Wild Wild West

So as the latest fashions for this month start making their way to the high street, it seems that the good old Wild Wild West-meets rock n roll fashion is making a bit of a come-back. Leading the way, surprisingly this time round is River Island.

Definitely all for this: 

Studded bralet. Available for £30 at RI : http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/tops/bralets/black-studded-bralet-620430. and if you are feeling particularly fancy. you could go full throttle with the matching skirt and maybe a denim jacket...

for a little touch of viking. Available for £6 at RI: http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/jewellery/rings--belly-bars/silver-tone-thumb-ring-619518

For fans of Thomas Wylde....Available at Boohoo for £28: http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/new-in/icat/newin/bags/jody-diamante-and-skull-embossed-print-clutch/invt/azz63534

Embroidered maxi from boohoo. Available for £20 at: http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/new-in/icat/newin/maxi-dresses/cassie-embroidered-halter-neck-maxi-dress/invt/azz68468#

Amazing horses denim shorts. Available at Etsy for $35 (approx £22): http://www.etsy.com/listing/96923457/vintage-levi-501-wild-west-pony-cowboy?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=wild+west&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=handmade%2Fclothingwild+west

Monkey ear cuff by Typhoon Palace. Available for £198 at MyFlashTrash: http://www.myflashtrash.com/monkey-ear-cuff.html

And for the completely unobtainable at a whopping EUR14300...

and an amazing chest piece: http://suedeonline.com.au/accessories/necklaces/chest-piece.html

Grunge N Tats

So now that I'm back and lurking around all the stores again, couldn't help but do another post of all the amazing (although not usually my cup of tea, owing to it being WAY too teeny) tat fashion that has been coming out. Here below are some of the weeks best tat fashion must haves: owing ironically, to their subtlety. the best of bunch coming from the amazing US brand Too Fast, which has finally made it over here thanks to Violent Delights on Ebay.

Too Fast skeleton print shoes. Available at Violent Delights on Ebay for £59.99: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOO-FAST-BLACK-RED-VELVET-POISON-TATTOO-SUPER-HIGH-PLATFORM-WEDGES-HEELS-SHOES-/380426062506?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item975990cd0a

Too Fast rockabilly octopus shoes (or should I say octopussy?). Available at Violent Delights on Ebay for £57.99: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOO-FAST-BLACK-RED-VELVET-VELOUR-OCTOPUS-TATTOO-HIGH-HEEL-PLATFORM-SHOES-PUMPS-/360447046247?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item92b10c1b66

Again. Too Fast rockabilly/vintage print shoes with an amazing switchblade heel. Available at Violent Delights on Ebay for £59.99: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOO-FAST-BLACK-WHITE-FLOWERCHILD-STAB-YOU-SWITCHBLADE-KNIFE-HEEL-PLATFORM-SHOES-/140730422929?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item667520e5de


Too Fast "Unitard" Bowling Bag, which according to the website, is supposed to be a vomiting unicorn, which of course, would vomit rainbows and stars had it had a bit too much to drink. Lame, but you got to love it.  Available for £34.99 on Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOO-FAST-BATES-BOWLING-BAG-UNITARD-/150798062682


Unfortunately, if you want the t-shirt, you'll have to get it all the way from the states...Available on Ebay for £18: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Too-Fast-zombie-Unicorn-Burnout-Baby-Doll-Shirt-top-unitard-Punk-psychobilly-/230777934028?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shirts_Tops&var=&hash=item35bb6fd0cc



For those of you who aren't already fans. Some tattoo inspired prong jewellery. Available for £60 at Prong: http://www.prongjewellery.com/shop/Claws-Flowers-and-Heart-Necklace.html

Nail Rock Tattoo nail wraps. I don't know about you, but I am loving the flames. Available for £6.70 at Asos: http://www.asos.com/Nail-Rock/Nail-Rock-Tattoo-Print-Nail-Wraps/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2068894&SearchQuery=tattoo&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Tattoos



Mirror tats anyone? Probably slightly unrelated, but awesome. "The Fairest Shoe in Black Suede and Clear Silver" by the Shoe Boutique. Available for USD 86.00 at Karmaloop: http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Fairest-Shoe-in-Black-Suede-and-Clear-Silver/237913


Hand painted Koi shoes from HeartonSleeve Art on Etsy. Amazing. but in a size 9!!!: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71435946/dont-be-koi-hand-painted-heels-size-9?ref=sr_gallery_37&sref=&ga_search_query=tattoo+heels&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=tattoo+heels

April Showers and Rock N Roll

Hi all, having been relishing the April "sun", I've had to pry myself away from fashion in exchange for numerous nights of festival rocking. That hasn't however, stopped my noticing all the wonderful fashion candy items popping up out of the shops like daisies. Some of the best of the best:



Super sexy metal plated ans spiked ankle boots. Available on Jessica Buurmanfor $249.00: http://peeptoeshoesandboots.com/alexander-wang-inspired-Metal-plated-wedges-spiked-Ankle-Boots-black.html


Foxy Spike shoes by Jeffrey Campbell. Available at Solestruck for $174.95: http://www.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-foxy-spike-blue-suede-silver/index.html


Any some mens spikey shoes....http://www.solestruck.com/underground-spike-with-zip-boot-black-box-leather/index.html

New Violet Darkling designs! All available at www.violetdarkling.com



Dominic Jones 2012

 

Awesome snakeskin spikey bag by Christian Louboutin. Unfortunately, extremely unaffordable at £1,225, but still. amazing to gawk at. and want. Available at www.net-a-porter.com/product/187530

Cavalli has done it yet again with another feline concoction, but yet again, extremely unaffordable at £300 a pop! Available at: www.net-a-porter.com/product/183860

Sexy Serpents

Given there hasn't been much sexy metal clothing releases this week, I thought I'd do a feature of the one thing I love most: snakes, serpents, dragons and all other things slithery.

As usual, we start with the utterly unobtainable, but almost sadly always the best (sigh).



Dragon shoe. Unfortunately this one is a sculpture! So even if you could afford it, you can't wear it! such is the way of the world...



Faux snakeskin corset from the Imaginarium Emporium on Etsy


again from the Imaginarium Emporium (I know its not serpentine but hey)...



the Ralph Lauren dragon dress


Snake dress by Iris van Herpen


Lanvin snake print dress

To the FAR LESS exciting to the affordable. I just don't know why no one has yet bothered to make a super sexy snake print dress, that isn't with snakeskin print. Surely the buggers look better alive than dead?
Fortunately, I was able to find a few things I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.


Confuzzled snake tee by River Island. How could you not love that. Available for £16 at River Island: http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/t-shirts--vests--sweats/vests/cream-snake-sequin-print-tank-top-617532



Real cobra bangle. Available for USD 175 on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63752811/black-red-and-ivory-snakeskin-cuff-with?ref=sr_gallery_18&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=snake+cobra+bracelet&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade



Latex dragon dress. Available for USD 500 at Dawnamatrix: http://dawnamatrix.com/products-page/dresses/dragon-lady-dress/


Adorable snake mittens from Asos. Available for £12: http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Snake-Mitten/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1723590&SearchQuery=snake&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Green



Mimco dragon ring. Available for £59 at House of Fraser: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Mimco+Dragon+Ring/162866188,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=ShopStyle-_-Accessories-_-Jewellery-_-Dragon+Ring



John Hardy leather and silver dragon bracelet. Available for £219.52 at Saks Fifth Avenue: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446435251&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492817980&bmUID=jnU6icf&RVL=true



Sterling silver dragon ear wrap. Available at Etsy for USD 159: http://www.etsy.com/listing/26885764/silver-dragon-guardian-ear-wrap?ref=sr_gallery_14&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=dragon&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade



Dragon dress by Shrine of Hollywood. Available for USD 119: http://shrinestore.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=651&osCsid=49ebca86eee5d537fc6bb6131e88d008



Get literally snake eyes with Colouron Professional's snake eyeshadow. Available for £25 at: http://coloronpro.co.uk/instant-makeup-ee-exotickitb.html



Jeffrey Campbell snake shoes. Available at Solestruck: www.solestruck.com

Weekend Frohlichs

So as is customary with all fashion blogs, here is the weekly "What I Wore on the Weekend" feature:

Swish huh? Was feeling rather metal so had to give in to a certain level of cliché. And yes, my legs were freezing all night!

So I took myself down to the nouveau chic gig of the week, being the Ghast, Necrosadistic Goat Torture, Virophage and Towers of Flesh:



All in all, was a pretty awesome gig, though sadly, having yet to move my camera from the old flat to the new abode, I couldn't take any kvlt fashion pictures (all the corpse paint and Darkthrone tees and what not).

Fingers crossed it won't be too long until another wicked gig comes up, though as far as I am aware, that would be the next Red Raven club night at the Hobgoblin, on 17 March 2012, featuring De Profundis (to play their kick ass new album), and Inconcessus Lux Lucis.

Metal-Candy

Hello all to a second post by yours truly.

I thought I'd share some of my recent awesome metal finds for the week. Some of them perhaps don't scream metal at a first glance, but will most definitely get other metal-head-heads turning.

Topping the charts for me are some of Nubia/Vodabox's new products:

An amazing faux leather waistcoat. Available from Kinky Angel for £53.99: http://www.kinkyangel.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=332&products_id=7818

A very winter appropriate, subtle kimono (for those who are shocked by some of the PVC versions out there by lip service (see below)). Available from Kinky Angel for £65.99: http://www.kinkyangel.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=332&products_id=7817

 <------ When fashion turns to costume. and WAY too much PVC (I know we're metal, but we don't want to look like a bit of stainless steel!)

Some other awesome high street finds:

Miss Selfridge Project #1 mesh dress. Available at Miss Selfridge for £49.00: http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?langId=-1&storeId=12554&catalogId=33055&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=project#13300933100871&country:undefined^language:undefined^currencySymbol:undefined^preferredUrl:undefined^viewed:true^explicit:false

Goldie Virginia Dress. Available at Topshop for £69.00: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=4804728&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=goldie&pageSize=20#13300935776061&currencySymbol:£^preferredUrl:www.topshop.com^langId:-1^country:United%20Kingdom^language:English^explicit:true^viewed:true^storeId:12556^salesCatalogId:33057

Bolongaro Trevor Poloma lace jacket. Available at Bolongaro Trevor for £130.00: http://www.bolongarotrevor.com/product_images/a/758/poloma-lace-jacket-gull-grey-front__07752_zoom.gif

Kimikal Electra Snake dress. Available at Apparel Addiction for USD $169.00 (approx £106.00): http://www.appareladdiction.com/Kimikal_Electra_Snake_Halter_Dress_in_Black_p/kim-electra-blk.htm

The super sexy Transparenze Jessenia hold ups. Available at UK Tights for £15.95: http://www.uktights.com/product/2287/trasparenze-jessenia-hold-ups

For those of you who haven't already discovered these amazing shoes (or indeed the amazing Jeffrey Campbell). These Lita shoes are pretty much to die for. I never understood why stockists only ever stock the plainest of the Jeffrey Campbells.......sigh. Thankfully, they are available at Solestruck for USD$189.95 (approx £120), which has an amazing international delivery service, fully tracked: http://www.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-lita-spike-khaki-distressed-silver/index.html

Here is an example of some of the tragic British fashion rock and roll crimes we have to deal with:

Leg Avenue Star Sequin mini dress. Available at Leg Avenue for £43.08: http://www.legavenue.co.uk/star-sequin-mini-dress-p-2913.aspx

Biker heart wings wallet. Available at Vampire UK for £17.05: http://www.vampire.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Bags.html

For the more daring...Amazing latex additions to Breathless latex. From £100. http://www.breathless.uk.com/contents/en-uk/d113_Women_New_Designs.html

The slightly comical but very kvlt boot covers. Available at ASOS Marketplace for £79.00: https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/boots/one-of-a-kind-black-studded-leather-leg-pieces/179938

Amazing Post Apocalyptic style clothing by Angela Benedict. Available at Etsy from £20.00: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnansiTheSpider?ref=seller_info

Happy shopping!