On principle, I’m opposed to spending close to $2,000 for a simple dress. But this Celestial Combo Dress is giving me some ideas about what I might be able to make for myself…
I vow to make a celestial cocktail dress for under $20. It can be done.
Category: fashion
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I’m calling this roundup “#1” since there may be others before Halloween rolls around. Here are a few choice Etsy items to celebrate the season.
Skeleton Cameo (definitely on my wish list)
Sterling Silver Skull (love the style on this one)
Now THIS is a Halloween sweater!
And some amazing hand painted heels by taylorsays:
Here’s an actual Victorian collector’s item:
Got any favorite DIY Halloween items? There’s a lot to wade through on Etsy when doing a simple search, so I’d love to see any hand picked favorites.
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Granted, every elusive cryptid on record has had more sightings than SheWalksSoftly in a bathing suit. But if I had the courage to show some skin, it would be fun to wear something like this (note: I do not have the courage).
Dead sexy.
I’ve been getting a craving to paint on clothing and shoes…
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Design by Humans is an interactive T-shirt design community. It’s free to join, vote, submit, discuss…
Here are a few of my favorite female shirt designs.
Stairway to the cosmos!
Swing to the music…
Electric storm…
Those three are definitely on the wish list.
See more designs for men and women here
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Some of you may know, I do not have the stereotypical female lust for shopping. But I have an odd love of interesting socks. Most days my socks are plain black, yet I’ve developed a bit of a collection for special occasions. I should really ask Sock Dreams if they want to sponsor this blog!
Here are the latest on my wish list:
Chat Noir Knee Highs (I already have this painting on a poster and shirt)
These might be a little high on the cute factor for me to purchase (after all, I only like to bust out a full-on *cute* accessory a few times a year), but I can smile at them from afar.
Perhaps I just like the idea that someone chose a Manatee as a sock subject.
Since I can’t blow close to $100 on socks to get them all…does anyone have particular favorites out of these? I’m leaning toward Peacock Feathers and Chat Noir at least.
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The source is in Russian, so I can’t pinpoint the creator, but I think a pair of bone shoes like these would be perfect for an event like the Mutter Ball in Philly (sadly, there are not many links of public pictures posted).
Definitely best in black, in my opinion, but…
And, although I have an uncommon aversion to feet and you’d be hard pressed to find me brandishing my toes (just a personal preference, not a foot deformity), I must post these for the sake of completeness. Ugh…toes. I can’t look too closely.
Anyone have a good saw and a prosthetic spine I could borrow?
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Please pardon this uncharacteristic foray into personal opinion/politics. I try to keep such things off the blog, but every now and then something comes along that really strikes me.
Apparently, Native American themes have been commandeered by fashion designers, hipsters and pop stars as they crudely sing about partying and picking people up at a bar.
I saw this image in a great Sociological Images post and loved it.
I can’t help but take issue with certain ways Native American “fashion” is used these days; reduced to a matter of style, kitsch or other representations entirely devoid of reverence for a culture we could stand to learn a few things from.
That being said, I have no trouble with someone wearing these items if he/she has a basic understanding and respect the origin. I find certain Native American symbols incredibly meaningful, and often reflect on the Native connection with the earth, all forms of life and the general gratitude with which they lived.
We are so disconnected in American culture sometimes, so skewed in our priorities, so flippant and automatic.
Please visit this post for videos and pictures. I’m aware that fashion has ALWAYS recontextualized aspects of culture, and I do welcome any diverging opinions on this particular matter.
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Here’s a way to make a lasting impression at your next classy party: fancy aquatic head accessories.
As a card-carrying introvert, perhaps I should begin wearing these because they are sure to spark conversation.
Uploaded by Mary Pattavina from Pretty Good Things on Flickr.
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I don’t follow fashion at all, but sometimes I’m struck by beautiful fashion photography. Amazing still life photographer Peter Lippmann recently did an ad campaign for Christian Louboutin in the style of classic 18th century still life paintings.
I love the dark, sinister edge in these photos, coupled with exotic arrangements of decadent objects and colorful treats.
See the rest here.
And pay a visit to Peter Lippmann’s website to see his other great work.
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Couldn’t resist the bad pun title, since this pair of vein and artery hosiery costs 41,00 Euros. I enjoy finding anatomical objects I would NOT purchase.
Though I must admit, this item gave me the idea. With a few Sharpies and extra pantyhose, I could dress up as a Visible Woman for Halloween.
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