The Entirely Indie Outfit - featuring Mintd

I got an idea today about looking at indie stores in a new way - trying to go in and create whole outfits out of handmade items by independent artisans and craftspeople. I saw this idea on Crafty Crafty and thought it was neat and wanted to try it myself.

Anyway, I decided to feature a new source of independent products from Australia called Mintd. It’s kinda like Etsy, only not. But more people know about Etsy than Mintd, so I’ll do my part in spreading the word a bit.

Abstract T-Shirt:

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My choice for the shirt is this hand silk-screened t-shirt. I think the organic circular designs and bright colors are a nice contrast to the skirt, below.The artist calls this original design “circular birds.” There is this Ochre version or there’s a Hampton Blue version. It is a lightweight jersey t-shirt with scoop neck in front and back and small cap sleeves. So pretty! The shop is called Circular Accessories and is one outlet of an artist living in Baton Rouge, LA.

Chevron Skirt:

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My choice is a Chevron Pencil Skirt made from four pair of denim jeans, recycled by cutting them into strips and reforming them on the bias. The skirt is 22″ long with four panels and a side zipper. Although it is technically a straight skirt, sewing on the bias has turned it into a pencil skirt. It is the work of Diane Slade of Diane Slade, Inc., who is a a professional seamstress.

Bird Jewelry:

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For jewelry I kept with the bird theme as I found a lovely abstract design in oxidized, brushed metal. Matches both the theme and the colors quite nicely.I am sticking with earrings only as I think too much more and you stop looking at the individual pieces! How much more creative embellishment can you need?This was designed and made by Silvermonk of Sydney, Australia.

“Ladybug” Handbag:

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The handbag I chose is sort of complementary to the rest but not matching. You have a funky outfit, I figure a funky handbag is the Best Choice.This original design, unique handbag is made from an original 70’s patterned fabric paired with a navy blue corduroy fabric (yeah, looks purplish to me, too). The interior is lined with orange, has an inner zippered pocket and button closure.The bag is from Shagpile store by an artist living in Sydney, Australia.