Etsy is Love

Let me just say that I love Etsy. It's like the biggest, best crafts fair mixed with a flea market, a thrift store, and your grandmother's attic full of everything fantastic. Last night I went Etsy-crazy. I tend to go on Etsy for large spurts of time, and each time I add a million beautiful items to my favorites. And each time has a theme, mostly because my interests change depending on my mood. Last night's theme was all things girly. I think I'll share a bunch (and when I say a bunch, I mean a BUNCH) of my finds with you so that you can oooh and aaaah along with me. And if you decide that you absolutely must have one of them, you are not alone.


Hooray for cupcake stuff! I love cupcakes. They're so happy.
Cupcake dress
Cupcake necklace
Cupcake flats


This stuff reminds me of a sweet, girlish grandmother. Love.
Earrings
Teacup/saucers
Headband
Brooch


This stuff it kitschy and girly and fun. I love it all!
Dress
Fanny Pack
Handbag
Crafty Curios

To see more of my sweet finds, go here.

LOOOOVE

I've fallen in love. With a xylophone. Not just any xylophone (give me a little credit), but this indescribably uber-cute xylophone from Fred Flare. What would I do with a xylophone, you ask? Play music, I guess. Okay, fine, I don't really have much of a reason to buy it, unless I can unite with xylophone-lovers around the world and form a big, bad xylophone bad. Are you in?

Want Asian Street Fashion?

Well, you're in luck. Asiajam.com sells adorable clothing and accessories imported from Asia. Some of them are too cutesy or puffy for the average American, but others are just right for putting together unique, fun look. The prices aren't bad either.

I like a lot of the items for sale there (Those Hello Kitty purses are so sweet!), but there was one item that really stood out. The skirt pants (shown above) are cute and unique. I've never seen or heard of skirt pants, but I hope they make it big. I may just buy these and bring the trend to America.

Spring?

Today is a glorious spring-like day, at least in Massachusetts. As I was walking along through the melting snow and streaming sunlight earlier this morning, I was struck by a sudden urge to put on this Forever21 Coat and some playful heels and frolick in the beautiful weather. I wouldn't begrudge myself a pretty umbrella either, like the Free People one below.



So, has Spring sprung, or does it just feel that way? It doesn't really matter. I will enjoy it either way.

Fun Makeup

Lately I've been noticing a lot of fun, bold, colorful makeup hitting the shelves - and peoples' faces. Here are some of the items that have caught my eye.


Sugar Eyes Eye pallet by Sugar Cosmetics, $19.00
I love the wide range of bold, funky colors in this pallet. It looks so fun to play with!


Kajal Bullit by Styli-Style, $6.50
Kajal has apparently been used in India for thousands of years. Get those dark, thick lines that you see on Indian dancers, or just use it as a normal eyeliner.


Tokidoki Lip Gloss by Smashbox, $18.00
That's right, Tokidoki is now decorating Smashbox cosmetics! Who can resist a lip gloss covered in such cute designs?


Eye Candy by Hard Candy, $12.50
These sweet eye shadows come in brightly colored containers. With hearts. Awwww...


Blushcake by Pop Beauty, $19.00
Five shades of blush to mix and match...What could be better?


Fruit Lip Shines by Apt. 5, $6.50
These lip shines boast bright colors and sweet, fruity flavors. I have to try them to see if they taste as good as I've been told.


Tantalizing Tamer by Bourjois, $28.00
Find this fun, circus-y eyeshadow pallet at Sephora. These babies are limited edition, so snap them up before they're gone!


Gloss Bonbons by Jelly Pong Pong, $8.00
A cute, sweet lip-and-cheek stain. Yum!

Picks for Valentine's Day (for Imaginary People)

Well, imaginary people who read this blog, you're in luck! In honor of the upcoming holiday of Valentine's Day, I am posting some of my favorite Valentine's clothing, accessories, and fun litle objects. Click on the pictures to buy them. Enjoy!


Heart Glasses - $9.00 - Fred Flare


Pizza my Heart Tee - $19.50 - alloy.com


Vans Love Slip ons - $40.00 - alloy.com


Boo Boo Kisses Bandaids - $4.99 - girlprops.com


Paul Frank Heart Panties Trio - $24.00 - Fred Flare


Be Mine Bear Cookie - $1.99 - amazon.com


Charm Patent Ballet Flats - $24.00 - Delia's

www.forestprints.com

Weird, and yet... alluring, this Singapore site has simple cartoonish forest-inspired designs on cozy cotton T-shirts, cute cards, and more. We love the selection of squishy pillow people, especially Forest Magoo, which looks like—well, just check it out yourself.

CUTE bags and shirts and stuff. Kind of like what you'd expect to find at fredflare.com.