Monday, February 8, 2010

Try me on; I look even better on your gorgeous bod.

From the Mouth of designer Betsy of Betsy and Iya.......


WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BETSY & IYA:

Where size matters – poetry counts – color rules – and Tim Burton makes the clasps.

Just kidding about the Tim Burton part.

Betsy & Iya is LARGE. Sometimes in feeling, sometimes in actuality. It’s about scale: let’s bring it up, not down. Big pieces, mixed metals, confident entrances. Clunky or intricate. Earthy or Army. But always, always, 100% handmade.

(Except for obvious pieces, like the ones made before I was even born; hence the term: vintage. Or the ones that came from the earth. Even with the dog tags, I cast them myself here in Portland…only the best.)

Thanks so much for stoppin’ in!

-Betsy


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Frenchy Love AMOUR Earrings

Amour = French love.

Are there things much hotter than French love?

Yeah...that's what I thought.

-Betsy
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She didn't care that she was sweating when she reached the summit.


(Morse code dashes and dots for "if")

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It's true. Betsy doesn't lie.

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And from my mouth......Man I love this lady!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Mr. Stud Muffin Meets Ms. Hot Lips.....

So once again I have stumbled upon a fabulous website and am freaking obsessed. Clafin, Thayer and Co. Accessories and leathergoods out of Oakland, CA.......Pretty amazing stuff. All hand made, hand studded, hand everything. All by a woman, all by herself. See, we don't need no stinkin man (Where did that come from...)! Anyway, take a look below at some of her fantaboulus, if that is a word, creations.

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Kel, weren't you looking for a laptop case??


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Impressed? I am.

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I love it all.....I want it all......You can have it all at www.claflinthayerco.bigcartel.com.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Freakin Obsessed....

So yesterday I was tipped off about this website called House of Gasoline. You have got to check it out. It is seriously some of the coolest stuff I have EVER seen. No lie.

House of Gasoline sells crystallized accessories, jewelery and custom clothing. Some of this stuff is INCREDIBLE. Like seriously. Words can not describe.......So check it out for your self..... www.gasolineglamour.com.


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And these shoes! Really? Freakin obsessed! Luckily, House of Gasoline sells wholesale.....Can you guess what comes next? Yep, thats right! Look for House of Gasoline, coming soon to www.shopnicheboutique.com. Kisses!


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Thanks Ling! You know who you are.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Bring Your Sexy Back.....

Enough with the cleavage already! Pack those girls away......and bring your sexy back! And if you don't have a sexy back, well there is still time. No pressure.

Here are some of my fave looks from the Spring 2010 runway....

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Oh. And don't worry. You don't have to go to Paris or Milan or even NYC to get your sexy back. You can get it right here in America's heartland. At niche, of course. If you haven't already, check out our website at www.shopnicheboutique.com or become our facebook fan. You choose. See you at niche!

Forgive Me, Football Fans, For I Have Sinned.....

Football fashion gone wrong! Ok. Here's the thing. If you are going to be a super fan, you need to focus. Pull yourself together and really make a statement. Let's just call these looks below "fashion fumbles".


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To be a mega fan you must be, well, better. Your outfit really has to be planned, thought out. Like for an entire off season. Now I am no expert on football, but I know a super fan when I see one.


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And this guy, my friends, is what's up. Talk about skills......accessory skills! I love him. LOVE. A bar has been set. We all have high standards to live up to this Superbowl Sunday. Don't let Indy down......I know I won't. wink wink.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Who I'm Loving Right Now......

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Just A little bit About Designer Lauren Moshi......... One of my personal faves.

Inspired by high fashion and fine art, Lauren Moshi creates unique pieces that are meticulously crafted in limited quantities. Limited quantities.....I like that. Every mark, every line on every piece is hand drawn by Lauren. No computer graphics, no photoshop, just a pen and paper.

Pretty amazing.

So of course, Lauren Moshi has a long list of devoted celeb followers. But who can blame them?


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So lets recap. One of a kind hand drawn designs. Limited edition quantities. Oh did I mention all Lauren Moshi garments are made in the USA? Not much of that going around these days.....

You know what they say....If you can't beat em, join em.



Forget Blue Friday....Blue Grammys Is Where It's At!

Ok. Is it just me or do you think these celebs are trying to send a VERY important message??? Colts blue on the Grammy red carpet......Hello!

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