Nolé Style and Beauty Indulgence

Sandmaiden

Some of us can only dream of wearing these delectable goodies.  And, some of us who are still young and/or perky can wear these and flaunt it (this isn't me!).  I say no matter your size if you love it then wear it...of course if it isn't comfortable you may want to refrain.  But, these wonderful pieces from Sandmaiden are beautiful for our petite friends and great gifts for bridal showers.  Jump over and buy, buy, buy!

Claire La Faye

Beauty comes in so many colors, sizes and fabrics.  As with the beautiful clothing from Claire La Faye.   Incredible fabrics and styles to make you feel like the princess you really are.   The designs go perfectly with delicate jewelry from Charming Sam! 

Happy 4th!

Effie's Heart

Last week I had the opportunity to meet the two lovely ladies behind Effie's Heart, a funky little clothing company using the most comfortable materials you've ever felt.  The website is really pretty and the clothes and accessories are great.  One of my favorites is the Ruffle Tote bag in red.  Super cute and the material is a soft canvas so it is durable and fashionable.

Don't forget to pair up your lovely new clothing and accessory purchases with delicate jewelry from Charming Sam Studios!

Cheers,  Amy

Boho?

Is it back?  Four years ago boho chic was "the" story in fashion.  I like the boho look.  It is roomy, comfortable and can be very stylish.  Just like idea2lifestyle's clothing.  A collaborative team working from far flung Shanghai.  Independent in Shanghai?  Gotta like that.  Reasonably priced but be sure to check shipping.

And don't forget you need some great jewelry to finish the look.  www.charmingsam.etsy.com for new, fun and under $20!! 

Stylish Mens Jeans - Fathers Day Gift

Don't despair my stylish friends I've found a great pair of jeans for your man.  Yeah, the big daddy in the house or the father where you use to live.  Either way, finding a nice gift without buying another tee shirt, book, BBQ grill kit or travel mug has been found.

Check out Indi - men's custom jeans.  You get to pick the wash, button or zip fly, bootleg, straight leg, style, coin pocket  and so on and so on.  Finally! Take daddy out of that pair of poor fitting jeans and get him in something stylish with out a trek to the mall.

Happy Indie Shopping! 

Amy @ Charming Sam Studios  - Delicate handmade affordable & chic jewelry!

PS - Indi also has customizable ladies jeans!

Welcome: Amy Steinberg

I would like to welcome Amy Steinberg as a new guest blogger here.

Amy is the artisan designer at Charming Sam Studio. Her website, which was recently redesigned, features her new line of Summer jewelry, mixed media paintings, and artistic designs.

Her jewelry designs have been featured in O - The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, In Style, and Lucky.

Check Amy's first post here and be sure to look for more of her interesting indie finds.

treehouse28

Love, love the clean lines from treehouse28.  Simple aesthetic, beautiful fabrics and great quality.   Find everything from custom pants to hoodies and extra long skirts from this amazing San Francisco designer.

Happy Indie Shopping! 

Amy @ Charming Sam Studios  - Find great contemporary jewelry to pair with treehouse28 designs.

Dishing It

This large oval dish by Dishful of Oodles is just a delightful piece of artwork. It's a wonderful piece for entertaining or just serving up something delicious to your family on special occasions.

With it's handpainted design in deep slate grey and chartreuse, this dish is surely one that will make you want to cook just to put it to use.

It measures 14" long x 4.5" wide with a beautiful glossy finish. You MUST see the FULL VIEW image of this dish!

Dishing It...Mmm...Good!

Ezme Designs

Adorning ourselves with beautiful baubles, fabrics and ribbons is our life but we also like to dress our homes with wonderful things.  That's where all types of artisans come in to play and one of our favorites is Chanda at Ezme Designs in San Francisco.  Chanda is the lovely designer, artists and all around really nice person who creates contemporary pottery pieces for your home.  We love her Edna tea cup (shown in photo) for its elegant shape and ultra contemporary design. 

Happy Indie Shopping!

Amy @ Charming Sam Studios & Charming Sam Studios Blog

Painted Flowers

So...you need a new bag AND you want it to be different. What are you going to buy?

This cute bag, hand tooled and painted by Caly at Nightshade's Art, is a great one for consideration. It measures about 6.5" wide and about 4" deep. There's also plenty of space for all your essentials.

Caly gives you the option of buying this bag with a full purse strap or a small strap. Either way, this is one bag that's sure to make you smile just because.

Felt...So Pretty

Colleen Baran is offering some pretty jewelry in her new Felt Series. The jewelry, including earrings, rings, and necklaces, is quite lovely. The pieces, ranging from $39 to $74, would be great additions to any jewelry collection for both the young and young at heart.

Colleen Baran Jewellery is a collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind and limited edition contemporary jewelry. The designer, a Canadian multidisciplinary artist, has exhibited in 11 countries and published internationally and was recently featured at 'Spring Market' at Blim.

Felt...So Pretty. Yes, indeed.

Uptown Vintage

This handmade handbag by Melissa Moze seemed like the perfect thing to feature in my newest post after being "away" for a little while.

Just looking at this bag makes me wish I was on a cruise somewhere. (*sigh) Yes, I need a vacation and this bag is just a reminder of how much I need to get away. The tropical leaf print fabric from the Uptown Handbag pattern by Amy Butler is so fun. The pink, green, and yellow colors definitely make this bag perfect for Spring and Summertime.

The handbag is also adorned with a huge hot pink vintage flower pin, which compliments this bag tremendously!

Go visit Melissa Moze today for some handbags and accessories with vintage flair!

New Posts Coming...

I was without cable internet for a little while and refused to work on a 28K dial-up connection. (Talk about slow....)

Comcast has hooked everything up in our new place and I will be posting some new stuff shortly. Please check back to see who will be featured!

Ayana E.

Indie Mommas

To celebrate mothers today, we are featuring some Indie Mommas. Be sure to check out their fun facts and shop links!

Indie Momma: Catherine
Mom Of: Audrey and Max
Fun Fact: I recently ate a nacho cheese flavored meal worm on my son's field trip to an insectrium.
Online Shop: SeeBooKnit

Indie Momma: Ruth
Fun Fact: I don't have an inspiration board right here so I create the next best thing. I create a virtual one. Now I track so many blogs, it is scary. My RSS reader last stands at 144. Eeeps.
Online Shop: Sparkle Thots

Indie Momma: Beki
Mom Of: Camryn, Drew, and Jackson
Fun Fact: I love to crank up High School Musical tunes and dance around with my kids! :)
Online Shop: Pampering Beki

Indie Momma: Tia
Mom Of: Eleanore and ? (The new baby's name hasn't been decided yet.)
Fun Fact: I cook everything that we eat from scratch.
Online Shop: Christopher and Tia

Indie Momma: Suzanne
Mom Of: Shelby
Fun Fact: Even though I am a dog person, I have 3 cats and no dog.
Online Shop: Hip Kid

Indie Momma (in the making): Kelly
Mom Of: A little girl due Aug 3rd.  We're deciding between Megan or Wren (any votes?)
Some Interesting Info: While most normal mom's to be might take up knitting booties I put my screen printing skills to use printing custom onesies (my baby won't be caught dead sporting blues clues or sesame street), and this week I fired up the 'ol sewing machine to create a quilt out of all of my yummy scrap fabric for my little chickie. My hopes are for my little girl to have as much appreciation for art and the DIY craftiness lifestyle as my husband and I do.

Odd fact about me? My husband & I both work together as graphic designers. We met in college and years later while I was working in publishing for a horticultural supply company we had an opening for another designer. I convinced my HR manager that Nate, my husband-to-be, was the perfect person for the job. After a little convincing that we could work together day in and day out without killing each other, they took the chance and hired him. 3 years later we still work together happily. The great thing of it all? We can car pool, have lunch together and there's always someone there to get our lame jokes to help make it through the day.

Another odd fact.... I don't eat veggies. So I'm opposite a vegetarian : )
Online Shop: Bauer Designs

Sweetness for your Neck

Auvergne is a beautiful necklace that was designed by Bijoux d'Odalisque. It's a part of The Luxe Collection, which is available online. The candy-colored gemstones makes this sweetness for your neck.

Holly has an amazing gift. She creates pieces that will have you in awe and make you want to buy one to feel like a million bucks. Beautiful jewelry will no doubt help make you feel beautiful.

You can view Holly's entire collection here. You're REALLY going to enjoy it and it's definitely going to be time well spent.

BTW...Her SOLD gallery will make your heart sing.

Pretties for your Ears

Brianda, a self-proclaimed gem-aholic, believes you're never fully dressed without the right accessories. Wouldn't you agree?

Over at No Naked Necks you'll find more than just accessories for your necks. You will find pretties for your ears as well. I found two pair of earrings...both one-of-a-kind!

Don't you just love them?

View closeups here and here.

Spruce It Up!

SPRUCE, a design studio based in Austin, TX is where this antique chair was birth into something modern.

The owners, Amanda and Lizzie, bought the chair from an old man, covered it with modern fabric, and made something that catches the eye for sure.

They are great at revamping things and making them new treasures. I took a look at the items they sold and I must say that I have some favorites. [See: 1, 2, and 3]

Indie Mommas

Photo by Cynthia Turek.

If you're an Indie Momma, you could be featured on our blog for our Mother's Day feature.

We're looking for 18 moms who are willing to have their photos posted.

+ Moms must submit PHOTO OF SELF and first name of all children. (photo with children not required but suggested)

+ Moms must also include one FUN fact about themselves.

All moms featured will have a link to their shops included...Yes, FREE promotion. :)

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Email me at nolestyleandbeauty@gmail.com if interested in participating.
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~ Ayana E.

Lady Bug & Leaf Necklace

I LOVE ladybugs and I found this very unique piece from Tea Cupie Shop available for sale.

The enamel lady bug pendant adorns the metal leaf creating a very pretty necklace for the lady bug lover.

It's for sale at only $14. Cuteness CAN be affordable. :)

Mother's Day / Spring Sale

I saw this sellers "Berry Ring" on the front page of Etsy the other day and noticed she was having a SALE!

There are many wonderful items that you can select from. Ladies... If you want to treat yourself with something lovely, this would be a wonderful time to do so. XOXOXO is offering 15% off EVERYTHING! Rings, earrings, pendants, and more...Yes, there's plenty to choose from. Happy Shopping to ya!