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.
There is nothing quite like a chandelier to anchor a room with unabashed opulence. Treating light as a kind of artistic celebration and not a mere household necessity, they make for strong interior decorating summary statements, sending forth a room’s stylistic signature from within a burst of illumination. And there’s all kinds of imaginative riffs on the classic crystal-fest of the originals.
The choice of red to contrast against the clear elements turn the elegant lines sinister, as if splashed with drops of blood. From Fantasia Clear by Alabelys.
The closing of a neighborhood bike shop and an abandoned schoolhouse resulted in this industrial-chic waterfall of teardrop prisms and silver chain descending from a shiny sprocket. From ThirteenTwenty.
This “modern urban hybrid conceptual glass chandelier” looks swiped from the circle of hell where Satan keeps the beet demons. From Attila Design.
A retro vibe tidies things up towards kitschy minimalism with cute little striped lampshades and solid red. From The Blodgett Lighthouse.
An amusement park teacup ride, in lamp form. This seller specializes in themed chandeliers for nurseries and other atmospheres of gentle surrealism. From Whimsical Collections.
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.
OK, so technically this is a Hulu Tuesday, but whatever gets the clip posted. “Goth Talk” was a Saturday Night Live skit that ran during the late 90’s, poking fun at the subculture in a way that garnered quite a few fans from the dark side. Hosted by Circe Nightshade (Molly Shannon) and Azrael Abyss (Chris Kattan), the show highlighted the trials and tribulations of trying to be children of the night in the Sunshine State: day jobs at the local food court, bullying big brothers, embarrassing pre-teen home videos, every episode brought a new humiliation that had black-clad home viewers nodding along in knowing sympathy. Remember the one with Circe bringing about Countess Cobwella’s social downfall with an Ace of Base talent show lip-syncing video? Here you go.
BTW, Leopard Moon is awake from the little nap I gave it last week during the move, and today’s post digs up more horror hostesses for your viewing pleasure, including the intro from Vampira’s 1954 TV show that started the whole phenomenon. Enjoy.
A gathering of undergarments from the mid-century and thereabouts, each given a good detailed description. Bullet bras and lacy longlines, full-coverage panties, fluttery full slips, girdles, flowing nightgowns and robes, even some finds for the dudes in boxers and undershirts. This merchant also has an eye for insanely cute half-aprons.
Just what it says, with voluminous bellydancing styles that sweep all the way out to 12 yards, and customization in adding ruffles and contrasting colors. Double layers, mermaidy velvet-topped silhouettes, and slits that run to the top of the thigh are also offered as possibilities, along with the garnishings of fringed hip scarves, and they also do tango pants.
So the move went well, as moves go – no major disasters, just merely hot, annoying, and exhausting. We’re still in the process of settling everything down, but the new place is cute, and my new walk to the subway means passing by Barcade. With its siren call of Joust caterwauling for the quarters in my pocket. “Come in, come in! Don’t walk by, today could be the day you spell out ‘MEW’ as the all-time top score! Twenty-five cents and you could be immortal!”
Really, what good is life without a few silly dreams?
:)
Anyway…
This week’s pics are actually from last week, before the grand uprooting.
Pollywog absolutely loved hanging out on the perch by the window, and had a thing for veiling herself in the curtains while watching the birds. Unfortunately my room doesn’t have a setup like that anymore, but she seems content to park herself on my bed for the moment.
Bella was born cursed with adorable velvet feet. They’re the cutest little things poking out of her chenille coat of silky fur, so even as they’re kicking the blood out of your hands, you’re still all awwwwwwww.