Ready to send your wee one's sense of style sky-high?

Let Blue Sky Rocket jet your tot to a world where kids are treated like the stars they are!

Blue Sky Rocket is the super-shop when it comes to cool gear for you little guy or gal, with bags, clothing, accessories and even goodies for Mom!

Compiling an impressive roster of the hippest kid-friendly indie designers, shop owner Stacy Conway, along with a slew of style savvy woodland creatures, has hand-picked gear so cool, you'll wish you were a kid again.

With some of my fave indie designers, like Tiny Tales & Susie Ghahremani, as well as some new discoveries like Go Goose Go, who make hip hand-screened t-shirts for babies and kids, like this Early Bird Natural Onesie, Blue Sky Rocket lets kids soar to the top of the best-dressed list.

Even the most citified of gals has longed to live seaside at some point.

But if you can't bear to give up your urban existence for one that's nautical, let Mermade Baubles whisk you away with their ocean-inspired trinkets in hues that are reminiscent of sand, sea, and surf.

This Peaceful Caprice Bracelet from designer Jennifer Chernoff showcases a stunning Aqua Terra Jasper Stone.

The glimmer and sparkle of its co-ordinating Swarovski crystals and crow beads will instantly transform you from city slicker to fashionista quicker than you can ditch your cell phone for some sunscreen.

When it comes to design, sophisticated certainly doesn't have to equal stuffy - just ask designer Dana Middleton.

The combination of clean lines with natural fabrics and beautiful colors allows inSaneity to translate the beauty of nature into pieces that breathe life into the modern home.

inSaneity's limited edition home decor, textiles and accessories offer an updated style that is softened and made more serene by Dana's use of natural fabrics and water-based pigments.

By hand-printing each design, the intricacies of each design, including this lovely Lily With a Touch of Lime pillow, shine through with depth, texture and the beauty of handcrafted functional art.

Combing color and pattern in layered designs, Miscelena Handmade Papercrafts creates stationery that will make you appreciate the value of a hand-written greeting - and the paper on which you write it!

Designer Anita Knight's childhood love of papercrafts is translated into playful cards for every occasion.

With whispers of Anita's new venture into creating shadowboxes with bits of souvenirs, old book pages and quotes , I, a self-proclaimed paper addict, will be keeping a watchful eye on the growing, colorful world of Miscelena, where both designer & shopper alike can each showcase one's own love of all things paper.

Do you wish you could get your cute on every day of the week?

Neko-jin Designs has the answer to turning even the most hum-drum day into a one that wholeheartedly celebrates the quirky side of life.

Handcrafted handbags, jewelry, and apparel at Neko-jin are adorned with original illustrations, and a selection of Japanese imports make this online boutique one that offers an edgy Eastern influences that are individual enough for the Western world's playful palette.

With designs inspired by Japanese culture, and a cast of darling characters that have been a huge hit on the anime convention circuit, Neko-jin Designs has cornered the market on cute & cuddly.

Welcome to styleFLASH!

We have renamed the Indie Collective's blog from IC Style to styleFLASH. This was already the name of our newsletter, so we decided to keep with that theme for our blog.

Of course, you will still find the same great posts featuring the best of the indie design, fashion and style world!

Please excuse any broken links or forms that do not work - we are still dusting things off! If you need to contact us, feel free to email us directly at info@styleflash.net

If you are reading us in your favorite blog reader, please update the feed url so we can continue to bring you the brightest stars of the indie universe!! 

Ready to channel your inner rockabilly chick?  Deluxe Junque has a whole lotta rockin' gear to get your motor runnin'.

Twin sisters Rae and Chris have filled the Deluxe Junque catalog with 50's-inspired bags of all shapes and sizes, and in seriously cool hot rod, skull and tattoo prints that will thrill pin-up gals and punk rockers alike.

Want something even cooler? Now you can rock one of Deluxe Junque's new lined tote bags as an eco-conscious alternative to plastic - and be prepared to spread the word when everyone in the checkout wants to know where you snagged your fabulous bag!

DISCOUNT ALERT: FREE coordinating Sunglass Case w/ every Tote & Messenger Bag Purchase. Sale items excluded.  Expires 09.30.08  Just use coupon code IndieCollective I

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Just because you're not in a band doesn't mean you can't have your own stylin' hand-printed poster!

Cricket Press has mad design skills, and their dazzling selection of stellar prints, cards and other artwork that will make you look like a rock star (even if you've never strummed a guitar!).

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Looking for modern trinkets that celebrate your faith? Melissa Meman Designs had gorgeously drool-worthy jewels that inspire passion through fashion.

Taking the traditional rosary and giving it a modern makeover, Melissa combines gemstones, sterling wire and exquisitely intricate wire-wrapping accents.

Melissa also offers a slightly more edgy selection of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, as well as a small assortment for brides.

I really love these Tangerine Swirl earrings and the way the faceted orange carnelian beads really pop from the delicate strands of woven gold-filled wire. 

Melissa Meman Designs offers something for every gal, whether she is demure - or a little more daring!

DISCOUNT ALERT: Save 15% off your purchase at Melissa Meman Designs with coupon code Indie15

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There's no need for fashion-conscious ladies to act their age…especially when shops like Glamasaurus exist. 

With colorful confectionary-inspired accessories and a rainbow-hued color palette, even the most prim and proper fashion princess can play dress-up.

Fresh for summer and ripe for the picking are these Strawberry Studs, handmade by designer Andreanna Kostantas-Ducceschi, and available in blue, pink, white, or red.

Pair them with this Pirate Cameo Brooch and this Hard Time Handcuff Necklace, and you'll have an enselble that is the perfect mixture of naughty and nice, all wrapped up with a sweetness that will never go out of style.

DISCOUNT ALERT: Save 15% off your entire order at Glamasaurus with discount code IndieGlam

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Looking for more great indie goods?  Check out our 2008 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide!