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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Bohemian Fashion Inspiration Photos, Plus 5 Admired Boho Fashion Picks

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Freeport Plaid Shirtdress from Free People

Distressed plaid shirtdress with acid washed pleated detailing at front of chest and upper back. Button opening at front. Bottom hem is raw edge and gently frayed.

5 Pocket Light Weight Stretch Skinny Jeans from Free People

5-pocket stretchy skinny jeans with low-rise waist. Zipper and button fly closure. Color: Cadet Grey. The perfect, everyday skinny jean!

Drum Circle Up Coat at Mod Cloth

Your eye-catching Ladakh coat, with its white, vegan faux-shearling lining, toggle closures, and paprika, violet, and teal weave, is an immediate hit with your musical companions. Australian brand Ladakh is known for its striking pieces, superb craftsmanship, and unexpected accents, so it’s no surprise that this coat is perfectly in tune with your artsy aesthetic.

The Naughty Monkey Stomper Tan Lace-Up Cap-Toe Combat Boots from Lulu's.

The Naughty Monkey Stomper Tan Lace-Up Cap-Toe Combat Boots are ready to stomp out their rivals in toe-to-toe closet combat! Distressed brown suede upper has smooth leather accents along the cap-toe, heel cup, and crisscrossing belts with brass hardware. Lace-up panel stretches up several inches past the ankle with skinny, dark brown shoestrings and a 7.5" zipper at instep. 8.5" shaft. Lug sole adds a 1/2" of height, plus a 1" chunky heel. Lightly cushioned insole; cotton lining. Non-skid rubber lug sole. Available in whole and half sizes. Fit is true to size (round up if you're between sizes). Measurements are for a size 6. Leather upper. Balance man made. Imported.

The Claire Fong Fine by Far Blue and Tan Leather Earrings from Lulu's.

The Claire Fong Fine by Far Blue and Tan Leather Earrings go great distances to add the perfect sumpin' sumpin' to your everyday look! Tan leather diamond shapes sport brass pyramid studs, then drop into fine brass chain with light blue, tan, and metallic gold leather feathers. Measures 7" long and hangs from a metallic gold fishhook. Natural and man made materials. Made with Love in California.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Halloween Costume Ideas 2012

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Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.

Halloween costumes are often designed to imitate supernatural and scary beings. Costumes are traditionally those of monsters such as vampires, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils, or in more recent years such science fiction-inspired characters as aliens and superheroes. There are also costumes of pop culture figures like presidents, athletes, celebrities, or film and television characters. Another popular trend is for women (and in some cases, men) to use Halloween as an excuse to wear sexy or revealing costumes, showing off more skin than would be socially acceptable otherwise. Young girls also often dress as entirely non-scary characters at Halloween, including princesses, fairies, angels, farm animals and flowers.

Which one of these ideas is your favorite? :)