Right on trend for Fall, comfy cardigan and wood earrings.

If Monday had a Facebook page, it would have zero friends.
None. Not a one. At least that's how I usually feel when that alarm goes off at 6:25 am. When I drag myself out of bed in the morning, especially when there's a bit of a nip in the air, I just want to throw on something that's easy, comfortable, and still looks good. Is that too much to ask? Now, I think I have my go-to outfit. This cardigan's simple lines scream design, and open dramatic neckline easily makes even a tee-shirt and jeans look glam. So pinch me... I found a piece that's functional, comfy and full of style, and it's supporting local. Which leads me to think, it may seem cheaper to buy mass-produced over handmade, (H & M vs. local boutiques) but it's insanely expensive when you consider how much it costs the globe. Tiffany stops by and models this comfortable, downtown cardigan and these modern, rounded maple wood earrings by Ms. Wood. They're made right here, in Portland, with fair wages, not by children working 16 hour days. But by the artist, with love. Now there's a concept. :) A wardrobe staple in comfy organic cotton, with snap closure, you can wear it over jeans, leggings, skirts and dresses. It's no wonder, Portland's own Ms. Wood was named "Best Emerging Designer" at Portland Fashion Week. This beauty is actually named the Ms. Wood Downtown Cardigan and it's yarn dyed organic cotton and hemp. (Oh, so Portland.) Small, Medium found right here.









These fun earrings are also handmade with love in Portland, Oregon, by Ms. Wood. $36 They measure 4" long X 2" wide and only 1/16" thick so it's not heavy at all, and finished with sterling silver hooks. Go Portland designers! The best part is free shipping, here.
Available here in the following woods:
Maple = blond (as shown on brunette Tiffany)
Padauk (pah-dook) = vibrant red/orange (shown on blond Katya)
Walnut = rich brown with blond highlights
Cherry = reddish blond
Purple heart = red/purple

Here, my friend, Katya is wearing these pretty earrings in the Padauk wood.


You can learn more about these earrings and the cardigan right here and see lots more from our town's amazing designers and artists.
Thanks for stopping by. Stay warm and comfy. Thanks for supporting your local artists, and those making handmade things with love.

LA Fashion Week video: Seth Aaron Henderson Collection 2011

Here's the video of Seth Aaron Henderson, Project Runway's Winner at LA Fashion Week, Project Ethos 2011, filmed by the talented Raphael of by Runway Icon.




























Thank you Indie Fashion Daily for covering LA Fashion Week!
Photos courtesy of http://indiefashiondaily.com/
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Yes, he does it again! Seth Aaron Henderson just knows how to effortlessly put on a runway show! This time it's his Fall ready-to-wear collection, debuting at LA Fashion Week, Project Ethos show on March 12, 2011. What did we see? A bold splash of color, dramatic lines, and that little something extra that's a bit daring and edgy without being overdone. No frilly stuff here. Nothing too flowing bohemian chic, that's for sure. Seth Aaron gives us bold, strong collection with a pop of bright cherry red coupled with and his classic touch of menswear oversized hounds-tooth in a fitted, feminine silhouette. This year he paired his designs with Ms. Wood leather and wood shoes for a total look that really works.
And what a show! Takes us back to his finale collection at Bryant Park, with his Russian-inspired winning collection of Season 7 of Project Runway. And never has a t-shirt paired with black knickers ever looked so styling. It's Seth Aaron Henderson's own t-shirt design of his fun and graphic hair and big graphic lips with his side logo that reads, SA Mod. Long sleeve, soft tee-shirt. It's distinctly his, and only $58.

To learn more or see more of Seth Aaron Henderson's designs, mosey on over to my boutique. I'm SO lucky to get these in first! ♥
Seth Aaron Henderson's new designs can be found here.

And my friends, Alicia Wood and her husband, Ben Wood, make the awesome wood shoes seen in the video that are found here.



Plus, Alicia makes the darling trench coat with kimono sleeves, found at boutiques and on etsy. Her trench coat with kimono sleeve is khaki cotton twill trench coat with stylized kimono sleeves. Single breasted made with handmade wooden buttons and buckle, lined with coordinating rayon lining. Available in S, M, & L. But, it's found only in independent boutiques and on etsy.

To celebrate an amazing show at LA Fashion Week, here's a sale price on the kimono trench coat by Ms. Wood.

Thank you Raphael for the video, now we all can feel like we were in the front row!
Congratulations Seth Aaron and Alicia!