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This past Sunday we exhibited at Capsule in Hayes Valley, an indie designer extravaganza. Our favorite thing about doing these events is meeting new designers and finding great talent and creativity.

This Sunday I didn’t even have to wander far from my booth to find the best in show. My neighbor to the right set up a stand selling hand made wood ties. I know they are really hand made because he was making them as he stood there; replenishing his stock throughout the day as it sold. AMAZING! Not only that, all his wood ties are made from recycled wood gathered from all kinds of sources, old wood beams, floor boards, furniture you name it.  This means each tie is not only eco-friendly but has it’s own unique look, age and story.

These ties are not just for trend setting men, but are great for adventurous statement making women too. Wood Thumb is based in San Francisco but you can buy their unique wares online at www.WoodThumb.com

I have been increasingly frustrated with my closet the past few years and it finally dawned on me why nothing is fitting like it used to. I’m closer to 30 now than 20 and that is actually a big difference. Not a difference many people in Los Angeles would admit to but it’s true.

At this age my butt is just bigger thanks to days of sitting in an office rather than running around campus. My tummy sticks out more – probably due to all those drinks and late night food binges catching up to a slowing metabolism… oh yes and totally skipping my pilates classes because I’m getting busier and lazier in equal parts as time passes does not help.

Bottom line is I don’t have the time or energy for clothes that make me feel sad or self conscious.

Luckily I’m not the only one that feels this way. I met a great designer who told me her entire line was inspired to make women like myself and herself stay fun, sexy and trendy without the skin tight show every bump and panty line stuff. I said great sign me up!! Finally fashion that allows me to be a real human being.

The new line is called Many Belles Down and all her silouettes are carefully crafted to be form fitting without being form fitting. With some clever tailoring all the dresses from this designer will hide the tummy-butt situation while making you feel fun, sexy and most importantly comfortable. Finally a designer who remembers to pay attention to the cut!