Kane & Unke’s 40S Military Jacket

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One of my favorite fashion stylings for men is the military aesthetic and the 40S Military Jacket by Kane & Unke is a great example.  Metropark has the exclusive on Kane & Unke’s contemporary collection, in other words, you have to go to Metropark to get this jacket!  My favorite parts of the design are the funnel collar and the multi pocket details which really gives the militaristic construction a contemporary feel.  Throw out that military surplus jacket and slip this baby on with some pinstriped trousers and a pair of Beatle boots for a night on the town.

The 40S Military Jacket is available online at www.metroparkusa.com.

- Meagan

photographer : Corrupt Image Data
fashions : Collective Chaos Design
model : Crash

Jennifer Link :
Latex is the material to turn to, to bring a larger than life and fetish, obviously, feel to any outfit.  My personal taste lean toward latex pieces that can be paired with other materials or have a classier feel to them.  But sometimes latex should just be what latex is best at; provocative, scandalous, and hot.  This Octopussy dress by Collective Chaos Design fits that bill perfectly.  Made from clear latex and emphasizing that it’s not providing covering where clothes normally do, it’s risqué and sexy but at the same time it’s just fun!  The graphic octopus design in purple and baby pink is just right for latex as the material’s nature allows for cut-out and layered shapes. The octopus is a great motif appealing to my interest in leviathans and Lovecraft. An all out there, suggestive latex dress like this is a must have for fetish parties or any more secluded, exclusive party. You could pair this dress with a cream colored latex thong and pasties if you’d rather keep you private parts, private. When opting for a dress like this, defiantly keep some of the class with a sophisticated hairstyle, like the asymmetrical soft curl look here.  For makeup keep it simple, clean, and classic, for example in this look the pink lips and elegantly defined brow do this well.  And look for a dress with a little tongue in cheek, this dress keeps it fun and doesn’t take its self too seriously.

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Elvis 1970s Sunglasses

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This week’s item is in honor of the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death on August 16th.  We at Auxiliary take the King of Rock-n-Roll’s passing very seriously.

Luke is rockin’ the King’s look.

You can honor Elvis in your own way by rocking a pair of Elvis 1970s Sunglasses in either gold or silver. You can find these sunglasses and much more at www.shopelvis.com, which is the official Elvis and Graceland online store. You too can be TCB (Taking Care of Business) in these fine shades and perhaps do a little hip shake down the isle while you’re shopping, or karate chop your way through a crowd, then wiping the sweat from your brow with your cape.  No matter how you evoke the King, don’t get “All Shook Up” because, the King’s memory will never die!

Elvis 1970s Sunglasses are available at www.shopelvis.com.

- Meagan

Spragwerks’ Butcher Stick Pin

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Spragwerks is the brain child of Rich Sandomeno and he is one of my favorite jewelry designers. His designs are solid, the craftsmanship is tip top and the style of Spragwerks is post-industrial meets the macabre. The Butcher Stick Pin really caught my eye as a versatile piece that can be worn by either sexes. I can see this pin accenting a gents fedora, adoring a ladies fascinator hat, or decorating the lapels of a dinner jacket. All of Rich’s pieces are handmade and as he says, “One of my strongest beliefs is that fads come and go but style last forever.” Spoken like a true craftsmen! Spragwerks does your wardrobe good.

The Butcher Stick Pin is available at www.spragwerks.com.

- Meagan

Retro-a-go-go’s Tattoo Mermaid Parasol

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Ohhhhhh ahhhhh!  Look at this beautiful paper parasol in tattoo mermaid design by Retro-a-go-go!  I’m a delicate flower who easily gets sun stroke while being in direct sun for hours.  I want to be able to frolick at; car shows, carnivals, the beach, and do other outdoor shenanigans without wilting, so a parasol is a great tool to shade myself and doubles as an outfit accessory.  I really enjoy that the mermaid is tattooed and the lovely pink hibiscus flower details, insanely cute!

The Tattoo Mermaid Parasol is available at www.retroagogo.com.

- Meagan

A little sneak peak at what’s in store for the August/September 2010 Issue’s fashion editorial.

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Cats Like Us exclusive Dolly Valentine’s Deliliah Dress

image source catslikeus.com, photo on left by Luke Copping

Stop the presses! Miss Beth a.k.a Dolly of Dolly Bag fame is now making dresses?!  Here is a Cats Like Us exclusive dress from Dolly’s new dress line called Dolly Valentine.  This first dress is the Deliliah dress in the rat pack print and it has caused a big buzz with the Cats Like Us crowd and Dolly Bag fans.  The dress design was drafted and sewn with love by Dolly herself, she truly has out done herself !  I love the retro style fabric design, the belt detail, and the fact that this dress is great for any body type!  Stay tuned for more Dolly Valentine creations to grace the racks at Cats Like Us and be sure to check out Dolly’s hand bags too!

The Deliliah dress is available at www.catslikeus.com.

- Meagan

rock out with your… patch, pin, tee… out!

featuring fashion by Playdead Cult, Futurestate, Sick On Sin, and more

photographer : Stephanie Bell
creative director & fashion stylist : Pretty Deadly Stylz
makeup artist : Genavieve White
hair stylist : Matthew James Genser
models : Christopher James Nevin and Trevor Nicholls

view the full editorial in the June/July 2010 Issue

Plastik Wrap’s Oxide 3/4 Length Riding Pants

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Plastik Wrap’s newest addition to their amazing designs, the Oxide ¾ Length Riding Pants have really got Jennifer and I excited! We’re excited because not only are they made for summer with breathable material, but they are so edgy and versatile! I personally love that these pants are modeled after riding pants from by-gone eras, yet is an updated design in true Plastik Wrap style. The barcode detailing at the knee add a futuristic feel, while the deep side pockets are functional and also add a very militaristic feel to the garment. I would dress up the Oxide pants with a fitted dress shirt and a bow tie, or style them with a basic fitted black tee and heels for a late night dinner. You can’t argue with a fashionable and comfortable option in these sweltering hot summer months.

The Oxide 3/4 Length Riding Pants are available at www.plastikarmy.com.

- Meagan

Enigma Fashions, a long-standing design company for custom formal wear, is heading to new heights with many developments in the works, new collections, fashion shows, and dreams to expand into interior design. In the peak of their busy season, we had the chance to learn more from Diana Drake aka Die, the main designing force behind Enigma.

photographer : Laura Dark
makeup artist : Mascaraid and Gray Artistry
hair stylist : Gray Artistry
models : MsPoisoness, Victoria Sapphire, Angela Makeever, Manzin, and Staley Cook
wardrobe : Enigma Fashions
accessories and jewelery : Organic Armor
written by Zach Rose

To the ladies I say to you, have you ever wanted to be a “gothic princess”? To the boys, have you ever wanted to be the most dashing gentleman of the evening? To hell with modernity, live your fantasies on one special night or day for the photos you take will immortalize your special moment forever.

June, that wonderful time of year when young men and women move forth into the adult world. The senior prom is a seemingly timeless ritual symbolizing this coming of age. For most the time calls for elaborate gowns, for the ladies only the best will suffice. It’s your standard tuxedo for the young man as he pins flowers on his be-speckled date. For the wedding, it seems to be more of the same time after time. Overall it is more often than not the infamous ‘bridezilla’ who lends the most character to her wedding.

There still exists a dilemma for the young romantic or daydreamer in all of us. If your run of the mill designer dress (or menswear) is not enough, what can one do to make the formal occasion a memorable experience? Fortunately the marvelous romantic custom designs at Enigma Fashions cater to those seeking something more. Offering one of a kind formal wear of a more Victorian and Edwardian flavor to evening wear reminiscent of noir films of the 1930s and 40s.

read the full feature in the June/July 2010 Issue