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ShinyStyle’s Best of Etsy.com: Dig For Victory

By emilyborrett on May 30th, 2011

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If you’ve been reading ShinyStyle for a while now then you’ll know that we’re just as big fans of independent and one-of-a-kind fashion as we are of the great British high street. There’s nowhere better to discover new unknown talents than at Etsy, a site where people can advertise and sell their own handmade goods.

Today on Etsy.com I discovered Dig For Victory, a Brighton-based fashion label that specialises in making classic retro dresses in vintage fabrics. I couldn’t have discovered this label at a better time. It’s finally sexy to have a waist and curves again, and I think I’d like to celebrate my more generous assets with a timeless pin-up dress. Curvy girls, who’s with me?

Going all-out with  a 1950s outfit can feel daunting (the first time I bought a vintage prom dress I felt like I was wearing a costume), so leave that to die-hard lovers of all things retro if you’re feeling shy. But a sexy full-skirted prom dress or tea dress doesn’t have to look old-fashioned at all – instead of teaming one with all-vintage, why not try it with some edgy heels and a tailored blazer for a look at that’s playful and sexy?

As a self-proclaimed lover of all things vintage, Dig For Victory’s classic designs drew my eye immediately. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen garments like these so beautifully and artfully constructed – the dresses are reminiscent of Christian Dior’s classic 1950′s collections. The owner of Dig For Victory, Eleanor Callaghan, should be extremely proud of the gorgeous designs that she’s making. Check out the gallery for my favourite pieces from her Etsy store.



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One to watch: Alice Nightingale on Etsy.com

By emilyborrett on July 8th, 2010

I’ve recently been introduced to the joyous world of Etsy.com, an online community for those with a knack for making and selling their own creations. Being an arts and crafts nut myself (I’m so old before my time) I was in heaven looking at what the site had to offer. You can buy almost anything on Etsy, from bespoke artwork to kitchenware to home-made dresses for your dogs – there’ll be a “how to dress your pets” feature soon if I get my way – but the one seller that really stood out to me today was Australian fashion graduate Alice Nightingale, who describes her work as “inspired by everything glamorous about yesteryear, from dames and dandies to mods and stars of the silver screen”.

Despite the clear vintage inspirations behind the clothes, they’re anything but old fashioned – the use of ice cream colours and sweet gingham prints are very similar to those seen on the Christopher Kane runways at the moment. Very much like the cute little sundresses that you see celebrities such as Fearne Cotton and Daisy Lowe stepping out in, they’re perfect for a British summer of cream teas, pub gardens and picnics in the sunshine. If you see something you like, get it quick as they tend be one-offs or made in very limited numbers. To snap up an Alice Nightingale original, visit her shop on Etsy here or her official website here.

Click below for some of my favourite Alice Nightingale pieces.



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Friday fun: Lady Gaga finger puppets

By Andrea Petrou on April 30th, 2010

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Want to have Lady Gaga wrapped around your finger? Or would you prefer her under your thumb? If the answer to any of these is yes, then you’re in luck.

A clever designer, Mullish Muse, over at craft and designer auction site Etsy has created a range of finger puppets based on celebrities and there’s one of Miss G to be had. We love these tiny felt dolls, which really are a fantastic likeness to the kooky singer, considering how small they are.

And if you don’t want the Lady then there are also a range of other puppets including Bono and fashion icons Anna Wintour, Vivienne Westwood and Coco Chanel. Put them together and have a mini puppet celebrity party.

We wonder what Anna Wintour would say about Lady Gaga’s style though?

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Ten fashionable gifts under $100

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on December 11th, 2008

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We wrapped up $20 gifts under $200 and are on to the $50-$100 price range. The first thing we looked for? A fab coat for gifting to your favorite girl. We like this Gap plaid belted coat, on sale for $94.99, because the plaid can be a little holiday, a little preppy or a little indie depending on the giftee’s style. It’s a little something different for the girl who usually sticks to pea coats.

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DIY fashion for burgeoning designers

By Andrea Thatcher on October 10th, 2007

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When tailoring the latest designer ensemble is taking its toll on your wardrobe budget, DIY fashion could be a wiser option. Finding the perfect pair of jeans, tailored dresses, or fashion-forward t-shirts with your own label is easier than ever with the growth of online custom-made apparel shops and websites that let us create our own trend following. Sites such as UJeans, Spreadshirt.com, and Rebecca & Drew allow us to find exactly the right fit with high quality and the latest trends in mind.

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