Vintage Indie

The Daily Swank: Vintage Marquise's & La Marquise des Anges

Today's Daily Swank is très special. Two beautiful shops from the same proprietress in France.

Vintage Marquise's serves up chic vintage from France including delights like embroidered napkins, paperie, embellishments and more.

La Marquise des Anges  is the second shop from this proprietress, featuring clothing embellished with personal touches.

The Daily Swank: Super Jenny Love

Clearly I have a hat lovin' issue. These hats are from Super Jenny Love and include cute little vintage buttons, up-cycled vintage fabrics and more.

♥ Super Jenny Love ♥

SHOP

Hey, stay tuned! I'll be back with a home tour later today!

Handmade Crush: All I want for Christmas is RetroReproHandmade

I'm totally crushing this hat from RetroReproHandmade! I love the swanky style, don't you?

VI Headliner Sponsor Feature: Crow & Iris

It is my pleasure to welcome Crow & Iris back as a sponsor for Vintage Indie this December. Please help me in sending them a warm welcome.

Just in time for gift giving Crow & Iris is whipping up gorgeous handmade jewelry, perfect for any gal on your shopping list. 

Aiming to pamper you, you will also find calming bath and body herbals and more at Crow & Iris. 

Thank you Crow & Iris for your support this month. We appreciate you!

*This feature is a sponsor paid feature with the Vintage Indie  Advertising. All items chosen for the feature were hand picked by me. If you are interested in advertising, please visit our informational page here.

Handmade Gifts to Warm Your Neck

Handwoven Scarf from Pidge Pidge

Luscious Yarn Scarves by Yarncouture

Winter Ascots by oMARITo

Handmade Crush: House Shoes Elephant & Chickpea

House Shoes by Elephant & Chickpea

Made with Reclaimed Herringbone Wool, Upcycled Denim, Upcycled Leather, Vintage Button & Cotton. Sounds like the perfect house shoe to me!

{ SHOP }

ELEPHANTANDCHICKPEA

Handmade Crush: Caramel Scarf

I know there have been a ton of Handmade Crushes here at " Vintage " Indie, but I can't help the beautiful world of handmade. This is screaming for Thanksgiving Day!

{ Handmade by Clarice Handmade }

Shop this Bubbling Scarf in Caramel

Handmade Crush: Gur Kimel Nature Preserve Jewelry

Fall is such a great time to notice changes in nature and embrace what is to come for winter. Gur Kimel does and excellent job of showing off the beauty in nature nature with their beautiful handmade unique jewelry. 

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{ SHOP } 

All photo by the photographer : Lelya Kimel

Handmade Crush: Bridal Capelets

When I first seen the lavish, details from DCCFORMAL STYLE I knew I had to share them with you. Weddings are another passion of mine, see the Indie Wedding Guide.

Angela Bridal Capelet

 

Melissa Bridal Capelet

Today's brides are looking to stand out from the norm and I think  DccFormal Style has the right idea
 with their custom bridal capelets. 

Visit Designs by Cynthaic at their { WEBSITE or Etsy SHOP }

The Daily Swank: Rosette Fascinator

A perfect hair accessory for fall is the Rosette Fascinator by Giant Dwarf. 

Left: The Autumnal Rosette Fascinator was made from Pumpkin + Paprika + Nutmeg Wool Felt Right: The Canary Rosette Fascinator was made from Marigold + Canary Wool

{ SHOP }  { WEBSITE } { BLOG }

The Daily Swank: Vivi Reborn

New shop on the block, Vivi Reborn says, " A sustainable lifestyle is not only responsible, but essential." I love it, not only does their words ring true, but their jewelry is a gorgeous reflection of what they believe.

 

 

 

 

SHOP

The Daily Swank: Magpie and Me

Leather and vintage materials are combined to create sweet details in these darling brooches.  You can find these whimsical designs at Magpie and Me at Etsy.

Handmade Crush: Bridal Hat

Handmade silk flowers along with antique lace make this hat truly special.

Crush: Henry Bridal Hat

Designer:  Delightworthyn Art/Wares

Handmade Crush: Fancy Lady Hair Piece

©Teri Hales Photography
Crush: Custom Fancy Lady Hairpiece

Designer: delicaTessn

Handmade Crush: Pitter Patter Pitter Patter...

...that's the sound of my fluttering heartbeat. I'm totally crushing this necklace from BlackStar.

Crush: Sea and Sand Necklace
Want it? SHOP BlackStar

The Daily Swank - Romantic Jewelry

Today's Daily swank is a mix of romantic trinkets and treasures found in jewelry from FleurAvenue.

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Shop for vintage bobbies, necklaces, rings, bracelets and more at FleurAvenue.

Think Eco: Decora

Today's Think Eco feature is from the Decora Workshop. I love what they are doing with their line of handmade pleated bags. Here is what they are doing to "think eco"  Each workshop bag comes with a matching hand towel and a convenient "decora kaimono" reusable shopping bag. The large shopping bag folds up and fits into one of the inner pockets and is great for purchases too large to fit in your handbag! You can use the hand towel to dry your hands when using public restrooms. Your action can help decrease our use of paper towels and inefficient high powered blow dryers. What a great idea!

 I love how their thinking about their environment with their style not to mention their bags are beautiful.

{ SHOP }

Vintage Love Notes: Vintage Barkcloth

♥ John Met Betty ♥

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Indie Entrepreneur : ZannClip

Welcome to a new feature here at Vintage Indie called Indie Entrepreneur. I'll be featuring products and items that have hit main stream invented by you. My goal behind this feature is to share with you products that deserve a spotlight due to their individual success. Most of the time " indie entrepreneurs's are mom's, dad's and ordinary people just like us. They're pushing the envelope, often times spending their life savings to pursue their dreams. Their goals are often to create products and ideas to make life better for all of us. We're always looking for better products, safer solutions and overall a good quality product so why not start with the inventor themselves.

Today I'd like to introduce you to the ZannClip by Olivia Francis. Created and invented by entrepreneur Olivia Francis to avoid that wrinkle or wave in your hair.  Many of you may be wondering what's the big deal about a "barrette" but I have to tell you the ZannClip isn't your ordinary barrette. I myself have extremely thick curly hair and on most days and you'll find me with my hair up in an elastic hair band. After trying the ZannClip I can safely say I'm a convert to the clip.


What's so great about the ZannClip? It fits every hair style. It's easy to use and it is available in an array of colors. You can't tell by the looks of it, but the clip is very sturdy and can take some abuse from heavier hair. If you don't have heavier hair, you can choose from small or medium. I like using it best when I'm getting ready. Throwing it up in a quick up-do whilst putting on my make-up. Once I'm finished I take the clip out and my hair is as good as when I straightened it.

If you'd like to see how it works, press play on the video below or visit ZannClips online.

If you'd like to see your invention on Vintage Indie email us for more information.

Starr Struck

I'd like to introduce you to my friend Starr Keller of Starr Strung Jewels. Starr has an amazing talent for combining vintage components into beautiful jewelry. I know she pours her heart into each piece she creates, and truly cares about you her customer.

 

Starr is also an amazing writer, be prepared to be inspired over at her blog.

Have a great weekend everyone, I'm taking an extra day off for the long weekend!

See you on Tuesday!
Gabreial



 

 
 

The Daily Swank: Hair Accessories from Stella Bean

If you are a momma like me with long hair, then you know a little something about ponytails. Mine is up a lot during the summer as it's hot and hard to get anything done with hair in my face. Instead of a plain ole' holder, I found these cute handmade ones from Stella Bean.

I love the vintage buttons used in them, the top left is a vintage rhinestone button.
Stella Bean was featured in Altered Couture Magazine in 2008, I've shown a picture bottom right of one of her creations in hair, so you can get an idea of what they would look like. Don't have long hair? Stella Bean will happily make a brooch from the same design if you'd like. Head over to Stella Bean see more!

The Daily Swank: OVER the TOP

There are some days when I'm writing to you that I feel overwhelmed with joy to be doing what I am. I especially feel this way, when I can be a shopping enabler with items like those apart of today's daily swank.

Back to the enabling, (feel free to follow a long)  I think I have it all planned out, step one request hubby to make me a jewelry box, I can no longer go without owning more than two necklaces (yes you read that right). Step two, save pennies and lots of them... my list is getting quite large.

Today's Daily Swank comes to you from Jan Finnell, artist and designer behind Over the Top.

1. Every bag needs a charm like this Corset and Petticoat Altered Art Charm.
2. This piece has me dreaming of summer with it's charming Pea Pod. I adore this necklace.
3. I am equally in love with this  Old Lace Antique Celluloid Necklace.
4. This last piece really speaks to me. It's rightfully named Old Hollywood Crystal and Pearl Bracelet.
 I love the soft color combination's, with all of its charming glamour.

The Daily Swank: Spring Totes!

Today's Daily Swank is a must have for your spring wardrobe. I would like to introduce you to independent business Forget Me Not Dreams. They are home to the original Forget Me Not Designs Vintage Hankie Straw Totes and Market bags.

 
© All Images Copyright Forget Me Not Dreams

With so many beautiful vintage hankie's available in a variety of colors, you are bound to find a Unique Hankie Straw Tote to love. Visit Forget Me Not Dreams to see more of their line as well as gorgeous home decor and vintage finds.

Vintage + Modern Mingle - Etsy Picks Inspiration Board - Green Excuses

I love any excuse to wear my red shoes because they are so much fun, but what about green shoes? Do you need an excuse to wear green shoes? What about St.Patrick's Day?

 

1. AviarytheStore
2. AllenCompanyInc
3. BlueBerryDeluxe
4. BrownBagVintage
5. MannysVintageBoots
6. BigYellowTaxiVintage
7. AllerRetour

The Daily Swank from Etsy: St. Patrick's Day Accessories

Don't get pinched this St. Patrick's Day March 17th, wear something vintage and fun. I found a few great items for today's Daily Swank from Etsy!

St. Patrick's Day Necklace from ArtWark


I Know Lady Luck Charm Bracelet from Dinosaurtoes


Luck O the Irish Vintage Pin from OpenDoorStudio