Outfit of the Week 1/20/2013-1/26/2013

I am finally getting back into my Outfit of the Week blog entries after too long of a break. I hope you enjoy this! I've been seeing so many wonderful things on Etsy lately, it was difficult to decide what to feature. I had to remind myself that there is always next week.
Be sure you visit the links to each of these wonderful items below. And if you have time, check out some of the Outfit of the Week posts from 2012--just for fun.

Upcycled Wire Bracelet by Margaret Hansen of Ecolibrio

Bobby Pin Earrings by Rebekah Valerio of Amplified People
Bow Knot Necklace by Natasa Jukic of NasuKka
Salvaged Eco Dress by Katie Neall of Furious Designs
Socks by Yoyo of Yoyo Vintage Life 
Handcrafted Leather Boots by Anat Dahari of Walk by Anat Dahari

Dresses 2013--Furious Style

A Photographic Montage of Furious Designs' 2013 Dress Line

I've always been a fan of comfort. I firmly believe that the truly fashionable clothes are the ones that are functional, wearable yet stylish garments that you want to be in often, that become staples in your wardrobe--go-to pieces that you never question, and you always feel great in. My 2013 line of dresses reflects this love of comfort and functionality. 

Partially inspired by the short a-line dresses of the 60's and 70' and partially inspired by the draping tunics of sci-fi desert wanderers, these little shift dresses (available in a variety of fabrics and several lengths) are the ultimate in comfort and look oh-so-sweet on a variety of shapes and sizes. They dress up easily with the simple addition of a belt or necklace, and look great with your favorite pair of sandals or boots. 

Another Salvaging Adventure--Wool Cordage

On one of my scavenging adventures I scored a large bag of handmade vintage wool cordage, sewn from rolled strips of wool fabric. It appears that the previous owner had been working on braiding these cords together, and then perhaps intended to make one of those rustic braided and coiled throw rugs.  

I love all the different pinstripes, plaids and herringbone patterns of the wool fabrics. A few crafty things that immediately came to mind were belts, headbands, and chunky cowl necklaces, which seem quite the accessory these days. 

A length of wool cordage becomes the simplest chunky headband.

A few lengths of cordage and a tiny scrap of vintage lace combined so sweetly to make a funky, cozy tie belt.

I braided three strands of contrasting cord together and tied scrap leather at the ends to make this chunky tie belt. I think it looks adorable paired with one of my mini tunic dresses.

Then I decided to make a crochet chain using some of the cordage and came up with this design for a chunky cowl necklace. The ends of the cord are wrapped with ribbons for a smooth finish (and so the wool is not itchy on the neck). I think it came out nicely and adds just the right amount of indie pizazz to any variety of outfits.