I like  – I want. Pity about the $380 price tag!

Keep an eye on the i like you store, they have some beautiful clothes, accessories and some very cool vintage camper shoes. If online stores are not your thing and you are in Melbourne try to visit their solid state shop, at 80 Johnston St, Fitzroy, Vic. 3065.

I recently brought myself a cute little apron from a local shop and I love it – but when it dies I want want of these!! Snappyshot hails from Southern California and has been sewing for over 24 years. Her designs are retro 1950′s, cute and full of fun. Snappyshop’s Etsy store has a vast array of funky little aprons to choose form. She says:

Some of my favorite images are from old advertising illustrations from the fifties and sixties. I especially love anthropomorphic characters, and am currently working on some simple happy kitchen items for lower priced aprons. I like the idea of wearing your apron out, but so far I’ve only worn them when I throw a party. I like to make my apron part of my outfit and wear it during the whole party.

Most of the items in the store are made to order. This apron pictured sells for US$47.00 – get in whilst the Aussie dollar is good.

Made from Italian Cowhide with contrast Italian Sheep leather. This bag has a detachable long strap so it doubles as a clutch and features a full leather back with a zip pocket. The front panel has handprinted cotton with a strong magnetic fastener which opens to a leather zip and phone pocket. Strap is 1100mm at longest. Dimensions: 300(W) x 180(H)mm. This little number will set you back a cool $170 from Brimlowes.

This little stunner can be found on Etsy. From DC based jewellery and handbag designer Briana Edeman. With a pretty a green and white animal/forest scene and is lined in complimentary deep, dark pink cotton, with an optional silk lining.

Featuring…..

•Fabric is 100% cotton
•Top frame width is 8 inches
•Widest part of the clutch is 9 inches
•Height is 5.5 inches
•Silver/nickel frame
•A layer of batting for body and padding- I use batting made from recycled bottles, each bag saves about one bottle from being wasted
•Two layers of heavyweight interfacing for structure
•A discreet Briana E tag sewn into the inside

Yours for a $54USD plus shipping!

Sydney based designers, Ruth Bellotti and Adrian Elys are the brains trust behind chinny chin chin. Wandering through their website is like finding a rusted tin box in the backyard that is full of treasures. There is a range of porcelain pendants, firebombed cars, stickers for unworthy causes and home brand tight ass greeting cards.

But the one thing that did catch my eye was the homing pigeon ring necklace. What a delight to have your very own numbered piece of pigeon racing history; stung up on a pretty sterling silver balled necklace! Complete with your order is a image of the pigeon who once proudly wore the ring and an individual profile so can feel at one with your new charm. Each piece will set you back a cool $49.95 plus postage.

With a tissue and a bit of spit you can change the message on your own little speech bubble. All you need to do is carry around some chalk with you.

Each badge measures around 50mm and come in oval, rectangle or square. They retail for around AUD$47 shipped  at the Etsy Store.

Within the collections there are card, prints, magnets, notepads, book labels, original pieces and jewelery! Pretty much something for everyone. The imagery is just stunning.

want something a little different to hold your sleeves together?!? these little babies will be a talking point for sure. As I recently found these on etsy.com. Katie created DabbleDesigns (Pasadena CA) almost 3 years ago. She says in her profile that her motto is to create cool, quality items that won’t break the bank!