You KNOW how I am forever trying to find plus sized clothing on Etsy? Well…I FINALLY found Coty Lee on Etsy who not only custom made me two pieces, (one of which I am wearing right now) but they are SO AWESOME! It blows my mind that I am in NY and she is in NC and yet she was able, with nothing more than my measurements to make me the two most amazing tops in my closet right now. They fit PERFECTLY. I knew that since I was not right in front of her there was always the risk of things running a bit too big or too small, but it was perfect, end of story. Obviously I have to share her with you, even tho I’d love to keep her all to myself. So without further ado, here are some pieces from Coty Lee, who you should absolutely check out!

The first piece is what I ordered, one in all grey and one in blue with black accents. The second piece is from her new Spring line and I am sure more will be coming soon! The jacket is something I just loved, and am still considering…I feel it could definitely be worn into the Spring…and the color is just beautiful! I will be happily stalking her store from now on.

“Ruffled Tie Neck Dress with Pintuck Pockets” $85

“Red and Tan Pocket Dress with Buttons” $78

“Pintuck Cranberry Fleece Jacket” $125

(All designs and photos are property of Coty Lee!)

Not only do I love the great lines and the feel of the clothing from Heidi and Seek, but I am taken with her eco-conscious creedo about her pieces.  She uses reclaimed materials to create her edgy clothing in order to prevent damage to the environment!  What could be better…stylin’ duds…that don’t harm our planet?  Check out her Etsy shop as well as her portfolio on her site!

“S/M Treetops Top” $42

“L/XL Medallion Top” $52

(All images and designs are property of Heidi and Seek.)

Awhile back, some of you may remember me posting about Georgie Love, an online Indie collection of talented Australian artists.  Well…they just had a site relaunch and so I couldn’t help myself…I had to let you know!!!  Georgie would love it if you went to visit…(check it out and you’ll see what I mean!!!)  If you are looking for Indie one stop shopping for the Holidays…this is the place to be…they have everything…I mean it…I’m having a hard time staying away!  (Remember, all $ amounts are in AUD.)  Ok, so I found just a few things that I love…is that bad???

For the Woman in Your Life

“Chocolate Family Portrait Long Sleeved Tee” $64.95 AUD by Non Fiction

“Fleur De Lis Pendant” $40.50 AUD by Trove

“Red and Gold Lines Resin Bangle” $44 AUD by Madz has Runway

“Beau Cocktail Ring” $27.50 AUD by Trove

“Eve Hair Ties” $10.00 AUD by Miss Beba

For the Man in Your Life

“Distilation Tee” $64.95 AUD by Non-Fiction

“Drill Wallet” $25.00 AUD by Mistress of the Upper Fifth

“Skull Tie 3″ $27.00 AUD by TEZ

Babes and Tots

“Pure Wool White and Yellow Baby Blanket” $99 AUD by Olofsdaughter

“Alligator Onesie” $18 AUD by Scoops Design

“Pigly Hand Knitted Bib” $30 AUD by Pia Handmade

“Green Bub Beanie” $25 AUD by Deb Ferguson

Gifts for Anytime!

“Robot Notecards” $8 AUD by Dudley Redhead

“Red Bird Keychain” $24 AUD by Dudley Redhead

“Credit/Ticket Card Holder” $15 AUD by Wife

“Smokey Tea Cozy” $34 AUD by Frankie & Ray

(All images and designs are property of each respective artist, C/O Georgie Love!)

I am forever having an Indie Clothing downer because I have yet to find a company who carries a real plus sized line, sooooooooo since I cannot buy from most of these companies, I have to share them with the rest of you, with the hopes that you will be able to partake in the fun and inspiring designs for me!!!  I was looking for red, (it’s a favorite color of mine) and up popped this Red Riding Hood dress/tunic from Replicca Clothing.  I was instantly intrigued, so I continued to browse and am I glad I did.  There are tons of absolutely adorable tops and tunic dresses available from their shop.  I was attracted to the shoulder detailing and also the feminine bows and ruffles!  Hailing from Ontario Canada, all the shop’s owner and designer Rebecca Duyzer want to do is “romace her sweing machines all day”, and from the looks of her designs I think that’s a good idea…keep em coming!

1. “Patchwork the Second, Large” $47

2. “Tease Me Please, SALE, Small” $32.75

3. “Ruffle Ruffle Bow, Small” $46

4. “Stripe Me Delighted, Medium” $47

5. “Little Red Riding HOOD, Large” $55

6. “Sail Away With Me, Medium” $38.75

(All images and designs are property of Replicca Clothing.)

It’s not cold yet, but it will be soon…YAY! That means it will be time for comfy sweaters, and knits! On that note, I saw these pieces by Coccole di Lana on Etsy’s main page Saturday afternoon. I really love the first one, it’s got a vintage feel, and I love the flower details. Each one has a different stitch and feel. There are more things in the shop too…some scarves and also beautiful knit necklaces. Made by hand from Merino wool, mohair and even silk these pieces are not only fun but functional….as if you’d need another reason to buy one!!!

“GIOIA Knitted Shrug” $70

“DELICATO Knitted Shrug” $85

“BUDINO Shrug” $88

(All designs and photos are property of Coccole di Lana.)

I am always on the hunt for tees and tanks and I was totally excited when I found Ellembee on Etsy!  Their prints are feminine but a little edgy and I love the colors and styles that the prints are available in.   So take a look at the shop and stock up for summer!   (And as an added plus whoever models their tees will make you wanna work a little hard in the gym…lol!)

“Dandelion Wishes on Turquoise Scoop Neck Tee” $29

“Lacy Pomegranate V-Neck Short Sleeved Shirt” $31

“Floral Tank in Celadon” $28

(All designs and photos are property of Ellembee!)

It has come to my attention that lately everyone is into organic. First it was food…and now it’s everything else! I have to admit we jumped on the healthier food wagon awhile ago, and have been eating more organic foods. A friend of mine is pregnant and due soon and I was invited to her shower and she is 100% into organic everything for her new baby. It got me thinking….what a great post for my blog! So here are some things that I found in searching for her gifts that I wanted to share with any of you mommies to be…or friends of mommies to be out there! (I am getting two of the beautiful baby quilts in #1 from Organic Quilt Company on Etsy …and the others are things I am still considering to go with them!)

1. Organic Quilt Company

“Organic Baby Quilts” $29 each (Also available in sets of 2 and three!)

2. Sweet Pepita’s

“Eco Friendly Bibs” $15 each (available in many colors!)

3. Slings and Sacks

“Organic Wrap Carrier” $70 each (Keeps baby so close to mommy – or daddy!)

4. Organically Made’s

“Organic Cotton Washcloths Set of 5″ $20 (So soft for baby’s skin!)

5. Joyful Girl Naturals

“Baby Bottom Butter” $6.95/oz (Keeps baby’s bottom protected and moisturized!)

6. The Windsong’s

“Eco Baby Bathtime Duckies” $2.99/set of 3

(All products and photos are the property of the companies listed above!)

Not too long ago I featured some Indie items from Georgie Love an online Australian Indie shop! TEZ, is another of those fine crafters and I thought that it might be nice to post about something for the men in the audience for a change…if they’re out there??? Since my hubby surely doesn’t have the same enthusiasm for my handmade jewelry collection, baby items, or my collection of tiny crochet animals…I thought maybe we’d throw him a bone here! These ties by TEZ caught my eye and I thought what a fantastic gift for your hard to buy for, fashion forward Indie friend! I love the skulls, they are vintage and recycled, and lets face it stripes are always a plus!

(All photos and designs are property of TEZ!!!)

Matilda Jane makes sweet, cheeky clothing for little girls to be themselves in! The pieces are fun and bright with a whimsical feel, they make you smile just looking at them. I can only imagine what it would feel like to be a little one wearing these fantastical pieces. They speak to childhood, and imagination to me, and if they’d have been around when I was a little girl…I would have lived in them!

(All photos and designs are property of Matilda Jane!!!)

Browsing through alchemy on Etsy, I found this lovely seller Fairy Tales Unlimited who had the most adorable tutus I have ever seen! What a great idea for dress up, or for photos of your little one. (I even found one in adult size in the sold items!!!) I couldn’t help it, when I saw the photo of this little baby wearing it, I found myself going “awwww…..” See for yourself!

Photo of the baby in tutu taken by A Life’s Moment Photography!

(All designs and images of tutus are property of Fairy Tales Unlimited.)

(Photo of baby in tutu was taken by A Life’s Moment Photography.)