Indie shopping at Modishoppe

If you like all things handmade, you gotta check out this spanking new Modishoppe

I was really glad to have stumbled upon Jena’s indie shopping blog, and to find out about this e-boutique which houses a collection of handmade goods made by some incredible independent designers.

Check out the accessories, the apparels, the jewelries, the bags, the home and paper goods.  Some of them are gorgeously boho chic.  I love them!

And yesh, they do ship international!

Sandals with hose are mod


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I’m pleased to say that Viva Woman has gotten herself some scoops from the April 16 2007 issue of Life & Style Weekly, straight from NY.

And would you believe what I just found out from the issue?

That wearing hose with sandals is a fresh combo this season! Semi-sheer tights in bright colours or neutral-tone fishnets are especially mod! And we had thought it was a fashion disaster. So fashionistas, quickly stock up on those hoseries!

Gold coin jewelries

How do you feel about wearing gold coin jewelries?  During my wedding, one of my brothers gave me a huge gold coin pendant.  It must have been costly but I felt like I was wearing a medallion.  It was, I am sorry to say, not something I’m proud to wear.

Sure I know that gold coins are valuable because they offer divisible size and are universally acceptable in a recognizable form, hence people like to buy gold coin to protect wealth and preserve one’s purchasing power.

Unique native American jewelries

If you love tribal inspired jewelries that comes in beadwork styles or in sterling silver with semi-precious stones, you might want to take a look at the Native American Jewelry store, which has a huge selection of custom pieces handcrafted by Santa Fe Native Americans. 

Some of the pieces are unique and are valued not merely for their decorative style, but their traditional symbolism as well.