Are you tired of reading about weird animal claw/tooth/horn jewelry? Too bad. That’s what I’m into, and I run this blog, so get used to it or click away, my friend. This owl claw necklace by Lux Coronette is rocking my freaking socks off. Check it:

 
This claw was casted from a real live (er, dead) owl’s claw that the artist found in a taxidermy shop, and it’s made of, get this, recycled bullet casings!!! Yeah, so it looks dangerous, but it’s actually very earthfriendly. I mean, what are you doing with your spare animal parts and used bullets? If it …read more

Last month, I wrote about upcycling, what it means, and why it’s important. To summarize, briefly, upcycling means using what could easily become trash by making it into something useful. The piece below is made out of a second hand shirt and factory remnant fabric, but the design and style are original and new.
I love the way the floral pattern on the accents pops against the bright blue, and the army green ruffles are an adorable touch. This is a sweet summer top to wear, and one that is kind to the environment. Available for $45 from Heidi and Seek.
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Upcycling is one of those indie cultisms that gets batted about the blogosphere with very little explanation. If you don’t know what it means then your eyes probably glaze over when you read it and your mind replaces it with the word recycling, right? Well, don’t feel stupid, because that’s pretty much what it means.
Upcycling, technically, means that you take something that is disposable and make it into something usable. I say “technically” because in the indie fashion world most of the time  it means making new clothes out of old ones, and since clothing is not technically “disposable”, this …read more

Okay, I’ll be honest here. While I am always a supporter of using recycled materials in fashion, I am a little tired of recycled car parts. Maybe I’ve just seen too many Saturn sponsored Project Runway challenges, or seatbelt bags, or license plate purses, but I just feel generally underwhelmed by car parts accessories.
Until I saw this totally gorg Fish Handbag by Neutra. I love the way they have incorporated the tire imprinting into the design without it looking too gimmicky. And I love the simple sleek design of the bag, it’s something that I could and would take everywhere. …read more