Sterling silver

Etsy is a treasure trove of independent designers, and you can often find striking pieces that you just wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. Plus, the sheer selection is enough to satisfy even the most voracious shopper.

I've posted about Delphine Welch Designs (an Etsy seller) before, and I continue to like her dramatic, geometric pieces. Pictured here, from top: Woven wire cuff bracelet and Viking 'knit'necklace. All available at Delphine Welch Designs through Etsy.

Photos courtesy of Delphine Welch Designs

Perfectly patent

Love the hardware and patent finish on this Treesje bag.

Photo courtesy of Emoda

On trend on a budget

This shockingly cute bag is from Forever 21! Surprise, surprise.

Photo courtesy of Forever 21

Real luxury, Rick Owens

Absolutely amazing: Rick Owens Shearling Peplum Jacket. Anyone have about $4,000 to spare? Pretty please?

Available at Kirna Zabete.

Photos courtesy of Kirna Zabete

Fall wraps

Feeling the bite in the air this week, this pleasantly sunny weekend notwithstanding, tells me that fall has officially arrived, so it's all about the B & B's -- blazers and boots.

Blazers are going stronger than ever this season: above are three more unusual takes on the trend. From top to bottom: Voom pinstripe capelet, Emoda Military bomber jacket, and Ellen Tracy ruffled crepe blazer.

Photos courtesy of Emoda, Couture Candy and Ellen Tracy

Like second skin

The visually deceptive dresses of designer Bruno Pieters make the wearer look almost like she's wearing nothing at all.

*Photos courtesy of Trendhunter

Gas-detecting wallpaper

A design student at Central St. Martin's has designed wallpaper created to sense, then filter out, harmful carbon monoxide particles . As the toxins get filtered out, they cause the paper to produce beautiful, abstract-art like designs. How cool is that?


*Photos courtesy of Trendhunter

Trend alert: Gray suede heels

From top: Shopbop Gray Suede pumps, Urban Outfitters Gray Suede 'Cage' heels

*Photos courtesy of Shopbop and Urban Outfitters

Alberat Ferreti Spring Ready to Wear 2010

*Photos courtesy of Ma Frangine

Cool as ice

The pendant on this gorgeous, sleek necklace by Aesa resembles a tiny block of ice.

Aesa 'Rapt II' Necklace, available at SSense.

*Photos courtesy of SSense