G Dragon Dinosaur Earrings

Catch these Dinosaur earrings on G-Dragon, they look like the herbivore kind, not a T. Rex or it could munch up the ear lobe and more ;) I know what to do with unwanted toys now! a DIY inspiration.

You can get the similar look at alteregojewelery by Erika Walton for only $25. Hand-made in LA. Recycled vintage toys comes in an assortment of your choice of Dinosaur, Rawr! 

Snapshots No.9 Bow Ties

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Denim bow tie with gold hardware and swarovski crystal 

Denim brooch , pocket charm and pendant with gold hardware and swarovski crystal 

Black Neoporene bow tie with gold hardware and swarvoski crystal stone by McKenzie Liautaud

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Neck Specs take a fresh look at the most classic of all ties: the bow tie by thinkofthe

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With a feminine flare to create a force of confidence, individuality, and style by Tycoon neck wear 

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Guitar picks at madeinforesthills 

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Papillon Black bow tie knotted with studs by steve&co 

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Silver & Gold Riches bow tie at thinkabitbigger

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Legos bow tie at madeinforesthills 

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Christopher Chaun "Finale II" Flower & Chain Leather Bow Tie

Christopher Chaun "Finale Giselle" Flower & Chain Leather Bow Tie at robotandbrucling 

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Christopher Chaun "Hampton Knight III" Seersucker Bow Tie

Christopher Chaun "Moto 24k" Studded Bow Tie at robotandbrucling 

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 custom handcrafted bow ties, combines masculine and feminine, by POMEDÔRO 

Kokeshi Matches

Kokeshi ( Japanese Dolls ) + Matches = high levels of dainty pieces of adorableness, but I would be sad to set them alight. I could never strike that little panda face to light the match!! These matches may look child friendly but okay kids you can't be handling these. Frame them .. hang them on the walls .. or use them. 

Fragmented Chronical RINGS

A collection of 100 rings, each with a landscape frozen inside created by Hong Kong-based design duo Chan Oi yau Riyo and Kwong Ho Sun Howard from Shannnam. Like something in between miniature art and a snow globe. Each is a visual tale invoking a reaction and stirring the imagination of the wearer, portraying the world as it should be, filled with love and mystery, inspiring and eye-catching.

Completely handmade available online at Shannam .

Ciaté introduces Caviar Manicure

I remember my first experience with caviar was much like Tom Hanks in the movie Big, I was really appalled the first time I tasted it. Though I like to think of myself as quite adventurous when it comes to trying new foods and discovering a new favourite... so consequently caviar doesn't tickle my taste-buds but would Ciaté caviar tantalize my lips and nails!?  I'm sure they look stellar on the cover of a magazine shoot but gotta feeling those tiny beads are going to start shedding pretty fast .. but looks good fun.

There's a waiting list if you want to create these 3-dimensional nails at £18 a pop. Or you could try the same look for less D.I.Y alternative at thepolishaholic . 

{Runway} Diane von Furstenberg A/W 2012

A women's handbag can be an Aladdins cave and a unintentional storehouse of memories of the past night week or year, the same could be applied to clutches for those evenings out. Diane got playful and kookified these clutches ranging from clocks to hearts to dominoes and for the all occasion's leather & fur. I can not deny their essential use for the evening you can be as flamboyant or subtle as you like.

Photos courtesy of Vogue 

Snapshots No.8 Pirates of Nude & Black

1. Patternity Tights 
2. Bracher Emden x Bryce Aime's AW 2011 Long Clutch
3. Bracher Emden x Bryce Aime's AW 2011 Crossbody Bag
4. Rag & Bone Sion Blouse 
5. Cheap Monday Monolit 

Unique Earrings

As you may very well know by now, along with minimal classic concepts, I'm always drawn to kooky unique designs, now , alot of the time.. I can't pull off the kooky designs but I SURE like to give it a try! and that Unicorn earring makes me want to! If I was going for a more stronger look I would wear the screw earring, It really looks like a rustic screw nail.. but it ain't of course! Check out cartilage earrings from FreshTrends.

All photo's and products are courtesy of Rowky. 

{RUNWAY} John Rocha Wire Headdress SS 12

The focal point was these gravity defying structural HEAD PIECES ranging from gazelle like horns and mythical like warrior goddesses set off with tightly plaited hair and black white honey gold hues seaweed-like ruffles, raffia, crochet, feather textures on the A line dresses. Photo's courtesy of Girlalamode 

Anastasiya Komarova - FORMS CLUTCHES

My senses of touch have heightened immensely! by peering over these come-hither clutches. For a split second there, I wanted to take a bite out of that tablet of chocolate or run my fingers over them! but alas my craving moved onto the other strange seductive pieces from the collection. The leather looks melt-able into cubes, chains, spheres and crosses resulting in a perfect distinctive finish. If you remember playing with play-dough, you could simply imagine Anastasiya Komarova, molding squishing away with play dough in her toddler years. The Russian designer’s intricate and delicate way of working with these textures demonstrates her artistic craftsmanship. These delightful pieces make you want to grab a clutch and hold on to it until the cows come home.

{DIY} Spike Hair Comb

August is almost over (sniff sniff) but not before I share this super DIY by the primo pair Erica and Lauren of  Honestly WTF. They have DIY’d Maison Michel’s metal spike comb, seen in Paris below. As for DIY's, this one looks completely do-able, even I couldn't possibly mess this up, Uh-oh, now I said it .. anti jinx potion needed, yes not a little superstitious. 

You’ll need:

9 brass cone spikes

a 3-4″ plastic hair comb

liquid super glue (not gel)

Start by adding a small amount of liquid super glue to one end of the comb. Place a metal spike on top of the glue and hold it in place for at least 30 seconds. Let it dry completely before letting go.

Glue another spike to the other end of the comb. Then, using a ruler, place the rest of the spikes along the length of the comb to make sure there is enough spacing between each spike.

Continue glueing each spike, alternating from one side to another.

Stick the spiked comb in a bed of teased and tousled hair!

top image via Style.com; rest of images by HonestlyWTF

Also check out the : DIY Luv Aj Handpiece

Snapshots No.7 Lock Detach Collar Trend

The collar rebellion is in full flow, lock and detach it! so many to choose from, glad to see that some of the collars are now affordable, to boot they look D.I.Y friendly, So turn your collar up to some sinfulness and fudge the lines between the crimes.. without the bulk of a fixed shirt.

DANNIJO COLLAR NECKLACES

Best bib and tucker, Dannijo accessories is point blank acapulco gold, scamper to check out the collection here, I think they're priced very well too, bearing they're not priced for the high street but just a tad above that market, something I could afford to buy sparingly. Photo's courtesy of Aram Bedrossian via Manrepellant.

Snapshots No.6 Accessories

Snapshots Accessories

Good evening all on a Monday... I've been meaning to share so many little items I've bookmarked... but I just never got round to posting them all.. this is just one way to condense them { naming it snapshots }. But sod's law, I lost the whereabouts's of the items I wanted to include in this photo montage. Oh well, until next time. You can click over each item, to take you to it's destination for more info. 

Anglasad "SECOND LINE BRASS CAP" GR8 Exclusive

Oh boyy! aren't these Military shaped hats by Anglasad, super!?  The motfit given for these hat's are influenced by New Orleans brass band. The term 'Second Line Beat' is a New Orleans expression.  New Orleans brass bands play happy, up beat music. The melodies and rhythms they played are so infectiously joyful that the street crowds, gather from everywhere.   [A history lesson I've just soaked up whilst writing this post ] 

New Orleans Second-Lines and Jazz Funerals. These parades are called “second-lines’ because back in the day, the parades in New Orleans were separated in two halves – the whites up front, and the blacks in the back. Well, the real party was clearly in the back, and the negro musicians developed a unique beat that has been immortalized their position in those parades – to this day it is referred to as a ’second-line beat’ and all New Orleans funk is based upon it.  Source jamesoroc.com

Just goes to show, drooling over items can bring some acumen to the mind once in a while, and moreover these hats have a good fusion of music sense and fashion. They come in various tasty colors : Black, Gold  Metallic, Light animal Red Paisley Blue Paisley .Silver Leopard Zebra Gold and Silver. Visit here for GR8 exclusive. 

Lucy Jay -The Good Collection AW 2011

Ode to Scarf accessories! Tie these bambinos around your neck, head, waist purse. Sired by the London based designer Lucy Jay for the forthcoming Autumn Winter 2011 season. I'm sure these would bring a stylish pop to any wardrobe. You can follow Lucy's blog to see her continuing journey as a fresh British designer, don't forget to visit her official site. 

The Neck Specs Ties

ALERT- all the males and the androgynous females ... Neck Specs take's a fresh look at the most classic of all ties: THE BOW TIE. Offering a hint of stylish wit and contemporary panache. I think this would stand out at any Bow Tie event attire. though I've always felt Bow Ties are hit and miss. Comes in 5 types of styles wayfarer, architect, D.M.C, cat eye and classic.  Innovative handiwork by the . Available online now for $50 a piece.