Archive for April, 2009

We’ve had a busy week so far, full of a lot of great color. New Melie Bianco came (the front-cinched shoulder bag is shown above, $89), and we got in a great big refill on our popular Levi’s wide-leg jeans and handwoven cotton scarves. A new take on one of our old classics arrived today, in the form of 3-button wraps from Pure, with a simple knit-and-purl effect that gives them a lighter weight and a subtle stripe. And finally… more comfy bamboo-cotton blend tops from HTnaturals are in (the scarf is shown below, $22)!

We received some finalized samples of our new organic private label tees in the mail yesterday. The colors – officially dubbed Stone, Black, White, and Sea Blue – are wonderful, and the fabric is thick and soft. Look for them soon in long-sleeve crewnecks and v-necks, and half-sleeve v-necks as well.

Happy Earth Day! Today’s Substance staff is all taking turns walking down to Northstar for veggie burgers… I can’t wait…

(yellow dress by Barami, $120; purple leather handbag by Tano, $238; organic cotton wrap sweater by Indigenous, $86; cosmos ball necklace by Erik & Mike, $78; grey cotton print dress, $48; strapless navy & white dress by Tribute, $178; blue fade leather clutch by 49 Sq. Mi., $375.)

More spring is here…. crisp & bright dresses from Barami, adorable plaid blouses from Cameo, incredibly (almost impossibly) soft bamboo blend scarves and men’s t-shirts by HTnaturals, plus more fun & inexpensive cotton dresses and Espe Groovi Bags. We’re expecting some bamboo jersey dresses and easy skirts from Sweetgrass today!

April 16th, 2009

Last week, one of our long-time regulars, Sheree, stopped in dressed in a lovely pile of Substance clothing. The “head-to-toe Substance” phenomenon has happen frequently enough, that we’ve decided to start getting out our camera – Sheree looked so great I just had to awkwardly inquire if I could take a photo. Her leather messenger bag, Fillmore jacket, and sky-blue Raw Earth Wild Sky tee are all from us!

April 9th, 2009

I’m breaking the cycle of linking back to our site, this time I’m sending you out into the world! The Sartorialist is arguably one of the best style blogs around. Beautiful photography, and wonderful ideas that you can use to spruce up your own style (that was actually how the blog got it’s start – a fashion photographer who would see great looks on the street that he wanted to remember for himself). Go look…. it’s not a suggestion, it’s a command!

- Ayisha

April 7th, 2009

April 2nd, 2009
(cosmos ball necklace in oatmeal, $78; handwoven scarf in white, $19)

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Short North Warehouse Sale this past weekend, it was a huge success!

New in-store this week: Fun + epic jewelry by Erik & Mike (see above), Acholi Beads, and Linda Paradise Miller; fabulous wedding-friendly and classic knit sleeveless dresses by Tribute; and comfy natural-fiber classics by A People United. We also got in more Index pants by Body and an awesome selection of our chunky Pop Stone rings for $16. Also check out our latest Design Lab collection by Maddie, all one-of-a-kind and vegan-friendly handbags!

Also, I just had to post a photo of a display our intern Calista made with the handwoven cotton scarves…. it’s like a scarf cupcake…