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Archive for the ‘Tops’ Category

August 26th, 2008

De Sentino Jacket

image: juno and jove
Oh man. It’s almost jacket season and jackets are my favorite!
I want a motorcycle jacket, a satin jacket and anything else I can find that’s awesome.
Like perhaps this tiny frilly black satin jacket from De Sentino. It’s a Canadian brand, and I have no idea how this jacket is eco or socially […]

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August 7th, 2008

Under the Canopy Sara Tank

You can only have so many crazy shirts and dresses.
Sometimes you need a plain, white tank. Effortless, gorgeous and perfect with those jeans you should have thrown away years ago.
This Under the Canopy Tank is made of 100% organic cotton and has a great cut. Just long enough and thin enough to layer with if […]

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July 24th, 2008

Vireo Top

Get into the librarian or secretary look with this top by Passenger Pigeon.
It’s made out of organic cotton and hemp and was sewn and produced in Canada, where Passenger Pigeon is located.
I like the simple elegance of the top. It’ll be great for a work top and would easily carry into a after-work drinks […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Protect the Element Puff Sleeve Top

This is a tad pricey for me, but I love the design.
It’s a bamboo top by Protect the Element with pretty puff sleeves and a drawstring at the neckline. It’s a good mix of dressy and casual in one of my favorite fabrics.
$142
Get the Protect the Element Puff Sleeve Top
Tags: Bamboo, green rohini, protect […]

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July 21st, 2008

Mandinez: Mandala Fashion

Mandalas have always fascinated me. I think they’re so beautiful and definitely resonate with anyone who mediates or does yoga.
Mandinez is a line by Jivelle Callender that features mandalas on tee-shirts and bags. New mandalas are released periodically and you can choose from the 14 available.
Every single tee is made sweatshop free and with organic […]

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July 18th, 2008

Spun 3/4 sleeve top

Another simple wardrobe staple, this Spun top is part of their latest collection of great everyday organic wear.
The dyes are safe and non-toxic, so anything you get from spun is going to be a comfortable perennial in your closet. This is the first collection released by designer Sara Seumae and is meant to be the […]

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July 18th, 2008

Vintage Slip Top

image: claire la faye
Claire La Faye created this converted vintage slip, with amazingly romantic details.
Slips and slip tops are great pieces to keep around for a night look. Some vintage boudoir items I’ve found don’t even need any retooling. I do love what Claire has done with this top. The rhinestones are so pretty and […]

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July 9th, 2008

reconstructed plaid flutter sleeve top

image:Supayana
More recycled clothing for you.
Supayana is the designer that won last years Next Big Thing, a great contest run by indie clothiers Fred Flare. Everything produced by supayana is fantastic.
This reconstructed plaid shirt hits my plaid soft spot. The flutter top was a men’s button-up in a former life, but now is a great top […]

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July 3rd, 2008

fitted recycled jacket

This used to be a tablecloth, can you imagine?
I love the simplicity of the design and it’s the type of jacket you’ll end up wearing over anything. There is a paisley design I cant’ really se in the pictures, but the listing says it’s there.
The lining is recycled too, wit ha vintage sheet, so it’ll […]

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July 1st, 2008

upcycled cowboy shirt

Plaid shirts. They are my soft spot, since I embraced the grunge trend as a kid like it was my own creation.
Now, I tend to wear my plaid under tube tops or as a loose J. Crew but cooler look.
This great top is made of recycled plaid cowboy shirts. I don’t know what could be […]

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