I don’t know much about Cooperative Designs, but I do know that my neutral loving self can’t help but be attracted to the knitwear label’s bold use of colour. I don’t think I could personally rock any of the looks, but the clothes are a lot of fun to look at.

I’ve posted pictures from the S/S 09 and A/W 09 collections. While I rolled my eyes over the played out 80s references in the A/W collection (designers: please stop referencing the 80s and 90s and do something original), there are several pieces I do really like.

Spotted these beautiful, sugar candy like necklaces by McTega on the lovely Nora MacLeod’s blog who found me via chictopia. Talk about visual feast! You can purchase a few of the items on the McTega site as well as at Una in Portland. Prices range from $78-$265. Thanks Nora!

Sorry guys, I was soaking up the sun and blissful heat in Tucson Saturday through Monday, hence no post yesterday.

There are loads of talented unknowns on Irish site, Catwalk Genius, but what’s most unique about the site is the concept behind it. Not only can you purchase works from emerging designers, but you can invest in them as well, which helps fund their next collection. If you become an investor you also share in any profits made through the sale of each collection. I think it’s such a great concept.

The site has a nice selection and there are lots of colourful pieces to choose from. While I love me some neutrals and blacks, I desperately needed some colour given the miserable week upon week of rain we’ve had here in CO for the past month!

While browsing through Sylvie Markovina’s site the other day, I came across fellow Australian Kirrily Johnston whose online shop carries some of Markovina’s pieces along with her own line. (You can see Markovina’s pieces paired with Johnston’s clothing.)

Anyways, while there is nothing revolutionary here, I’m drawn to Johnston’s draping and neutrals mixed with pops of colour. Her pieces are wearable and relaxed.

I’ve posted pieces from her A/W 09, S/S 08/09, and A/W 08 collections.

I can hear some of you breathing a collective sigh of relief that I’m not posting more black, white, and every other neutral under the sun clothing today.

I admit, I need some colour pick-me up myself, especially since April is proving to be its typical rainy, overcast self.
Basso & Brooke provides the much needed jolt with their dizzying but impressive digital prints.

I’d love to rock just one of their pieces either on its own or with something clean and simple. It’s just the sort of kick-in-the pants all we all need going into the warmer summer months.

Photos are from style.com and I’ve posted looks from the S/S 09 and A/W 09 collections. Remember, when you see the ‘read more’ link to click it to see more.