Every Little Counts

Check out this newly discovered collection of tee’s for the good girl who’s lucky in love…and lucky in bed! For T’s, prices range from $32-$45. For a fashion statement…I’ll take it!
Every Little Counts is an L.A.-based graphic T-shirt company that launched their business for Valentine’s Day 2008. Founder and designer Amy Snider says, “The aim is to connect with the closet romantic; girls and women who secretly believe in a hidden world of romance and drama.”
Although Amy’s company began in 2008, she was hardly new to the business of fashion & design. As a child, she grew up in Massachusetts [...]

Support Small Business & Go Local!

Today I stopped in to visit a local business near my house that sells beautiful candles. Love them but sometimes forget they’re there. I’m so glad I popped in today, though. Kevin, the owner of the shop met me at the door and we just got to talking. Why did I just now stop in when the store is literally a mile from my house? I didn’t have a great answer. But after a good conversation with him, I’m convinced that consumers don’t shop within their communities because they don’t fully understand the benefits to THEM if they do so.
After [...]

And the Winner of the House of Lux Giveaway…

IS… LYNNETTE KATZ!
Congratulations, Lynnette. While you’re at your computer shopping for great deals at Amazon.com, hopefully you’ll see this post! You’re the WINNER of a Green Wool Cape (girls’ size 4/5) from The House of Lux.
We love Angela Vicker’s designs and hope that you do too.
To redeem your prize, send me an email at andrea.pohlot@littledesignerbook.com with your shipping address and I’ll make sure you get it right away.
And…if you didn’t win, it’s not too late to take home an LDB favorite. Click here for our latest giveaway from Mountains of the Moon, a super chic Eco-Line out of Chicago! But [...]

BadJoan.com Sells Indie Designs for Less

by Andrea Pohlot
I can’t believe I just learned about this online boutique! ARE YOU KIDDING? Indie Designs for less than retail? Well, it’s true. I recently learned about badjoan.com from Seattle designer Lizzie Parker who sells her overstock and last season items on the popular website at huge discounts. I was not only thrilled to know that I could buy Lizzie Parker online at a discount…but was also excited to learn about new indie names.  So we recently caught up with Owner and Founder of BadJoan.com, Brooke Wilen for the full scoop.

Jenny Han- Bad Joan Price $60!!

Brooke started her career [...]

#2 Holiday Countdown Giveaway: The House of Lux

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER TO WIN!
We’re moving into our second week of our six week Holiday Countdown Giveaway. This week, The House of Lux is sponsoring our holiday giveaway by offering one lucky reader this adorable winter wrap coat for the little girl on your list.
We think that vintage designs are not just for mom and dad anymore. The House of Lux is known for 20’s, 30’s and 40’s-inspired fashion…for your kids. So cute! We first met Angela Vickers, the designer behind The House of Lux online about a year ago and we fell in love with her idea. We’ve [...]

Stand Out Amidst Tight Spending

This year brings us a growing new challenge: How to stand out amidst the holiday rush in a tight economy. We all know that consumers are still going to buy. But what they buy will be the result of more research and considerable planning.
This was certainly confirmed during Black Friday shopping this year as reported by Mashable.com. The good news was that online retailers saw an average purchase of $170.19, a 35% increase over last year. This report also indicated that online retailers had an average bounce rate 40% higher and browsing sessions 5% lower than last season. This suggests [...]

Holiday Boutique Designer Sale (And Mixer!)

If you’re a fashion entrepreneur or just a lover of new design, don’t miss the sale happening next week at Fashion Business Inc in the California Market Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
FBI will be sponsoring an evening for twelve new designers to showcase their lines. You’ll have the chance to browse, shop and mix with other members of the business. Cocktails will be provided, of course. But bring cash and business cards! This sounds like a fun event. Let me know if you’re planning to be there. I’ll look for you.
Happy Shopping!
Date: December 8, 2009
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Fashion Business Inc; California [...]

I Am Thankful For…

For the last 9 months, LDB has been bringing you new talent in fashion and design, photography and publication. This weekend, as I reflect on all we have to be thankful for, I’m overwhelmed by the talent that helps make this site successful. In the spirit of thankfulness, I thought I would list out those people and resources we can’t live without:
Here are my top 10!
10) Ms. Blackberry!! Love her.
9) Fashion friends who really know what they are talking about. I love these people because they inspire, encourage and challenge me everyday! Rachel Yeomans (writer), Stacy Herb (stylist), Suzette Troche [...]

Delise’ Ana Fashion Show in Hollywood

Matt Haines of OneThousandUmbrellas.com is one of our favorite fashion photographers to in L.A. His family and lifestyle photos are award-winning! And now he has brought his strong talent to fashion. Click here for our original post about Matt! So, I knew I could call on Matt to help us get great shots at the recent Delise’ Anna Fashion show in Hollywood. Below is the post by Matt with his take on the show…

by Matt Haines
Last night I attended the Delise’ Ana show at Boulevard3 club in Hollywood. A smokin’ club! I’ve never been there before, and it was really [...]

OOTS! Dutch Style: Fun and Functional

If you’re a mom and you’ve never heard of OOTS!, you must consider these designs for your little ones this holiday season. Talk about style meets fun, meets function. I’ve said before that I have a huge appreciate for style that also serves a purpose, especially in home decor. In fact, take a look at a previous post on the same topic.  So, when I recently came across OOTS! online, we caught up with the design team to find out the full story. We submitted our questions to Dutch designer, Arian Roefs who gave us some background into their process [...]