10 Handmade Etsy Gifts To Give This Holiday!

Some of the best gifts to give are hand made. If you aren’t the hands on type, you can still purchase handmade items on Etsy and give them to your loved ones.    

They won’t mind that you didn’t make it yourself because these 10 gifts are personal, thoughtful and beautifully made!  

Yokoo Pom-Pom Headband/Necklace $80   

       

Teo Studio Journal Made with Vintage Brown Leather $110  

   

Ozetta Large Neck Warmer $80  

   

 Personalized Chandelier Note Cards from Pixelimpress $18 for a set of 10  

  

 Hijirik Live What You Love Poster $12.50    

    

  Clayflower22’s Classic Features Set $50  

   

 The Beer Company Extra Stout Beer Soap $5  

  

Uncommon Soft White Scallop Mirror $62   

   

Alexandra Ferguson Be Nice or Leave Pillow $69  

  

Original Hardware Organic Circles Stacking Rings, Made to Order $68

B+B Winter Collection

My new collection for Button + Boo features hard accessories and soft dressing.

This capsule collection is filled with mostly knit pieces that are comfortable to wear and great to layer this winter.

Visit the shop for more details!

All Saints-Lifestyle Brand

AllSaints is a favorite brand of mine because they have something for everyone.

From comfy and casual…

…to comfy and chic.

 

 

From edgy…

…to over the top.

 

 

From asymetric…

….to a classic.

 

 

From pick-ups…

…to carry-alls.

 

 

From draped…

…to dramatic.

 

From structured sophisticate…

…to sweet and sultry.

 

 

From bustled up…

…to laced up.

 

 

From cozy cables…

…to charmed chains.

 

From pom-pom fringe…

…to trendy treggings.

My Atlantic City Ladies!

This weekend my friends and I will be venturing out of Manhattan for a fun filled night in Atlantic City!

I have been trying to figure out what to pack for this extravagant adventure… You can’t go to Atlantic City without dressing slightly tacky and a little sexy!

Here are some inspirational photos for my weekend wardrobe…

Nothing says Atlantic City better than…

Sequin pants!

 

80’s inspired sequin dresses!

Padded shoulder velvet animal print dress…

And Sequin Animal Print leotards!

 

Dot… Dot… Dot…

I am loving all of the dotted tights and tulle this Holiday! It gives a vintage look to every outfit!

Don’t forget to check out the most recent issue of Lonny Magazine that launched today!

 

And The Winner Is…

The winner (which was randomly selected) for the Lauren Moffatt Love Story Sweetheart Dress is….

Anna who’s inspiration is:

Inspiration is found in different places for everyone – for me, my inspiration is the endless creativity of nature. Natural and organic forms take many shapes, from geographic formations to the pattern of veins on a leaf, cloud structures and waves as they break in a storm. Moments in the park. These things often inspire the color, shape, and the emotions that infuse my own creative work.

 Loving this photo today!!

Trend Alert: High Street!

My favorite city uniform consists of leggings, tunics and structured jackets. Wearing these classic pieces can make anyone look effortlessly put together.

10 Gifts to Give This Holiday!

Here is a collection of fantastic gifts to give (or receive) this Holiday!

I received a Cashmere Scented Candle at this Fall’s Rubie Green party.  The candle is hand poured and made of Soy and only $28. Visit Linnea’s Lights to find retailers near you!

Fuzz Horse Cuff $89 at Pixie Mart

Vanity Top Towels $38 available at Anthropologie

DVF Pom Hat $150 available at Shopbop

J.Crew Pack of 3 anklets, I like the Pink, Green, Yellow package best!

John Derian Red Letters $45 each

Kate Spade Single Ball Earrings $95

Unique Pyramid Clutch $80 at Topshop

American Fashion Cookbook $45 available on Amazon

Miss Bibi Match 2-Finger Ring $115 available at Pixie Mart

And one for the boys…

Palmer and Sons $60

Sonia Rykel for H&M

Sonia Rykiel for H&M hits stores tomorrow, Dec 5th!

Everything looks so beautiful and it has that extra touch of fun, what more could you want from lingerie?

 

 

 Also, tomorrow I am going to the Nutcracker Ballet! So excited!

A Lil’ MK and A To Start The Day!

 

GIVEAWAY: Lauren Moffatt Dress!!

Fanatically vintage inspired, Lauren Moffatt is a New York based designer with an eye for chic silhouettes and fabulous fabric choices! Her designs are all over the world, from Asian boutiques to Barney’s New York.

  A fun fact about Lauren is that she made everything for her first few seasons (several hundred pieces) on her 31 foot sailboat that she lived in which was docked on the Hudson River here in New York.

I asked Lauren a few questions to learn more about her inspirations…

DeSmitten: Where is your favorite  New York vintage spot to shop? 

Lauren Moffatt: So not glamorous, but, The Salvation Army.  The traditional “vintage shop” model bores me,  as I walk in expecting to see loads of things I love.  At the Salvation Army, you never know whether to expect much but without fail treasures surface!!!
 
D: What is your biggest Inspiration for your designs?

LM: So hard to answer!  I’m inspired by so many things, it could be a piece of art, furniture, a photograph…Certain things for me  evoke that je ne sais quoi…
 
D: Do you have any advice for young designers?

LM: Work hard and be industrious.  Get an internship.  Learn how to make patterns and sew,  lovely to have help with these but invaluable to be able to do it yourself.  Be true to a certain aesthetic, figure out your point of view and stick to it.
 

Lauren Moffatt’s Fall 2009 is the epitome of everyday cool and DeSmitten is giving away this Lauren Moffatt Love Story Sweetheart Dress! 

For a chance to win this fabulous piece just post your answer to this question before Dec 9th.

What do you find inspirational?

The winner will be announced on December 9th….right here!

 

Create a Spectacle!

I fell in love with this stylish set of specs from Prism London. Not only are the shapes fresh, the materials are modern: clear, cream tortoise and zebra horn!

Trend Alert: Fleur Fatal!

This trend is all things feminine: Romantic florals, sheer fabrics and cosmetic colors.

 Today is my Friday, I will be on Holiday until December 1st.

I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving!

 

 

Red Hot!

From textured blouses to red hot trenches, this is a fantastic fall color!

Trend Alert: Coco-Moto!

With Chanel jackets, leather leggings and motorcycle details this trend is just as chic as it is edgy. Chanel chains, animal prints and sequins never looked so good!

 

This One is for My Boo…

My boyfriend has a love for 2 things (other than me of course!), drawing, and skateboarding…

Here is where my love of fashion meets his love of skateboarding…

 

This is all I am allowed to do with Dermot’s Skateboard!

 

SJP in Elle

Loving SJP in the new issue of Elle! So looking forward to the fashions in the SATC 2 movie!

 

Ruffle Love

Ruffles for a rough day!

Pink, It’s Not Even A Question…

Light pink is being used more as a neutral these days, and I am loving it! From super fem and fresh to elegant, this color isn’t going anywhere!

 

Trend Alert: Heirlooms!

Pulling pieces from every era, culture and country, this is one of the most eclectic trends of the season. Pairing plaids with ditsy florals and fur accents creates a one of a kind look every time! So dig into the back of your closet (or your granny’s) and put an easy-going outfit together! This is a great trend for the recessionistas out there, no need to buy new pieces to pull this off!