Handmade fashion, high fashion, nerdy, cute, harajuku and other awesome styles of fashion all covered here at the Pop Shop America blog. Because your style is your own.
Introducing Dre Forgotten to our wonderful roster of Makers & Shakers to the Pop Shop Blog. Dre is a long time Pop Shop America Festival Exhibitor and also happens to be our festival Fashion Show Runway Coordinator. Hey Dre! Tell us about yourself and your artistic background. Where are you from? Where are you now? I […]
Nothing says spring and summer more than a sweet lil flower dress! And you know in those hot months you need something light, airy and pretty. Here’s our favorite swoon worthy flower dresses from ASOS, Modcloth, Free People and all of our favorite brands. Some of them are long, some are short but all are […]
Swoon! I love the layered look of a million different rings! It’s so boho and so fabulous! There are lots of ways to wear lots of rings. Here’s a little style guide on how to layer rings like a boss. Check out these cool indie jewelry brands and shop with them to get that layered […]
There comes a time in every shop life that a theme starts to emerge. And at Pop Shop America, one of our themes: Cats! I can’t believe all of these adorable cat items that we’ve collected over the last 6 years of our shop. From cat necklaces, to cat coin purses, and cat t-shirts too! […]
Hi there! I am Victoria from Lovely! You may have seen our beauty and skincare products at a Pop Shop Houston market, or on our website. I want to tell you a little bit about our facial care products, the differences between our all natural clay masks, and how to know which one is best […]
I first met ACONAV designer Loren Aragon at Phoenix Fashion Week’s ‘Shop Garment District’ last year. The event was a teaser of emerging designers, in anticipation of PHXFW’s annual runway shows at Talking Stick Resort, which took place in October 2016. ACONAV was launched in 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, by Loren and Valentina Aragon. Loren is […]
I’ve never seen anything more darling than the flower girl dresses by Monbebe Lagos! Florence Adeboye handcrafts gorgeous childrens dresses for parties, weddings, and other special occasions. Her Etsy shop is full of sweet, refined handmade dresses perfect for any little princess. I got to talk to Florence about her shop, being a maker, and all about Monbebe Lagos. BB: How […]
What’s better than a blazer to dress up any outfit! A blazer makes perfect daywear or eveningwear. With so many cuts and lengths to choose from, the blazer is the most versatile of professional jackets. So upgrade that sweater and go with a blazer to be your own girlboss! Just scroll from left to right […]
A few weeks ago, eager fashionistas and museum-goers in the Phoenix area, as well as a large group from Pittsburgh, flocked to Phoenix Art Museum for the grand opening of the exhibition Emphatics. Emphatics was a high-end lifestyle boutique in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and owned by James and Karin Legato. In the early 1960s, James started the business […]
When I first moved to Phoenix and started exploring all the local boutiques and such, I kept seeing these fun necklaces with elephant pendants that were crafted from forks. There were also numerous rings, again, crafted from forks and such. The brand behind Elefork and other fascinating jewelry, handcrafted from old silverware, is called Spoonsen […]
There is nothing I love more than a quick and easy DIY that you can complete in an afternoon. Now, imagine that the DIY you’re doing is going to yield a cute sleeveless shirt at the end. How amazing is that?! With my simple sleeveless shirt tutorial you’ll be able to quickly whip up an […]
When it comes to vintage and styling a vintage photo shoot, I’ve come to know a thing or two about making it work for me and the time allotted for the shoot. Some shoots have been spontaneous, while most are usually planned ahead of time. Before I even reach out to my photographer, […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. I know that you know I spend way too much time and money on Etsy. However, my obsessive browsing really pays off when I come across artists like this one. Miss Rasa Vilcinskaite‘s bead-work is mind-blowing and vibrant and unique, and ah – I am just gushing over here! Welcome these wonderful creations […]
This month I’ve decided to join My So-Called Chaos and a bunch of other fabulous bloggers and creatives for a big Get Fit Giveaway! We’re giving away a prize pack full of fitness goodies in the winner’s choice of color! July Get Fit Giveaway Sponsors’ Answers Since the giveaway this month is fitness related, Angie […]
There’s only a couple of ways to escape this crazy heat! And one of my favorites is heading to the beach. Beachware has gotten so fabulous this year. Have you seen all the adorable shaped pool floats? They are so fun. This year it’s time to be a beach babe. Here’s our picks of towels, […]
We’re swooning over these fair trade home goods by Musae Imports. They come from around the world and are collected by History Professor Kisha Turner. Shop them in person at Pop Shop Houston Festival or shop them online. Items from Left to Right & Top to Bottom: 24″ Haitian Steel Drum Tree of Life Sculpture Vintage […]
I love things that are handmade with fine quality supplies. That’s one of the greatest tricks to making extremely stylish design goods is having the right materials. I’m huge fan of leather, concrete, wood, and gemstones. When I saw these leather cords, I immediately wanted to make these boho leather bracelets. They are so easy, […]
I came across Brass Thread while shopping at our Holiday Pop Shop last year. Their work was with Skout Shop, an awesome jewelry collaborative for independent jewelers and selling one-of-a-kind handmade accessories. I have been obsessing over the tiny details and sweet rhinestone accents that really make Brass Thread pieces stand out. Though putting beads onto […]
