April showers bring Mankind Mag’s Pretty Issue, available now for $1.99. Read interviews from world-renowned photographer Roberta Ridolfi and emerging fashion labels PESQUEIRA and Humanoid, among other international talented designers/artists.

Erin has done another fantastic job! Keep up the good work! Download the Pretty Issue at www.mankindmag.com!

When money is tight you have to get creative with your wardrobe. I don’t know about everyone else but I have been hitting the thrift stores more often, finding ways to revamp and reuse pieces of clothing that I haven’t worn in ages. Dyeing tired clothes a new and current shade is the perfect way to make the most of what you’ve got and all it will cost you is a few dollars for the dye. Here is are some instructions from Jessica (she is amazing and her blog is full of inspiration) of What I Wore on overdying and tie dying.

An example of Jessica’s tie dying skills : What I Wore

If you must buy something new make is something you will get tons of wear out of. How about this lovely dress by Lirola? You can wear this one dress seven different ways!

7 Ways to Wear Dress : $98.00

Checkout the newest issue of the wonderful Antler Magazine!

www.antlermag.com

The April issue of Mankind Mag from Erin at Design for Mankind is now available. Read interviews from Eden Veaudry, La Casita de Wendy, MiekeWillems and many more of my favorites in April’s “Rose-Colored Glasses” issue.

Peppermint is a new independent green fashion magazine, covering eco and ethical style in a positive, uplifting, and forward-thinking way. Peppermint promotes individuality, personal style, respect, values and ’slow fashion’, while steering away from the trendmill and unsustainable ideals.

ANTLER is an online magazine which focuses on composing a collection of beautiful, inspiring ideas and designs from all aspects of life.

N.E.E.T. Magazine is the brainchild of Stephanie J, who is based in the UK. Everything in the magazine is handpicked, designed and organised by her, the editor. N.E.E.T. began in December 2005 as a quarterly, online publication, laid out in a magazine format – as a showcase for grassroots creativity.

As a self-employed blogger/shop owner I am always look for great business tips. Over the past few months I have stumbled across some truly amazing resources and I thought I would share them here.

First up is Holly Becker of decor8. Her new Creativity Series has me hooked! Holly’s 10-week Creativity Series is filled with great tips, deep discussion and homework assignments for you to do to tap into your most creative self. She covers everything from mind mapping to the importance of fitting in some form of daily exercise. Catch up now at decor8blog.com

Modish Biz Tips is another favorite. Although relatively new, Biz Tips is packed with inspiration! Jena gives marketing advice, posts to keep your self-employed self motivated and suggestions on branding your business. Jena says that “Modish BIZtips is here to help you, the artist, crafter or designer who is working towards making a living off your own creations. It’s a road that’s not an easy one to take, but this blog will be a source of support, information and guidance along your way.”

Finally, Dialogue is a new video series from Erin Loechner on Design for Mankind. It is “dedicated to all the things we as a creative community SHOULD be talking about, but AREN’T “. Episode One is all about balance and Episode Two is all about the dreaded finances.

I just wanted to say thank you to these ladies because their work has helped me to become better at my own.

Queens Of Vintage is a fairly new website dedicated to all things vintage. QueensOfVintage.com is the first daily vintage glossy to share all of their vintage fashion, beauty, and interior style secrets just with you. So if you bask in Bakelite and frolic in frills, the dedicated team of vintage-obsessed writers and gurus at Queens Of Vintage are making it their mission to bring you all that’s fabulous in the vintage world. I was so excited when one of the editors, the lovely Lena contacted me about doing a feature on Night Owl Vintage!

Here is what Lena had to say about Night Owl Vintage: “Online vintage shop Night Owl Vintage is relaunching with a new site. To celebrate, all our readers get 20% off. Yay! We’ve checked out the new shop and this Sixties rhinestone and enamel pin, $12, has really caught our eye. We also like this $20 red and yellow cheerleader top from the Seventies. Go Queens! Of course a shop called Night Owl Vintage has to sell a few owl-related items. This little Seventies ceramic owl, $8.50, is a lovely vintage deco piece. To claim your special 20% QueensOfVintage.com discount enter code ‘queen20? at Night Owl before you check out.”

Read the full article here and thanks again to Lena!