A Quick Spring Fashion Round-up

Just a few quick notes from around the web:


Eliza Magazine - The women's magazine specializing in a modest lifestyle has launched a new website where you can find way more than subscription information. Along with new web articles and a modest dressing resource list, hey have joined the blogging world with a group of women writing about fashion and entertainment news from a "modest" point of view.

Shabby Baby - I have talked about Shabby Apple before - a cute clothing company that produces modern modest dresses that don't scream "I'm modest!". They have now launched Shabby Baby, a line of cute little girls dresses in modern prints with select styles going up to a children's size 12. I also have to give a shout out to their commitment to help women worldwide by Shabby donating 5% of its net proceeds to support work in India through Unitus, a non-profit microlending organization.

Downeast Basics - Downeast Basics has introduced it's Spring offerings and I am really liking a couple of their printed dresses. They are easy, fresh and a seem like a great way to say good-bye to winter (but I keep reminding myself that dresses are not very practical for a breastfeeding mother).

Etsy Alchemy - You should already know how much I love Etsy. They have have now relaunched their Alchemy program which allows buyers to commission specific homemade products. Etsy "homemakers" can then bid on the project and the buyer can then choose between their options. So if you have something specific you need made - from dresses, to cards, to soap, to art (well go straight to Tracy M if you need art), make your request on Alchemy and see who finds you!

Clothkits - For the sewers out there, I have to mention Clothkits. Apparently, this UK company was around in the 70's and 80's but is now making a comeback. The company makes sewing kits where the pattern pieces are printed straight on to the fabric, which you then cut out and sew yourself. Included in the kit is everything you needed to complete the garment. Great idea, huh? Beyond the ingenious kit idea, the clothes (they mostly have kids kits at the moment) are absolutely adorable. Mostly simple dresses, but the color combinations and unique prints have me drooling (and cursing the pound/dollar exchange rate). So join with me as I wait for the company to come up with a cheaper way to get their product to the US so I don't have to pay $50 for a dress that I still have to make.