Fun Accessories

[ 3 March 2008 ]

Sometimes all you need to take an outfit from drab to fab — or as I like to say, “From ‘up the creek’ to magnifique!” — is the addition of a couple of well-chosen accessories. Anyone can wear a white shirt, but what about a white shirt with a huge necklace made from doll heads? Thankfully, we’re not just restricted to what we can find in the mall any more. The internet is the best ever place to source weird & decadent accessories, from octopus tentacles in jars worn as necklaces to a hat befitting of a sea nymph!

Here are some of the coolest things I’ve found recently!

Yay, accessories!

From top to bottom…

<3 These Baby Holga cameras come in 8 colours (pink, blue, yellow, grey, red, green, purple & white) & are tiny enough to sling around your neck. I love that you can coordinate them with your outfits as well as using them to capture moments & take sneaky spy shots! They are so cute & super-cool. I want one a lot, especially after seeing this gallery! (Super-sleuth hint: they sell for practically nothing [$12!] on Ebay.)

<3 Stephanie Simek’s eyelash necklace is so delightfully weird that I couldn’t leave it out! She describes them as “doing your dreaming for you”, which is too cute. There are a few different variations — some have a pair of lashes, while others drip pearls. They are top notch quality, too — the lashes are 100% human hair set with sterling silver. They look beautiful on, as Kris Atomic so fabulously demonstrates! At a mere $30, you’d be maaaad not to buy one!

<3 When I first saw these Druzy rings I almost fell over. They’re just incredible. They are rings carved straight from the inside of a huge geode (those big rocks full of crystals) — so they are totally unique & individual. Each one is a different size, shape or colour. They come in hot pink, vibrant violet & Moroccan blue (among other colours) so you’re sure to be able to find one in your favourite hue. Talk about a show-stopper. How could you NOT comment on this if you saw it on someone’s finger? Apparently they are quite light to wear, too. I think I’m having palpitations!

<3 Sometimes I compile lists in my head of what an “adult” does or has, & ponder, ‘When do you know that you are actually an adult?’ It’s quite a funny thing to discuss with people because we all have very different ideas of what it means. Anyway, I have always maintained that an “adult” owns a watch. When I was a child, I admit to being a bit Jessica Wakefield on it — you know, she was the twin from Sweet Valley High who never wore a watch because she was wild & carefree & I thought, ‘I want to be like that!’. I have since come to terms with the fact that I am basically a huge nerd who likes to be organised, hence, I am on the hunt for a sexy watch. This isn’t quite my dream watch, but the Nooka Zirc White is certainly a stylish wee thing, & far too lovely not to mention.

<3 Gloves are in (I would say “Hooray!” but honestly, when are they ever not in during winter?) & mercifully, many glove manufacturers are cottoning on to the fact that consumers want more choice when it comes to keeping their fingers toasty. Ruching & buttons & shocking colours are all over the place, & it is fabulous. I am a huge fan of these Ashley gloves by Molly N, a New Zealand company. They are so very White Rabbit. Pair with a fob watch & waistcoat for maximum effect.

<3 Suburbs getting you down? Tired of the constant drone of lawn-mowers & menopausal women hooning around in SUVs? Ahhh, what you need is a trip to gay Paree! In the mind, anyway. After you’re done watching Une Femme Est Une Femme for the millionth time, & you’re suffering from major cheese-induced fatigue, sling this Paris tote over your shoulder & bring a bit of culture to your neighbourhood.

<3 A bit o’ bling never goes amiss, especially when it only costs a measly $18 for 6 giant rings! If you’re planning on meeting Victoria Beckham in the near future & you’d like to wear something that makes her cry, “THAT IS MAJOR!”, these jumbo cocktail rings from Fred Flare are it. Go forth & sparkle!

<3 I have to tell you a secret — the Mixed Tape Transformer necklace & the AI necklace are both from one of my favourite treasure purveyors on the whole internet, Tokyomade. So I am a little bit biased but the best thing is that these necklaces both come apart for superb fiddling & mucking about opportunities! The transformer necklace actually turns back into an innocent-looking cassette tape, while the AI necklace breaks down into a series of sexy mechanical-looking pieces. Love it. No more grappling awkwardly with your phone while you wait around in public — now you can just hang out with the art around your neck & be perfectly content!


Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala <3


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  1. Love love love those Ashley gloves (go Kiwi!). Oh, & the Mixed Tape Transformer necklace? Me likey! I love offbeat accessories. So much easier to be yourself & let the world see who you really are & what makes your heart squeal with “quirky” accessories. Have been loving some of the accessories in your “geek chic” ensembles & your geek girl prom outfit etc of late. :) x

    <3 Felicity · Mar 3, 08:50 PM · #

  2. Ooh, baby Holga! I WANT it. And also the seahorse-in-a-jar necklace at the octopus-tentacle shop!!

    <3 char · Mar 3, 09:09 PM · #

  3. I must have a baby Holga!!!

    <3 Juls · Mar 3, 09:17 PM · #

  4. Those gloves are love ♥

    <3 Kennedy · Mar 3, 09:29 PM · #

  5. Hehe, I was inspired and just bought a baby Holga. It has made my day! I’m going to get a random colour – a wee surprise for myself.

    <3 amber catch · Mar 3, 09:30 PM · #

  6. I agree with both your philosophy’s, Gala and Felicity. I think people’s outfits are so much more exciting when they have a very unique or personal accesory they wear.
    I have a friend who always wears a wide array of leggo-men around her neck, and dresses them up for special occasions. At formal dances, her little men wear tuxes, at the beach, they wear speedos (oh, they must be European ;3), and to watch a Star Wars movie, she put a Darth Vader head on them.
    She must be a trend-setter, since Marc Jacobs used Leggo too for his runway shows ;D. (She was very excited to hear that.)
    P.S. I think that sea-nymph knit hat would look pretty cute on you Gala! If not in that colour, then in another vivid hue! :D

    <3 Retro.Bunny · Mar 3, 09:59 PM · #

  7. I love fun accessories (I’ve got short-short hair, so I go for fun earrings a la Edie Sedgwick, though not quite as long/heavy as her trademark), and those cocktail rings are indeed may-jah. Alas, my fingers are so tiny that I don’t think any of those gorgeous Druzy rings will fit!

    <3 Jeanne · Mar 3, 10:18 PM · #

  8. Ah! I just finally got my post up at www.MissMalaprop.com about the Druzy rings. I’ve been in love with them for ages— absolutely beautiful, raw, refined, elegant, but sassy. They fun & affordable.

    <3 Ashe Mischief · Mar 3, 10:35 PM · #

  9. If you’ve never checked out the fab hats from Ana Voog, you simply must!
    www.anacam.com/hats/
    They are definitely exciting additions to outfits, though I imagine that with just one hat you might not want or need any other busy accessories.

    <3 Emily · Mar 3, 11:11 PM · #

  10. Emily — OMG, Ana Voog! Original cam girl! I hadn’t thought about her in years… Thanks for the link, I didn’t know she made hats. I love the Pumpkin Jellyfish www.anacam.com/hats/forsale/fo… … too bad it is a) hyper-expensive, b) sold & c) orange ;D

    <3 Gala · Mar 3, 11:23 PM · #

  11. Love Tokyomade! heart

    <3 sora · Mar 4, 12:03 AM · #

  12. OMG Sweet Valley High LOL

    <3 Annie · Mar 4, 12:56 AM · #

  13. wow, i am seriously obsessed with robots. i have even been trying to incorporate robots into my sleeve design that is in the pipelines!!! so LOVING that necklace.
    I just bought one of those cameras on ebay, so awesome… but one question HOW THE HECK do you get film for it/process the photos/WHAT – I am confused!

    <3 Natasja · Mar 4, 01:16 AM · #

  14. OH! passes out i just spotted that Druzy ring, I am SO asking for one for my birthday (can’t afford!) i’ve been collecting crystals/semi precious stones for years. rargh! i even have a huge rosequartz that mum bought me, with a hole in it for a tealight candle, it’s so beautiful & soothing :)

    <3 Natasja · Mar 4, 01:20 AM · #

  15. Natasja — They just take 110 format film. You pop it in & then pop it out to get it developed!

    <3 Gala · Mar 4, 01:20 AM · #

  16. Oh wow! Those little seacreatures in a jar are adorable. I would LOVE one now! But I just bought a Totoro makeup bag on eBay for 99 cents ($2 insurance, $11 shipping).

    Finally! A place to keep my makeup when I travel that isn’t a plastic shopping bag (because when you only really take eyeliner, mascara, concealer and an eyelash curler… it doesn’t take up that much room.)!!!

    cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V…

    And I would wear that Transformers necklace all the time… and scream “ROCK ON SOUNDWAVE!” Even though Soundwave is a boombox and not the actual tape.

    <3 AmyTheFreak · Mar 4, 01:58 AM · #

  17. Oh rats, sorry! My link doesn’t work! I just posted a picture of it in my blog though!

    <3 AmyTheFreak · Mar 4, 02:29 AM · #

  18. i always thought, that leather car gloves are for adults as well as trench coat.

    <3 mimi mojito · Mar 4, 02:57 AM · #

  19. Just wondering if anybody knows of anywhere that stocks NICE faux leather gloves? I love leather gloves so but wont wear it for ethical reasons and would love a pair of fake ones.

    110 film – it’s tricky finding a place to develop it. If anyone finds a place in Melbourne I love to know where.

    <3 Norma · Mar 4, 03:22 AM · #

  20. Norma — I can’t help you on either front, I’m sorry. Faux-leather anything usually errs on the side of cheap/tacky, which is such a pain in the butt for vegans or anyone who doesn’t like leather in general! I had a look on Etsy but no dice. There are a few things on Ebay but it’s hard to know what the quality is like without seeing them in person… search.stores.ebay.com/faux

    <3 Gala · Mar 4, 03:25 AM · #

  21. Oh, I feel bad for pointing this out but: isn’t that gallery for photos taken with a lensbaby lens and not a baby Holga/micro Holga?

    <3 Jessica · Mar 4, 03:59 AM · #

  22. Those jumbo cocktail rings…I have red, blue, clear, purple and green in the same style as the green one. And I have about 40 of them. No, that was not a typo. 40. And they were less than $18 and I got a plastic skull to keep them in! Oh the wonders of the Pirates of the Carribean ride-shop at Disney World Florida!

    <3 Lady Julianne le Fay · Mar 4, 04:15 AM · #

  23. ahhhhh i’ve seen those holgas and have been lusting since, i have a lomo bright green with gold sheen super sampler and a gold pop nine so i was like ooooh pretty!

    love the druzy rings, theres a place out in west auckland which sells baby geodes cut in half in bright colours for $2, i snapped up the prettiest one in purple the other day with a tiny gold splotch in it :) i make them into necklaces

    how big are the rings gala? i picked up some huge ones the other day that are 4cm wide by 5cm long!

    <3 Miss Steph · Mar 4, 04:22 AM · #

  24. Gala did you know you are on Paraphernalia’s online store!!??
    www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

    <3 Renae · Mar 4, 06:26 AM · #

  25. Renae — Yup… I modelled for Vanda ages ago ;>

    <3 Gala · Mar 4, 06:28 AM · #

  26. Gala

    We must have a psychic fashion thing going. I’ve had my eye on one of those Druzy rings for a few months now!

    I just adore them.

    Luv
    Poochie

    <3 Poochie · Mar 4, 07:24 AM · #

  27. I LOVE that Paris tote…so cute!

    <3 nicole · Mar 4, 02:15 PM · #

  28. absolutely lovely rings! you can by one or few and combine!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5394858/

    <3 mimi mojito · Mar 4, 02:36 PM · #

  29. once again
    soop rings

    <3 mimi mojito · Mar 4, 02:38 PM · #

  30. I am so in love with those white gloves, so pretty! Thank you Gala, you always have the best links :)

    <3 Anna · Mar 5, 12:04 AM · #

  31. Those Druzy rings are amazing. I used to collect polished stones when I was young and I had a stone like that with crystals in the middle. What a brilliant idea!
    I love that they are created by nature.

    <3 desert_rose · Mar 5, 07:11 AM · #

  32. Hi Gala! I stumbled across your blog recently and I’ve been poring over your fashion articles and loving them very hard for the past couple days. those geode rings are insane, and pretty affordable for how fabulous they are!

    I just started a (low-end) fashion blog myself and I think you might like what I’m doing — I’d love for you to check it out and give me some feedback. wr2bam.blogspot.com

    much love!

    <3 Sara Millionaire · Mar 5, 04:27 PM · #

  33. OMG!! I’m in love with the transformer necklace & Baby Holga cameras! Squeal!

    <3 Kelsey · Mar 5, 07:25 PM · #

  34. OMG those Druzy rings are gorgeous!!! I want them all! And the mixed tape Transformer necklace is awesomely AWESOME!!! I want it all!!! Maybe for my 21st this year!!! glee

    <3 Sammiwinks · Mar 6, 04:20 AM · #
 

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