I first discovered Riordan Roache through another Jane… Jane of the blog Simple Pretty and was instantly smitten with these easy and stylish pieces. I also included one of their dresses in our ...
This style inspiration is a request from Emily Greene. She’s just purchased this salwar from Toast, but is nervous about how she’s going to wear them. I included something similar in this...
Bows, like tiny little boxes, glitter and cupcakes, fall into that sugar and spice and all things nice category – girlishness at its frothy, delicious best. But, I wanted to find some not quite...
If you’re getting engaged and looking for something a little more creative, don’t rule out an Etsy purchase. Many fine jewelers have alluring choices available and many are ideal for the ...
Not long ago, I blogged about this range of Eco Vegan Shoes. These flats from Extraseed are just another delicious option! These shoes utilize recycled rubber that comes primarily from used car tire....
I’ve had a recent run of good luck at J.Crew. I found myself coming up short on outfits that were cool enough for the searing heat we’ve been having this summer and was able to score some...
There’s no doubt that bike-riding has become ultra-chic. Bicycle brands like Pashley, Kronan, Velorbis, Electra Bike, Fisher Bikes and Madsen (to name but a few) are coveted. But before you hop...
Self-taught designer and seamstress, Shaina Mote makes each garment by hand in Los Angeles. She emphasizes fabric choices that are environment-friendly and her high standards of production strive to ...
Wild nails, eh? And how! Shown above is the maniacal mani/pedi handiwork of the artistes who work at London’s Wah Nails. Each nail, and each hand and foot for that matter, become tiny canvases...
Julie of Spool + Sparrow designs the most adorable kids clothes using natural fiber and eco-friendly fabrics. She also hand-carves blocks to print the sweet horses, bicycles, birds and more you see o...
I saw this Mociun Meteor Skirt at the very start of the S/S season and I fell deeply in love with the print. But I didn’t buy it. Still, I keep coming back to it, again and again. You know when...
I got an e-mail from Ginger this week. Her Mom is looking for a new watch strap and is having trouble finding this once-ubiquitous accessory. The difficult part about this request is the sizing. Watc...
This post is in part for Nole of the lovely blog Oh So Beautiful Paper. She asked me on Twitter to find her a seersucker summer dress. I’ve included a few other seersucker items for those of yo...
Hey there, fashionable and scrappy! Got some time on your hands this summer? Make something for yourself! -In the thick of summer, when it’s too hot and humid to spend too much time outdoors, I...
Nadinoo’s creations are definitely for the young-at-heart and ultra-feminine. But, even if this is not your style, you won’t fail to be endeared by these pieces. There’s an insoucia...
When I saw this sweater from L.L. Bean Signature, I thought what a great sweater to throw on on a chilly summer evening. And then I started to fantasize about campfires and toasting marshmallows. The...
Friendship bracelets, leather wraparounds, woven wristbands – whatever you call them, they’re a great accessory option when you want to dress down an outfit but still want a little embell...
We all respond to beautiful images, ones that conjure a mood and a beautiful, aspirational life. And also images that express the perspective of the designer or store owner and that we, as customers,...
Talk about statement jewelry! These pins and bangles from Los Angeles-based jewelry-maker Steven Shein have something to say, and they are saying it LOUD. It’s all very ’80s in feel, wi...
I was browsing Wren and this blue striped dress caught my eye. But I wasn’t fond of the shoes it was paired with. I pictured something summery, suitable for an chic bike ride and picnic. It was...
Whether puttering in the garden or hanging on the beach, biking around town or picnicking in the park, espadrilles rival sandals for being the quintessential summer shoe. Here’s a round-up of t...
Blush, peach, coral, apricot… whatever you call it, it’s one of the sweetest, most feminine hues around. It’s also a difficult colour to pull off, no matter what its intensity. But,...
I love pulling together our Wednesday Style Inspiration posts here at ReadyMade. It’s always a flight of fantasy to put together an outfit. But, I’ve also found that the exercise often in...
This style inspiration is for a special lady who wants to make a professional impression. As she said, she wants “the perfect mix of fitting in as well as standing out”. And isn’t t...
Sequins: When they’re good, they’re very, very good. And when they’re bad, they’re horrid. For summer evenings those good sequins always create an alluring and glamorous image...
Finding clothes that are both comfortable and wearable, yet still stylish and sweet is an ongoing endeavour. Minx Shop scores on both fronts. Anna-Marie’s designs are eye-catching and cute, but...
Ellie from Mint blogged about this amazing DIY by Abi at Vanilla and Lace. Click here to visit her blog and read more. Thanks Ellie for the link!
The fabulous Whitney Deal of Darling Dexter revealed her Summer 2010 collection last week and, needless to say, it is utterly covetable. If you’re already familiar with Whitney’s blog, yo...
I got an e-mail today from Coralanne asking for some Style Inspiration for her new trouser jeans. Coralanne mentioned that she doesn’t consider herself a trend-follower and that, like me, she k...
In the past several years, fashion/style blogging has been dominated by a fascination with fashion photography (editorial, street, etc.), and, increasingly, by the documentation of one’s own da...
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