Uzbek Alive: Ikat Scarves

The ikat trend has been pretty big this summer and doesn't show signs of letting up any time in the near future. Go to any mall or fashion district and you'll see the graphic pattern everywhere. The problem with a hot trend is that knockoffs are plentiful and many are just cheap imitations that are more garish than stylish.

Never one to settle for such nonsense, I hunted down an international resource a few months back and was so thrilled with my ikat scarf that I had to share the love. Uzbek Alive sells skads of deliciously colorful scarves and ikat print fabric with most prices in the $30 - $40 USD range.

You won't know where to begin. But here's a good start: order now until July 21st and get FREE shipping from Uzbekistan.

Check out the kaleidescope of goodies here.

eBay Seller of the Week: Thriftwares Vintage

Those nearest and dearest to me will attest that I am a bonafide eBay junkie. I've been buying and selling on the site since it first appeared, back in 1995 or so. As a seller, I appreciate how difficult it is to find the best stuff to sell so I really *heart* those who GET IT. I stumbled upon seller Thriftwares a short while ago but was just so blown away by this week's inventory that I had to share the love.

This maxi dress is beyond-the-moon fabulous. The jewel tone colors, with just the perfect amount of flowy-ness set my heart aflutter. The buttons up the side just threw me over the edge. What I wouldn't give to be an XS!

Trendy or not I am in love with all things ikat. This skirt is so perfect I would wear it to death this summer and well beyond with boots and a cardi in the Fall.

This psychedelic 70s tunic has the right blend of girlishness and hippie cool: just a hint of patchouli and incense without all that icky Grateful Deadhead aftertaste.

And this li'l white crochet mesh top conjurs images of my deliciously sweet yet regretfully short-lived stay in paradise.

Check out the wares here.