oh sun, swim and swoon. the 2013 spring summer collection from orla kiely is out and i’m in love with it all. such flirty, pretty dresses, bags and those bathing suits, too, sigh. the spring/summer collection was photographed on location at the parker in palm springs and it just makes me wanna jump in the bug, put the top down and head south for some fun in the sun.... 
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the autumn winter collection from orla kiely is out and it’s just as lovely as ever. i like this new use of solid fabrics as much as her go-to prints and patterns. the 2012 orla kiely collection seems a little on the mod side to me, with high waisted jumpers and car coats shown with tights and mary janes or booties and that dark berry stain lip color — which reminds... 
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this post in partnership with method. one of my very favorite pattern makers is orla kiely. i’ve been slinging her bags across my shoulders for about a decade, wearing her beautifully-made clothes and even drinking coffee from her mugs. well, the very very eco-conscious orla was looking for a partner she could share her sustainability values with as well as her love... 
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we hopped around last friday, shopping soho on a picture perfect warm new york day. not too hot, not humid, just lovely. and one of the great shops we visited was the orla kiely store, which is just charming. and the people working there couldn’t have been kinder either, which i rather appreciate when shopping in a big city. cute clothes, some bags i really coveted,... 
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oooh, this is a fun fall giveaway! my very generous sponsor, room6 is giving away an orla kiely oval stem print large handbag (in lovely amber — perfect for autumn — and large enough to pack your laptop) to one happy sfgirlbybay reader! and, as an added bonus, room6 will be holding their own giveaway here for a $100 gift certificate which can be used towards anything... 
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