Journal

Meet Iwona Ludyga

Iwona Ludyga Design is a Brooklyn based company, creating unique handmade jewelry. It’s a journey of color, texture and shape. Inspired by travels...

The LBD

While casual elegance might be all the rage, there are those days when you want a little more. The allure of the Little Black Dress, aka LBD, lies...

Cult-Favorite Designers

A fashion designer becomes a cult-favorite by creating a distinctive and timeless brand, fostering a loyal community, and delivering on the promis...

What’s Resort Wear Anyway?

In the world of fashion, certain styles evoke a sense of leisure, luxury, and escape. One such category that perfectly encapsulates this essence i...

NEW Year’s Day

Across the globe, the tradition of wearing something new on New Year’s Day beautifully encapsulates the universal desire for renewal and fresh begi...

Giving & Receiving

We asked the fine women of Verdalina to weigh in— on the things they want, and want to give this holiday season. It was a challenge to choose jus...

Birthstones

The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring good luck, good health, and protection. We share the below guide for fun, not science, and note: T...

Unpacking Un-Gendered Clothing

The definitions are somewhat ambiguous, and may be used interchangeably by some, but today, we favor unisex designs: T-shirts and turtlenecks, but...

How to Care for Wool

Inspired by (new to Verdalina) Mischa Lampert hand spun, hand knit, hand made wool beanies, we got to thinking about caring for wool… that is aside...

Think Pink

Pink is commonly thought of as the color of love, but did you know that it also has some amazing benefits for your health.

A Beginner’s Guide to Smudging

Herbs have been used since the dawn of time, and before modern medicine, they were prized and treasured. For example, the three wise men brought fr...

How to Wear Brooches

A sartorial staple since the Bronze Age, brooches began as a practical way to secure clothing, during the Belle Epoque they got elaborate, and have...