Archive for February, 2010

new-indigenousI can’t speak for everyone here at Substance, but normally, this blogger really enjoys a good winter storm.   There’s something magical about peering out of a cozy window to a world transformed into a fluffy white wonderland.   However this winter the snow honeymoon is about over, and we’ve hit the “gross dirty ice” period.  No fun.  But deliveries of fresh new spring clothes to play with?  Definitely enjoyable, and totally blocks the grumpy outdoor weather from my mind.

What’s especially great about what we’ve gotten in so far is that it’s all wearable right now.  No sundresses to tuck away for a warmer day, just great layering pieces in both brights and neutrals that go great under a sweater, paired with your winter boots and slightly perked-up expression.  New vibrantly-colored woven cotton scarves keep you warm and cheery.  We’ve got an amazing selection here from our favorites Indigenous Designs and Stewart+Brown in soft, beautiful organic cotton, plus the spring ESPE is here too (Groovi in Aqua and Cream…mmmm).   More is coming every day.  And soon, the sun will come with it!

February 4th, 2010

yellow-dress

We’re waiting patiently here for new spring arrivals – any minute now!  Hopefully by next week we’ll have boxes of light sweaters and tees, great transitional pieces in airy colors that look forward to the warmer days ahead.  In the meantime, we’ve got an amazing Design Lab collection in progress to reveal in March (sneak peek above), featuring tea-dyed muslin and some amazing vintage mustard yellow wool that was very graciously donated to us.

Keep warm!