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Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

FASHION:

     

• Yet another affordable fashion line has gone the way of the designer capsule collection. Stiletto Jungle shows off Courreges for La Redoute.
• Modern fashion with a vintage twist has Coquette falling in love with Jovovich-Hawk's Fall Collection preview.
• My Fashion Life takes a look at this season's summer staple: The Shirtdress.
• Wondering what to wear with purple? Omiru knows.
• The Fashionable Housewife muses about using fashion to bolster your self esteem.
• Second City Style shows you How To Shop the Summer Sales for Your Fall Wardrobe.
• Trend alert! Bye bye bubble skirts says Stylebites!

SHOES, BAGS & ACCESSORIES:

• FabSugar asks: Are flipflops over?
• Bag Snob wants to know if you'd be willing to shell out $1k for the Hermes Silky Pop Bag!
• Hot Stuff: StyleBakery lists their favorite totes, flip flops, hats and more to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer.
• Girlawhirl thinks Peace, Love and Earth jewelry is right on target.
• eBelle5 introduces the stunning new Coach Chelsea Handbag Collection.
• Kristopher Dukes is not into not carrying a plastic bag, but she digs the cheeky chic "I'm Not a Smug Twat" bag.
• SheFinds has the scoop on celebrity sunglasses -- get the shades seen on Angelina, Ashlee, Aniston and more.
• Tammy at The Jewelry Weblog is doing a Jerry Maguire, as she rants about how some in the jewelry industry need to "get rid of that has-been hardcopy-mindset copyright BS on [their] sites" and recognize the 21st century and the blogosphere.

BEAUTY:

   

• 55 Secret Street has a Q&A with Author (and yes, Lucky Beauty Editor) Jean Godfrey-June.
• Stylehive Hive5: Kick it up a notch with one of summer's hottest trends - bright, bold and beuatiful technicolor eyes!
• Get gorgeous summer skin naturally in the produce aisle of your nearest grocery. Fashiontribes gets the juicy scoop on using fruits & veggies for skincare.
• LA-Story suggests you get glowing with Stila All Over Glow Powder.
• Beauty Snob reviews Lamisilk Foot Therapy.
• Join eBeautyDaily and explore where and how you spend your beauty dollars.

 

LIFESTYLE:

 

• Savor some White Sangria, suggests The Sweet Life...after all, it's summer's magical elixir.
• Papierblog looks at the release of Apple's new wonder, the iPhone.
• Check out the Styleaholics new Music & Style Foto Blog. This week covers Will I AM's Fall Fashion Preview.

 

- Lesley Scott

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Check Post-Cannes Tresses into Hair Rehab with Rene Furterer Apres-Soleil Suncare. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG

 

Between June & August, the stylists at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles are busy administering P.C.R...or Post-Cannes Rehab as their clients return from the Festival and other fabulous jet set activities, tresses ravaged by the sun, the Hotel du Cap’s pool, and endless hours of styling & Festival primping. Their treatment of choice this summer is the plant-based, essential oil rich Rene Furterer Apres-Soleil Masque Reparateur, which combines organic sesame seed extract with karite butter harvested from Rene Furterer’s crop in west Africa.

“Before my clients depart for Cannes, or vacation in general, I always make sure they have plenty of the Huile Nutritive, so that they can shield rays from their hair, and also the Brume Hydratant Spray with Palm Butter, so they can spritz it in their hair after the pool or shower," John Frieda master stylist, Demetrius Pombo, who has tamed the manes of Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, Paris Hilton, Melissa George, and Matthew McConaughey. "Once they return and see me, the Apres-Soleil Masque Reparateur is the only treatment that I’ve found which specifically and adequately addresses the needs of hair which has been damaged by the sun, while restoring its natural beauty and gloss.”

The Rene Rene Furterer Apres-Soleil collection - based on their patented KPF (Keratin Protection Factor) - consists of:

• Apres-Soleil Masque Reparateur (to strengthen, nourish, detangle & add shine)
• Apres-Soleil Shampooing Nourrissant (fight the ill effects of seawater & chlorine)
• Apres-Soleil Baume Nourrissant (repair split ends)
• Apres-Soleil Brume Hydratant Moisturizing Spray with Palm Butter (detangle, condition & rehydrate)
• Huile Nutritive Spray – KPF 90 (screen UV rays & prevent salt & chlorine from depositing on the hair)
• Fluid Hydratant  - KPF 90 (protect hair)
• Protective Sun Moisturizing Mousse - KPF 30 (for natural volume)
• Shower Gel For Hair and Body (cooling for after sun)

Available at Beauty.com.

- Lesley Scott

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A Pierre Hardy Bag with Just the Right Touch of 80s Neon. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

There's nothing not to love about this fab satchel. More info at PierreHardy.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Knock Someone Out with a Turquoise Cushion Ring of Golf Ball'esque Proportions by Pade Vavra. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

Contains vintage materials, genuine turqoise, and measures 1" in diameter. Available at MaxAndChloe.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Funky Lala Boutique Opens in NYC's East Village! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOGS

Celebrate the Grand Opening by shopping, cocktailing, and relaxing in the garden. If significant others are in tow, they'll no doubt enjoy lounging & playing Nintendo wii while you shop it up with approachable luxury.

• WHAT: Funky Lala Boutique
• WHERE: 422 East 9th Street (between 1st & A), 212.260.2865
• WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday 12-8PM, Sunday 12-6PM
• MORE INFO: FunkyLala.com

- Lesley Scott

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Adorable Girlie Tees from Saraphia Say it with Style & Humor. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Silk-screened by hand in Brooklyn and designed by a girlie girl for fellow girlie girls. Available at Saraphia.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Be a Flashy Tourist with Bolzano's Cherry Red Passport Holder & Wallet. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

Made from croc-embossed lambskin. Available at BolzanoHandbags.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Get StyleCrazy! A Fun Q&A with Fashion Blogger Camille Thomas. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

How long has StyleCrazy! been around?

StyleCrazy! (A Fashion Diary) was launched May 8, 2006.

How did you get started?

I knew that I really loved fashion.  I was at a point where I was really trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.  I decided to change my major for the FOURTH time to Apparel Studies, and I figured that having a fashion blog would keep me up-to-date- with what's going on in the fashion world and I could learn so much.

How do you describe your own style?

It's funny because I wouldn't consider myself a trendy person.  I don't have the budget to be trendy, but if I could, I would.  I used to be really scared of bold printed fabrics, but since I've started StyleCrazy, I've been more adventurous to try new looks.  I'm steadily moving away from the 'Gap' look.

How do you describe your blog to someone who hasn't visited it (yet)?

I would describe my blog as the place you need to go to find the latest trends, fashion news, product reviews, and celebrity style.

What do you like best about blogging? Least?

I love doing features, like products, designers, and other blogs.  It can be time consuming, but it's worth it because I LOVE blogging.

What was the most suprising thing you found about maintaining a blog?

The most surprising thing about blogging is that there aren't more people doing it.  It's WAY better than Myspace.

What style trends are you liking? Which do you wish would go away & die?

My favorite trends are bangles, madras, and wide leg jeans.  These are styles that I've liked since I was 12. I don't care for any trends to go away.  Sometimes, I'll diss a trend at first look, but I usually get used to it, like skinny jeans and leggings.  There's always a way to make the look new and fresh.  Just make sure you're always updating your style.

Celebs & fashion...dish & discuss.

I love how celebrities wear the latest fashion trends.  They look comfortable and I think it makes people want to try it out for themselves.  It's a compliment to be a trendsetter.  You can also find out what not to do or what doesn't work.  I really love Beyonce's style because she really knows what works on her body.  She wears styles that I would never think to try and that really inspires me.

In your opinion, how will style blogs affect traditional media & fashion mags?

Style blogs will greatly affect fashion magazines because everyone wants up-to-the-minute information and the easiest way to get it is the Internet.

What do you want people to know about StyleCrazy!

I want people to know that StyleCrazy! will be around for a very long time.  I've fallen in love with it.  The purpose will stay the same, but I will always upgrade when I can. Like, new features, and maybe a few giveaways.

Check it out at StyleCrazy!

- Lesley Scott

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Get Gorgous Summer Skin - Affordably - in the Produce Aisle of Your Nearest Grocery. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY & SKINCARE BLOG

Summer is all about digging into juicy, refreshing fresh fruit...but have you ever considered what an effective - and cost-effective - skincare solution it provides? Unlike many of the pricey department store lotions, face scrubs, cleansers and other beauty products, fresh fruit is budget-friendly and you know exactly what you're putting on your skin.  Raechel Cunningham, licensed aesthetician and director of New York Laser & Aesthetics Spa in New York City, has hand picked some of her favorite fruits for a medley of do-it-yourself, homemade skin-tastic remedies to treat, moisturize and rejuvenate all your skin care needs:

• Aloe Soothing & cool to the skin, and stops pain & itching. High in AloeEctin B, which stimulates the immune system.
• Avocado Hydrates dry skin; filled with natural fatty acids, protein, Vitamins A and C.   
• Apples High in AHA’s and antioxidants. Great for dissolving flaky skin.
• Baking Soda Neutralizes the Ph of the skin and pulls out excess heat.
• Banana Contains Vitamins A, B, and C. Soothing and healing. The most beneficial part of the banana is the inside of the skin.
• Blueberry High in AHA’s and antioxidants. Great for revitalizing dull skin.
• Chamomile Soothes irritated skin.
• Egg White Full of protein, eggs whites act as a tightening agent and is great for oily skin.
• Garlic Purifying and antibacterial properties. Great for acne.    Beware if you are not a garlic lover!
• Green Tea High in antioxidants. Stimulates circulation and has anti- inflammatory properties.
• Honey High in Vitamins C, D, E and B complex. Honey has natural   effects on the skin and is known to be an antiseptic salve.
• Lemon Packed with Vitamin C and AHA’s. Great for oily skin and acts as a natural skin lightener.
• Milk Full of proteins, Vitamins A, D, & E. Has strong soothing properties.
• Oatmeal Contains healing properties. Oatmeal serves as both an exfoliator and moisturizer. This is great for dry/sensitive skin.
• Olive Oil High in natural fatty acids. This emollient is a moisturizing ingredient similar to avocado.
• Strawberry High in AHA’s, BHA’s, and Vitamin C. This acts as a cleansing astringent for oily skin. Helps to even skin tone.
• Sugar This is a natural AHA in which Glycolic acid is derived from. This is a great exfoliator for the skin.
• Tomato Contains Lycopene which is excellent for the skin. This ingredient is great for oily skin. It removes surface impurities, exfoliates, shrinks pores and regulates skin tone.
• Wheat Flour Thickening agent for skin remedies.
• Yogurt Contains enzymes which aid in removing dirt and dead skin cells from the skin.

Raechel's Tips & Tricks for maximum fruit & veggie beauty benefits:

• When selecting fresh fruit and veggies, it is best to use organically grown varieties. This will give you maximum benefits.
• Fruit and veggie skin care is best used when prepared and applied on the same day. Avoid making more than you need for a single application.
• Make sure you clean and sanitize all counter tops and mixing utensils before making any of the recipes.
• Leave all ingredients out of the fridge for up to an hour before mixing. Don’t let the fruits get any warmer than room temperature.
• Fresh fruits and veggies are very high in acids. Be careful not to overdo it. If you apply anything to your skin and encounter a burning sensation, remove immediately and apply cool water.

CLEANSE:

• Normal/Acne/Oily skin: Mix 1 tablespoon plain or vanilla yogurt with the juice of 1/4 lemon & massage onto skin. Rinse with warm water.

• Dry/Sensitive: Moisten a chamomile tea bag with warm water. Gently massage moist tea bag in tiny circles around face to gently loosen dead skin cells.

• Olive Oil makeup remover (all skin types): Take a paper towel and fold in half 3 times. Apply a drop of olive oil to paper towel. Keeping your eyes closed, wipe downwards from upper eye lid down. Avoid getting olive oil in the eye.

STEAM:

After cleansing & before exfoliating, steam your skin to open the pores. Fill a 6 quart pot ¼ of the way full with water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil. (For astringent and tonic properties, add lemon juice to boiling water.) Take the pot off the stove and place it on an oven safe surface where it is a good height to lean over the pot exposing your face to the steam. For best results sit down at a table with a small to medium towel draped over the back of your head to keep the steam localized to the face. Steaming can occur for 5-10 min. Exfoliate after steaming.

EXFOLIATE:

• Normal/Acne/ Oily: Combine 1 tablespoon of tomato juice with 1½ tablespoon of sugar, and massage in tiny circles all over face and neck. Avoid using near eyes. Rinse thoroughly

• Dry/Sensitive: Mix together 1 tablespoon of yogurt with 1 tablespoon of plain uncooked oatmeal, and massage into skin with tiny circles. Rinse thoroughly

• Dry skin: Slice 1/2 an avocado. Use the inside of the skin with avocado residue & massage into small circles over skin. Once you have completed the whole face, turn the avocado skin to the rough side and gently massage in tiny circles. Rinse thoroughly & prepare to apply mask.

FACIAL MASKS:

• Acne: Whip together a clove of minced garlic, ½ tomato with seeds finely chopped, 1 tablespoon tomato juice & 1 egg white. Apply to skin, and to ensure the ingredients stay put, either lie down, or unfold a gauze pad, cut out holes for your eyes and mouth, moisten & press against skin over the mask.

• Dry skin: Whip together 1 mashed strawberry, 1 teaspoon of honey,  ¼ avocado meat mashed &  1 teaspoon of wheat flour. Leave on 3-5 minutes.

• Normal/Dry: Mash together  3-5 blueberries, 2-3 circular slices of a banana & 1 tablespoon of wheat flour. (If it's too firm, add a drop of apple juice.) Leave on 3-5 minutes

• All skin types: Mix together ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon of honey & 1 tablespoon wheat flour. (If it's too soupy, add more honey or wheat flour.) Leave on 3-5 min. 

• Puffy eyes: Moisten 2 green tea bags with warm water and apply over eyes for 5-10 minutes while you lie down & chill.

          

BODY CARE:

• Sunburn relief: Into a bath filled with tepid water, pour 2 cups of raw uncooked oatmeal, 1 cup of milk & 1 tablespoon of honey. Soak for 5-10 min. Alternatively, pour 2 cups baking soda into cool-tepid water & soak for 10 minutes. After you get out of the bath, apply 1-2 aloe peeled aloe leaves...slimy, but a huge relief.

• Dry/Ashy skin: Pour 1 quart of apple juice & ¼ cup of olive oil into a warm bath & soak.

• Rough hands: Chop 3-5 mint leaves in a mixing bowl, and squeeze in 1/2 a lime. Add in  1  tablespoon each of sugar & olive oil. Massage into the palm of your hand working the product around. This is a great cuticle treatment!

- Lesley Scott

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(images: fruit - chezlatina2; olive oil - nvperriconemd.com; steam facial - ladiesblend.com; avocado mask - cooking diva; facial mask - mamaibebe.com; aloe plant - scuttlebutt)

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Bond No. 9 "Bryant Park" Fragrance is Back in Stock! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION, BEAUTY & PERFUME BLOG

Get your hands on some at BondNo9.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Alexander McQueen "Rose" Sandals Keep the Summer Vibe Girlie and the Heel Height Practical. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG

Wear anytime, anywhere & with (practically) anything. Available at AlohaRag.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Stylish French Girl Chic is in the Bag with Andrea Brueckner. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

Uber-fab bags for the fashionista in search of something special. Available at AndreaBrueckner.com.

- Lesley Scott

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STYLEHIVE BUZZ: Cool Tees for a Great Cause from "Threads for Thought". FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

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New Online Indie Boutique "Beloved by Sophie" - for Unique Looks as One-of-a-Kind as You. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Limited edition or one-off pieces that combine the best of vintage and modern. Available at BelovedBySophie.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Join Net-a-Porter.com in Paris on Thursday, July 5th for a Special Fashion Event. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

To secure your front row seat, hustle on over to Net-a-Porter.com.

- Lesley Scott

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GLAM SHOPPING BEAT: Be a Chic Pregnant Chick with a Few of the Right Fashion Ingredients. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Available at Amazon.com

Glam Shopping Beat column by Lesley Scott:

You're a pregnant style maven, which is all good and well until your curves and hormones start to expand and misbehave.  Resist the urge to hide under a tent of a t-shirt! Instead, turn to sympathetic experts who can help a fattening fashionista arm herself for each of the trimesters with stylish pregnancy essentials, including groovy tanks & tees, forgiving denim, anti-nausea hues like fuschia, turquoise and apple green - and, of course, stretch everything.

Think layers, comfy fabrics, flats, and the stock-in-trade of successful magicians: sleight of hand - by directing the eye away from the gruesome bits to where you're you're feeling more presentable. The best way to show off your gorgeous glowing face, hair and manicured fingers & toes is with interesting & eyecatching jewelry, hair pieces, bangles, rings...and of course sunglasses and interesting, over-the-top accessories.

Some fab frocks, separates, accessories and other pregnancy-chic fashion must haves:

 

• What expanding belly?! Who would notice under a pile of fab necklaces from Dinosaur Designs - DinosaurDesigns.com.au
• totally stylish flats: gladiator sandals from Guiseppe Zanotti at Zappos.com
• Feeling less than social? Express yourself with aggressive diamonds by Loree Rodkin - BlueBeeOnline.com

      

• handmade Cha Cha bracelet featuring beads & other trinkets from the 50s through the 80s - NaughtySecretaryClub.com
• sleeveless bias polka dot dress - APeaInThePod.com
• Tummy Honey stretch mark prevention stick - BabiesRUs.com

       

• colorful Siman Tu earrings for any mood, ensemble or occasion - Vivre.com
• sleeveless cotton surplice top with belly-support denim bermuda shorts - DestinationMaternity.com
• the Bella Band has enough stretch & recovery for an ever-changing pregnant tummy - PicklesAndIceCream.com

 

• 60s print tunic & white cropped pant - LizLange.com
• cute headbands in your choice of fabrics - SparkleCraft.com
• faaaabulous & de rigeur rock star shades - UrbanOutfitters.com

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Forget Aging Gracefully When Dr. Wendy's Wrinkle Warrior is Affordably at Your Disposal. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG

A non-greasy blend of aloe vera and highly concentrated herbal extracts give this fine-line fighter a high level of ammunition. It’s pH-balanced formula is great for anyone battling breakouts or with sensitive skin. Available at WendyTheHerbalist.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Slide into Stylish Striped or Plaid Slip-Ons from Toms & Help a Child in Need While You're At It. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG

Made with a comfy padded suede insole, textured rubber soles, and meant to be worn sans socks. For every pair purchased, another pair is donated to a child in need. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com.

- Lesley Scott

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A Lipstick Red Hourglass Coatdress by Giambattista Valli. Yes, Please! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

With the nipped-in waist, softly flattering volume at the hips & shoulders, and rich hue - this piece touches on every important trend of the moment, while being a classic wardrobe investment at the same time. Available at BrownsFashion.com.

- Lesley Scott

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STYLEHIVE BUZZ: Shaken, Stirred...or Whatever Sounds Quaffable with a Stylish Dotted Martini Shaker. FASHIONTRIBES HOME DECOR BLOG

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Keep Glasses, Cellphones & Money Fashionably Organized with La Loop Functional Jewelry. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

What makes La Loop different than the rest is the patented, 360-degree swivel that keeps glasses safe & in place without bending, twisting or falling to the floor. The fact that the necklace designs are updated seasonally and made from precious metals, coral, turquoise and gemstones doesn't hurt either - which is probably why Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon have all been spotted wearing La Loop.

Available at LaLoop.com.

- Lesley Scott

 

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Live Green & Leave a Smaller, More Stylish Footprint in your Fashion Wake. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

More than just granola, organic veggies, solar power and hybrid cars, being green means supporting businesses that use environmentally-friendly fabrics and construction methods.

Sameunderneath makes sustainable, uber-wearable threads for both sexes from bamboo, organic cotton, hemp and soy.

  Bølo uses a green approach to shoe-making. Artisans rather than machines sew the shoes from leathers tanned with all-natural vegetable ingredients, using fewer adhesives & cements in the construction process. And at the end of its fashionable life, the entire shoe will be recyclable. Available at Shoeline.com.

figleaves.com features lingerie crafted from bamboo, which requires less water and fewer pesticides and chemicals as compared with traditional cotton production. The Ballet Zhen Bamboo collection features bras, camisoles, briefs and shorts in subtle shades of ivory and mocha.

- Lesley Scott

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Hats Off...or On. Put a Chic Lid on it in a Fedora, Trilby, Conductor Cap or Any Other Hat that Suits Your Fancy. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Marc Jacobs Fall 2007

Despite the stints in rehab & chanelling 70s Halston, what Marc Jacobs really struck a chord with for Fall were those hats: very proper, wide brimmed & unmistakably ladylike. But why wait for fall to jump on this trend? They are a fun, easy way to add flair & panache to any outfit.

Some fun hats to rock now while it's warm out, or to help stay warm stylishly later in the fall:

      

• Rod Keenan Jeb with fun rock crystal skull trim - RodKeenanNewYork.com
• Mini "fascinator" top hat - Glamour Bomb at Etsy.com
• Philip Treacy (OC617) - PhilipTreacy.co.uk