Paper Dolls May edition-The Reveal

Paper Dolls May 2009:

The Reveal

It's time to reveal what readers picked for this month's virtual fashion game--where readers and FDL Team Members help to coordinate an outfit based on an inspiration piece. This month's shop round up started off with a stunning Versailles silk coat from Suite.

Versailles Silk coat

(from Suite)

A lovely outfit has been fabulously completed with these suggestions from FDL blog readers and FDL Team Members...

Petite Emmanuelle ring

(La petitepuce jewelry)

Tea dress

(Sohomode)

Etienne Aigner vintage pumps

(jessjamesjake)

Pinks Earrings

(Urbanlegend)

Misha headband

(Lovemely)

The Keeper

(Opulent Oddities)

Vintage Suitcase

(Norakaren)

Buttercream headband

(chicallure)

and because I am all about color... Chiffon scarf

(Amysfunkyfibers)

Thanks to everyone who participated and the Lovely creators of all of thes beautiful items. Take a moment to visit their Etsy shops!

Paper Dolls: Time To Play (May Edition)

Paper Dolls (May Edition):Do You Play Paper Dolls? Welcome to May. It's time for another round of Paper Dolls here on Etsy's Fashion Design & Lifestyle Team Blog. This month's virtual fashion game (where you help us coordinate an outfit based on an inspiration), starts off with this Super Funky coat from Suite. She was inspired by Marie Antoinette! I am so honored that Jennifer from Suite is joining us this month on paper dolls. Jennifer was on season 5 of Project Runway! Us ladies here are all huge PR fans! Thank you Jennifer!

Versailles silk coat

from Suite

(www.suite.etsy.com)

Now... its your turn readers. Put on your most fabulous fashionista and help coordinate a memorable outfit based on the inspiration piece.

Do You Want to Play Paper Dolls?If so, here's how the Paper Dolls game works:

1. Check out this week's inspiration piece.

2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for coordinates to complete the fashionable look, using the Versailles Silk coat from Suite. You may look for boot/shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and any other items any Etsy shop (including your own).

3. Once you've found some items that match, come back here and leave a comment with an item listing link.

We will be selecting the items you list in the Comments below and revealing a complete outfit in two weeks-- so be sure to come back to the FDL Team Blog then for the outfit reveal.

This post was written for the FDL team by Becca from www.happiknits.etsy.com

March 2009 Team Happenings!

It's the end of the month and here is a round up of what has been happening within the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle team!
DAINTYCROCHETBYALY and some of her stunning fascinators were featured on Dramatis Personae blog! The one featured is crocheted lace in brown colors accented with feathers and red wooden beads which is available here.Mylittleaura is holding a SALE where everything is only $10! She has also launched her Spring Collection and now has her own dot-com: mylittleaura.com One of our newest members, Furiousdreams sold three original paintings - amazing!!Another one of our team painters and again, one of our newest members is aliherrmann who made the much sought after position on Etsy - The Front Page! ... and also sold a total of eight pieces of art this month!Norakaren has had a wonderful month with finally reaching her goal of over 70 sales and 800 hearts! She was also featured in the Teens Gift Guides and the St Patrick's Day Gift Guide.AllThingsPretty received a custom request to produce a wedding dress, which also happens to be her forte!Capitolagirl had fabulous news to share with all of us - her Silicon Gallies glass tile computer key pendant necklace was featured in ELLE Magazine's March 12, 2009 Trend Report showcasing Graphic Patterns. We were all incredibly excited for her!Kristensteinfineart is currently exhibiting artwork at Comcast Center, Philadelphia and a solo exhibit at Milkboy Cafe, Ardmore for month of March. She was also accepted into the Juried "Arts in The Park Festival" for June in Elkins Park, PA and featured on a few handmade/handcrafted websites/blogs as a March featured artist.
And finally, we had our first Trunk Show presentation, which was very successful, we can't wait for the next one!

Colors of Spring Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Trunk Show This Thursday!

EVENT: Colors of Spring through Fashion, Design and Lifestyle
A Trunk show by the FDL etsy team!
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Location: Etsy's Virtual Lab- Gallery room

Desciption:
Members of the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle team (fdlteam) will host an online Trunk Show "live" using one of Etsy's virtual lab rooms. The designers and artists will present a wide range of fashion, art and jewelry inspired by the beauty of Spring. Many of the artists will be on hand to chat with the viewing public about their design process. So please join us for an evening of colorful items and commentary. We hope to see you there!

For an advanced look at some of FDL's talented members, please visit our blog.

Or, search etsy for 'fdlteam' to view our current listings.

See you on the 26th of March at 7pm EST in the virtual labs.

-kristen

January Team Happenings.

Well, now we are approaching the end of the first month of 2009, we would like to give a rundown of Team Happenings and what is still to come!

First up is Asianexpressions who offers a beautiful confection of kimonos and origami inspired accessories. She had some of her pieces on consignment at the Helena Holter Museum of Art for a Christmas sale, and recently shared the news that the museum wanted more for their Valentines show! Congratulations!

Happiknits is planning a revival of her 'Putting your best face forward' blog entries which stem from her love for cosmetics! She will be reviewing cosmetic/skin care products, and also giving application advice.

OctopedalArts are having a great start to the New Year, with new models and many new designs!

AllThingsPretty's Cornflower Blue Linen Dress hit the Etsy front page, was swiftly bought and then followed by a succession of another three sales!

Capitolagirl's "The Devil Wears Etsy - Bites of Brown" column was picked up by online publication Computer Shopper, which also featured an item from fellow FDL Team member, RebeccasArtCloset.

...and lastly, I, nuvonova, hit 100 sales after 8 months since starting my Etsy Shop and hit 500 hearts a few days ago!

Front Page Brings in The New Year

Congrats to Debra from All Things Pretty who curated her very first Treasury on Etsy and made it on the Front Page!!! Check out her beautiful shop, her items are wearable pieces of art. I love this color palette! Congrats to all the FDL members featured.

Hottest Trend this Holiday Season: Take the Handmade Pledge

All of you out there who know (and love) etsy.com understand the importance and value of the handmade crafted goods - be it clothing, jewelry, furniture, art, or even baked goods. The Handmade Pledge is a pledge that you sign on-line at http://www.buyhandmade.org/ . Basically you pledge to buy and give all handmade gifts. Not only does this open up the door for artists of all kinds, but especially with times so tight for many people, giving a unique gift of high quality will have a much longer lasting effect than quantity.

Here at the FDL team, I think it's to assume that most of us will be giving or creating gifts ourselves for our loved ones.

We are such a talented group (to toot our own horn) that has a large variety of items to choose from. Many of us are offering holiday specials...wink wink.

So I hope that some of our readers consider signing this pledge if you haven't done so already. I can tell you honestly that everytime I buy a gift the first place I come is to etsy. I know that if I am not giving a friend a piece of my jewelry, that I can find them something awesome here. :)

Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Blog Revamp.

Just in case you're wondering if you're on the wrong site, you're not! The Fashion, Design and Lifestyle blog has recently been refurbished and we are all very happy with the new look! Here is a screen capture of how it used to look before the revamp, and what a difference!We would also like to give big thanks to hollyillustration, an FDL Team member, for letting us use one of her beautiful fashion illustrations.

Enjoy the new look!
-nuvonova

Paper Dolls (Fourth Edition)

Welcome to Paper Dolls (Fourth Edition)

Do You Play?

I love wearing skirts, so for the Fourth Edition of the FDL Street Team's Paper Dolls game, I looked to my FDL Team Members on Etsy for virtual outfit inspiration. This edition's Paper Dolls inspiration piece is this ultra-wearable a-line skirt from FDL Team Member, RebeccasArtCloset.


Now... its your turn readers! Put your most fabulous fashionista hat on and help me create a memorable outfit fit for a diva!

Do You Want to Play? If so, here's how the Paper Dolls game works:

1. Take a good long look at this week's inspiration piece.

2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for haute coordinates--I'm looking for suggestions for the whole ensemble--hats, jewelry, belts, scarves, shawls, purses, bags, shoes, hair accessories (and any other item(s) that you think would complete the look inspired by this skirt!).

3. Once you've found your items, come back and leave a comment and be sure to leave a link to your recommendations by including the item URL from Etsy.

4. (Optional) If you like this game and want to help the FDL Street Team pass the word on...add our Paper Dolls badge to your blog!

I will be selecting items for the completed outfit next week-- so be sure to visit the FDL Team Blog then for the big reveal!

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Team Happenings 11/21/08

All the little FDL team elves are getting busy for the holidays!!! Watch for news next week of all of the holiday sales going on in the team's shops.

Nuvonova was featured so many times for her great Advent Calender Pouches. PoppyTalk, MightyGoods, TheRedThread, FancyPicnic, and MyFantasyHouse. WooHoo! Great press for nuvonova!

Capitolagirl had her Silicon Gallies featured on Geek Mom Mashup. Susan's necklaces have been receiving quite a bit of press, also. They were recently featured on the coveted Storque at Etsy. You go girl!

Formfireglassworks, kristensteinfineart and Amysfunkyfibers were all featured on the Front Page of Etsy this week! You all looked fabulous there!
Delightworthyn was featured on Capitola Girl's jewelry blog feature, The Devil Wears Etsy. Her featured hat was immediately sold! Hats off to you both! Sorry, I could not pass that pun up.

Be sure to check out two new blogs from our members: Barbara Lou's Blog and Third Floor Design's Blog.

Wishing all the American team members a wonderful Thanksgiving! I wish all members good health, the love of family and friends, and a moment to remember that for which we are most thankful.

Till next week,

Beth

Third Floor

Team Happenings 11/14/08

Here's a collection of two weeks worth of great Happenings on the team!
Aly of Daintycrochetbyaly was featured on the Be a Peacock blog. Peacocks are all the rage and the peacock creations made by Aly, along with fellow FDL member Nora of Norakaren, are getting so much press. They were also featured on the front page! You go, girls! What a team you are!One of our newest members, Colleen from uvlightstudios had a great feature in JN3 Woodworks' blog. We are all just loving her fabulous creations, especially those QuantumLytes! Glad to have you on the team, Colleen!HappiKnits was featured in the Etsy Storque last weekend. Her shop was in the weekend deals post that is written each week - then her fabulous Incognito Cowl became the face of the Storque article! WooHoo, Becca!!!We had so much FP activity this week it was hard to keep track. In addition to the creation from Aly and Nora, GildaPearl had a spot. And Amy, of amysfunkyfibers, appeared twice this week!! Etsy is loving this team!Have a great weekend!

Beth
Third Floor

Team Happenings 10/31/08

What a great week for the team!

Susan from Capitolagirl was blogged about by Star of the East.  Love the computer jewelry and really love Susan's necklace!

Aly of Daintycrochetbyaly was blogged about on mischiefmydear.  What a wonderful piece about Aly's beautiful and unique creations!

My tulip earrings were a surprise feature on the Liesl Made blog.  Her photographs are awesome and I so appreciated being chosen by her!

Amy of amysfunkyfibers had a feature on Wind Rose's blog.  She featured one of Amy's fabulous nuno felted scarves.  Gorgeous!!!

We tip our hat to Kristen of kristensteinfineart who was featured on the Front Page of Esty.com!  Kristen has been seeing a lot of treasury and FP activity!!  You go girl!

And, we can not have a week go by without our FP Goddess being featured.  Congrats to Becca of Happiknits  who was featured no less than three times this week!

Such a talented and creative team.  I am so happy to see so many of you being recognized by the community at large!

Beth

Third Floor Designs