Pinky Swear

Nasty Gal is trying to make me put a ring on it... I'm currently lusting (and about to pull my debit card out for) over these costume rings. Truly one of my favorite retailers, online or land-line.

I Need a Supply

I've known about online retailer Need Supply for a good amount of time now, but it's been a while since I've checked in with their site, mostly because I've been boycotting all online shopping in an attempt not to further max out my credit card. My debt runs deep! But that's another story... I logged on to Need Supply recently and fell in LOVE with their selection of shoes, particularly the range of low heeled, sassy booties.

Ummm... two words: GIMME, please!

Check out my picks below...

Industry. The Low Wedge Bootie.

Jeffrey Campbell. The Everybody.

Dolce Vita. The Brylee.

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

So now that WTWTA pandemonium has officially subsided, I can start liking Wild Things again without feeling like a huge d-bag, a-hole, or jerk. Or any number of synonyms for those words.

Things I like that are Wild Things influenced?

Where the Wild Things Are Slipper from Urban

WTWTA x Opening Ceremony Judith Vest


WTWTA x Pamela Love Ira Claw Bracelet

WTWTA x Roadkill Max and Carol Pendants

Heavy Metal

These are some of the accessories I'm adoring lately. Heavy, punky, spikey, metals with a teeny tiny bit of quirky appeal. I especially love bracelets that "swoosh" with you when you move. Truly perfect pieces for wearing while dancing in long tanks, liquid leggings, and a pair of slim combat boots. Preferably while dancing along to New Order.

Pieces are all available for reasonable prices at NastyGal Vintage.

Annie Cubannie's Latest Drop

The face behind accessories brand Cubannie Links, the lovely Annie herself, just leaked this picture of her rocking her latest creation-- the Sweetwater Ring. Only 20 bones too!

I am a huge fan of bar rings and quirky accessories (it reminds me of an overgrown cinder block, I know I'm weird!), so this just about takes the cake! Need this in my life! Like, NOW!

M.I.S.S. x Cubannie Links

This is the business! Please head over to my other home base on the interwebs, M.I.S.S, and check out the editorial they styled for Cubannie Links! I promise you, you'll like it!

MISS Crew Por Vida!

I Challenge You!

The Jacks Earrings by Han Cholo

I used to love playing jacks as a kid, and if I recall, I was super duper good at them. I would walk around, as if I was the hotshot, with my set of jacks and the little rubber ball in the pocket of my dress and challenge unsuspecting kids to an ass whoppin'. I dont know if I can beat ass as an adult, but... I sure can look cute trying to!

Check the... Time?

I need to cop this Fluid watch so that I can rock it on the Boulevard of Linden! Ya dig??

For those of ya'll who aren't in the know, Tribe is in my all-time top three musical (and other) best group of all time.

Bangles for the Bi-Racial Babies

As a bi-racial baby, I'm super excited to bring you guys the scoop on an important piece from B-Side jewelry's new collection, the "Loving Day" bangle. More than just a beautiful, well constructed bangle (as we've come to expect from B-Side), the bracelet pays homage to Supreme Court Case Number 388 U.S. 1 1967, the court case of Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage. A portion of all sales of the bangle, as well as their upcoming 'RIGHTS' collection, will go to the Harlem's Children's Zone charity.

Finally, great product for a more than great cause!

Remeber That One Time in 5th Grade?

The return of the Scrunchie, in all it's mighty, Kimmy Gibbler glory! I personally cannot wait until my hair is long enough to pull back with one of these beauties! Scrunchies remind me of my youth, POGS, and Lisa Frank stationary. Basically, all the things that could ever make a young girl happy.



Good looking out, American Appy.

Protect Yourself From the Heat

Original Asymmetrical Cazal 858's

Ridiculous heat, so fresh! Must have... if I had $500+ to blow.

Get it at Fruition

Low Ridin'

How gangster is this newly released Fendi bicycle? At the low low price of $9,500, you too can wheel around town in style, complete with leather GPS holder and leather and fur saddlebags!

Fendi, what is you smokin?!

The Black Cameo

The Stylee Friday column on the Fader blog recently did a very interesting profile on Coreen Simpson, designer and champion of the very first Black Cameo broaches, which became immensely popular in the 1980s.

While working as a freelance fashion photographer, Simpson began taking design courses at Parsons School of Design, soon releasing a small collection of jewelry and other knicks-knacks which she sold at street fairs across the city. Gaining a small following, her creativity really kicked off when a client brought up Chanel's new line of cameo broaches. Lamenting that the classic Italian broaches never featured black women, Simpson decided to change that. When her line of intricately designed broaches debuted at the Studio Museum of Harlem in the winter of 1990, they sold out almost immediately and became the new trend du jour with fashionable Black women throughout the city.

When asked what the importance of style meant to her, Coreen had a very insightful response that touched on the idea that fashion is more than just frivolous materialism:

"Clothes and jewelry have always been very important to me in observance of how people present themselves because that’s empowerment. Everything I do is about self-presentation and empowerment. You know why it’s so important? Because even people who have very little can control how they present themselves to the world. If you have no money, no nothing, you can throw on a scarf, put your hat to the side and walk out in to the street and feel good. It’s style."

The idea of overcoming economic disenfranchisement with an artistic, visual method of self-presentation really takes us back to the idea that fashion is mode of artistic expression. I admire the interviewer for getting this out of Coreen because it connects fashion to a force higher than materialism, which is what it represents more so these days.

Besides being a fashion designer, Simpson is more recognized for her work as a freelance fashion and nightlife photographer. Chronicling Harlem's fierce underground fashion communities and nightclubs in the late 70s and 80s, she was able to capture a plethora of styles and characters--both famous and just plain amazing--which will be released this May in her book The Black Cameo. Check out some of the shots from her book below, and read the rest of the interview on the Fader blog.

Ain't It the Truth!

Steven Shein Stacked Necklace, $40

Foot Fetish?

One of my favorite blogs/shopping site, NastyGalVintage, just did a profile on an interesting new trend that is giving a kick of artistic expression--quite literally-- to your favorite heels. Shoe accessories are making a comeback, from the big and bold to the small and intricate. Companies such as Boos & Besitos and Posso the Spat are paving the way for shoe jewelry such as oversized, slocuhed socks, attachable corsage tie ons, and shin guards to make a statement again. I am personally feeling this trend, as it's a fairly simple way of providing punch to an outfit, and an even simpler way of making a funky transition from day to night.

Check out a pic of my favorite shoe ornament below, and peep the rest over at NastyGal.

ME Relaunches

Ladies, the time you have been feverishly waiting for is finally here...


Baubble designer of the moment, Melody Eshani, has finally relaunched her website. You can now buy all of the new Summer Accessories and Shoes on her website here. Get fresh for summer with her sexy heels, wedges, and the infamous 3 finger mirrored rings we've seen everyone from Princess Rhi Rhi to Miss Ci Ci rockin'!

Get it in!

On the 6...

Missbehave put me on to this, and I figured I'd share this info with you all as well...

Based out of San Francisco, Dmdmetal is a jewelry designer whose pieces have a distinct urban feel to them. More on the abstract side, their earrings, rings, and necklaces feature bold and unique metallic shapes. Detailed etching and intricate lettering help the baubles stand out, despite the streamlined simplicity of the pieces. Reinventing basic shapes, Dmdmetal has put a creative spin on doornockers and nameplate necklaces with their TRAIN and GRAFFITI series. You can purchase the reasonably priced, handmade pieces on Dmdmetal's Etsy store and peep our selections below!