http://www.allchic.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:40:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_719" align="alignnone" width="285" caption="Stuck on Prom :: Duck Tape Finalist"][/caption] These kids are so creative! Here is one of the finalists from the 2009 Stuck on Prom Duck Brand Duct Tape Scholarship Contest with her peacock gown and her beau's fancy top hat tux. Take a look at the other ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/07/03/stuck-on-prom-finalists/ [caption id="attachment_715" align="alignnone" width="216" caption="Burda :: Anna Boho Bag"][/caption] I love finding new patterns for bags and this one is now over at Burda. The tassels remind me of my Target hobo bag. You can download the PDF for $3 and here are the details: With a compartment large enough for a ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/07/02/anna-boho-bag-from-burda/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="195" caption="eBay :: Cotton Floral Mini"][/caption] Ahh, the good old 70's. The Jackson 5 and avacado kitchens. (I'm still living with an avacado colored wall oven and dishwasher!) This floral mini dress is so cool and retro. Available here from bestofrb for only $18.  See many more here.... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/06/26/70s-floral-mini-on-ebay/ [caption id="attachment_709" align="alignnone" width="317" caption="DuckTapeMania :: Tiger Stripe Wallet"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_710" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Beetnik Aesthetics :: Wallet"][/caption] Two new wallets made from unexpected materials. The top wallet is available on Etsy from DuckTapeMania and is made entirely of duct tape. Click on the image to see the inside pockets. Very clever! The wallet shown ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/06/23/wallet-fun/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="320" caption="Philadelphia Designer's Market"][/caption] The Philadelphia Designer's Market is coming up soon! When: Saturday, July 18th, 2009,  11am-6pm Where: The Broad Street Ministry (across from the Kimmel Ctr). 315 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA The Market will feature 30+ designers and is geared towards Wearable Art (clothing, jewelry, and accessories). Registration ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/06/22/philadelphia-designers-market/ Hats :: Ladies Day at Royal AscotYesterday was Ladies hat day at Royal Ascot and the traditional hats were all on display. The Daily Mail has a great photo spread which includes two of my favorites above. On the left, Jasmine Guiness wears a Stephen Jones hat which was apparently inspired by Disneyland Paris, ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/06/18/hats-at-royal-ascot/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Ruche :: tie dyed gypsy child lace dress"][/caption] Ruche :: Blue Baguio Festival Dress Ruche is a modern boutique with a vintage touch located only online. Rather than paw through racks of clothing, you can browse the Lookbook for inspiration. Best of all, everything seems ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/06/04/more-vintage/ Di Wu :: Van Cliburn Competition 2009 I've been lazy about posting lately. I've been so caught up in the live-streaming of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition. This competition happens once every four years and thanks to some nifty technology we're now able to follow it as we are there. Even the ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/05/31/van-cliburn-2009/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="296" caption="Absolute Vintage"][/caption] Located right off of Brick Lane on Hanbury is Absolute Vintage, voted one of the "top 100 stores you must visit in the world" by Retail Week and The Evening Standard (July 06). Take the e-tour and see how spacious the place is inside! Check ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/05/23/absolute-vintage/ [caption id="attachment_679" align="alignnone" width="423" caption="BurdaStyle :: Design Submissions"][/caption] Every time I check into BurdaStyle I find something new and inspiring. Now I see they are accepting new designs. You can email the following to submissions(at)BurdaStyle(dot)com: Sketch from the front and back,-Technical drawing, Short explanation of design's value to the community, Category and ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2009/05/16/burdastyle-design-submissions/