auric dreams

Au
just a hint of golden gleam
makes a look
complete
and SHINE

Aurélie Bidermann's beautiful 18K goose feather neacklace [worn as headpiece; Marni leaf necklace


Stunning 18k gold-dipped lace cuff

Almost tribal gold foiled wooden cuff

Gold dipped flower necklaces, like neck flower arrangements

Auric always. Sogni d'oro!

fringe

on the outside
looking in
i see everything as it should be
could be
i have faith that it will be
for you
but i question its possibilities
capabilities
actuality
for me
take your own advise they say
so much easier said
than done

no one understands
any of it
its complicated
an intricate web all my own
i struggle everyday to
delicately unravel the way
its supposed to be
but i want him
i just do
i want to be near our love
always
but i want me
taking care of my needs
now
sets me down the path less chosen
and perhaps away from him
i am paralyzed
not knowing which way to head
i prepare
like a good scout
and then i prepare some more

but what is it i am getting ready for?
the breakdown
my breakdown
or
perhaps
the greatness
my own greatness

think about any attachments that are
depleting your emotional reserves

consider letting them go

Do not let great ambitions
overshadow small success.

feral beast

feeling like i have escaped domestication
on all forefronts
recently
i have returned
either partially or wholly
to my 'wild' state
reverted to my old ways
where chaos is king
feral instincts surmount
no longer lined up for daily cultivation
with the ducks in a row
i shall pave my own way....

golden gleams and fashion-forward dresses

not eating my feelings, savouring the taste of it all

at my core letting fashion blast away at my soul

not hiding away from the world but living HAPPILY EVER AFTER

knowing beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and perspective is everything

dressing up the scary monsters under your bed, makes them fun dancing partners

rawr.

i am more afraid of living
than i am afraid to die

i am more afraid of falling
than i am afraid of flying high

.........but i will seize each moment
and take this leap of faith...................

this whole running in place
and daydreaming
is just
not
healthy

anymore

juxtaposition

of course like everyone in my generation
i spend WAY too much time on facebook
but facebook advertising has gotten better recently
i'd say
(prob taking hints from google ad sense)
and this awesome necklace company
recklessnecklace.com
was on the side of my newsfeed
so i clicked
i thought the name was clever
and that the necklace in the pic was interesting enough
i was pleasantly surprised
but awesome inspiring pieces
with amazing juxtaposition
fond of twisting baubles in unlikely ways
they use all sorta of mediums
vintage chandeliers and jewelry
and then mix'n'match them up
really some genius combos
they had some misses
but some i thought were right on
definitely some ideas for copycats
to DIY your heart out with seemingly boring garage sale and flea market finds
or taking rare finds to new unique heights





love the colourings, the textures, the vintage with a modern twist feel
this is statement jewelry at its best
and of course i love.
getting inspired.
might take some of my grandma's less inspired pieces at home over the holidays
and make some RECKLESS creations of my own.
xoxo

warrior queen

i've been on a roll with the headpieces
i could eat them for dinner
delicious
i also have more to show
but here is a different take



powerful editorial masterpieces
empower
powerful
queen like regalia
bold brash beauty
whether you look like a Roman crusader
a military bird of prey
or a seductive courtesan
there is gorgeousness in showcase
ones face
ones eyes
ones head
ones hair (or lack there of)
charge ahead young warriors
and carry on.

center of attention

with lady gaga and the like big in pop music right now
dressing over the top is cool again
i think this is amazing
i think its beautiful to stand out
i think its spectacular to go to extremes
these are some photos from letourdeforce.com 's collections
STELLAR TO THE MAX
don't you love the shoes? headpieces? details on the clothing?
its always about the details.
whimsical additions. something out of dreams. sci-fi movies.
i have always had that buying disease that promotes buying special things.
items that stand out. stand on their own. are one of a kind.
no one else will be wearing them, especially not the way you are.
don't be afraid to stand out.
to be the center of attention.
for all eye's to be on you.
in whatever way it is that you are unique.
whether its with your style or fashionable state of dress.
or not.
be proud.
MAKE THEM STARE.
MAKE IT WORTH THEIR WHILE.


click on images to enlarge, to see the gorgeous intricate details!

head games

i have been a long time lover of all things headpiece
i buy vintage, handmade, space age
tulle, lace, ribbon, plastic, feathers, fuzz, fabrics of all colours and prints
spent an insomniac night recently looking at images online
i discovered tour de force headpieces
and will be showing some of their more recent full head to toe looks (they're maj!)
but below are some beauties of theirs (and random others)
sigh.....i love head games

letourdeforce.com






Head games, it's you and me baby
Head games, and I can't take it anymore
Head games, I don't wanna play the...
HEAD GAMES
(oops yes i do and I heart this song by Foreigner, nerdface)

more and more headpiece posts to come
obsession of the week

randomosity

The premise is simple, but the execution is quite complex.

Literature that hovers over our heads.

Shoes that stand their artistic ground next to tea cups.

Laying on a layer of clothing.

Homemade caps and veils that made a woman a Queen.

Cavernous wunderlust of Hermes luxury from decades ago.

The property of lacking any sort of order.

pillars to the sky

shoes never go out of style
really
handcrafted
pieces of art
breath of fresh air
they can make or break an outfit
they always stand on their own
especially the cream of the crop
the best of the best