{the type of girl tote}

Having once been described as "the type of girl who dots her i's with hearts," New York City-based graphic designer Tara took this as inspiration for a design that embraces the fun of being feminine. Her limited-edition tote bag embodies all the things she daydreams about - vintage travel posters, frivolousness, 60's movie fashion, polka dots, and more. The tote-ally sweet bag is made of heavyweight cotton canvas and is screen printed in two colors, black and red. Tara has generously offered Funky Finds readers FREE SHIPPING! Simply order through this special page to redeem the offer.

Lucha Workshop

Lucha Workshop showcases funky, graphic clothing & accessories created by Christy and Ronnie. Located in Miami, FL, the duo has been selling their printed t-shirts and handmade bags since 2005. Their new line of handbags feature designs from their t-shirts. The bags are hand-dyed, screen printed and sewn in their small home studio. The XL Standard Bag in pink features interesting woven detail made of cotton fabric. I also like the aqua messenger bag covered with various images of tools. Be sure to check out the graphic tees, too. Undies in Love is a must-see!

Kiimö Factory

Kiimö Factory features the work of textile designer & artist Seiko, a Japanese artist that is currently living in Italy with her husband, two dogs and a turtle. She opened her shop last year & has created a mini tote collection for the upcoming season. The Dress Up Mini Totes are made using unique textiles and ornaments which you can enjoy every day. Most of the bags are made using original fabrics which are printed or woven for limited amount. I love the hand-printed fabric tote featuring skeleton winter cherries on a beautiful cotton canvas. Another favorite of mine is the tote with an upcycled leather bottom. Check out Seiko's personal website that is currently published only in Japanese. Receive a 20% discount when you mention Funky Finds in the message to seller area at checkout. The discount will be refunded once payment is complete. Offer expires October 16.

Burnout Tees

You may have noticed the trend of "burnout" tees lately, but what exactly does that mean? Alternative Apparel describes their Burnout Collection as tees that have a sheer, weathered look that results in a retro finish with a soft vintage hand. Once the cotton has been burned out of a tee, those areas are sheer & look great layered over a contrasting tee or tank top. Megan Mucci of Harrilu offers a Delicate Flight burnout poof sleeve tee (pictured) that looks great layered over another tee. Another Funky Finds favorite, Squid Ink Kollective, offers a fun Whale-respected Man tee. 1AEON has a nice selection of burnout tees, including the scissors crew neck tee. I also dig the Daydream design printed on a mushroom color t-shirt. And Crimson Clover is a great shop that has fun Rock Rebel burnout tees available. Don't miss the coordinating double-sided Wild at Heart pendant.

Maptote

Rachel Rheingold and Michael Berick are the collaborative team behind Maptote, cotton tote bags that feature fun maps of various cities around the world. Visitors and locals alike enjoy these unique designs. Their product line includes a variety of styles, including natural grocery totes and black cotton totes. The two types are also available in a hobo style making it easier to carry around lots of goodies. While I love all the designs Maptote offers, I am waiting for the day they release a Texas map! Enter the November giveaway for your chance to win a Maptote of your own.