Indie Style File

Emily Ruf Dress by Irene Pineda

Just a photo snapped last year of me wearing a dress by a local (Philippine) indie designer Irene Pineda. She runs an online shop over at Multiply called Irene’s Closet and used to have a shop at the Archeology Wing of the Power Plant Mall located in Rockwell, Makati City. I reckon she know has a shop along Jupiter Street also in Makati City.

I love the tiered ruffled dress with paisley print in pink and purple crossover straps. It actually has the right length. Looks very dainty and feminine. I only wore it once before I handed it over to my sister as a gift. I hope she likes it as much as I do. It’s one of the dresses I like cuz it’s one of a kind, something you can often expect if you’re into the whole indie fashion scene. It almost feel like you own couture!

More info on the outfit can be found over at Style Manila: Emily Ruf Dress

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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Floating Pebbles Pendant Necklace

I happen to think this pendant to be really gorgeous!

There’s something really special about how this piece is crafted. I love the idea that the “pebbles” really do seem to “float” inside a through-hoop, fashioned into a pendant. Kudos to HM Mills who handcrafted this necklace called, Floating Pebbles Pendant Necklace.

This simple pendant reminds me of floating pebbles. A mix of Smokey Topaz, Topaz and Crystal Copper Round Swarovski Crystals are wire wrapped along a handmade hammered brass ring. The ring is approximately 1″ x 1″ and is finished with a gold-filled delicate chain, which measures 16-18″ with extender chain. Each item is crafted by hand, making each piece unique.

Floating Pebbles Pendant Necklace, $33. Available at ETSY.

Image and Quoted Text: HM Mills @ ETSY

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Nouveau Necklace by Laura Vince

I have to admit that I haven’t been wearing much necklaces lately. I reckon I love wearing necklaces whenever I wear something really dainty and feminine but with the cold, I just couldn’t bring myself to show a bit of skin. I’m in bundles most of the time esp now that I’m a bit under the weather. Pah.

Anyway, I spotted this Nouveau Necklace by Laura Vince and it reminded me of what my mum got for Christmas. They kinda’ look the same, yes? They both look gorgeous!

A true example of “less is more”. Hanging from a delicate Sterling Silver chain is a beautiful Light Rose 22mm Swarovski Crystal Teardrop pendant. Necklace is finished with a dainty Sterling Silver spring ring clasp.

Nouveau Necklace, $30.

It’s also available in Aquamarine.

Image and Quoted Text: Laura Vince

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Entangled Earrings

Another piece spotted over at Villain Accessories is this fab pair of Entangled Earrings.

Entangled earrings are a true definition style and panache. these hand forged and hammered earrings are Sterling silver. They are amazing light and hang at only 2 inches in length.

Admittedly, I’m more in the market for gold jewelry but I sure could use some silver in my collection again. This pair certainly caught my attention. They’d look great with my new strapless dress! It’ll be a smashing combo for a night of dancing! Hehe.

Entangled Earrings, $40.

Image and Quoted Text: Villain Accessories

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Daylight Necklace

There is still this certain fascination with necklaces adorned with an assortment of pendants that draws me to stare and admire them more closely than usual. Perhaps, to me, their uniqueness make them more interesting.

This piece from Villain Accessories call Daylight is one good example.

A vermeil lariat for any occasion, this multi-colored ensemble is an excellent accent to any outfit.With a green amethyst as your focal point this , collaboration of fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals, onyx, pink opal and more will go far.

Daylight, $74.

Image and Quoted Text: Villain Accessories

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Brown Eyelette Jewelry Bag for Travel by Katie James

One of the things I had paid attention to while packing for my trip to Australia was how I packed my jewelry and accessories. If you still don’t know, let me share with you that it’s best that you store each piece in a zip-lock bag individually and that’s exactly what I did. This is not just for packing, mind you. I now keep my jewelry in these bags even when they’re in my dresser or vanity table back home.

Of course since you’ve packed them all up in bags, wouldn’t it be good to have one of these adorable jewelry bags esp made for travel? I found them in the online shop called, Katie James.

This sweet jewelry bag is a perfect blend of class and urban cool. The outside is made from a chocolate brown cotton eyelet, and lined with a lightly striped cotton. Place your smallest or chunkiest earrings in the pockets and hang your bohemian earrings on the straps. Two ring loops with snap closure are included to help you safely find your rings every time. Jewelry bags with this much detail don’t go unnoticed. The jewelry bag pulls closed snugly, and won’t open inside of a suitcase or gym bag.

Brown Eyelette Jewelry Bag for Travel, $68.

Image and Quoted Text: Katie James

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Apple Cider Necklace

For the past few days that I’ve found myself in a mall here in Australia, I’ve been frequenting accessory shops. It’s mainly due to my mum, who apparently wants to add a truck load of bling-blings in her jewelry box that’s becoming quite hilarious really. She’s like mad for them at the moment.

This brings me to spotting a few of them “bling-blings” online. Seemingly like an echoing habit newly formed. Heh.

First stop, SnazzyGirl.

Beautiful necklace made with Yellow Spot Jasper and Mother of Pearl Shell. 16″ & 21″ with pendant at 1.5″ (chain extention 2″).

Apple Cider Necklace, $30.

I particularly like ones that are multi-chained or a necklace that has multi-pendants in one chain.

Image and Quoted Text: SnazzyGirl

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Happy Christmas from Indie Style File!

Just a quick HALLO to all the readers of Indie Style File!

Hope you get everything you wished for from Santa today! Anything indie in your Santa bags???

This is one of the few holidays that I’m aware of the fashion on me that’s from indie fashion designers. Most of the stuff I got for Christmas that’s indie are accessories. I’m still on the hunt for some local Aussie fashion that I can feature here perhaps I can take advantage of the Boxing Day Sale tomorrow?

Anyway, I won’t keep you from all your prezzies and Holiday food so just leaving you all with a greeting — Happy Christmas!

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Silks, Sequins, and Vintage Fashion

I’ve always been inspired by vintage fashion. Though, my personal style leans more towards the contemporary and mod, I’m slowly incorporating certain pieces that will allow me to branch out into a look that more close to vintage.

I’ve always loved silks and I find sequins fascinating so wouldn’t this top be an interesting addition to create a Vintage look?

Amazing vintage top covered in sequins. 100% Silk. White with sequins in shades of white, blue and light green. Zips up the back. Perfect for an evening out.

Era is around mid to late 1970s.

Femminastyle Vintage Silk & Sequin Top, $38.40.

Image: Femminastyle Vintage

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Skirt Ideas: Pencils and Houndstooth

I’m on the prowl for new outfits. Last trip to the mall here in Marion SA gave new perspectives on what sort of look I’d like to experiment on. Going online tonight lead me to visit LuLu’s again. I’m getting more ideas!

Pencil Skirts

I reckon this will be a good addition to my wardrobe. I’d like to explore the pencil skirt trend. Loving the fabric design on this one.

Next Level Pencil Skirt in Black, $25.

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