Miyu Decay ~ Black Pudding Feature

Miyu Decay

I first got hip to Stephanie Inagaki's jewelry pieces doing random searches on Etsy. When I came across her shop I could hardly contain myself. Gorgeous cast pieces in materials such as sterling and pewter, mixed with fine textiles including leather, feathers, thread, hair and more. Going further and checking out her portfolio I was even more stunned. Impeccable craftsmanship mixed with creativity and individuality like no other. You can tell her work is a labor of love and it shows. Having purchased the above bat-skull necklace, I was really impressed at the communication we had, not to mention that she customized the strap to my preferences. In addition to being gracious, friendly and sharing similar tastes in fashion, I am glad I also found a new friend!:) If you haven't already, please support this amazing artist and her work. It's rare gems like these that always put a smile on my face. Stephanie, having your necklace with me in Paris was like having a little magical piece of inspiration -thanks again for everything! :)

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Paris IS for Lovers.

 really wishing my vacation wasn't over. :(

I Heart Tights.

Etsy Find: Galstern

I for one love tights. Period. I've been wearing this particular clothing item since the dawn of time and in their defense, not only are they super comfortable, can be worn for layered looks as well as an alternative to thermals, under skirts, dresses, tunics, etc., they also come in every groovy pattern under the sun. I've never particularly cared for the bare-legged look, especially when your legs haven't seen the sun in aeons, and black tights are always slimming. My latest discovery is Galstern's shop of tights-goodness. Totally digging the gold-print and unique pattern-placement.

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The Long and Short of it all...

Left to right: Sparkle and Fade Leatherette Dress x Urban Outfitters,  Pansy Dress x Motel, Miles of Henley x Free People, Stellar Kaftan dress x Something Else, Vintage Lace Dress x Girl on a Vine, Thermal Maxi Dress x Shopnastygal.com

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Mary Joe, not Mary Jane.

Available at Shopbop.com

I'm kinda lovin' the fact that platforms are everywhere these days, remininscent of my favorite Pennangalen boots from the 90s. (still have those too!) These babies are Chloe Sevigny's latest offerings for Opening Ceremony -love the shape of each shoe!

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Tough Elegance

Kendra Spears by Sharif Hamza for Vogue Russia February 2011 

via fashiongonerogue

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Hayden Harnett for TRON

Hayden Harnett Tron Accessories

This is going to be my last (but long) blog post for awhile since I'll be on vacation tomorrow, but I just got back from seeing TRON Legacy in 3D. Being a die-hard fan of the original 80s classic, I was skeptical and expecting something totally mediocre, something contrived; another failed remake lost in the sea of cgi-overkill. The latter is what got me the most, seeing as how the original was so cutting edge during its time, but during a time where the internet, social-networking, and blogging were virtually non-existent. I was afraid the new version would fall flat, a  seemingly 'easy' Hollywood effort with all the technology around today, and even the news of 'latest cutting edge' techniques cropping up wouldn't convince me totally...until I saw it. The verdict? I'll say this. Plot = average, but solid and comparable with the original. Visuals = I just about peed myself. So beautiful was it that 'visually stunning' can't seem to fully describe the aesthetics of the film. It was exquisite, and I was lost.  Couple that with Daft Punk's soundtrack and I was floating in dark, cyber-heaven, dreaming of what life would be like in Tron-world.  My eyes felt like they were on holiday, drinking in the gorgeous dark, neon metropolis landscapes, not to mention Beau Garrett and Olivia Wilde in their extreme hotness. It also comes as no surprise that these ladies proved inspirational, forcing me to scour every nook and cranny of the internet for Tron-esque wares (the shoes...it's all about the friggin' shoes!) but alas, all I came up with were accessories for now. The above are some neato bags being offered by Hayden Harnett. I am particularly fond of the cuff and wouldn't mind the little clutch. Above these, I had to post pics of the gorgeous Tron sirens. I'll be waiting to get my grubby hands on a pair of "Quorra" boots if they ever become available.

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