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Tribal Souk

lilah wild — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:55:13 +0000

Bellydance jewels on the more high-end side of things with a collection of silver: hinged vintage cuffs studded with spikes, hoop earrings, pairs of dancing anklets “not for beginners,” headpieces slathered in fringe, lots of ornate and dramatic pieces to enhance an ensemble with lots of shine and noise. Clothes, bags, belts, and other accessories are rich with bright embroidery and they carry things to decorate the home, too.

Vintage Halloween

lilah wild — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:25:05 +0000

Dark decor and other Octoberesque delights that draw upon the gently eerie imagery of the 20’s and 30’s. It’s mostly party goods, but oh, what party goods: black cat garlands, dancing witch lanterns, fortunetelling cards drawn with a touch of art nouveau, glittery skull buckets, mini tote bags for the retro-stylish hauling of sugary loot. And what to wear to these parties? Their glass-framed art pendants, batty charm bracelets, and spider cocktail rings, of course.

Leafy Creations

lilah wild — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:34:39 +0000

Pixiefash and decor from Australia. The clothing is very woodland sprite, earthtoned and hooded and pointed and sometimes detailed with photosynthesis-ready veining. And the housewares set the perfect scene, taking the leaves of the forest and transforming them into crushed velvet pillows and blankets for cuddling and rolling around and acting like a happy magical creature in general. Custom welcome.

Horror Decor

lilah wild — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:56:42 +0000

“Make every day a living nightmare.” A fun catalog of zombie attack lampshades, hockey mask throw pillows, razorblade candles, saw blade clocks, petri dish Christmas ornaments, and decorative jars filled with syringes. Also the home of the “rough night” collection, where shower curtains, sheet sets, and bath mats all coordinate through a matching pattern of bloody splatters and handprints.

Cats Like Us

lilah wild — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:19:51 +0000

A rockabilly-pinup-greaser-retro webstore that stocks a lot of smaller brands alongside the better-known works of Switchblade Stiletto, Stop Staring, and Lux DeVille: Cupcake Provacateur’s aprons and poodle potholders, Heartbreaker Fashion’s halter dresses, surreal hot-rod tees from Gasoline Gallery and King Kerosin, flower barrettes from Zombetty Bows, Hawleywood’s hair pomade, lava mugs from Tiki Farm, jewelry from El Dorado club, a good range that covers everything from chic glittery bags to Frankenstein socks. Thanks, Dolly!

The Black Broom

lilah wild — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:20:28 +0000

Original jewelry, accessories, and decor items drawn from dark antiquity – glowering, grimacing faces cast in pewter abound through Cthulhu belt buckles, deal-with-the-devil gambling trays, and bracelets linked with Frankenstein heads. Evil-inclined DIYers will find buttons bearing the visages of Countess Bathory and Marie Laveau, and this is also a good place to find statuary of the left-hand path. And the barware includes one hell of a corkscrew.

Dottie Grim

lilah wild — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:33:00 +0000

Dark decor and housewares, where manic Halloween grins are grounded with elegant splashes of damask. Jewelled spider candy boxes, flocked votive candle holders and scented candles, Victorian-style earring holders, hanging lace lamps for a more mod look, morbid cake and bottle toppers, vampire-aristocrat placemats and table runners, snarling monster mugs, adorable pop-up Halloween cards, silk-covered journals, and for those lucky enough to have front yards, flamingo skeletons to poke into dead lawns.

Royal Tiki

lilah wild — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:51:42 +0000

An impressive array of tikis in various forms: masks, statues, signs pointing the way to the nearest tropical bar, and a half-joking page of “tikis sold by the foot” for budget-constrained customers to get the biggest bang for the buck. Also bamboo lanterns, Easter Island lawn ornaments, and random kitschy nautical decor bits.

NIMLI

lilah wild — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:34:56 +0000

Eco-fashion for men and women. The clothes tend towards wraps and ripples of solid color with the occasional print, stocking everything from slinky cocktail dresses to hoodies and what looks to be delightfully comfy loungewear, as well as rubber handbags and synth-leather shoes. Kids and pets get their own sections of apparel, bedding, and toys, there’s whole divisions of furniture and housewares, and the bath and body stuff includes bright purple body glitter.

Renegade Handmade

lilah wild — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:48:08 +0000

A Chicago brick-and-mortar that grew out of the Renegade Craft Fair and currently features over 300 artists. Clothes and accessories, jewelry, artwork, stationery, housewares, bath and body goods, stuffed animals, indie style in full swing through cute animals, vintage yearnings, cupcakes, and filthy-minded crossstitchery. Thanks, Miko!

Museum Store Company

lilah wild — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:11:38 +0000

Decor and adornment replicated from art and artifacts around the world: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Asian, African, Aztec, medieval, and a touch of abstract modern are scattered throughout pages of historically-inspired jewelry and housewares. Loads of statuary from Buddha to Beethoven, the games include mummy bridge decks, the gadgetry runs towards sundials and hourglasses, and Frank Lloyd wright pops up in the earrings. Thanks Neil!

Nik Markovina

lilah wild — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:01:39 +0000

Sculpture that sharpens the motifs of medieval goth into strange jewels and decor pieces, with fantastic digressions into the ocean. Boxes like cathedrals for tiny dragons, stingrays smoothed into silver spikes, candlesticks where the light is steadied by wings and claws, eroded skull faces that look like a handful of biker rings left underwater for half a century, beautifully weird insectile fish. There’s also artwork which continues the darkness but in a much more colorful, pop-art way. No prices but you’re welcome to contact for purchasing info. Thanks, Jannis!

Old Fashion Halloween

lilah wild — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:54:00 +0000

Vintage and vintage-style goodies for those who prefer to celebrate Hallows’ Eve with a retro touch – or update year-round goth decor with spiderweb table runners. Tons and tons of party decorations, including some actual antiques, and pages for jack o’lanterns, Day of the Dead, and fortunetelling. The original art section includes Kerrykate dolls, Haunting Memories glass skull ornaments, handpainted dancing skeleton umbrellas, and Queen of Hearts sweetly morbid wedding plates, and the Cards section is a goldmine of old-world imagery chock full of black cats and flying witches. Absolutely loaded with great finds for the haunt-minded home.