Handbag Secrets of a Busy Gal

We just returned from our trip to Los Angeles where we attended BeautyCon 2013. Our days were packed with events, meetings, and fun, but with little time to stop and rest. Our secret for quickly transitioning from work to play? We double bag it.

I throw all my everyday essentials into my clutch. Then I make sure I bring my clutch inside my tote bag. When I've got a full day, double bagging it saves me so much time.

 

Often times I’ll carry my iPad/books/lunch/water bottle to and from work. When I need a cute bag that can carry all my work stuff, I turn to the Charlotte Tote. Holly Scott's leather bags are exceptionally well-constructed and uber cute! Navy is such a great neutral color and a fun alternative to black.
 

Generally when I run to get lunch or grab a coffee, I know this clutch is all I need. The color combination also makes this clutch perfectly classy for an evening out. I love being able to run home, quickly change and know that everything I need for the night is already in my clutch.

This clutch by Holly Scott is also available in navy and nude. Both are perfect for fall!

What are your tips for staying organized on those crazy busy days? Let us know in the comments!

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Choose Your Own Color Bracelets

Need ideas on how to style that new dress? Take a cue from Florida-based blogger Kristin and accessorize with custom bracelets by Stephanie Hoffmann Designs. We love how she paired Light Jade and Gold bracelets to play up her coral chevron dress!

 
Kristin of Living in Color Print

Bead Color Options

Our vintage bar bracelets have been quite popular. We offer them as a single bracelet or a set of six. They're handbeaded in San Francisco, California and are available in a variety of beautiful colors. Here are some of our most popular options:

Custom Patterns

Have another idea you want to try? Let us know! We created this custom pattern for our lovely customer from our most recent show

Magnetic Clasps

We use durable lobster clasps for these bracelets, but we also offer magnetic clasps for easier wear. Just let us know in the Notes section of your order if you'd prefer magnetic clasps.

Nancy of Adore to Adorn

What color combinations would work best for your outfit? Let us know in the comments!

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Wicked Whites After Labor Day

We've all grown up hearing that we aren't supposed to wear white after labor day. However, Californians rarely follow this rule. In San Francisco, our summers start in September so we just don't pack away our whites! Here are a few of our favorite ways to wear white after labor day!

 

White As Outer Wear

Accent your outfit with an off-white blazer or jacket. We are currently coveting the moto-jackets we are seeing everywhere. We love when these edgy jackets are paired with an ultra feminine dress or blouse.

Layering White Jewelry:

Layering delicate jewelry is one of our favorite trends right now.  Accessorize by mixing in hues of white jewelry like the Jennifer and Marie bracelets by Thesis of Alexandria with your other staple jewelry pieces. We like these bracelets on their own, but they create an even bigger statement when worn with others!

White Nail Accents:

Get a manicure in a white hue or go bold with a polka dot mani. These are surprisingly easy to do at home. Our favorite combination is mixing a dark fall hue like OPI Lost on Lombard with bright white polka dots. We recommend you find a good YouTube tutorial and get painting. Speaking of YouTube, be sure to subscribe to our UniqueIndie channel!

Killer White Denim:

You might have to pack away your cute white eyelet top, but your white denim jeans can stay. Create a perfect fall-appropriate ensemble by wearing your jeans with an oversized sweater and brown booties. The dynamic look will inspire others to look for their white jeans, too!

Are you a stickler for the "No White After Labor Day" fashion rule? What's your favorite way to wear white?

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Bloggers Killing It In #UniqueIndie

Fashion blogs are now our go-to resource to spot new trends and see how to style them.

We have been incredibly lucky to receive a tremendous amount of support from the fashion blogging community. It's exciting to see bloggers style our jewelry in ways we'd never think of ourselves!


The impeccable KatwalkSF

Pictures

In this week's post, we show you how bloggers from all over California style #UniqueIndie jewelry. You can also shop the featured pieces and check out the original blog posts. We'll let these photos speak for themselves. Check out our Facebook Gallery.

Posts

Check out the posts from our blogger friends here:
The Weekend Diary
Putting Me Together - 1
Putting Me Together - 2
Love Olia - 1
Love Olia - 2
KatwalkSF
Adore to Adorn - 1
Adore to Adorn - 2
Do you have favorite fashion blogs to visit? We'd love to hear about them in the comments!

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7 Overnight Flight Essentials

We've been taking advantage of this gorgeous summer and trying to travel whenever we get the chance. We climbed Multnomah Falls in Portland, laid on the beach in San Diego, danced to live blues in Chicago, and are gearing up for our upcoming weekend roadtrip.

At this point in our travel career, we've finally mastered the art of the overnight flight. Today, we're going to share our 7 Essentials for Overnight Flights.

Comfort
Ever notice the flight is chillier than expected? A large scarf or wrap is great for keeping comfortable. You can also use it to cover your nose/eyes or as a makeshift pillow. As tempting as it is to bring a neck pillow, we just can't bear the thought of having to carry it. Be sure to bring your ear plugs when you want to drown out noise and your Ipod Shuffle when you want to hear your favorite tunes.

Hygiene
We are obsessed with Yes To Facial Towelettes. They cleanse and hydrate so that you're skin is clean and moisturized, too. We have sensitive skin so we tested this out a week before and it worked great for us. Our other beauty recommendation is Colgate Wisps-- disposable toothbrushes that don't require any water. We were skeptical at first, but it's incredible how clean they make your mouth feel. The towelettes and disposable toothbrushes make it so much easier to wash up than the portable in the sky.

Sustenance
Airplane food never seems to be enough. Just in case we get hungry, we always try to bring a granola or protein bar with us. Have you tried the bars by 18 Rabbits? They're an organic, delicious snack that doesn't taste like a candy bar. And of course, we always bring an empty Bobble Bottle to fill up once we get past security. It saves us from paying $7 for a bottle of water while waiting to board our flight. 

What do you always bring with you when you travel? We'd love to know in the comments below!

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Our Renegade Weekend

Renegade Craft Fair is one of our favorite events of the year!

Although we end up shopping way more than planned, we leave with the most amazing greeting cards, natural beauty products, and (of course) jewelry! We joined Stephanie Hoffmann Designs at the fair this past weekend and had a blast meeting all the shoppers and fellow vendors. A BIG thank you to Sierra, Ahrhan, and Audrey for helping us out at the show! Thanks to all our friends who came out! Sarah from The Weekend Diary left with one of Stephanie's newest styles: the single spike necklace!

 

 The Wishbone Necklaces were also a popular choice with shoppers. We love the color combos!

 

 Our final mission was creating a custom order for these lovely bar bracelets in blue! Who knew electric blue and antique brass would make such a striking statement?

 

Random cuteness from the show: crocheted strawberries and hunky dolls!



Photo via Renegade Craft Fair



Photo via Renegade Craft Fair

Thanks again to all those who helped and came out! We have a few more shows planned this year and will be sure to keep you all informed.

Do you have a favorite local craft fair/show? This is one of our favorite things to do while traveling so please let us know in the comments!

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Cool Off With Temporary Markdowns

Okay, sorry that title doesn't make the most sense.

These markdowns on Kendra Renee's handcrafted beauties are so exciting and we wanted to let you know because they'll only be available for a short period of time. We're down to only one more curved silver necklace in stock so jump on it. Kendra Renee's ability to create elegant wearables are perfect for casual summer days.

Here at #UniqueIndie HQ, we're busy working on a few articles to show you guys how to easily throw together a fashionable and simple summer get-together-- so stayed tuned. We've also added new jewelry designs and will be working on a longer-term project to revamp the website. We had a great response to our recent bracelet give away so we'll have to do another one soon.

 In the meantime, shop our limited-time markdowns!

Which piece would you wear most often? Let us know in the comments below.

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