Inspired Pants: Indie Design on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Volume is something my eye is craving now that skinny leggings are everywhere. Today I sought pants by indie Etsy designers that feature fabric other than black lycra, and a shape other than pencil-thin. A little ease and a little flow, please! And how about pants that fit! Why spend good money for ill-fitting pants that look and feel awkward, when it is so easy and no more expensive to order custom made from an indie designer? Given the time and frustration involved in shopping RTW (ready-to-wear) and the lack of individuality in the mass market, I see no reason to spend my time in a crowded mall pawing through racks of overpriced or quality-compromised fashion. Browsing Etsy's search pages, I found graceful palazzo pants and some fun & original party pants. Sit down, come as you are, grab your coffee or tea and come on a shopping spree with me on Etsy! Click on the photos to go directly to these listings. Prices range from $60.00 to $128.00

From top left to bottom right, today's featured designers include: yystudio, martinlopez, ModernEraDesign, DancingTreeCreations, littlmisscrow, whoknowswear, Mishoga, idolatre

Resolutions: Yoga on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Namaste! Resolutions at this time of year often include getting into better physical shape. For me, that means yoga, which addresses body, mind and spirit. Today's selections of unique creations found on Etsy reflect all three of these elements. The wearables that caught my eye can go beyond the studio and out in public, which is essential to me since I sometimes run errands after doing yoga. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $13.00 to $68.00. From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: be2beImage, Kayayogawear, corinnaluyken, DeGala, ModernEraDesign, earthsoul, keytome, NomadicRoots

Stripes: Bands of Color on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Stripes are alternating bands of contrasting colors and/or texture that run in the same direction, either precisely parallel or in wavy, organic bands. They are the building blocks of tartan designs --in America referred to as "plaid" -- which I will save as another day's topic. The variations in stripe patterns are broad not only in color, but in that they may be petite in scale and restful to the eye, or bold and lively depending on width and rhythm based on spacing and repetition. Today's selections reflect some of the many variations in a range of styles from freehand to precise, from elegant to playful, created by talented artisans using their chosen medium, material and technique. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $6.00 to $155.00

Today's featured artisans include: Kitmit, KatHanna, RachelesOriginals, maryjudy, bagsofblessing, needleyou, KathleenCrowley, Bondie23266, saflecherart, Vikki0908 (The bold font denotes previously featured artists who have contributed to EtsyLounge with their generous comments)

Summer Market Outfit: You're Invited to Show Your Style

Handpicked on Etsy
In today's Etsy window shopping spree, I created my fantasy 6 piece outfit to wear on a summer errand-running day, all handmade by Etsy sellers. Three of these sellers have been featured before at Etsy Lounge and have chosen to actively participate, so they're being featured again today, and will be repeatedly in the future. (Hint: Featured artists who contribute by tweeting, commenting and supporting fellow Etsy artists will be rewarded with repeated features here at Esty Lounge.)

INVITATION to Stylin' Artists: Put together your own fantasy outfit of 6 items from Etsy, and one item can be from your own store. Simply heart the 6 items in your Etsy favorites, and tell me in a comment to take a look.If your outfit is one of the three selected for this blog, you'll be credited along with a link to your Etsy store. (To qualify, all you need is an Etsy store.)

Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $4.00 to $115.00. Today's Etsy artisans include: AstreaApparel, andiemcguire, LaTouchables, etrelles, lunasheart, KCRlehrstudio