August 27, 2009
Yup, that pretty much says it.
Ever heard of Vivienne Pickle? How about Jennifer Artur? She’s the make-up savvy rocker turned fashion entrepreneur who invented the bubbly line of boisterous hair accessories. With a touch of Victorian elegance and new wave New Jersey cheekiness, each piece is handmade. Adorned with cameos, skulls, flowers, beads, baubles, and charms alike, no real feathers, wings, or pretty petals were plucked from any plant or wildlfe for the hair clip’s creation. You can find a great selection at New Hope, PA eco-conscious boutique A Beatiful Life.
So what’s the dilemma? Well, I find myself in quite the pickle when trying to pick just one.
[$46 dress at abeautifullife.com]
August 21, 2009
Originally interested in a Bettie Page inspired piece, I came across this crazy number. Possible explanations – PETA babe turned porn star? Music video mishap? Or just a big mink mistake?
Although, I still must award Atomic an A for effort (and a C for cute, refering to their adorable photo shoot sidekick). If I was a bit more bold, I might try and swing the 1920’s glam that this bolero gives off. But right now, I’d much rather grab the bun and run. Oh, and if I did work up the nerve, I would definitely opt for clothing underneath – fo sho.
[$34.99 at theatomicboutique.com]
August 19, 2009
Take a stand against inhumane and unethical practices like horse racing and dog fighting. I mean now! All Creatures shows you how. They’ll tell you what you can do to discourage betting and help shut down these atrocious events. And once you’re done fighting for the furry ones, take a gamble on something decent instead – like a brand new hairstyle. I recently re-invented myself with a new two-toned palette and bangs `a la Bettie Paige. Not only do I love the look, but I’m eager to find new ways to express myself through it – like showing off the back blonde streak in a stripe type way. Channeling my inner Ed Hardy Geisha graphic, I threw it all up in a messy ball of elastics and locks, managing to turn eek! into eccentric with pearl white Horseshoe Dice Hairsticks by Luck 11. So much sleeker than Chinese takeout chopsticks, they’re also a bit Asian-inspired and edgy – but most importantly easy. Always a safe bet.
[$16.25 at howcool.com]
*Special thanks to Jack & Andrea of Panico Salon & Spa. Way to nail it!
August 13, 2009
Rock Rebel strikes again with their all too easy accessories. The perfect mix of punk and propper, I can’t help but crave one in every color. And at barely $12 bucks a pop, why shouldn’t I? My pick of the minute is the Skull And Bolts Hair Band. Talk about some low maintenance lovin’.
[$11.25 at howcool.com]
August 11, 2009
Dresses are a rare ocassion for me. But for reasons unknown, I can’t seem to stop myself from stocking up on them. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a fun frock, especially this sassy number from Rock Steady. Their Sparrow Lush Dress also comes in black, but I figured I’d ditch my usual stand-by hue for something with a little more pop. Although it’s a fairly basic piece, they manage to keep it kitschy by stitching a darling little sparrow on each shoulder. Cap it off with a cute cardi like the Cherry Button and you’re set.
[$49 dress at steady.bigcartel.com]
[$48 sweater at steady.bigcartel.com]
August 8, 2009
Not to sound catty, but I’m a strictly black bag kind of girl. That is, until this heart stamped cheetah purse put the pressure on my rotten cheatin’ heart. And so, I strayed. A small leap from leopard print, this Rock Rebel accessory is adorable and dainty, yet not too fussy with its faux fur and matte vinyl trim. You know what they say, “Anything worth having is a thing worth cheating for.”
[$32.25 at howcool.com]
[justification by W.C. Fields]
August 6, 2009
So, while I’m not exactly thrilled about my 15+ pound weight gain in the last year, I’ve moved past the denial phase – you can only say, “This month I’m going to do it!” so many times before it loses all enthusiasm. It’s time to focus on a more attainable task – replenishing my wardrobe with clothes less likely to cause MP or any other circulatory condition. Aside from denim, which I did immediate damage control on, my skirt section was hit the hardest. Composed mostly of minis or pin-up pencils, I was left with very little wiggle room. On the hunt for something with the same mod rockability and more stretch, I found a colorful skull-clad gem by Lucky 13. Sans skeleton, it would easily make up for my lost essentials. But I’m always one for less sensibility and an extra ounce of audacity, anyway. My one gripe is that, although normally an online-only shopper, packing on a few pounds has made me a bit unsure of my actual size. Free exchange policy, anyone? Please? No?
[$32 at greasegasandglory.com]
August 4, 2009
Ever since I ascended into my tween years, I haven’t really been a fan of the color pink. In contrast, I do exhibit most of the girly girl stereotypes – loving lipsticks and liners, living for shopping, and willingness to die for the perfect pair of shoes. I just couldn’t seem to separate pink from prissy. But this tattooed duo from Rock Rebel has put pink back on the color charts. These glitter bombs add the perfect punch to any outfit. Sass up cocktail attire or blow the boring out of your everyday denim. Struggling to resist the sparkly vegan vinyl of the Winged Rose Headband and matching True Love Wrist Clutch, I’m finding them less out of place and more in good tatse. Despite Katy Perry’s words of wisdom, I’m suddenly and unexpectedly all for this glittery get-up.
[$11.70 at howcool.com]
[$22.50 at howcool.com]
July 24, 2009
Would still make an adorable accent to any flat. But a zipper lined, black patent vegan one is truly a rare flower. I’m not normally into girlie girl style or it’s trademarks of pinks, florals, ruffles, and such. But this unique pair from Vegan Chic has definitely grown it’s way into my heart. I think it’s the zipper detailing that adds just the right amount of draw I need to deem it wear-worthy. Too bad there’s no possible way that my little size 6 foot can pull off the only pair of 8’s they have left.
[$45 at veganchic.com]
July 22, 2009
Whether it be the animal-friendliness, the edgy angled zipper, or the ’80s rock appeal, this hot ticket item from Express.com has more than caught my eye. But there’s a fine line between biker chic and groupie shame. And I’m not quite sure which way this one falls, but what I can say though is that the $80 something price tag swinging from it makes it (minus my) list of must-haves.
[$88 (minus the) leather vest at express]
