Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Dec 7, 2009, 12:24 am
Labrodorite Cathedral Ring Having grown up in relatively religious household (yes, we went to church on Wednesday nights too!) I know the inside of a chapel like a mime knows how to shut the f&#k up....
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Dec 4, 2009, 7:18 am
Comedian "Pam Ann" Most of you are probably not be old enough to remember, but there was actually a time when flight attendants were known for their stylish aesthetic and impeccable customer service....
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Dec 3, 2009, 9:47 am
Sorry all. Total shit week. Had I known I would be up to my eyeballs in non-blog related stuff, I would've set up some "auto" publish articles on Sunday. But not to worry. I'm back, and whacke...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 26, 2009, 10:41 am
It's always interesting when designers interpret a trend literally. Take, for instance, the multi-finger ring. Technically, these knuckle-rubbers create a bridge from one finger to the next. So...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 24, 2009, 1:09 pm
These custom 7" pole dancer wedges ($175) instantly had me singing Elton John's "Tiny Dancer." (Nice to know the person who made them could whittle more than his own wood!) So, did they bring to...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 24, 2009, 7:31 am
Limited-Edition Erin Fetherston Canister for LU Biscuits Paris-trained designer Erin Fetherston jumped off the catwalk and into the kitchen with this limited-edition Creme Roulee Dark Chocolate Wafer...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 23, 2009, 11:25 am
Okay, so maybe they're not technically Tron leggings, but these studded body-fitting beauties are definitely timely given the release of Tron Legacy in 2010. (Please God, don't let Tron Guy f...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 23, 2009, 8:04 am
The lovely Millissa at Haute Mimi contributed this article to fill my ever barren beauty section. (Thanks Millissa! And for the rest of you, enjoy...) * * * * * During fashion week this Septem...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 19, 2009, 11:39 am
Jeffrey Tan, S/S 2010 Indonesian designer Jeffrey Tan busted out these flying nun creations at Jakarta Fashion Week on Tuesday. Definitely a "Jean Paul Gaultier meets Christopher Kane" collection, do...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 17, 2009, 8:41 am
What? You didn't really think I'd leave you hanging without a few options to accessorize your Balmain zipper bootie knock-offs, did you? (Want to make your own? Check out this tutorial from ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 17, 2009, 7:26 am
I've seen a myriad of kinky sex toys, but this seriously takes the cake! Complete with a vaginal speculum -- that opens up to 4" wide, mind you -- a bottle of lube, and "after play" cleaner, this...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 16, 2009, 9:32 am
Photo: As you can imagine, I get a million emails a day from companies asking me to check out their wares. So, when I was asked to check out iOffer.com, I was like, "Yeah. Okay. Whatevs." Homepage? ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 13, 2009, 9:34 am
Ripped See Through Swing Leggings by Maurie & Eve Ripped Ankle Legging by Arden B. Ripped Olivia Leggings by LnA Skinny Doubleknit Slashed Leggings by Citizens of Humanity Hole Tights by Emilio Cava...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 13, 2009, 2:01 am
"In Suspense" I always had a sneaking suspicion that Barbie and Ken had a secret stash of whips and ball gags. But these humorously orchestrated "Fetish Dollies" greeting cards by UK-based Nancy Far...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 12, 2009, 3:44 am
"Fumifobia" Collar Necklace Take a handful of objects that repel people (like cigarettes, x-acto knives, rusty nails, rabbit poop, and syringes) and combine them with some art school talent and you g...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 am
Frontal Enhancing Technology? Hey baby, tell me more! Oh wait, this "technology" doesn't actually enhance the front of a man's anatomy? It's all just smoke and mirrors?? (How dare men s...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 12, 2009, 1:50 am
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 11, 2009, 10:20 am
"Gumball Burst" Take a gob of goo that looks good enough to eat, add a yummy scent to it, and make it malleable enough to stretch, squeeze, and manipulate into a million different shapes and you get ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 10, 2009, 11:34 pm
Uma Zipper Booties by Balmain They say imitation is the biggest form of flattery. And given the current state of my bank account, I'm fortunate that designers chose these Balmain 'Uma' Zi...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 9, 2009, 11:41 am
When NY Mag reported last week that Lara Stone was in line to dethrone Madonna's Louis Vuitton reign in Spring 2010, my heart sank. Not because I'm a huge fan of Madonna, or because I thought...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 9, 2009, 11:09 am
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better than Karl Lagermouse, the lovely Anna at The House of Mouse does it again. But this time, it's Anna 'The Rat' Wintour, fashion's m...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 6, 2009, 10:23 am
Harajuku Owl Necklace by Betsy & Iya MARC by Marc Jacobs Owl Ring ~ Rhinestone Owl Ring at topshop.com 'Put a Ring Owl It' Ring at modcloth.com Owl Necklace and Earrings by Stolen Thunder S...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 5, 2009, 3:51 am
Photo by Mario Sorrenti Have you ever seen a footless bear or a three-legged beaver? Well, thanks to foothold traps, they actually exist in the wild. Several states have banned the use of these trap...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 4, 2009, 9:20 am
While searching for a new pair of winter boots to get me through my first icy winter in Boston, I came across some sweet deals too good to keep to myself. Can you guess which pair I snagged for mysel...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 3, 2009, 7:58 pm
Check out more offers at beautyticket.com :) Trend de la Crème - Indulge Your Trend Obsession
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 2, 2009, 10:37 pm
I'm usually a big fan of Vicente Gracia's work, but these animal head pieces from his new "Once Upon a Time" collection remind me of an animal trophy wall at a hunting lodge. *Creepy* What...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Nov 2, 2009, 8:34 am
Aniqa Mittens and dress by HMS Latex In my not-so-imaginary world, the world "latex" usually conjures up images of my yearly gynecological exam, with the doctor snapping on a pair of latex gloves bef...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 31, 2009, 5:56 pm
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 30, 2009, 10:58 am
The uber-talented Netherlands-based Selwyn Senatori pays homage to Uncle K. with a combination of oil paint, spray paint, stencils, and graffiti. (Let's just hope this inspires Wendy Brandes come...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 30, 2009, 3:34 am
I love it when a man takes fashion risks (especially when it's a swanky shoe blogger from down under). Yes, that's right! It's my beloved Imelda Matt all decked out in matte gold foil. ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 28, 2009, 7:45 am
To add fuel to my already deranged Karl Lagerfeld obsession, the amazing Anna at The House of Mouse created this Karl Lagermouse original (complete with sunglasses, french cuff shirt, and ponytail.) ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 26, 2009, 8:58 am
Triumph Awards, Japan (2009) I've often wondered what makes spiders alluring to the opposite sex given their man-hating reputation. For instance, after a prolonged courtship, the female black wid...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 23, 2009, 11:23 am
...but they do make interesting jewelry. Laser Cut 'Tragedy' Necklace by Miju Trend de la Crème - Indulge Your Trend Obsession
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 22, 2009, 11:03 am
If the answer is "yes," then you're in luck! As part of his Spring 2010 collection, Japanese designer Toshikazu Iwaya dressed his models heads in cellophane and bows. Perfect for giving yourself...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 21, 2009, 10:22 pm
...but maybe it will make your boo-boo's feel better! Johnson & Johnson launched a limited-edition series of Band-Aids featuring artwork by Brazilian indie artists Carla Barth and João Lelo. Th...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 21, 2009, 1:13 pm
The wings of a Brahmid Moth I would tell you that I'm tiring of Alexander McQueen's obsession with intricate symmetrical patterns, were it not for the obsessive attention to detail in his Spr...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 20, 2009, 4:44 pm
Sunglasses Applique Purse at TopShop.com Trend de la Crème - Indulge Your Trend Obsession
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 19, 2009, 5:35 am
Sterling Silver & Human Teeth Rings Australia native, Polly Van der Glas, has a bone to pick. Okay, not actually a bone, but another body part that's also hard and white: your teeth. You see, a...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 19, 2009, 4:54 am
The artist behind Koi Ukulele's out of Kauai, Hawaii is known for his custom, one-of-a-kind designer pieces. And, believe you me when I say that I never thought I'd utter the words, "I need a...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 16, 2009, 8:40 am
Amai Rodríguez, an award winning designer from Galicia, Spain, brought more than imagination to the runway for Spring 2010. Her collection, divided into three concepts (circus, childhood, and religio...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 16, 2009, 3:49 am
'Frida' Doll Face Necklace I'm a huge fan of original artwork, especially when it's on the cheap. So when I came across these hand-painted necklaces by Joo Sweetie for only $20 bucks ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 15, 2009, 5:20 pm
As part of her Spring 2010 runway show during Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week, designer Krizia Robustella unveiled these (obnoxious? interesting? unexpected?) handbags made from foil balloons. Something ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 13, 2009, 1:24 pm
Yes, according to these mini Bic lighters by Darcel x Colette. Of course, so does summer, vomiting, and being alone, but you already knew that. (I personally think koalas rule!) Trend de la Crème ...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 13, 2009, 7:51 am
Photo: The concept of wearing a tin foil hat to shield the brain from such influences as electromagnetic fields and mind control has long been associated with conspiracy theorists (and paranoid schiz...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 13, 2009, 2:53 am
So, what happens to porn stars during a recession? Read this excellent article by Susannah Breslin to find out. (Note: Not suitable for Baptist missionaries or the faint of heart.) Trend de la Crè...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 11, 2009, 5:33 pm
Call me crazy, but I'm still convinced that the Marc Jacobs advertising campaign featuring Victoria Beckham was inspired by Japanese kokeshi dolls. So, when I saw these Pupa Kokeshi Doll makeup k...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 9, 2009, 2:35 pm
Black Resin Bite Me Ring by Jessica Kagan Cushman Silver Bite Me Ring by Femme Metale Pop Art Toaster with "Bite Me" design plate Bite Me Sleep Set by Armhole Bite Me Memo Clips by Office Playgroun...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 7, 2009, 3:27 am
Hats off to Lady Gaga who unknowingly gave mad props to orange 'man tans' and douchebag hair with her freakish getup at the VMA's. I was instantly transported to an article by Mike Albo o...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 6, 2009, 9:30 am
Kallol Datta, dubbed "Calcutta’s edgiest designer," continues to live up to his reputation for Spring 2010. Case in point: These "bathroom sign" inspired prints, featuring female+female and male+ma...
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Jill S. posted an article on Trend de la Crème - Oct 5, 2009, 8:48 am
Photo: If my ass didn't already resemble a baked potato, I might actually try rocking a pair of these foil undies. (Because looking like a double-stuffed tater 'fresh out the oven' just ...
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