Indie Style

OHWTO!

Grey — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:33:49 +0000

OHWTO officially started in 2009, branching off from my jewelry shop on Etsy when it became apparent that bath & body products would sell well enough to warrant their own shop. I started off with Steampunk bars of what I called “Art Soap”; these were soapy works of art you could wash your body with, and I went from there.

These days, OHWTO is home to a virtual modern-day apothecary and perfumery. From lip balms to soaps, perfumes to hair treatments, there’s something for just about everyone to be found in the shop.

Known for making the world famous Black Magic soap, Becca also custom blends perfumes, often by special request.

One of her newest is I Smell like a Witch.

* I Smell Like A Witch: A special request for Luna of Toxid-Lotus.net, I smell like a Witch came about when a little boy told her that the combination of scents she was wearing made her smell “like a witch”. Heh. Red & White Roses, Cotton Candy, Bubble Gum, Smoke, Sandalwood, Patchouli & Vanilla Bean

I’ve also ~~begged~~ requested a few scents myself, one of which, Goodie Goodie, is a holiday limited edition!

* Goodie Goodie(LE): This was a custom request blend for Grey of LeGothique, spiced gumdrops- you know the ones! This fairly literal scent combines notes of Cinnamon, Peppermint, Anise, Cassia, Sugar & Vanilla (please use caution with this scent as it does contain cinnamon, which can irritate the skin of persons sensitive to it- patch testing is highly recommended before slathering all over yourself)

For the February box, OHWTO will be offering samples sizes of their multi use oil spray for skin and hair… and squeaky hinges and stuck drawers…

Getting ready!

Grey — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:10:58 +0000

It might be the end of December, but we’re all already getting ready for February’s box.

I’ve spent the last day or so make the special Indie Style extra!

First Review

Grey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:20:57 +0000

I think this is the first official review of The Awesome Box!

Thanks, Rebecca!

Valentine’s Box Info

Grey — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:03:21 +0000

The official list of indie’s contributing to the the Valentine’s Day (full sized) Awesome Box is here!

Darling Girl – samples

Black Rose Minerals – eyeshadow trio samples

OHWTO – Snake Oil sample

New York Glitter- coupon

Geek Chic Cosmetics- Valentine’s samples

Evil Shades - A SURPRISE

Persephone Minerals- samples

Psyche Minerals- samples

Brazen Cosmetics- samples

Whimsy Beading – custom colorway raffle item

Strawberry MilkMade – mini magnets

Femme Fatale – samples

Darling Clandestine – full sized perfume solid raffle

A handmade gift from Indie Style!

Boxes will go on sale January 15th for $24 and will mail on or around February 1st to arrive in time for Valentine’s Day!

EM Jewelry

Grey — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:57:57 +0000

I’ve been making jewelry for just over a year now and have only recently begun to get more serious about it, finding more and more beautiful gemstones to use and working on developing new skills. The right piece of jewelry can transform a look, give people a peek at a person’s unique personality, and make the wearer feel more confident all at the same time. When I first found Etsy and the millions of gorgeous handmade items, I fell in love with the idea of wearing something truly one of a kind, instead of the ubiquitous Tiffany necklace every girl seems to own (although feel free to send me Tiffany jewelry anytime)!

In my shop, I try to mainly use gemstones and goldfill or sterling silver, but have some less expensive items too. My most popular item by far is the Outlander necklace I made after devouring the entire book series – I’ve had people ask me to remake it several times – and I don’t mind doing the same piece again if it’s something people want. The rest of the time though, I prefer to do only one of each design, so the owner will have something completely unique. I am always open to custom commissions and my customers have been very happy with the results

For the Awesome Box soft launch, I wanted to do Sailor Moon-inspired earrings, because the community of women buying the Box is the same one in which I recently discovered some fellow SM addicts! Combining the love of Sailor Moon (the manga will always be the best, even if some of the new translations are a bit odd) and the love of all things sparkly brought me to the Eternal necklace, and from there to the earrings in the mini-box. (I wouldn’t wear the earrings and the necklace at the same time though. Just so we’re clear I hope people will like them!

You can shop EM Jewelry on Etsy and on Store Envy.

Sneak Peek

Grey — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:59:27 +0000

Whimsy Beading

Grey — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:06:03 +0000

I’m really happy to have Whimsy Beading contributing to not just the December Mini Box, but the February launch box as well!

Going Grey threaders from Whimsy Beading

Whimsy Beading are Joey and Kelly. We are devoted partners, sparkly-loving beadweavers, nerdy gamers, cat servants, doggie parents and devoted geeks. Whimsy Beading started in 2009 on Etsy selling beaded necklaces, earrings and other sparkly beaded accessories. Once we discovered beadweaving, we never looked back. We create fun, affordable beadweaving and beaded jewelry for all shapes, sizes and budget ranges using glass and freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and tons of shiny, sparkly seed beads.

How long, on average, does a pair of earrings take you to make?

Depending on the style and length, a pair of earrings can take anywhere from half an hour to an hour to make.

Where do you get inspiration from for new colorways?

Everywhere! I especially loved all the fun colorway suggestions in the “Your Favorite Colors” blog contest we recently ran in my blog. I think we’re going to make it an annual contest. I’ve also just finished a colorway based on the beautiful winter sunsets we get in KY called November Twilight.

What is your favorite piece you’ve ever made?

Midnight Carnival pieces. Each one is slightly different, and changes each time I make them.

Do you have plans for anything new in 2012?

I’m always planning. But to be honest, most of our ideas come out of “I wonder what will happen if I do…” and go from there, so you never know just what’s going to turn up in the shop. Customers too are great sources of inspiration. I never know just what idea is waiting for me in a customer request. That’s part of the fun.

Sakura and Her Diamonds threaders

Follow them on the web!

You can find them on Twitter, Facebook, and their blog here.

You can also read some amazing reviews of their products here:

Le Gothique

Phyrra

Turtle Beauty

The Adventurous Purple Koala

Featured Indies!

Grey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:15:38 +0000

This months featured indies are:

Geek Chic – eyeshadow samples

Whimsy Beading – coupon

Evil Shades – samples and a coupon

OHWTO – perfume samples

Innocent Twisted – eyeshadow samples

EMJewelry -earrings

Stick around for reviews and features about each company, coming soon!

December Mini Awesome Box

Grey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:05 +0000

SOLD OUT

Thank you!

Please note:

The boxes will not start shipping until after December 15th. You may get a shipping notice earlier, but they will not be processed or shipped until the 15th.

These are mini boxes, and will be shipped in a mailer (envelope).

There are a limit of 30 available. One per person.

International orders will receive an invoice for additional shipping charges. Your box will NOT mail until this is paid.

Your box will go to the address on the Paypal account, please make sure this is correct.

Buy purchasing this item, you agree to the above terms.

The Details

Grey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:04:53 +0000

The first Awesome Box will go on sale on Thursday, December 1st at 8am PST. This is a soft launch and just a first run of the way things will go. The AB this time around will be a mini collection and be mailed in a mailer, rather then an actual box.

Every mailing after this will be a FULL sized AB, this will be the only mini mailing for the time being. The price of the AB to be released on the 1st will be 15$. The full sized boxes will be 24$ starting in February.

A link will be posted when the AB is available. It will be posted right on the site. It will be programed to only accept the amount of boxes available, in this case, 30. If you try to purchase a box and it won’t let you, I apologize in advance, but it’s sold out.

There is a limit of ONE PER PERSON. Anyone who tries to purchase more then one will be refunded and banned from the next box.

If you are international you WILL receive a second invoice to cover the additional shipping charges. In most cases it will not be more then an additional 3$, your box will not ship until the invoice is paid.

The boxes will NOT mail until after the 15th of the month and shipping labels will be printed directly from the Paypal account so PLEASE ensure that information is accurate!

A complete list of participants for the December Mini Awesome Box can be found here.

Questions or comments? Let me know!