Halloween is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start planning your costume. The Black and White Victorian Outfit by Retroscope Fashions would be the perfect outfit for a Mrs. Lovett’s costume from the Tim Burton movie, Sweeney Todd. Remember the scene from the beach:
Add a pair of black and white striped tights, witch style boots, messy curls with red ribbons, and Voila! a very impressive Halloween costume. The three-piece outfit can later be incorporated into your own wardrobe, pairing the top with a skirt or the bloomers with a corset and lacy top. Snatch this one up before someone else does!
If you haven’t checked out Alchemy Gothic lately, and their 2011 collections, then you may have missed the lovely Coffin Drop Cameo Earrings. They have really made me want to take a more in-depth look at their products! Many may think of Alchemy Gothic’s accessories as just being adorned with skulls, dragons, and fairies, yet they cater to the romantic side of goth too with cameos, or the horror side with vampires and bats, or the steampunk look with gears and bronze. Check out their website, www.alchemygothic.com, to see their newest releases and news.
The Coffin Drop Cameo Earrings are available online at www.thegemtree.com.
Betsey Johnson has a plethora of new watch styles on www.betseyjohnson.com, and the Large Black Bangle Watch caught my fancy. The bangle style watch is made of black resin, has a hinge closure, is water resistance, and has Betsey Johnson’s signature fuchsia heart as the second-hand. The watch is a nice neutral accessory that can be worn from day to evening, paired with your favorite pair of skinny jeans and a tunic, to a little black club dress.
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Embrace your femininity with long flowing dresses in chiffon, satin, and pale colors. Take notes from vintage romance, by adorning yourself in costume jewelry that adds the right note of Hollywood glamour. Elevate yourself to a goddess state, with glowing elegant makeup and loosely tied up tresses all fit for a wonderful evening adventure. Sometimes we all need to escape to a world where your beauty is infinite and this look can take you there.
I have to share my obsession with the store Plasticland, I am constantly checking their website for cute and creepy items. Once again Plasticland has got me excited, this time about the Spooky X-Ray Skeleton Bones Apron, it’s such a nice relief from the boring old white chef’s apron. Whether you’re a master cook, a baker, or someone who enjoys grilling, this apron is to die for.
The artist Ron English takes an interesting gas masked modern take on a famous childhood character with the Ron English Murphy Guys Tee by Retro-A-Go-Go! Ron English is one of the newest artist to join the Retro-A-Go-Go! team and is best known for his mash up’s of cultural icons with a twist. Check out Ron English’s work at www.popaganda.com.
The Ron English Murphy Guys Tee by Retro-A-Go-Go! is available online at www.retroagogo.com.
My favorite cowboys from hell, Ghoultown have released a video for “Drink With The Living Dead”. The art was created by Juha Vuorma with the help of Laume Conroy as director to produce a ghoulishly visual video. Check out www.ghoultown.com to buy their latest CD, Life After Sundown and to see what these Texas hellbillys are up too. If you’re in the Toronto, Ontario area, Ghoultown will be in attendance at Rue Morgue’s Festival of Fear convention on August 26, 2011.
Futurstate has released a whole slew of new pieces including the amazing Garrison styled Gaze-Cap. This military inspired hat is a perfect accessory for the male or female fashionista who wants to add a militant touch to an outfit. Check out Futurstate’s blog at futurstate.blogspot.com for their newest editorials featuring the Gaze-Cap and other new designs.
Marjolein Turin is a Netherlands based designer and the seamstress behind her brand, Somnia Romantica. The Frances Black Lace Victorian Blouse is a handmade garment based on a 1867 Victorian pattern, which Marjolein used as a base for this beautiful and romantic garment. The delicate bows that decorate the bust line are my favorite detail, paired with the cascading rows of ruffles. I’m a romantic at heart and this blouse is tugging at all the right heart-strings.
The Frances Black Lace Victorian Blouse by Somnia Romantica is available online at www.somniaromantica.etsy.com.
Lucy B Vintage Inspired Lingerie has taken my love for vintage lace and 1950s styled swimsuits and has meshed them together in the Ava Swimsuit. The glorious swimsuit has removable straps, supportive boning, and a padded sweetheart bust line. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sunbathing at the beach, this suit will make you feel and look like a Hollywood starlet.
The Ava Swimsuit by Lucy B Vintage Inspired Lingerie is available online at www.lucyb.com.
