Those Europeans know how to make children look so adorable. Love the styling in the latest collection from Dutch brand Kids Case.

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Because we basically only shop at the thrift store, we end up with a lot of cute vintage clothes and toys. There's no color theme I love more for kids than the primary reds, blues, yellows you find on those old Fischer Price toys and little appliqued sweater vests.

The kids grow so fast. I think I'll start posting pics of these special little outfits and toys on the blog weekly to document the adorableness before they're outgrown. What should I call it? Thrift Score Thursday?

Sessun

This is pretty much everything I want to be wearing this fall. Love it all.

"Automne – Hiver Ambient 2011″ collection by Sessun.

via Bows and Sparrows

galactic apache

I first found Galactic Apache's headbands at Milwaukee's Hover Craft fair last year. She's finally on etsy. Pure awesome.

in print

photographed by Louis Bielefeld

Remember that shoot I styled and provided the clothing and jewelry for months and months ago? It's finally published! Two Cents is a small local magazine that you can pick up in most bars and cafes in Milwaukee. Or you can see the issue online here. Almost all of the clothing in the spread is still available in my shop.

Hound

A new collection from Chicago-based handmade line Hound. I love their Wisconsin shot location.

Inspired by this editorial by Paul de Luna. I find myself more intrigued by the story than the clothing details.

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Cursive's new collection is killer. I especially love the painted quartz pieces!

yummy

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony is pretty killer.

cupid's earrings

These earrings are perfect for Valentine's Day. Don't they remind you of bows and arrows? Handmade by Anthem.

This nautical stripy fabric in Lauren Moffatt's spring collection looks a lot like the stack of vintage fabrics that I have been storing for my spring line this year. Gosh golly it's so darn cute!

let it snow

The first snow of the season is falling outside my window. I promise to appreciate the beauty and mystery of the glistening white as long as possible this time. But no doubt by mid-February my crabby ass will be cursing this nasty shit as I haul the 5,000th shovel-full over my broken back.

This editorial was in the New York Times Style Magazine, shot by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello.

Some Tutorials

When I saw the DIY tutorial for this Proenza Schouler inspired rope necklace here, I was blown away. I know I've reposted from honestly...wtf a few times already the past couple of months, but this is just too good not to share. Those girls are awesome. The Holidays are approaching and I've had my eyes peeled for good handmade gift ideas. Here are a few more DIY necklace projects.

DIY friendship necklace also on honestly...wtf

DIY rope necklace here.

This Anthropology knock-off here.

cozy and colorful

Amazing embroidered wool winter wear from Tiny Toad Stool.

I heart these so much.

via Honestly...wtf

Have you seen the fall collection from handmade designer Hannah Elise of Hetterson? She's doing knits now! *love*

cozy feet

Happy fall-time, friends. Here are some of my favorite eco-friendly and/or handmade autumn foot ware this year.

1. manimal, 2. spirocreations, 3. woolybaby, 4. yuketen

getting fancy

My dear little brother tied the knot this weekend. Here we are after the very sweet ceremony, playing on the hotel lawn while we wait for the reception to begin.

I made my dress out of soft cotton/spandex jersey. It's grecian-inspired, full-length skirt with an empire waist and gathered shoulders. My design was so simple, that I was almost surprised by how elegant it turned out. I'm also wearing homemade earrings, and my Leotie Necklace. I made Mara's dress with some vintage knit and antique lace. And Makai wore vintage seersucker suspender shorts I found at the thrift store last week.

On hot days like today, I wish I wasn't pregnant because a) I wouldn't be sweating so damn much, and b) I would have more cute clothing options. I would totally be rocking this tunic from Le Train Bleu.

Whimsical leather from Spiro Creations.