Rose Mortem’s Juliet Gown

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The Juliet Gown by Rose Mortem combines stretch mesh and lace into an elegant and dramatic design. As Rose Mortem says, “tragic innocence was never so well-dressed,” and I couldn’t agree more. The gown is offered in black or white which would make an elegant for an  alternative bride. Rose Mortem is offering a 10% off your entire order during the month of November, check out www.rosemortem.com for more information.

The Juliet Gown by Rose Mortem is available online at www.rosemortem.com.

- Meagan

Too Fast’s Gracie Dress in Gonebad Print

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Too Fast designs a lot of their own fashions and the Gracie Dress in the Gonebad print caught my eye as I like the bright colors and unique fabric. The Gracie Dress gives the look of a top and skirt combo, but is all one piece! Super easy to wear and to style with a pair of ballet flats or some high to the sky stilettos, whatever your look this dress will definitely have people asking you, “Where did you get that dress?!”.

The Gracie Dress in Gonebad Print by Too Fast is available online at www.toofastonline.com.

- Meagan

The Alexander McQueen spring 2012 collection was shown at Paris fashion week.  The collection was highly cohesive and showed that Sarah Burton, now head designer at McQueen, offers a more polished version of McQueen’s vision.  The theme of the designs was the sea, with many soft textures and colors, there were hints of darkness with oil spill black laced into the designs and collection.  The key to continuing to follow the trend of bold silhouettes and exaggerated shoulders into spring 2012 will be adding some softness with ruffles and color.  Peach will be a good way to add some girlyness for spring and will let you avoid baby pink.  Other great colors to add softness, cream and many shades of lavender.  Wear black all spring and summer long by opting for transparency with lace and appliqué, and with lots of soft texture.

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Marc Jacob’s 2012 spring collection shown at New York fashion week is cohesive and polished.  Plastic skirts are paired with button ups and cropped jackets to make an odd mix-match that seems to come together so well.  Things to take from this collection: layering, try mixing styles and pieces you wouldn’t think would pair together (such as a latex or pvc piece with cotton, satin, linen, or a sweater), and a beautiful grey muted color palette with iridescents and shine.

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featuring designs by Rockin’ Bones Clothing, Noir Leather, Scavenged Art by Suzanne Talmadge, and more

photographer : Zach Rose
fashion stylist : Meagan Hendrickson
hair stylist : Bryan Gunsell
models : Anna Cadaverous and Jiffy Decay

view the full editorial in the October/November 2011 Issue

Peter Von Erickson’s Frankenstein Necklace

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Halloween is just a few days away, but everyday can be Halloween with the Frankenstein Necklace by Peter Von Erickson. This unique choker style necklace was sculpted and cast from durable vinyl by Mr. Peter Von Erickson himself. While you will not get this choker in time for Halloween, it’s a great gift to a horror lover, or to aid in your “creature of the night” appearance. This necklace will surely have you in stitches, literally!

The Frankenstein Necklace by Peter Von Erickson is available online at www.vonerickson.etsy.com.

- Meagan

-Meagan

Captivating gowns that transcend this earthly plane.

featuring designs by Romantic Threads

photographer : Saryn Christina
models : Sarah Marie Hilker and Lacy Soto
location : El Mirage

view the full editorial in the October/November 2011 Issue

The kitschy, youthful dresses of Rodarte’s 2012 spring collection shown at New York fashion week were part prom dress, part fairy princess, with van Gogh thrown in.  There were a handful of dresses that would make great statement dresses, that would make you the instant center of attention when you walked into a party.  There are some cues to be taken from this collection.  I enjoyed the styling, simple hair and pretty simple makeup (great eyes, love the shape of the black shadow) that really let the dresses do the talking, and being so loud, I think it’s the only way to pull them off.

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Hell Bunny’s Motley Sailor 50s Dress

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The Motley Sailor 50s Dress by Hell Bunny can be found at the retro lifestyle store Cats Like Us. This cute little sailor styled dress would make an adorable Halloween costume when paired with a little white sailor hat, black shoes, and perhaps a little red neck scarf. Get a retro look with edge as the dress is adorned with skulls on the anchors, Hell Bunny dresses are too cute!

The Motley Sailor 50s Dress by Hell Bunny is available online at www.catslikeus.com.

- Meagan

The first thing I thought when I saw Rag & Bone’s spring 2012 collection which was shown at New York fashion week was 90s raver fashion is back!  Then I began to wonder if I liked this collection, it seemed a bit ugly at times, but then something caught my eye… so many pieces reminding me of old Illig styles!  Then I was excited. Ruched skirts, netting sweaters, and that white crisscrossing strap skirt!  I think with some careful selection these pieces and 90s raver, streetwear cyber could be incorporated into your spring and summer 2012 wardrobe.  Follow the cues of this collection to bring the style up to date, lots of layers, a sharp color palette, adding floral prints, and retro plastic sunglasses worn like cyber goggles.  I’m digging those old Illig favorites I couldn’t stand to part with out of my closet and seeing what I can do!

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