Zipper jewelry by designer Kate Cusack.
These modern bowls are crocheted by hand using neoprene rubber, a material which is primarily used in the plumbing, car & motorcycle industries. Italian design company Neo, has found a way to integrate this material into the fashion & housewares industries in a very clever and modern way! Priced pretty reasonably, these bowls would make a great gift for the gift-giving season! Available @ Gretal. Check out more from Neo!
These stunning creations are from the Clothespin Dress series by Swedish fashion designer Sandra Backland! Sandra is mostly known for her amazing knitwear designs that she constructs herself by hand. Her collections often show great volume and are sculpted in a way that is extremely dramatic and beautiful!
These fashion with a conscience bracelets are made by Rwandan women survivors of the 1994 Genocide! The Same Sky Organization uses all of the proceeds to employ and train HIV+ women, offering them a hand up by empowering them to rebuild their lives! The bracelets are made up of hand blown glass beads that have been crocheted together and are available in an array of beautiful colors! Many celebrities are very much in support of this cause, check out the video clip below! Same Sky Bracelets are available on their website for $160.
These extraordinary photo's are from German Photographer Carsten Witte. The Hamburg native has an extensive portfolio ranging from fashion, beauty, advertising and art. He specializes in black and white photography and believes that all his photo's hold a story. Carsten's unusual eye evokes that dynamic shot that is intriguing, even eerie in some of his work, yet his photos always seem to brilliantly capture the essence of beauty. His nude shots are all very artistic, and beautifully done. Check out more from Carsten Witte here.
These stunning photos are the works of art of photographer Robert Jaso. Initially, a top male model who was discovered in France, resulting in a ten year career in the industry, now finds that his passion lies on the other side of the camera. With his knack for storytelling, along with his keen eye for photography, Jaso utilizes his extensive background in the fashion world to bring out the extraordinary from his team of stylists and models to compose that dynamic shot. Jaso currently works for Italian Vogue, but is booked for shoots and campaigns around the world!
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Rike's summer 2010 collection "Urban Synestesy" was just presented at the Valery Demure showroom in Paris Oct. 2nd - 9th. This collection is based on Kandinsky and his alleged ability to hear colors. Summer 2010 also introduces a new line of luxury silk scarves, with vibrant colors and fun details. Be sure to check out all the hats and accessory collections on the Rike Feurstein site.
Shu Uemura lashes are pure lash artistry and add a bold dramatic statement for your Halloween occasion. Shop the Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar and order up a pair of these mystic, nature inspired, chic accessories. They come in several unique styles and can also be purchased at Sephora.
Harajuku fashion is a fun way to inspire a hip, funky outfit for your Halloween festivities. Be sure to check out some of the Harajuku fashion sites like Japan Forum to get some cool ideas!
If elegant drama is what your going for...Dior will never disappoint! Dior runway hair and makeup artistry is a great resource to pull ideas from. Check out more Dior looks on the Love Affair with Fashion Blog. If your not too handy with a makeup brush, then these Color On Pro makeup strips will give you instant dramatic eyes (sold at Sephora). They come in an assortment of colors and have a selection of wild designs that will help you to achieve the Dior look. Embellish with the Shu Uemura lashes to add more drama.
