plaid!

Fall is one of our favourite seasons here at Fresh Baked Goods HQ and mostly because we all share an intense love for all things PLAID. We've been making some new amazing dresses in plaids and tweeds and wools and we just know you are going to love them!

Shown below are two of our new dress styles: a mod trapeze dress that features a three-quarter sleeve and delightfully swishy skirt and a sleeveless jumper with adorable pockets. Both are lined with gorgeous bright silky fabrics.

coffee sleeves!

With the garbage strike still in full effect (when oh when will it end?!), it's even more "trendy" to reduce, reuse and recycle. A great way to produce less waste is to use a coffee sleeve from Cipolla! These fabric sleeves come in an array of prints and fit on all standard size coffee cups. And they easily clip on to a key chain when not in use! Awesome.

rocker chick

Because we know that not everybody loves sushi and cupcakes, we whipped up some dresses with an awesome rockin' theme. The prints feature guitars on one, and motorcycles and skulls on the other. Both dresses are finished off with a great flounce on the bottom. Jessie and Siân are wearing them with some rock-chick accessories: chain necklaces from Electric Lollipop and scrabble B-A-D necklace from Odd Bird.

Come by Fresh Collective and get your rock on!

earrings, earrings, earrings!

We're seeing that earrings are making a fabulous comeback and it couldn't be more perfect, because we've got some amazing earrings from nearly all of our jewelery designers. Here is a very, very, very (did we say very?) small selection of the earrings we have:

top row: Precious Pink Designs, 2nd row: Electric Lollipop, 3rd row: Zippan Designs, 4th row: Designs by Peeno (all range in price from $10 to $42)

Definitely stop by the store to see the rest of our amazing earrings. You won't leave empty handed!

bold and bright

So we've been noticing in all of the summer fashion magazines, bright and bold colours are all the rage. Well, it just so happens that we've got an amazingly bright and bold peasant flounce dress. Check out this pattern:



Isn't it amazing? We LOVE it!

Silkscrreen prints everywhere!

Many of our designers use silkscreening to bring you great prints like these!

The two with crossword puzzle panels are men's briefs from Candi Factory. The bug, shoe, Bad Angel and raven are silkscreened images which are then handpainted by Utility Grade. They are sewn into a frame cut into tees, tops and tanks.

The kid eating mac 'n' cheese is a Sugar and Cream print made into a baby tee shirt by Bun, and the flower is a print on a dress by Whirl Girl. Finally the tree in the top left corner is on a mens top by Yasmine Louis.

Silkscreen Madness!

We've got great graphics like these popping up all over the shop! On spring scarves, skirts and dresses, tops and tees, and even undies! For women and men, and kids too, we've got great graphic prints to brighten up every day.

Come poke around the shop to see our full selection! From the top left corner: Men's tops, tees and hoodies printed by silkscreen artist Yasmine Louis. A close-up of a print from a Candi Factory top. A bird on Candi Factory undies. "Where's my bailout?" frog on a tee from Odd Bird. A squirrel on a skort, also from Odd Bird. A print on a dress from Whirl Girl. A bulldog with a pipe on a tee from Odd Bird, a horse print, also Odd Bird. And a bird print on a dress from Candi Factory.

Spring Critters

No lack of critters in the store this season! 

We'll start with our feathered friends....always popular & more so during the Spring.

We have a stylized owl necklace, bird-on-a-branch silhouette necklace, bird's nest necklace & 2 kissing swallows with crystal heart necklace all set against a bluebird tank top.

We have a stylized woodpecker duo necklace that looks great against traditional floral prints (as shown below) as well with modern or plain prints....a versatile jewellery piece indeed!

Lots of insecty action happening too!

Check out the beetle domino pendant, spider web MP3 cover, bumble bee silhouette necklace & bee-on-a-sunflower brooch set against a beetle t-shirt.

Wear these around town & people may "bug" you about where you got them!

Oh Deer me!

You can adorn yourself with a stag star brooch or stag necklace, carry around your worldly goods in a stag purse & button up yourself into a fawn cardigan...what more could you ask for?

And there's plenty of more other critter goodies at the store......

A subtle "Sign of the Times" shirt for Spring!

You know it's Spring when you hear the frogs down at the local pond.

Odd Bird's latest attire offering features a cute frog print on a Moroccan style top. It's made with stretchy gauze material for excellent recovery (as it is One Size fits Most) with half-sleeves and a plungeing neckline to show off your cleavage! So it's def meant to be layered over a tank top or camisole. The cactus colour is a lovely shade of green too, perfect for Spring!

But wait, look a little closer at the printed image: this froggy has something to say about the current economic situation!

Wearing this top is sure to get some smiles this Spring!

Winged Things for Spring

Spring will be here before you know it...and with it arrives many wonderful "winged" things!

We're seeing them slowly creep into the store in the form of butterflies, birds & other insects.

We have these vintage button-cab earrings. The image is quite detailed as the butterfly's wings are highlighted in gold accents!

Songbird zippy pouch, Victorian Bird Illustration necklace, Butterfly disk necklace (which features turquoise nuggets incorporated into the chain, how beautiful is that?) Blackbird & Heart dangly earrings & big Butterfly Hoop earrings. This is just a small sample of what we have. So be sure to drop into the store to see what more "things with wings" are in stock. But don't wait too long as once the warmer weather starts, these Spring items are sure to "fly" away!

Bear it!

Forest critters are always popular, and right now were seeing a few bears make thier way into the shop for Spring!

Perhaps due to a possible Bear Market?

Or maybe they are just emerging from thier hibernation?

Either way, check out some of our "Bear Wares":

Running Bear Cub ring, Bear family button & felted hair pins....ok the hair pins aren't really "bear"ish but they do accessorize nicely with the theme!

The Dancing Bear on this pendant sure looks happy! Perhaps he is anticipating an early Spring...let's hope that does happen!

Get your Frida fix here!

Frida Kahlo is popular this Spring. This famous artist's face is showing up everywhere, including at the Collective! So if you are a Frida fan (or know someone who is) or maybe your someone who just likes to celebrate talented women then check out the Frida goodies here:

Decorated domino pendant, glass pendant with necklace set, assorted buttons & even a compact mirror!

We also have a gorgeous print of Frida with a monkey. Its a lino tile print thats hand printed & coloured, framed with tiny charms attached....so it's all ready to hang to add instant fun to your walls!

Give a "Hoot" this X-mas!

Owls are also popular this season! We have plenty of Owl themed goodies for those "whoooo" love wearing them!

Owl accessories galore: Vintage earrings, domino pendant, hair pin, funky glass pendant, buttons, shrinky earrings & cellulose bracelet!

We have owls printed on sweet little kiddie dresses!


And even on greeting cards....what a "hoot"!

The Great Outdoors is hot!

Canadian Wilderness has been a recurring theme with our designers this winter...and no wonder, who doesn't love the great outdoors?

We have men's boxers adorned with moose (like the one seen above here) canoes & even a backyard staple: lawn chairs!

Argyle continues to be popular and we have it on scarves with animal silhouettes! The Stag's Head is shown here but there's other critter designs available like squirrels & crows too!

But wait, there's more: A Snowshoe greeting card, Trout threader earrings, Forest Critters cuff bracelet, Moose-in-a-Heart baby tee & a bronze Squirrel ring!

Fall 2008 Patterns

Fall 2008 is seeing the return of seasonal pattern favourites: plaids & argyles...which we have arriving into the store almost daily now!

Cipolla has loads of accessories in such textile patterns. Some have added details, such as these scarves with the bird, spider & tree applique's on them.

There's also plaid scarves should you prefer something a bit more basic. You can never go wrong with plaid, it's such a classic. Yet a simple way to dress up a plain Fall coat!

Odd Bird has put a twist on the classic argyle top by adding an adorable Boston Terrier print to it...and yes, the dog is smoking a pipe! The top is accessorized here with a hat by Momiji, a scarf by Cipolla & crystal necklace by Electric Lollipop.

Here are more great Fall attire samplings currently in the store: Sweater shrug by PaperPeople Clothing with a scarf by Cipolla. On the mannekin is a plaid jacket by Momiji matched with a skirt by Mandala. Hanging there on the wall is a great big Heart necklace by StoryBeads. And the owl figurine is perching on a pair of Candy Factory Lace Print undies!

Fall 2008 Trends

This Fall it's accessories that will make or break your outfit. Whether its bold or traditional seasonal colours, chunky jewellery & scarves, we've got you covered! Here's a quick peek at some of what we have to offer:

The "Woodland" theme comtinues to be popular with forest critters. We have clutches by Cipolla with deer (seen here as the backdrop) & bears etc. Domino jewellery by OddBird such as this wooden beaded diaper pin. Plus lots of other pieces such as brown beaded earrings by Precious Pink & the Stained glass necklace by Peeno to compliment this theme.

Large colourful earrings by Precious Pink designs....who also offers other great styles of jewellery in wood or beaded styles.

Chunky necklace made with a combination of metals & glass by Electric Lollipop. This piece works both ways when dressing for business or casually.

Another item essential for the upcoming Fall weather is of course, a scarf such as this turquoise one by Cipolla. These lightweight scarves are simple yet elegant & easy to tuck into your handbag to carry around town for when the weather suddenly gets cooler. Its being modelled here with an amazing B&W jacket by Embody.

We also have plenty of tops in beautiful colours, such as this teal "Sushi" top by Fresh Baked Goods & green "King Dog" tee by Utility Grade. Also shown here is the Crow Clutch by Cipolla in harvest gold, which of course is a perfect colour for the Fall season!

Birdies! Undies! Yay!

Candi Factory makes the cutest and comfiest undies! So many customers buy one pair and are back in a few days for more! These are the best undies ever, so why not grab a few pairs? Get one of each- birdies, flowers, hearts and more!

Birds watchers club!

Here's a necklace by Buttercup Days, and a bird print dress by Fresh Baked Goods for all you bird fans out there! Stand out from the flock and treat yourself to a cute birdy outfit this summer.

Hoot! Hoot!

Owls and birds are popping up everywhere at Fresh Collective, and here's just a small sampling! We've got owl necklaces from Buttercup Days, bird pins, necklaces and earrings from Odd Bird, birds on cards from Painted Tree Designs and owl earrings from Electric Lollipop. The bird print fabric you see here in the background is a dress from Fresh Baked Goods.

Tweet Tweet!

If birds are your thing, you're not alone this summer! Birds are everywhere, on prints, appliqued on tees, on earrings like these by Odd Bird and even on undies by the Candi Factory!