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Shefinds has paired up with Smashing Darling to bring you a $500 Shopping Spree

Freebie Friday: Win A $500 Shopping Spree At Smashing Darling

Sep 26, 2008

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Added by MerGirl on September 26, 2008 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Interview: Fashion Designer Anna Hovet

This interview was originally posted by the blog Digital Ape, a blog written by James Grady.

ANNA HOVET: FASHION ROCKS!!

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Added by MerGirl on September 23, 2008 at 10:11am — No Comments

Interview: Jean Voute Pratt of Gift Girl and Style Observer

Today we have an interview with Jean Voute Pratt the brains and beauty behind two sites. Style Observer, a style blog where she helps women put it all together and Gift Girl, her personal shopping website. Shopping for all the girls and women in your life just got a whole lot easier. A couple clicks of the mouse and you're done! We here at Smashing Darling are happy to congratulate Jean, today is the launch of Gift Gi… Continue

Added by MerGirl on September 16, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments

Indie fashion: Highlights Past and Present

I want to start the week off sharing some community news of what happened last week and what is coming up for this week. There is lots to share. I love all the emails I get keeping me informed about all the fabulous things going on for indie/emerging fashion designers everywhere. Keep them coming, especially if you want me to blog about it. First of all a huge congrats to Bob Bland designer/owner of Brooklyn Royalty on the succ… Continue

Added by MerGirl on September 16, 2008 at 9:56am — No Comments

Editor's Picks by Outi from Outsapop Trashion

Last warm days of summer. Memories of warm evenings. Light materials and golden pastel shades. All items available from w… Continue

Added by MerGirl on September 16, 2008 at 9:54am — No Comments

Welcome to # 19 - The Good News

What's Going On
While the fashion world in NYC feasts their eyes on Spring '09 delights, the Darlings have our feet planted in the here and now (okay, maybe one foot). September evenings will start to bring a lovely chill to your shoulders, and as it does fall fashion begins to land on the pages of the Darling world; take a look around. As for our Darling peek at Spring '09,we have been out and abou
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Added by MerGirl on September 16, 2008 at 9:53am — No Comments

Outsapop, Showing How she wears her indie fashion

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A great read from NY Times about internet affecting fashion

This article from the NY Times was brought to my attention and I thought is was well worth blogging about today. The Title Wanted: Genius Designer. How very appropriate given the fact that the tents in New York for fashion week are buzzing already. The article touches on some very important changes in the fashion industry. There are lots of reasons the fashion industry has changed over the years. This latest reason, the inter… Continue

Added by MerGirl on September 16, 2008 at 9:45am — No Comments

Photo Critique: Call For Designers

So ... who's up next? Our recent photo critiques got a little mention over at the PR Couture in their PR Tips post, which got us thinking ... it's been awhile now. Who's the next volunteer? C'mon, don't be shy. All critique/advice/suggestions given is truly in the spirit of encouragement and making boutiques the best they can be. As far as we k… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

And The Winners Are...

I told you I would keep you posted and here they are... … Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:33am — No Comments

Scavenger Hunt

There is nothing like the lime to keep you cool in the summer. I picked out a few cool green pieces to challenge you to find them on… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:31am — No Comments

Editor's Picks by Crosby from PR Couture

So, a few weeks ago I was supposed to go to a party in a castle. A pretty much almost real castle in Hollywood for a birthday of a friend of a friend. Now, due t… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:28am — No Comments

SMASH UP XV - Track Bike

On Sale Now!

Are gas prices finally motivating you to commute another way? Especially this time of year while the sun is shining

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Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:22am — No Comments

How Do You wear Your Indie

Name: John Rand Occupation: Finance Mana… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 9:20am — No Comments

Interview: Sarah Wilson Jewelry Designer, Mushka Designs

Sarah Wilson, proprietress/designer of Mushka Designs recently joined LLS's Team in Training. As a member, she has committed to an Olympic distance triathlon in September and she has also volunteered to raise funds for LLS for blood cancer research and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. So, if you've… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 5, 2008 at 8:02am — No Comments

Photo Tips: Online photography resources

You've been hearing us blather on for weeks now about how to improve your photographs ... we'll shut up for a little while now and let some other very capable folks do the talking. Here are some other places where you can find great tips, new techniques, and in-depth information online. And remember, if you're having trouble with your images google is your friend! No matter what problem you're experiencing, chances are someone else has been there before and sought help from the internet gurus.… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 5, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fashion Tribes, Lesley Scott Shares her Editor's Picks

One of the easiest, most budget-friendly ways to cheer up your wardrobe is with accessories - in par… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 4, 2008 at 11:55am — No Comments

How Do You Wear Your Indie?

Okay, we did see that NY Mag was featuring BFF's, but the timing was truly random that Crosby and her BFF wanted to share their beautiful indie love with us! They were in downtown Los Angeles, CA together at a Silent Auction at Poketo to raise money for Faythe Levine's indie craft documentary,… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 4, 2008 at 11:52am — No Comments

Interview: Amanda Boyd, designer of Sandmaiden Lingerie

Amanda Boyd has been working in the fashion industry for over ten years on couture and commercial levels in the areas of production, merchandising, specifications packages and design. After four years of freelance apparel and textile design for private label sleepwear, she launched Sandmaiden, her own small line of sexy lounge wear and at lingerie.… Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 4, 2008 at 11:51am — No Comments

Photo Tips: Show yourselves, Designers!

All right, SmashingDarlings ... we're still seeing a ton of "photo coming soon" placeholders in the designer profile sections of your boutiques. You know what we're talking about right, that nondescript little gray image that screams "Why would a cutting-edge indie fashionista have a generic placeholder in their boutique?" … Continue

Added by MerGirl on August 4, 2008 at 11:47am — No Comments

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