{ Balmain Military Jackets }

Spread from Vogue

My mom has this ongoing obsession with all things pirate. This bleeds into the nautical, the theatrical, and gilded jackets. And yes, she will wear these things...even in the middle of rural Utah (though she is actually moving to the Northwest coast...A pirate's life for me!). She was going on yesterday about the Michael Jackson influence that has surged in the fashion scene recently, in tribute to his passing and (I suppose) as a way to somehow carry on the torch for a comeback tour that never happened. (MJ was trotting around in women's line Balmain and Givenchy attire just before his death.) Balmain is reaping the benefits, as their military jackets (retailing for thousands) couldn't be selling out faster if they were at Target's dollar spot.

Balmain Fall 08 runway show

A street shot via Jak & Jill

The denim take

various jackets from Michael Jackson tours and events, via Rolling StoneThriller Jacket

MJ in studded Women's line Givenchy studded blazer and Balmain Jeans

The influence seen in Gucci ad campaign

Style comparison from then and now

As a side note, MJ is from Gary, Indiana, the setting of The Music Man: Could there be some founding fashion connection? Just a thought.

.: Jewell's Picks & Pics: Wonderboy :.

Wonderboy is probably the coolest little boy attire out there. Look under the "retailers" heading to see online shops who carry Wonderboy Clothing: all those fabulous fall clothes are on sale.

Fall/Winter 08





Spring/Summer 09

{ Look Book Picks }

Here are my recent finds gleaned from LookBook. Definitely some gems in there...and a lot of crazy fashions that make me laugh. Anything goes.

... Sneak Peek ...

I have a second batch of greeting card designs ready to print for The Paper Nut (to shop current products, see "shop" section of my site or visit my Etsy shop). Stay tuned to see the finished products! These will be letterpressed with metallic inks, which I am very excited about. I have so much I want to do, but have a limited budget. So please buy my stuff so I can make more!

= Otis Pepper =

A wonderful line of modern art prints by artist Nicholas Girling. Totally great for a kid's room, or to brighten up any home. Buy prints at his Etsy shop and check out his blog.

(: Jewell's Picks & Pics: Little Red Wren :)

Beautiful clothes. Simple and classy. Definitely worth a little of your shopping time today. The great thing about Etsy shops like Little Red Wren is that you can request custom items to get exactly what you want. She is also having several good deals, like buy 2 get something free, and half off all her tote bags.

* Letterpress Prints by Wilkintie *

Some pretty renowned artists have contributed fantastic prints to this little Etsy shop: Wilkintie, based in Melbourne. Tim Biskup's is my favorite; I may just have to buy one.

<{ Pamela Tuohy Jewelry Line }>

I caught site of this amazing jewelry line through The Daily Candy yesterday. Pamela Tuohy Jewelry. Fantastical, romantic, custom and limited edition jewelry pieces. Wearing one of these would make any outfit a costume.