These would not be my everyday boots, but oh boy…for special occasions…how fun!
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Monster Boots
Posted in fashion, monsters with tags fashion, monsters on November 11, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyTake Back Halloween!
Posted in fashion, halloween with tags fashion, halloween on November 1, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyIt’s not Halloween anymore, but I must call attention to this site I saw on The Art of Darkness.
Take Back Halloween is a self-proclaimed “costume guide for women with imagination.” I adore costumes that rally against the idea that women MUST use Halloween as an excuse to flaunt their sexuality.
Not sure what else to be because stores ONLY stock inane sexy costumes? Try a scientist! A mythical woman! A goddess!
Ada Lovelace:
Pele:
Persephone:
Work those brains, girls!
Alexander Wang Starbucks Shirt
Posted in absurd, clothing, fashion with tags absurd, clothing, fashion on September 23, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyOh come on. Really. I wasn’t even aware that Starbucks had “limited edition” shirt designs. But now you can spend a whopping $85 to sport a giant coffee stain and know that this generous expense will solely benefit the chain itself (there are only about five Starbucks per block these days, so clearly the company needs a boost).
Even the model looks embarrassed and miserable.
Coloron Pro Instant Eyeshadow
Posted in fashion, halloween, makeup, products with tags fashion, halloween, makeup, products on September 3, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyI probably should have picked up some eyeshadow skills over the years (or at least had them seep into me by osmosis at the goth/industrial/punk/metal shows I went to when I was younger). But I rarely use the stuff and I’m clueless about it.
Coloron Pro Instant Eyeshadow takes the work out of it with these stick on eyeshadow ovals.
They come in regular colors, but I think the patterns are more worth the cost. I’d love to try one of these for a Halloween party or special event.
Something about this idea reminded me of Homer Simpson’s makeup gun (Coloron has a sure advantage in precision).
See more designs by COLORON PRO.
Gold and Diamond Embedded Contact Lenses
Posted in absurd, fashion, jewelry, medicine with tags absurd, fashion, jewelry, medicine on August 19, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyOh humans…how you entertain me with your adornments. I do recall rumors about Acuvue’s diamond contact lens a while back:
Though I never heard any follow up information. Now we have La SER Eye Jewelry. Decadent? Perhaps. But creator Dr. Chandrashekhar Chawan not only donates treatments to those in need with every pair of contacts purchased, but never denies treatment to those unable to afford eye care.
A tad extreme for everyday wear (and I was once a goth), but perfect to craft a glittering undead or lavish android look.
For the happy couple…
Read more here.
Alexander McQueen: Alien Shoes
Posted in fashion, sci-fi with tags fashion, sci-fi on August 1, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyI rarely have the slightest interest in or awareness of what’s going on in the world of high fashion, but I make brief and rare exceptions to enjoy the anatomical and sci-fi inspired designs of Alexander McQueen.
For example, these Giger-esque Alien shoes:
I know, these are SO last season. They come in a variety of colors (I don’t understand why blue and white would be among them). In my opinion nothing beats the classic “metal” pictured above, save for maybe a glossy black version, more true to Alien form.
I would also like to accessorize with the previously mentioned Alien Pez Dispenser.
Skeleton Diagram Scarf
Posted in anatomy, clothing, fashion with tags anatomy, clothing, fashion on June 22, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyI really should just order this right now (the price is quite reasonable), but instead it’s going on my wish list for a later date.
I love this Skeleton Diagram Scarf from Gorey Details.
100% cotton with medieval skeleton print. Classy. Understated. Lovely.
Ryan Matthew: Against Nature Atelier
Posted in anatomy, clothing, craft, fashion, jewelry with tags anatomy, clothing, craft, fashion, jewelry on June 16, 2011 by shewalkssoftlySomething fans of Oddities may not know is that Ryan Matthew is also one of the owners of Against Nature, a lower east side atelier that specializes in bespoke suits.
From the website:
Inspiration is culled from a wide range of sources, yielding a distinctly contemporary collection that nonetheless recalls the fine craftsmanship, attention to detail, and sartorial elegance of an earlier epoch.
For those wondering where Ryan gets his amazing suits…now you know.
While most contemporary clothing is mass produced on factory machines, Against Nature offers the opportunity to step back into a bygone age when clothing was custom tailored with choice fabric and impeccably measured to the exact specifications of the customer.
The store offers a wide variety of the finest quality imported material, and each suit is entirely hand crafted with multiple fittings over a one to two month period to ensure perfect construction.
Ryan crafts the perfect accessories (Victorian sensibility with a bit of edge) for suits of this caliber: rings, cufflinks, tie bars, stick pins, money clips, belts, bracelets.
No, they are not all skulls and bones…I just happen to like these…
Commissioning a suit from Against Nature is undoubtedly an experience of luxury- far from the common off-the-rack perusals where nothing seems to fit quite right.
See and learn more about this unique venture on the following sites:
Against Nature homepage
Doyle Mueser (designers)
Ryan Matthew (click “shop” for jewelry selections)
Desktop Goodies 5/6
Posted in absurd, advertising, comics, fashion, humor, kitsch, vintage with tags absurd, advertising, art, comics, fashion, humor, kitsch, vintage on May 6, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyAn elegant lady knows that one must always match her toilet paper with her evening gown.
When I attempted to make a shoofly pie and had an accident that propelled hot molasses over every surface of my kitchen (ceilings included), I wish I could say it was for a justifiable reason…like a donkey sneaking up on me.
One must pause and think “Just because we CAN, does it mean we SHOULD?”
Who’s proud to be an American?
Pay attention zoology students. This is how animals really work.
This next piece may require some time to sink in. I invite you to write your own narrative.
I agree that music can be a fantastic and enriching part of life from a very young age, but I’m not sure it should be documented in exactly this fashion.
I know one of my favorite kitties would love to levitate. He’s into ceilings. I’m not thinking of making the little hat for him or anything…nope…not at all…
I’m watching Doctor Who these days. Had to grab this screen shot with my phone’s camera.
DANGERMOUSE CUPCAKES! This was my favorite cartoon as a kid. By Naomi.
Sans tentacles and ruffled collar, I would love this outfit (part of me will always remain a soft core Goth).
(Thanks to Kitschy Living for a couple of these images)
Vintage Bird Hats
Posted in absurd, fashion, taxidermy, vintage with tags absurd, fashion, taxidermy, vintage on March 14, 2011 by shewalkssoftlyA post on Buzzfeed showcases some, shall we say, “interesting” vintage hats featuring our feathered friends.
Now, regardless of my personal opinion on the matter, I know that animal parts have been used in human fashion since our species first figured out how to manage it. But these designs are hardly functional.
In fact, some of them resemble the aftermath of massive bird tragedy. Perhaps a plague, or at the very least some unfortunate bone crushing accidents.
I searched out a few more.
I suppose this sort of thing enjoyed a brief stint of popularity in the middle of the 20th century, even if it made the fashion savvy woman look like a perch.
I’m not sure this one is actually dead yet:
Here it looks like the bird will have the last laugh, with an impending eye gouge:
Ah, high fashion…
This is more my style. Let those babies fly free…
More catastrophes here.
