This week's edition of ECIG is special for two reasons. 1. It's the first new ECIG since I spaced out and messed up last week's. (Special!) 2. It's an interview! I came across Janean Johnson's collection of one-of-a-kind pieces on ...

From English Lit. grad to super-designer, Gina Michele is well on her way to being well-known, world-'round. She started by chopping up fabric for her Barbie's clothes, and now spends time dabbling in eco-friendly fabrics, feminine sheaths and deliciously draping ...

I've strayed away from my favorite indie designer site, Smashing Darling, today because I keep running into the same amazing designers over and over... I need new! I need fresh! So I've turned to an old standby - Etsy. There ...

Madras 641, or M641, is an independent designer that I discovered on Smashing Darling this morning, then realized I totally follow on Twitter! Small, fashionable world. Not only are her pieces affordable (most I've seen are under $60), but they're ...

Since I first heard the abbreviated version of Diablo Cody's story, I've been totally intrigued. Any news item that pops up about her, I scramble to read. Whether it's out of semi-morbid curiosity or relativity, I'm not sure, but I ...

The world of fashion magazines is a strange and sometimes frightening one - particularly if you're a budgeting fashion addict forced to stare down the nose of $700 stilettos and $2,500 rings. Fortunately, there are a plethora of options when ...

Every 5-10 years, as well all know, a group of hot young things move into the Hollywood scene by way of hot TV shows, movies or music, and push out all of our classic femme fatales. Will they succeed against ...

The word "goth" and "gothic" has been literally slain by mass media. These days, it means striped tights, mesh, and a metric ton of black eyeliner. If you'd like to read confessions of a mainstream goth turned fashion pro, check ...