ETSY LOVE: BEAUTIFUL COPPER BY KARISMA BY KARA

Love this adorable copper necklace by Karisma by Kara.

STYLE SPOTLIGHT: JEWELRY BY SUNDAY NOOKERY

Even though I love my big A** trunk jewelry, I can totally appreciate the daintiness and femininity of these pieces by Sunday Nookery. The simplicity of each of these necklaces makes you take note and pay attention. I especially love the owl necklace and the love charm necklace. Get to shopping!

ETSY LOVE: FOR THE LOVE OF STUDS

This handmade studded clutch is so fab. It is so versatile. It can be dressed up or down and has a great sky blue color. Avialable at R. Jean Marie.

STYLE SPOTLIGHT: Zoe Phobic Is Bringing Sexy Back

This dress is such a fabulous modern twist on 70's style. Especially love the embellished shoulders. This beauty is by Zoe Phoebic.

INDIE DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Seeing Red with Nadinoo

So fabulous. There are certain things in life that are just special. A lovely red summer dress is one of them (hot red pumps are another). Brought to you by Nadinoo hailing from London, England. You have to check it out. There are quite a few fabulous and adorable dresses there.

INDIE DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Canopy Verde's Got It In The Bag

Totally adore these bags by Canopy Verde. The white one especially because it is to perfect for summer. Get it while its hot.

Indie Designer Spotlight: Channeling Anthropologie

More indie goodness today from Mergirl who is designing her heart out over in Chester, CT. I wear a lot of patterns so I was naturally drawn to her site. But it's the pink polka dot mesh hoodie that really has my attention. How soft and dainty. Grab a few of her fab items. She has me feeling all "anthropologie-like" and things...

Indie Designer Spotlight: What Lies Underneath

I am a freak for lingerie. Naughty girls - I know you love it too. I especially love it when it is handmade. It feels more special to me than buying something in Victoria's Secret. I am lovin' this decadent handmade lingerie by Toad Lillie. There's plenty more where this one came from. See what dirty little secrets you can uncover in their Etsy store.

Indie Designer Spotlight: Gettin' Boho Chic with Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie

The Boho Chic look is all the rage and Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie has you covered. They have a beautiful selection of loungewear including tunics, robes, boy shorts that have fabulous prints and are soft and cuddly. Totally dreamy! These are my favs. See their entire collection of breezy loungewear on Etsy.

INDIE DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Cristina David

I came across Romanian designer Cristina David via Etsy's weekly newsletter. I saw one of her dresses and became very curious. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not just a one-hit wonder. She has created a beautiful line of dresses full of color and asymmetry. The pink dress is my absolute fav. See her entire collection on Etsy.

Fashion Lust: It's A Shark's Tale @ Yoshino Bag

Oh Em Gee! I would have never thought that I would be lusting after shark leather. But I totally am. This shark leather clutch has my name written all over it. Not to mention that there are many more fab bags in ostrich leather available at Yoshino Bag.

Designer Spotlight: Statement Jewelry @ Doloris Petunia

In addition to my shoe addiction, I love jewelry. I especially love big chunky jewelry. If you see around town, trust me, I am sporting something big and unusual around my neck and lots of bracelets. So when I came across Doloris Petunia's web site, I fell in love. It was so hard for me to choose favorites because I loved everything. I also loved how she used color to make a bold and beautiful statement. So her entire collection here. These are some of my favorites.

Etsy Fashion Find: Eight Seasons

I adore this unique and beautiful clutch by Eight Seasons.

Links à la Mode: Ice Cold Lemonade

Ice Cold Lemonade

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Compiling this week's round up of posts hit closer to home for me. I think we can all relate to the times where stress builds up and blocks inspiration. Reading each of these individually was the exact refreshment I needed (hence "lemonade"), especially with my birthday coming up next week - total outfit planning mode.

So what's in the mix? Alixrose and Decline Designs offer personal style inspirations, Fasshonaburu teaches us how to get our budget-shopping on at high-end boutique sales, hkShoeGeek talks harnesses and Fashion Consciou$ inspires by reviving the culottes trend (so cute on her).

Links à la Mode : June 25th

• 39th and Broadway: Ever wonder who really determines how your clothes fit? An interview with a technical designer


• alixrose: You have the perfect outfit, but whats the one thing that can keep it from becoming fabulous?


• A Typical Atypical: A deep dive into the reasoning behind shoe obsessions


• Awakened Aesthetic: Affordable ways to bring urban fashion into your decor without getting tacky


• Bobbins and Bombshells: Fashionable History - A look into 1920's swimwear and bathing suits.


• Bonne Vie: When Bloggers Unite - The Hotel Max Edition


• Decline Designs: Defining Your Personal Style - Having "Go-To" Outfits


• Fasshonaburu: Digging through a high end sales to find purchase-worhty pieces, and tips on how to not go over budget


• Fashion Consciou$: Fashion Flashback - Return of the culottes


• Fashion Pulse Daily: The evolution of the gladiator to the "mandiator"


• Freya: A little gown guide for your summer wedding


• hkShoeGeek: Harnesses - A collection of favorites for every style and price range


• Idiosyncratic Style: A guide for casual wedding attire


• Independent Fashion Bloggers: You just don't compare...


• Retro Chick : Mary Queen of Charity Shops - Now it's all over, some final thoughts


• Shoe Daydreams: Are you on board with the latest trend - Over The Knee boots?


• Tatiana Supports the Arts: Indie Designer Spotlight - ALEX&RA, designed by Alexandra Cipparone


• The Bare Skinny: Not everything has to be black and white - inspiration for adding color to your wardrobe


• The Coveted: Shu Uemura's inspired lashes


• Unfunded: Respect your elders - Rock the vintage!


• Work Chic: Chic hosiery options if you still have to wear them in the summer heat!

Etsy Fashion Find: Sandmaiden does Dresses

I posted about Sandmaiden's gorgeous lingerie back in April. Who knew that they had cute dresses made of organic merino lightweight jersey. They are definitely keeping it eco-friendly. See this dress and more here.

Etsy Fashion Find: Veela Trice Creations

This is the cutest denim halter dress. Get it at Veela Trice Creations.

Etsy Fashion Find: Surf Luxe

This is a beautiful dress. It's the perfect summer dress for any occasion. The mauve color is divine. Get it at Surf Luxe.

Indie Spotlight: Kcoline

I so heart indie designers. They are the modern day equivalent of vintage. They make bring something unique and wonderful to the fashion table. When you buy indie, you know that you are getting something that is handmade and very special. That is why I dedicate Thursdays to indie. So once again, I am blown away by a designer. Enter Kcoline. I clicked on the clothing section on Etsy and bam! Here were some of the most beautiful, fashion-forward, sexy dresses and skirts out there. I must confess that the first dress is my absolute fav. See everything they have to offer here.

Indie Spotlight: Neiko Designs

There are very few things better than a beautiful handcrafted leather bag. The plush feel of the leather. It can be supple almost to the point of being erotic. So when I saw a bag by Neiko Designs as an Etsy spotlight, I had to see more. I want every bag but my purse strings are too short. But in my dreams, I would own all of these lovelies. See for yourself here.