One blog we can’t get enough of is Rackk and Ruin. Not only is Molly Conant a talented jewelry designer (see all of her spunky, tomboy cool pieces here), she also proudly profiles amazing “Made In The USA” brands such as Queen City Dry Goods.

Molly’s pieces mix color with organic shapes, reminiscent of Native American jewelry, and are perfect for summer. Her mantra of just going for it and doing what you’re doing for yourself more than anyone else is apparent in all her work – and her dedication has connected her to like-minded people and fans who share her aesthetic.

Rackk and Ruin is where we found another great “Made In The USA” brand created just a year ago straight out of Burlington, Vermont. Envisioned by Matt Renna (who is self-taught by the way!), Queen City Dry Goods is a throwback to the days when people actually cared about their craft, and the quality of goods they put out. Renna can only be described as gifted when it comes to his gorgeously designed leather, cotton and wool products. We are definitely a fan of this talented artist and will constantly go back to his online store to see what comes next!

Hair chalking has been around for a little while, and we found that it’s still on trend in pastels. We especially like Rackk and ruin’s DIY attitude, suggesting picking up soft pastels from the art supply store to get the look. There is no need to spend over $30 at the salon for some fun hair color.  Try doing two colors on one strand, and styling with a fishtail braid or an up-do to spice up your hairdo every so often. We love Lauren Conrad’s “Cotton candy bun” up-do.