Second, there seems to be this misconception that I’m erasing the entire site. I’m not about to throw away nine years’ worth of writing. So calm down, the links are not going anywhere.

On to this week’s finds: this Etsy Highlights is dedicated to Bella and Pollywog, my two little girls (one of whom is pawing at my bare foot as I write this, somebody needs a claw trim) – and to everyone who loves cats but finds most cat fashion too twee for palatable wardrobe integration. Felines are beautiful, angular, sensual creatures, and they really deserve better representation than Christmas sweatshirts.

The word for pictures that change when you move them is “lenticular.” And here is a stellar example, a retro-60’s/70’s graphic from Eveready Batteries, the kind of jewelry that draws curious hands who all want to make the cat dive through the 9. From Shixie.

A pendant cast from an anise star with two seeds strategically left inside, ends up looking like an alien cat-face. Excellent revisioning of an organic element into something beautifully creepy. Iacua.

Perturbed eyes, rumpled fur, everything stays dignified with the presence of a brass kissclasp closure. From Portemone.

A pair of funky 70’s panthers await adoption into a swank party pad, where they can disdainfully gaze down at the proceedings from their perches of plaster. From 3 Cornered Moon.

The product is Faerie Feelers, sparkly little bits of headwear that apparently can be worn by chill, tolerant felines. The model here is as striking as she is patient. From Faerie Feelers.

A cute little cocktail hat has sprouted a pair of squiggly horns, which are as adjustable as they are fantastical. The beaded fringe is a nice touch, proclaiming that the wearer is truly a creature of cabaret. From Bubbles and Frown.

Lightweight leather is swirled into a an art nouveau mask, which enhances the features rather than covering them up. Which is definitely a good thing beneath a merciless sun. From Tom Banwell Designs.

These lovely earrings capture the shape of lightning in twisted spikes of rainbowed copper. They also blend nicely back into real-world outfits, a way to keep desert memories alive through more mundane moments. From YabYummi Creations.

The glamour of a skirt, the freedom of pants. Bellydance fashion once again demonstrates its awesomeness. Made to be shimmied in, these culottes also look like a light, comfy choice for surviving the daytime in intense heat. From Annieland.

And what would Burning Man be without people running around in stuff like this? Part mod, part cyber, totally circus, these skirts are fashioned so that not only does it bounce along with you while you walk, it snaps back into shape after maneuvering through crowds or other tight situations. Even better – you can get matching hairfalls. From PoofSkirts.

Crafted from polymer, a pair of knotwork-inspired swirls cascade down the sides of the face. Not only can you order them in the color and length of your choice, the gauge options include post-and-back “cheaters” for getting the look without the stretch. From Blazing Thimbles.

Slash-and-cinch reconstruction, so popular as a t-shirt accent, appears on the thighs of a pair of bellydance pants. Check the alternate photos to see how very sweet indeed they look over a pair of contrasting tights. From Elven Forest Creations.

A bandanna pops up as the centerpiece of a fringe belt, lending an outlaw vibe to a traditional hip-showcasing accessory. And it comes with hair flowers! From Kristi Marie.

This little skirt features a flowery mesh overlay, a pixie ruffle, and a cinch to adjust the length. Best of all, it’s made for dancing, so it’s a figure-clinging shape that most enjoyably will not compress the hell out of your midsection. From Dreaming Amelia Designs.

Created from a yellow zebra stripe stretch print, these pants liberate the insane fabrics of 80’s pop metal bands from their skintight spandex hall of shame with a much more flattering split flare. A solid piece of playawear, for those who have to let it all out like David Lee Roth. From Mean Kitty Wear.

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, they were rarely encountered in mediums besides pewter, a shame considering how often these cherished pieces double as altar tools on the fly and deserve more focused craftsmanship. Happily, that’s not the case today, and not only can you find a wide range of artistic interpretations, but customization means getting every element personalized to your needs, right down to which phase of the moon it’s created in.

Five pentacles, linked by silver, amber, and snakes. It looks like the kind of precisely arranged symbology and materials that are pulled directly from a rich, intense dream – and according to the item description, it is. From Pagan Treasures. Note from the seller: Mention Chateau Bizarre when making a purchase in my shop, I will add a little extra present in thanks for your patronage.

A charm bracelet surrounds the wrist in tiny portraits of vintage witches, accompanied by a frog, skull, a cat, a moon, and miscellaneous sparkling beadery. This looks like it would make fabulous noise. From PoetSummer.

The moon and the star, in a Victorianesque fusion of antiqued silver, glitter, and Swarovski. Just the kind of regal piece to pair with a long black gown. From Groovy Moon Creations.

For a more rustic look, the pentacles here appear within heart-shaped little spiderwebs, with each creature posed next to her handiwork, finished with a fall of blood. Radiant! From Purple Cat Jewels.

This charm bracelet takes a pop-art approach to witchcraft, mixing black roses, hearts, and cabochons with stark declarative capital letters. From JanetLily.

Four kinds of black lace make up this bolero, for a subtle pattern clash of wild florals.
The pleated ruffle around the collar makes for a nice dramatic finish. From Messages of Passion by Angelika Liv.

The sleeves of a medieval noblewoman, done up in the organic cotton of today. Practical, and at the same time, the kind of thing that’s hard to keep from dancing around in. From Ella Phante Phashion.

This metallic purple and spandex confection brings to mind the wild costuming of professional daredevils. Or the formfitting stagewear of 70’s glitterglam. Whatever it ends up being worn to, it will indeed be memorable. It’s also OOAK, so move it if you want it. From EyeScream Industries.

The tulle wrap that ties behind the back is a popular design on Etsy, and this one takes the retro staple of polka dots out of the realm of solid fabrics, going for a sheer organza that turns them into champagne bubbles. From French Sugar Vintage.

Black satin is broken up by light green organza on the puff sleeves and high pleated collar, a good look for both wicked stepmothers and absinthe fairies who don’t mess around. From Black Norns.

If your rings are mostly just gemstone cabochons or silver bands, throwing in one or two weird pieces makes for an intriguing mix of beautiful and bizarre. Or sometimes one ring is all you need, if it’s a big flashy attention-getter. This week, some possibilities to make elegant little sculptures out of your hands.

This ring was cast from a bit of handmade Victorian lace, ending up as a distressed band of sterling silver. This would go well alongside the aforementioned cabochons for a note of lovely melancholy. From The Black Spot Books.

The iconic spider of classic bats’n'cobwebs goth is wired up in Czech glass beads to stretch out over the entire hand. Add one slinky black cocktail gown, and you’re set. From The Family Jewels.

The baroque detailing of the old-fashioned lock has been stripped away, leaving a minimalist, modern silver outline. From A.N. Original Jewelry.

This spike ring looks as if someone sharpened a LeMarchand box and set it in a place for wielding completely different kinds of damage. From ErikaD4ResinCurves.

This skull ring was crafted with protection and alternate identities in mind, but also makes for a tiny horror-movie nest of tubes and intestines. From Gufobardo.