MARIALIA

Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.

Being a designer is hard. Its really hard, actually. And if you do not teach yourself to have a thick skin and execute everything you do with insane amounts of confidence and passion, you will not last long. With that said, this week I thought I would give some credit and pick my favorite pieces from fellow emerging independent fashion designers and piece them together in a couple different outfits. All these designers are so talented and I admire their take on this glorious art.

Be sure to comment below and tell me your favorite!

Outfit #1: Party/event outfit

Torture Couture is an accessory line specializing in top hats and headpieces. Cute!

Twilight two for one mini top hat $50 @ torturecouture.com

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We all know New York Couture! Seen on Katy Perry and a bunch of other celebrities, their handmade one of a kind clothing is truly original. They stole my heart with the adorable panda jumpers and especially this black elephant tank top.

New York Couture black elephant tank $75 @ newyorkcouture.net

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Dirty Addiciton has the cutest pieces! My personal favorite is their piano skirt and printed tank tops!

Dirty Addiciton hologram ruffle skirt $100 @ dirtyaddiciton.com

Outfit #2: Cute and casual

My friend Jacquelyne has an amazing accessory line called Pink Antoinette. Offering the cutest necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hairbows, her line inspired by cakes and treats and all things antoinette will make you want to bite into one!

Chilled Vanilla Cream Hair Bow $11.50 @ pinkantoinette.etsy.com

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C.TA Glam Couture is another friend of mines independent clothing company currently focusing on graphic art and tees. They have a mix of adorable to in-your-face tshirt designs that give off plenty of attitude and personality.

Fashion Junkie Tee $24 @ ctaglamcouture.com

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Tuck this tshirt in to some high waist shorts such as these ones by San Francisco designer Lily L. She has some amazing classic pieces at a really reasonable price point for handmade clothing.

High Waist Navy shorts $56 @ lilyl.com

Oufit #3: Fun in the Sun

I came accross LA Drama Queen while browsing on Etsy and I think she makes the cutest swimsuits! This one below is vintage barbie inspired and gets an A+ in my book. I am totally over the standard bikini this summer; i think one pieces and swimwear with a creative twist is much cuter!

$110 @ ladramaqueen.etsy.com

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Cover up with a cute pencil skirt from the SS09 Li Cari collection. This pink one is my favorite, but is also available in a variety of colors. Such classic and chic clothing! Props to the designer.

$158 @ shoplicari.com

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Onch makes the cutest jewelry! Its a bit pricey, but totally worth it for great quality handmade items! Add some more cuteness to the outfit above with one of his signature pretzel necklaces...

$45 @ onchmovement.com

Let me know which outfit is your favorite by commenting below! Who are your favorite emerging designers? (& I'm included in that list!  haha =P) I can't pick, I love all of them! My favorite items however would have to be the hologram ruffle skirt and the barbie inspired swimsuit.

xo,

marialia