http://www.allchic.com Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:07:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While Cathy is taking a well deserved break from blogging, here to keep All Chic active and in tip-top shape is her (much talked about) Hippie Daughter. A trip to Georgetown last weekend brought us to this great clothing store called Annie Creamcheese. This store has vintage clothing and accessories in ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/08/13/annie-creamcheese/ My hippie daughter was watching Festival Express on NetFlix "Watch Instantly" this afternoon and I had her grab this shot of Janis Joplin wearing a puffy shirt. I don't care what anyone says... I LIKE the puffy shirt. Ever since the Seinfeld episode it's gotten a bad rap like the time Oprah ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/08/04/the-puffy-shirt/ I love my new shoes from Solestruck.com.  I'm wearing The Jester from Irregular Choice. The black/white/gray argyle satin print is perfect for brightening up the long black skirts that are the uniform for piano accompanists, but I doubt I'll be able to save these for special occasions. They're too much fun ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/08/03/irregular-choice-from-solestruckcom/ I just relisted a bag that I sold at Etsy - YIPPEE!.  (I happen to have two of a kind.) Of course I had to spend at least another hour there drooling over all the Etsian creativity. I love chunky scarves and I found this one by Yokoo. It's 8 ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/31/yokoo-knits/ Tokidoki's founder and designer Simone Legno welcomed KarmaloopTV into Tokidoki's studio for an exclusive glimpse into  his methods and imagination. This just might inspire you to pick up some colored pens and start doodling again. Click here to view the video. http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/29/simone-legno-on-karmalooptv/ I just discovered Camper's Twins collection at Solestruck.com. Each pair is asymmetrical but complimentary. Like all twins, each shoe has its own personality, yet together the pair harmonizes to create a whole new work of art. I've fallen in love with the pair above with the removable clips.  Too pretty to wear! http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/24/campers-twins-at-solestruck/ I find myself attracted to the same shops (usually bags) each time I visit Etsy SWANclothing has been a favorite of mine since I joined. Tara Bethune-Leamen is the creator of a line of big totes (cell-phone pockets attached). Each SWAN purse (made from overstock and low-impact material) is embroidered, quilted or stenciled and comes with its very ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/20/swanclothing-big-bags/ I know that oversized clutches are popular now, but I'm not a Carrie Bradshaw fan. If I absolutely had to choose a designer handbag, I'd prefer the Isabella Fiore 'Baby Love' bag, the black and white Betsy Johnson 'Lady Jungle' bag, the Prada print shopping bag or even the blue Aida Pouchette from ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/18/bag-borrow-or-steal/ Some people play computer games, others visit forums. Mycomputer time-waster is surfing Street Fashion sites from around the world. Most are set up so you have to scroll down but Oslostil has a great layout. No scrolling. No waiting for pages to load. You just click on the calendar and the ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/16/oslo-street-fashion/ My young hippie daughter just started a new job as photographer/web correspondent at our local newspaper.  I must remember to tell her most recent subject about Gloomth, a designer devoted to 'the cult of melancholy.' According to Taeden Hall, the Toronto-area writer/illustrator who is designer and driving force behind Gloomth - Horace Walpole was first to coin ... http://www.allchic.com/index.php/2008/07/11/gothic-luxury-at-gloomth/