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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.

Geek Soap

lilah wild — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:02:02 +0000

Handmade soap inspired by video games, SF characters, and The Internets, where one can purchase bars shaped like 20-sided die, social networking icons, keyboard commands, and other vegan-friendly dollops of nerdish delight. Custom is welcome in colors and fragrances, including scent-free soaps for sensitive schnozzes. Thanks, Miko!

TattooBrite

lilah wild — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:25:18 +0000

This “cosmeceutical” tattoo aftercare product purports to brighten the colors of subdermal ink while protecting against long-term fading. The SPF 20 certainly doesn’t hurt against the damage of sunlight, and the two formulas include a gentler p.h. for sensitive skin and, ahem, delicate areas. While I haven’t personally tried this product, it sounds like a decent possibility for skin art that’s gone dull, especially when the price tag isn’t too bad for giving it a trial run.

Hawleywood’s

lilah wild — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:00:15 +0000

This tiny chain revives the barbershop atmosphere of the 40’s, offering straight razor shaves and “the cleanest haircut in Southern California.” For those too far away to get their pomps, puffs, boogies, or waterfalls maintained at the source, their hair goods can be bought over the ‘net – the pomade comes in a convenient bulk size, and the aftershave looks like a choice retro scent for the dudes. Thanks, Andrew!

Dreadworx

lilah wild — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:00:24 +0000

Dread care and decor. They stock all the waxes, shampoos, conditioners, and tighteners needed for healthy maintenance, plus dyes and bleach, and special combs and anti-frizz tools to keep everything neat. Tams, wraps, wooden hairpins, and beads with little googly eyes make up the adornment section, and they’ve got some unusual specialty products to cut down on all the little frustrations that can come with knotting up your hair: microfibre towels to halve drying time, showercaps and sock hats for keeping all the locks out of the way while bathing or sleeping, rubber bands that won’t quickly snap to death. Also body polish, club toys, ear stretching kits, and a little hemp clothing.

Steel Navel

lilah wild — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:46:54 +0000

Gigantic array of body jewelry from Industrial Strength, Half Tone Bodyworks, Gorilla Glass, Tawapa, Kaos Softwear, Diablo Organics, Borneo Joe’s, Little Seven, Metal Mafia, and quite a few more. The gamut runs from shiny rings to coral plugs, coconut shell swirls through glass claws, lots to look through and they also have a bit of body-mod aftercare stuff too.

Metropolis Soap Co.

lilah wild — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:51:58 +0000

A vegan, eco-friendly bath and body goods shop that plasters their wares in pulp. Bar soaps, body butters, and perfume oils with names such as “Love, Moisture, Murder,” “500 Thieves,” and the spine-tingling tea tree creation of “The Black Soap Horror.” Samples are available to try before you buy. Thanks, Bellaphile!

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.

The World Closet

lilah wild — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:35:43 +0000

Bohemian style that mixes kurta and kimono flair into flowery little day dresses and broomstick skirts. Lots of Papillon, lots of embroidery and sequins. The jewelry throws Swarovski crystals into falls of gemstones and beads, and the aromatherapy page features soy candles that melt into massage oil.

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!

Lollibomb Beauty

lilah wild — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:55:19 +0000

Vegan goodies for bathing and perfuming and general pampering. Body frostings, soy milk baths, mineral foundation powder, body spray and fragrance rollers, massage oil that warms up when you blow on it. Those who prefer to smell sweet and sugary will have a field day with the scents, a vast selection which reads like a dessert menu, and there are also some florals, fruits, and earth.

Haydria Perfumery

lilah wild — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Perfumes for pinups – florals and spices and musks swirled together into glittery spritz bottles, packed down solid into compacts of peacocks and hearts and hula girls, or worn as brass lockets to tote your scent around in a most stylish way. Samples of the entire line are available for try-before-you-buy exploratory sniffing, and they also have a custom service that lets you personalize your own scent right down to the Swarovski crystals on the bottle.

Mouse to Minx

lilah wild — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +0000

A teaparty sensibility bubbles through this UK boutique, where the fashion and fripperies evoke gentle antiquity. Lacy camis, sash-tied skirts, long cardigans, the fashion runs from Victorian-lite through the forties to even a bit of mod, with laceup driving gloves and felt bags to match, a little jewelry, and retro undies in the lingerie department. Etiquette books, knitted pastries, and flowery skin goods, too.