Category Archives: Fashion

Hermès Diamond Whip Necklace

This is the Hermès “Fouet” necklace, a platinum whip set with a mind-boggling 3669 diamonds, designed by Pierre Hardy. It probably costs more than all the money I will ever possess in my life, but that’s of no importance. It is glorious.

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Braiding Experiments: A Memoriam

What do you do when your boyfriend is prettier has prettier hair than you?  Experiment No.7, owner of the prettiest hair outside of L’Oreal commercials and fantasy movies, cut his tresses back to a little less than shoulder length, much to my dismay. It’s … Continue reading

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Harnessing Our Issues… Ivory Jar Accessories

I’m not really a fan of their clothing line (too baggy and too much references to drugs for my taste, but do check it out if you’re into that) but Ivory Jar does know how to make some really nice … Continue reading

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What The Hell… Kayla Stojek’s Custom Shoes

Attention, lovers of all things weird and ridiculous! If you like raising eyebrows with your footwear, Kayla Stojek’s custom decorated shoes will be right up your alley. The line between kitsch and art is well and truly lost in her work…     (Can … Continue reading

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Digital Architecture… The Kaleidoscopic Work Of Jorge Ayala

Fashion designers opting for large, bizarre prints generally cause mixed feelings with me… yet I couldn’t help feeling attracted to the works of designer/architect Jorge Ayala. He perfectly balances optically hectic prints with classy silhouettes to create a style that is both quirky and … Continue reading

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Jewelry With Mystery… Larissa Podgoretz’ Enamels

I know that I’m featuring a lot of artists lately, but I simply can’t help it; one look at the work of Larissa Podgoretz and I was lost. Every one of her enameled jewelry pieces is a work of art in itself; a beautiful … Continue reading

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Mirror Mirror… Invisible Shoes by Andreia Chaves

If there ever was a pair of shoes that will leave people scratching their heads, it’s this one. The Invisible Shoes of designer Andreia Chaves are covered in strategically angled mirrors, to make the shoe merge with its environment, chameleon-style. They are … Continue reading

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Tied Up And Ruffled… Lilian Asterfield’s Refashioned Neckties

Victorian/Steampunk-ish? Check. Recycled material? Check. Quirky and Unusual? Double check! Lilian Asterfield is the alter ego of artist and designer Nicole Deponte, who turns old men’s neckties into fabulous pieces of wearable textile art. Reminiscent of the ruffly cravats from the victorian age, … Continue reading

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On The Line… Planet Pickle Pendants

Planet Pickle’s tagline is “silver-based silliness for carbon-based lifeforms”, and that should tell you right away that the store caters to lovers of all things geek. The Australia-based Etsy shop sells all sorts of awesome stuff, from Dalek earrings and Star Trek brooches to … Continue reading

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Twisted Myths… Valeria Myrusso’s Jewelry

I love surreal things, the stranger the better, and the work of Ukrainian jewelry artist Valeria Myrusso is exactly up my alley. Her polymer clay jewelry is twisted and sometimes a bit disturbing… but always very beautiful. Inspired by fairy tales, myths, and legends, the … Continue reading

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