Online - November 15, 2005

A La Moda

Moda-Mia

Originality? Always a plus where fashion is concerned.

Yet it’s a fine line between unique (marching to the beat of your own drum) and insane (dressing like you obey the maniacal voices in your head).

Knowing how to tell the difference is, of course, the key. Moda-Mia can help lead the way. The online boutique scores styles from up-and-comers — before most of the world has even heard of them — making the right kind of originality a true (and easy) option.

New designers and collections are added regularly: Look for items from Saffron Rare Threads, LMS by Yemisi, Ipa-Nima bags, Mabel Chong jewelry, and others. Haven’t heard of them? Don’t worry — each is introduced by a short bio. So you can easily fill in admirers when they inquire about your outfit.

And rest assured they mean it in a good way.

Available online at moda-mia.com.