Category — Online Boutiques

As mentioned before I would like to start sharing some unique finds I see on the Internet to support small business. This week I found the link for Ippie Design.

Sandy Ip is a twenty-something girl like myself, but she lives in NYC. Lucky her. She started Ippie designs in 2005 because she says

seeing “the same, tired styles of jewelry from department stores to specialty boutiques to street vendors, I’m left feeling very unsatisfied…that’s the main reason I wanted to create a new brand of jewelry that is refreshing and different, something special, something rare…”

She has successfully created a collection that is “refreshing” and “special”. I own almost all silver jewelery and I thought that Ippie’s designs were simple and classic, yet unique. Something dangling, like her Sterling Silver Teardrop Filigree Hoops would be great for a special occasion but her simple studs make really special everyday jewelery. Her prices are very affordable as well. Check out her store if you get a chance.

Sterling Silver Teardrop Filigree Earrings $60

Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Studs with Cubic Zirconia $35

Sterling Silver Round Shaped Studs with Cubic Zirconia $35

Most bloggers know that there is a certain etiquette and comradery that exists between bloggers. Recently I have noted that quite a few bloggers like to help out the fellow internet junkie by buying their handmade or privately sold products. They frequently shop at websites like etsy or mintd or at their favorite Ebay seller’s shop. I thought it would be fun, since we all should be keeping an eye out for unique Christmas gifts, to highlight each week at least one small online retailer. I like to call them internet boutiques. There are some people out there selling some great unique items, at a fairly competitive price. And for those designers out there the websites are beautiful a lot of the times. So here is this weeks online boutique:

darlybird.com
This is a yahoo store that I came upon by seeing an ad in Blueprint magazine (if you haven’t checked out Blueprint make a point of it next time you are in Borders). They sell what they like to call “gotta-have non-essentials”. Truly unique, cute items for gifts, babies, women and men. Everything from jewelry to stationery. In my opinion the products would mainly appeal to the females out there. Check out their daily blog at www.darlyblog.blogspot.com.

Here is some fun items that I really like. If you are one of my sisters please stop here. I may have seen a couple of things that you would love as gifts

Victoria Velvet Handbag - $39.00

Vintage Coral Bouquet Ring - $14.00

Maude Grace Necklace - $22.00

Pink Velvet Ruffle Clutch - On Sale for $26.
Image above is their Red Rose Retrolite Necklace - $48.00