Cerise UK

6.22.2010 @ 2:50 pm UTC by lilah wild

Cerise UK canteen handbagA 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.

Tribaltique

6.17.2010 @ 5:28 pm UTC by lilah wild

Tribaltique bellydance spiked cuffBellydance 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.

Birch Place Shop

6.14.2010 @ 2:50 pm UTC by lilah wild

Birch Place Shop lolita outfitFantasy costumes that push way past Halloween-in-a-bag getups into the realms of maximum frill. Trans and plus-size friendly, the designs are an explosion of lolita/french maid/cosplay ruffles – this is a great place for packing on some serious petticoat volume – with some more grownup occupational attire in PVC flight attendant dresses, boss-lady puff-sleeve blouses, military caps, and satin nurse masks. The lingerie is just as frothy, and accessories include tulle hair flowers, heels, wigs, and little lacy bags to match the outfits.

Altered States

6.3.2010 @ 4:37 pm UTC by lilah wild

Altered States dreadlock haircareDreadlock dressers from the UK, who have brought their haircare products online. Divided between Knotty Boy and Dreadhead, the goods include shampoos and conditioners, fragrance sprays, tea treatments, waxes, combs, and the very thoughtful inclusion of a scalp massager. As far as adornments, there are tams and wraps, cuffs and beads to pop onto the locks, Directions hair dye to turn everything pillarbox red, and the scrunchies at this joint come outfitted with felt bobble tentacles.

Audrey K

5.25.2010 @ 12:07 pm UTC by lilah wild

Audrey K retro pinup wiggle dressRetro 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.

Mekanikal Angel

5.13.2010 @ 7:19 pm UTC by lilah wild

Mekanikal Angel chainmail dreadfallsDreadfalls that turn cyber in a most unexpected direction: the past. Lightweight chainmail joins plastic lacing and rubber tubing as a fake-hair material of choice, orderable in fierce straight metal or woven with more industrial elements. The materials page offers a good range of color accents, and custom is very welcome.

Annabelle’s Wigs

5.12.2010 @ 9:10 pm UTC by lilah wild

Annabelle's Wigs purple flipA catalog of hairpieces that fall on the more naturalish side of things, presenting 20’s curls, flipped highlights, and Godiva-length locks with a few deviations into color, for those occasions where that inverted bob *must* frame the face in cherry red.