today’s company that still manufactures in the us-of-a and makes products i actually want to purchase:

the one that started it all for me- american apparel!

Here’s a bit from the website:

now they definitely have their share of controversy, but i give american apparel credit for being a clothing manufacturer in the us. honestly, there aren’t many left… and especially not many that have so many stores, products that are nicely designed, and an international following!

their website can be a little scandalous (don’t go there at work!) but here are a few of my favorite items for spring…

i especially love this tan-cream striped version

this one is my fav.

such a pretty spring tote

i like the blue version of this too!

some items can be a little pricey, but you can also find american apparel on amazon for VERY reasonable prices! just go to amazon.com and search ‘american apparel.’ there’s also a ‘special deals’ section on their website of items from tees to dresses at $5, $10, or $15.

happy weekend lovelies!

*images and text via americanapparel.com