Folk...

Hello,
A little Monday morning shoe lust.
I had forgotten how well Folk do shoes. Especially sandals.

Anna, CM 

20% off in the shop with a code!

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Prints update...

Here's one for your boyfriend if he is feeling the prints too!

Via Carhartt WIP shop 
Also available in a short sleeve for that super Summer vibe! Oh and a t-shirt and shorts. They have it all.
Anna, CM

Prints...

Hello,
There are some really great prints out there at the moment. Prompted by a superb bomber with a tropical print I saw in Zara last week i thought I would share a few with you.

 Tropical shift dress

 Tropical print top

 Gem print shirt dress

 Floral everything!

A perfect way to add a little 'someting' to your wardrobe dont you think? And if you love the tropical prints but are afraid to actually wear them then why not try THIS 

Anna, CM 

Blog freshen up!

Hello,

I hope everyone had a great weekend with lots of Easter fun :)

As you probably know if you visit our shop we have had a mega spruce up over there recently. A totally new look site.

Anyway to keep everything in line I gave the blog a mini spruce up too today. I wanted a much cleaner look and for all the fonts and colours to fit in with the shop. I think it works.

Hope you like it :)

Anna, CM 

Metal Cats...

Hello,
I was sent a link to this book via two sources this morning (via the Frankie Magazine newsletter and a friend) and when I had a look at it thought it was too great not to blog about!

The book is called Metal Cats, it was put together by freelance photographer and jeweller Alexandra Crockett.
'Metal cats combines two amazing subjects: the extreme personalities of the metal music scene and their adorable kitties.
Whats not to love about that?
The photo that did it for be is the one below. I love it.

(click to enlarge- its worth it!)

You can get a copy on pre-order via Amazon right HERE Or from the publisher Powerhouse Books right HERE I'm getting one.

Anna, CM  

Saturday! Crafty Fox Market...

Hello!
If you have some time on Saturday come and say hi to us at the Crafty Fox Market at The Bussey Building in Peckham, London.
I really love taking part in Crafty Fox. Its a super friendly fun market with lots of excellent designers selling their wares. Its run by Sinead and Stephan a husband and wife team whose hard work organising and promoting the fair really makes it what it is! Its Saturday and Sunday (different designers each day) but we will be there Saturday. Come and say hello and meet the designers :) Click on the link above for all the information you need and see who is selling...
Anna, CM

NOW + 4EVA...Architecture in Helsinki

Hello,

I love Architecture In Helsinki. I first fell in love with their music on a very jet lagged night in L.A at the Fonda Theatre. I had never seen them before (they were supporting another band) who I quite frankly didnt give a shit about seeing after I had seen AIH. Sorry other band.
I have all their albums and was pretty excited to find out they were releasing a new one NOW + 4EVA.

To celebrate the launch of the album they have set up a concept store in Melbourne Central (Melbourne, Australia) where you can listen to and purchase the album and a selection of fantastic products, a result of collaborations with local designers. The products sit perfectly together. I love collaborations.

 In a time where in lots of instances we download music and have no contact with an actual 'album' I think this makes a superb interactive shopping experience.

Fantastic resin bangles by Dale Hardiman

 I love these 3D Architecture In Helsinki edibles by Lucy McRae The colours are perfect.

Love love love these neoprene bags by Witu

If I was in the area, I would have been there in a shot and would have, without a doubt purchased more than the album! I have listened to the album on Spotify but will order the album online. I'm going to go for vinyl.

Anna, CM 

New website...

We are constantly working on branding and tweaking and stuff here at Custom Made (its a favorite job of mine) and the shop is high on the list...
So, we got a lovely new front page this morning for you.

Go and have a look, our instagram photos feature! There will also be new products added to the shop this week. Will let you know as soon as they are up.

Anna, CM