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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.

Three Rexes Jewelry

lilah wild — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:55:01 +0000

Medieval-inspired baubles modernized into chic bits of gemstoned silver. Twisted Celtic drops like tiny daggers, intricate nouveau-style arrowheads, sparkling crosses, studded hearts, rugged little delicacies that can be customized somewhat with the stone of your choice. Of special note are the engagement and wedding rings, where Moorish bands and amethyst diamonds offer goth-industrial glamour to dark brides and grooms making the most of a small budget.

Romantic Threads

lilah wild — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:38:45 +0000

Gowns, gowns, gowns, wild custom fantasy confections for throwing teaparties, getting married, smacking courtiers, wandering enchanted woods, or other moments that demand voluminous skirts – they also stock Nataya for more subdued special occasions. Also plus sizes, men’s fancy dress, and ornate ren-faire/bridal-party things for kids. A good place to find medieval circlet-necklace-belt sets to drape the body in chains of pearls.

Elvy Ess

lilah wild — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:43:29 +0000

An intriguing smash of rockabilly against playa, embracing both the clean lines of workshirts and the tatters of patchwork, sprinkled liberally with insects. Buttondowns are made for men and women and sport anarchic splats of fabric on the back, while the skirts flaunted winged creatures on peekaboo pleats or swoop into fae asymmetricality. Bugged-out bibs and bags and brooches, ragged cuffs and headbands and ties, and double-pronged keys provide plenty of unusual accessorization. Thanks, Sara!

Pure TNT

lilah wild — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:25:49 +0000

Fetish jewelry, and lots of it. From unabashed declarations of MISTRESS and SLAVE to subtler hints of one’s pleasures, the statements take on a wide range of forms: buckled rings, flogger earrings, handcuff bracelets, belled collars, tons of charms that get right to the point. Good for themed padlocks and sterling silver fingertips for abrasion play.

Cerise UK

lilah wild — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:50:47 +0000

A British accessory emporium specializing in bits of handmade, carefully curated, modernized yesteryear from about eighteen or so indie designers. Funky retro kissclasp purses, flowered fascinators, pinup playing card makeup bags, tattered scarves made to be worn every which way, gold and silver jewelry that keeps the skulls understated – or crowns them with antlers. A good place to pick up fripperies that work double-duty with both vintage and contemporary stuff.

Pro Pierce

lilah wild — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:03:55 +0000

Body jewelry from Australia, which offers the standards in a wide range of elements: glitter plugs, nip shields, titanium flesh tunnels, a Trojan line which weaves eyeballs through your skin, Blackline navel tombstones, UV everything, all the basics rendered in surgical stainless steel, molten glass, silver-inlaid buffalo horn, polyester lucite, and other materials. The Voodoo Rising page is not to be missed if you’re into mean, nasty biker rings.

Tribaltique

lilah wild — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:28:11 +0000

Bellydance fashion from the Netherlands, mostly traditional gear with flashes of tribal fusion. The skirts feature both patchwork wrapped and modern asymmetrical minis with the by-now standard page of flared dancing pants, and there are mitts and hooded scarves for further accessorizion. Also a good place for all the adornments: belts of mirrors and draping chains, spiky cuffs, flowered tiaras and fascinators and metal tassels to secure into the hair, and lots of great big jingling bits.

Tiny Things Are Cute

lilah wild — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:26:51 +0000

Itty-bitty toys that all look freshly hatched from a gumball machine: carousels, fairytale carriages, tea sets, beer bottles, turntables, herds of deer, the catalog is totally all over the map and the thematic array ensures that there truly is something for everyone. The jewelry section is a vintage goldmine featuring kitty hair barrettes, plastic flower rings, and Ten Commandments charm bracelets, and the rest of the catalog is well-stocked with crafting goodies and retro playthings.

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.

Audrey K

lilah wild — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:07:50 +0000

Retro fashion heavy on the wiggle, with a bit of swing and some contemporary designs as well. A great source for dramatic body-conscious silhouettes that play well with both the modern and yesteryear accessories offered in the handbag and jewelry sections. They also carry bath and body goods from Lollia, Tokyo Milk, and Dolce Mia, scented candles from Voluspa, oversized sunglasses, and mini hats for cocktail hour.

Berserk Clothing

lilah wild — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Fashion to fight in! A catalog of darkwear that turns out cute’n'evil cotton suitable for rollerderby and other lively pursuits that might involve a bloody nose. The dresses take their shapes from cheerleader and army uniforms, the skirts are emblazoned with polarized skulls, and if you’ve ever felt the burning need to sport handguns across the ‘tocks, this is your store. Knuckle rings, lightning bolts, and medical crosses make up the jewelry section, the armwarmers smother everything from elbow to wrist in brass knuckles, and they stock the footwear trifecta of Demonia, Pleaser, and Bordello.

Tinker’s Witch Crafts

lilah wild — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:38:40 +0000

Esoteric enchantments from New Jersey! This assemblage artist’s vision blends the earthy and spiritual with a rock’n'roll vibe: shrines take the form of flowery tiki huts, rustic witch dolls are behatted with tattoo print, the art cards are little collages of found Victoriana and ransom-note intensity, the jewelry clusters shiny bric-a-brac around glass and clay Third Eyes, the sock monkeys are voodoo dolls, and if that’s not enough, you can pick up a fez stitched up from shabby chic upholstery. Also check out her music blog, Tink’s Atomic Universe: Vinyl Musings from the Zombie Queen