Pick Of The Day: The Spangled Maker ‘Drink Me’ Brooch

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Add a touch of whimsy to your outfit with this handmade brooch by The Spangled Maker. This bottle-shaped brooch doesn’t miss out on the little details; if you look really closely, you can see poor little Alice trapped inside! Continue reading

Pick Of The Day: Tres Noir Ultra Lux Sunglasses (Tortoise-shell and coco)

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Nowadays, sunglasses are supposed to serve as more than just a shield from the sun. They have to make a statement, and these certainly do the job. These Ultra Lux tortoise-shell and coco sunglasses from Tres Noir give a vintage flare to your look, and they add that touch of mystery we all opt for when wearing shades. Continue reading

Win A $75 Or $50 Gift Certificate To Spend At Gloomth.com!

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Gloomth & the Cult of Melancholy is a clothing label specializing in unique handmade apparel and accessories. They specialize in frilly feminine pieces with their own signature strangeness – party dresses and separates for princesses of peculiar dark kingdoms. Established in 2007, Gloomth seeks to provide clothing for the mad scientists of fashion, conjuring new and incredible styles with their wardrobes.

We’ve got two gift certificates up for grabs (one for $75 and one for $50). To be in with a chance of winning one of them, all you need to do is enter your details below before June 28th! Continue reading

Luxuriant Garnishes

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The transformation of scenery in a forest is as gradual as the transition of one season to the next, with towering timber waking from winter slumber as they prepare to become leafy canopies providing shade, bare bushes budding and ready to boast full bounties of aromatic blossoms, and a general sense of renewal can be felt in the air as warm rays of sun find us turning our faces skyward in anticipation of springtime adventures. While there is excitement in being able to exchange heavy layers for silhouettes that favor bare skin which are a cherished part of your wardrobe, one might also want to include a more contemporary element to any items you feel are in need of some refurbishing. Accomplishing this does not need to break the bank, particularly if those pennies are being saved for vacation, and so here are some accessories that are $30 and under to get you in the mood for fun. Continue reading

Recap: London Edge January 2013

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Twice a year alternative fashionistas, brands, designers and enthusiasts from all over the world gather at the National Olympia for London Edge. The event is one of the only places which global alternative fashion brands can showcase their talents and collections. On January 25th January 2013, I was lucky enough to be there for the first time. Now, me being a hopeless newbie ran around wide-eyed shouting “Ooh!” and taking copious amounts of pictures. But, between doing this and discussing the merits of the cartoon Adventure Time, I got a good look at some really nifty stuff.

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