Interview: Michelle Nunes

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Nunes is the new line of statement scarves by Michelle Nunes. Custom-designed in Phoenix and digitally printed in Italy, the 50×50 scarves are made on 100 percent silk Crepe de Chine. Michelle Nunes, a first-generation American whose parents… Read on

Summer in the Desert

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Every morning I walk. I wake up around 4:30 A.M. and by 5 A.M., I’m out the door. A good majority of my route involves trips into the desert. The more… Read on

Covey Launches Kickstarter

Covey is a soon-to-launch online boutique that will offer products by independent designers who apply ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices. Conscious consumerism. Craftsmanship. Sustainability. Slow fashion. These are driving forces for Covey founders Monica Rojas and Sarah Hicks. Rojas, owner and… Read on

Beatrice Valenzuela, Objects by Artisans in Mexico

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It’s funny how you run across artists and makers in the modern day. I stumbled upon Beatrice Valenzuela yesterday through an Instagram post on Ace & Jig‘s account. The photo was meant… Read on

The Little Denim Dress

The LDD, little denim dress, or LCD, little chambray dress. Count me in. Honestly, I would not have said it was a wardrobe must until recently when I found the perfect… Read on

Espy on Etsy: Interview with Jessica Kertis Ulrich of Kertis

Jessica Kertis Ulrich is the founder and designer of Kertis. Launched in 2012 and based out of a studio in Ridgewood, Queens, the line features handmade goods, such as mixed-media jewelry, leather clutches and… Read on

StyleLikeU’s ‘What’s Underneath’ Project Exposes Truth

Over the past couple of weeks, much of my YouTube time has been dedicated to watching StyleLikeU‘s “The What’s Underneath” videos. On a surface level, the series is about style. But as… Read on

Junghwa Owner Amy Stewart Creates ‘Simple Everyday Pretty’ Jewelry

“Simple everyday pretty” is the tagline for Amy Stewart‘s jewelry company, Junghwa. Established in 2010, Junghwa tells a dream-to-reality story of entrepreneurship. Stewart went to college in Oregon for sales and… Read on

Blood & Bolts T-Shirt Giveaway, Interview with Ben Bloom

Blood and Bolts, an up-and-coming apparel line based out of San Francisco, is the collaborative effort of owners Ben Bloom and Geoff Mahley. The company creates products that are durable and adaptable but… Read on