Geeky Finger Accessories - The Power Button Ring Shows Your Devotion to Your Computer

Ah, yes. The power button, it is the staple of most electronic goods, and the only way to ensure that electricity to access your gadgets. But what if you were to isolate the power button itself, and say turn it into a power button ring?

I smell success! Perhaps not for everyone, but this would be the most badass superhero ring around. Like the Captain Planet rings, but not at all like the Captain Planet rings. Designed by Italian Vicolo Paglia Corta, this ring will make any outfit go from chic to geek.

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References: bookofjoe,  vicolopagliacorta.it

Oversized Cage Sleeves -'Trash Couture' in Vogue Korea Pulls Out the Avant-Garde Fashion Stops

Fans of avant-garde cage fashion will find much to love in ‘Trash Couture’ for the Vogue Korea December 2009 issue. Photographer Rafael Stahelin captures a futuristic fashion wonderland headed up by Karlie Kloss that pulls out all the stops. You’ll see plastic wrap biker shorts, cage-like headwear, decadent dresses, and birdcage bustles worn as outerwear in ‘Trash Couture.’

Check out Karlie Kloss in ‘Trash Couture’ for Vogue Korea above, and keep clicking for more cage-loving fashions.

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References: HauteMacabre

Internet window shopping - never a good idea...

So, in the quest of re-evaluating my existing wardrobe, I have decided to just scrap it all and start over from scratch.  This, of course, leaves me in a bit of a predicament: I no longer own anything I am particularly excited for, nor do I have them means to ratify that.  I'm starting a new job next week, and I'm currently putting some much needed time and money into the maintenance of my car. Yes, I can in fact be a responsible doobie when it comes to shopping and the concept of "want" versus "need.  Of course everything on this page is a little bit of both sides.  I NEED new clothes. Period. I also WANT new clothes I feel wonderful, comfortable, and sexy wearing. :) 

My seemingly endless digging through internet alt clothing sites brought me to an old favorite: Cryoflesh.com... A site a few friends along the way directed me to. I went searching of new platform boots and discovered the section of unique women's clothing, upon which I nearly had a heart attack.  I am intrigued by the different styles, the layering effect some pieces have, and yes... black black black. Oh black, how I love you!

I have never bought any clothing online.  Usually I find the whole ordeal to be a big pain in the ass, because I usually have a very difficult time finding anything that fits me properly.  I have a  body that it in between sizes on every part of my body.  My bust says medium, my waist says extra small, and my ass... well, thankfully its not too much bigger... I am also short waisted.  So any chicky out there who is as well understands my agony.  Most t-shirts fit like tunics, and cute collared tops with cutouts on the chest are a completely lost cause (I find exposed bras both overdone and incredibly tacky) Finally, pants. Oh boy, pants... Most I buy are much too long for me and I need to hem them. Most of the time the "short" sizes don't come in the style I want, not to mention they don't always fit the same as the "regular" styles do. Annoying, I know. So 9 out of 10 times, I won't buy clothes online.... but in the case of Cryoflesh, I think I could make an exception.

The shoes weren't anything to sneeze at either! I love love love big shoes! 

So my dears, the holidays are coming fast! Just throwing some ideas out there! 

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All clothing and shoes can be found at cryoflesh.com

All photos courtesy of the cryoflesh website.

From top:

Aquarius Short Skirt: $64.99

Binary top: $59.99

Dune Skirt: $74.99

Nexxus Dress: $79.99

Otaka Jacket: $95.00

Toxic Skirt: $88.95

Demonia Boxer 1: $67.00

Demonia Dynamite 3: $53.00

 

Riot Gear: Post 001

After what has seemed like an eternity of well, not giving a flying fuck about my wardrobe or how I look in public, I have found (gasp!)inspiration.  Of course, I've been starting off slow... when you've been confined to baggy jeans, a t-shirt, and a zip-up hoodie, everything other than your work clothes seem rather daunting. Sudden I've found myself wanting to experiment with fabrics, and with layering. Today's wardrobe decisions were a bit mish-mashed, but I was more or less pleased with the overall result.

Yes, I am a sucker for black.  Its rather obvious that I am a product of the post nineties gloom and doom that is the remnants of pseudo gothic subculture.  Back in my days of high school hilarity I was the perfect image of a poster child for Hot Topic.  And it was indeed, a mortifying realization that I was in fact, a complete loser.  All that aside however, I have learned to embrace my "quirky" need for all things different.  And have chosen to evolve.  Or so I plan to.

My little black dress.  Well, little black t-shirt dress.  I love it. However on its own, it is completely shapeless and resembles a potato sack when I wear it.  Layered under a fitted t-shirt? It works.  And how could I resist the temptation to find yet another way to wear my Coilhouse shirt?  I will wear that shirt to death.  Its comfy and makes my figure look slammin' (if I do say so myself)

The leg warmers were a complete experiment.  I have never in my life worn leg warmers outside of my ballet class, but I do have to say they were rather fetching over my monster platform boots.  They gave them a better "daytime" feel, since they are a coalition of faux fur, buckles, and spikes... but I've had them since I was 18 and I love them (even though they are held together by glue, duct tape, and sheer willpower).  And as I have mentioned before: I have a weakness for large platform boots, they make me "normal height". Contrary to everyone's belief: they are quite comfortable and can walk all day in them.

Of course, I decided to walk out of the house like this during the coldest day of the week so far! Luckily, that's why I have the bulky sweater to help with that.  I love the look they give to an otherwise sleek look.  It mixes it up a bit, while being completely functional. The volume of the sweater also offset the clunkiness of the boots, balancing everything out. 

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Dress: American Apparel

Shirt: Coilhouse

Sweater: Arden B.

Arm Warmers: Sisters of the Moon Design

Leg Warmers: Dancer's Warehouse

Boots: CraZy

All photos taken by Brittanny Taylor