as well as online. For locations or to shop, visit coreylynncalter.com.

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