I haven’t seen anything like this cut-out-paisley plastic number, but that could be because it originally hit the market in the 80’s. Welcome to 2006, you sharp thing.
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The Carrotbox is dedicated to selling rings sans metal. (The owner is allergic.) But you certainly don’t miss the medium when confronted with a selection like this one. This particular gem is a teeny peice of an authentic Japanese kimono encased in acrylic. So you can flash a little Japanese […]

Jazz up a white T-shirt or tank and jeans with this smoldering circle necklace from Origin. The baked resin gives it an exotic flare that transitions nicely from mild to wild when the sun goes down.
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Napoleon Dynamite would love this handmade tote. (Remember the sign on his bedroom door? Unicorn x-ing?) Whatever. If it’s good enough for him it’s certainly good enough for me.
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The Payless “Vibe” sneaker vaguely reminds me of another popular shoe on the market. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Oh, heck, I don’t care who they bit off of, it’s a steal and I’m all over it.
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Pink and green with whales all over? Need I say more? Honestly.
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These cute totes are handmade from old, retired boat sails for your carrying pleasure. It’s a perfect, durable beach bag, but would even look at home in the city, considering the current trend of all things nautical. I have a feeling, though, even when that trend has set sail (oooh, sorry) this simple […]

As ever-fashionable Agathe pointed out, the nautical trend just isn’t going anywhere, so we should probably get used to it. *Sigh* (I’m secretly thrilled.) Just remember to keep the rest of the ensemble simple, or you run the risk of being mistaken for a pirate.
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OK, so they’re not leather, but what what do you want for 20 bucks? They’ll look great with jeans and I might even go out on a fashion-limb and wear black tights underneath.
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These large and in charge dangling darlings are sure to get noticed. (In a good way.)
Thanks for the hot tip, Dev!
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