Consumerism

Top Five Etsy Finds: Tuesday (04/21/09)

You're a dreamsicle. Striped mary jane slippers. - $50

Time machine. Vintage alarm clock. - $10

Show off your feathers. Peacocks abound. - $10

April showers bring polka dot rain boots. - $12

Choose your poison. Recycled soda bottles repurposed into glasses for your new soda. - $24

Top Etsy Finds - Weekend Edition (04/19/09)

Branch out. Bird and branch pillow. - $16

Solving the eternal problem - olive vs. pits. - $33

I totally dream of Jeannie. Classic television charm bracelet. - $35

Don't eat it. Pink sugar coconut whipped cream soap. - $7

I was a Mary Ann. Like shut up - a Babysitter's Club bag. - $39

Half past triple word score. It's Scrabble time. - $35

Don't eat it take two. Cupcake earrings with pink sprinkles. - $10

Ketchup for Juno's hamburger. - $22

Before you turn into a pumpkin, try this Vintage Cinderella time piece. - $65

Blast from the past. Get jiggly with it. - $6

Top Five Etsy Finds: Tuesday (04/14/09)

Got an itch? Creepy crawlers across your wrist. - $35

Turn 'em on and off. Vintage dancers to lighten up your room. - $4.50

Go ahead and carry it on. Red vintage carry-on bag. - $26

Totally rad clock. See you in Cali. - $18

Yep, it's true the future is dismal. Pass it on. - $1.50

Top Five Etsy Finds: Monday (04/13/09)

Wrap your head around this handmade head wrap. - $20

Nestle in our boobies. Our boobie magnets, that is. - $3

Kitschy camera necklace complete with viewfinder. - $10

Bag lady: Vintage bag in forest green. - $28

A bird's nest in your hair. Birdie bobby pins. - $12.50

Top Five Etsy Finds: Sunday (04/12/09)

Cover your camera with a camera. Cloth case for your most important gadget. - $15

Nevermore. Edgar Allan Poe finds his resting place on your neck. - $18.75

True love. Mr. and Mrs. Pacman reunite. - $7

Bridgett Bardot Eyes. Vintage sunglasses inspired by the famous Frenchie. - $30

Are you a dear friend? Stationary for your deerest. - $10

Top Five Etsy Finds: Saturday (04/11/09)

Retro oven mitts make cooking...fun (or at least pretty). - $14

Lost in the desert? The compass ring will show you the way. - $7

Tweet, tweet. Handbound journals with branches and birdies. - $20

A skull pillow for your cat? That's right, it's filled with catnip. - $3.50

Rocking a collar. Ruffled jersey tee. - $48

Mia Tyler's Revolution

Mia Tyler, the plus size model and former reality TV star (she once did a stint on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club) and daughter of Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler, is adding another occupation to her resume. Alongside friend and co founder Victoria, Tyler is developing Revolution 1228, a clothing line for women size 12 and up.

Top Five Etsy Finds: Friday (04/10/09)

Earthy wooden bangle. We love trees, can you tell? - $25

Yellow high heels? Hello 1985, welcome back. - $28

Pomegranate juice shampoo? And it's vegan, too? - $6

Who knew Poptarts could be so cute. A stawberry Poptart ring. - $5

Vintage magazine earrings? We'll be the talk of our knitting circle. - $5

Top Five Etsy Finds: Wednesday (04/08/09)

A vintage navy clutch gussied up with green yarn. Very nautical. - $28

Hello Kitty hair clip. A little whimsy for your updo. - $5

We don't like working hard either. Vintage housewife mousepad. - $15

Are you steampunk? An 8 GB steampunk jump drive – just the right amount of flashy. - $100

In time for Easter, a jack rabbit stuffed animal made from vintage fabrics. Check out the eye. - $35