First Jean-Charles de Castelbajac adorned his models with Muppets… and pieces of Muppets.
Then Lady Gaga actually wore a Kermit the Frog coat out in public.
And now Hello Kitty?

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Okay, so this is for the 35th birthday party for Hello Kitty, but I can think of better ways to celebrate the cute little cat than wearing a coat covered in them.
I can understand that people don’t want to wear real fur, but how about cruelty to toys and puppets?  Why is this considered an acceptable compromise??   Yes, Halloween is tomorrow, but let’s remember that we don’t want people to have to …read more

Tarina Tarantino, the pink-haired queen of crystals, is throwing Halloween parties this Thursday, October 29th in New York and Los Angeles.
There are parties happening at every Tarina boutique in New York city and Los Angeles, from 5 – 9pm – with 30% taken off your purchase.  There will be drinks, nibbles and door prizes – and of course, lots of great jewelry.
Tarina will be appearing in person in Los Angeles, along with “Team Sparkle”!.   Come in costume and you’ll be entered to win a special treat worth $250.
To get you in the Halloween mood a few days early, here are …read more

Tarina Tarantino, everyone’s favorite pink-haired jewelry designer, is offering her “Barbie” collection on sale for 30 – 50% off.
Bring out your girly-girl side, because it’s time to have fun with pink hearts and sparkly details!

The Barbie three row stretch bracelet features a cast metal and lucite Barbie cameo.  The bracelet itself is made from lucite cubes, Swarovski glass pearls and crystals and is held together with a crystal-accented metal bar:

The bold Pave Heart necklace is strung on an adjustable metal chain, so you can adjust the size for your own comfort.  The lucite heart is covered in Swarovski crystals in …read more

Ladies, please give up on the hippie hairband. No, seriously. I saw this rich teenager on NYC Prep the other day wearing a like neon polyeurethane hairband straight across her forehead, and I literally blushed in embarrassment for her. It just doesn’t look that good on many people, and you know it’s played out if Upper East Side teenagers were into it six months ago, when the show was filmed. I beg of you, give it up. You won’t be sorry. And, I have an alternative.
Oh creepy cute, my favorite aesthetic designation. Seriously, though, this hairbow is equal parts adorable …read more

Tarina Tarantino is celebrating the launch of her “My Pretty” jewelry collection and book and she’s inviting her fans to New York City to celebrate with her!
Tomorrow, July 25th, from 2 – 4pm Tarina will be making a special appearance in the Tarina Tarantino Boutique in Soho.

Just for the sheer over-the-top girliness, I have to admit that the “Electric Butterfly” couture waterfall necklace is one of my favorite pieces from the My Pretty collection:

It’s handmade (hence the “couture”) using Swarovski crystals and features 10 sparkling Lucite butterflies.
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Tarina Tarantino is getting ready to celebrate July 4th and is sharing the fun with you!  Her bright, bold, fun jewelry is on sale right now for up to 30% off.

Need some shopping ideas?
How about the sleek “Electric Koolade” bracelet?  It’s an easy to wear stretch bracelet, with textured metal beads and faceted Swarovski crystals:

Go patriotic with a “Lady Liberty” cameo necklace:

The “leatherette” cameo is framed with crystals and hung on a fine chain.
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I love the bright colors & enthusiasm of designer Tarina Tarantino – but she has a wide range of designs that are elegant and restrained… or at least as restrained as leopard print can be
This is her resin and metal “Bibarucci” bracelet, inspired by designers Barbara “Biba” Hulanicki and Elio Fiorucci:

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There are all sorts of goodies on sale until February 15th.

While I’m on a Tarina Tarantino kick – I thought I should post about her rings too

It’s her “Art Nouveau” adjustable mod ring.

Tarina Tarantino makes me miss my purple hair   She also has a funky & feminine take on accessories – how many designers can make a skull look this cute?

It’s her “crystal pave skull belt“.