Boulder and the Beautiful

• Hanging out in south park…. #
• How can there be a market for so many rock shops in Colorado? #
• I hope no one ever accuses me of doing things the normal way. #
• Just passed south park on our way to get our 1970 vw bus in gunnison. Yup. #
• Don't waste life. #
• Everything is a risk to some degree. So always make sure your risks are worth it. #
• I am upset by how many people at lazy dog are wearing aviators. So. Over. It. #
• Dear Christy, thanks for saying what we all want to say. Love, Aimee.
  http://www.coloradodaily.com/arts/ci_15176042#axzz0pFsaMpke #
• Fine. I'll say it, because someone's gotta say it. Did Gary Coleman really have to die of a stroke? Really? Isn't that ironic? #
• So do — surprise — Bumpitz: http://ow.ly/1QTGH #
• Crocs make Time's "50 Worst Inventions" list: http://ow.ly/1QTFc #
• Best review I've read in a long time (of SAT2) – http://ow.ly/1QTtO #
• 5 things to know before you date a journalist: http://www.rockmycar.net/2007/05/10/5-things-you-should-know-before-dating-a-journalist/ #
• Better than the howling wolf seen at the bus station: the swimming manatee shirt. #
• Is it bad that writing about tanning addictions makes me want to tan? And I haven't seen the sun in 5 years. #
• Hanging String Gardens : http://bit.ly/bG0lFv via @addthis #
• My baby needs this: VW bus onesie – http://ow.ly/1Qgpz #
• Lightsaber chopsticks – Holy Kaw! http://bit.ly/aJ76iA #
• Google "tree sweater." hee hee. #
• But I don't wannnnnnnna write about SATC2 fashion. I am so over SJP. The movie looks like a trainwreck in heels. #
• Check out: "NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO HotTopic.com – Michael Jackson Sleep Mask"( http://twitthis.com/hsngxq ) #

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So, that hot guy I used to hook up with is now my husband, who is now a DAD. This gives Father’s Day a whole new meaning. Like I have to get him something. For Father’s Day. That’s weird.

He doesn’t own ties and has never worn one. Or cuff links. He wears tattoos as clothes and board shorts and flip-flops. He doesn’t like Things.

Still, I think he needs these Things for Father’s Day. Maybe?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/plaidclad

Bike wheel pot rack.

Harmonica necklace, $45, http://www.etsy.com/shop/diamentdesigns

Hub cap clock, $45, http://www.etsy.com/shop/8milecreekdesigns

1930s Ford tail light night light, $39, http://www.etsy.com/shop/8milecreekdesigns

$16, http://www.etsy.com/shop/Baostudio

Hippie magnets, $9, http://www.etsy.com/shop/highpriestesschaos

$48, http://www.etsy.com/shop/EastMesaDesign

$50, http://www.etsy.com/shop/mwallco

$55, http://www.etsy.com/shop/WallStarGraphics

$40, http://www.etsy.com/shop/WallStarGraphics

Surfboard table. $195, http://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarloungedesign

Hang loose shower curtain, $50, http://www.etsy.com/shop/eternalart

Surfboard clock, $65, http://www.etsy.com/shop/shellybatha

$30, http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pillboxdesigns

$390, http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatureStudios

Beer cap end table, $80, http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeBeauMEL

Football beer sweater, $15, http://www.etsy.com/shop/acraftyhooker

Mushroom beer koozy, $10, http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheQuietOwl

$17, http://www.etsy.com/shop/BUCKLELORE

Flippin sweet wolf buckle, $20, http://www.etsy.com/shop/BUCKLELORE

"Gorgeous" howling wolf tee, $11, http://www.etsy.com/shop/hraines40

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From www.etsy.com/shop/sohomode:

$130

$120

From www.etsy.com/shop/retrofied:

$68

$58

$72

From www.etsy.com/shop/ChloeANDMaddie:

$40.95 (shoe clips)

$38.95

From www.etsy.com/shop/iheartnorwegianwood:

$35

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…With a dress.

$280, http://www.etsy.com/shop/Jewels4pandas

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Terrified by the media-induced myth of children wearing “sex bracelets,” parents are letting their children sport a new, albeit almost exactly the same, fashion accessory: Silly Bandz.

Some media outlets, including this one, reported that children were wearing traditional 1980s-style jelly bracelets in different colors to symbolize, in some secret kid-code, the various sexual acts they were willing to do if said bracelet were “snapped” off their wrist.

Although local children gasped at the suggestion and ran away from the reporter yelling, “Stranger danger! Stranger danger!” many parents agreed the threat was still there and prohibited the bright bracelets.

Some smart entrepreneur realized the obvious gap in the youth fashion world and filled it with bright jelly bracelets — in the shape of animals, people and inanimate objects, such as home base.

Which is, incidentally, much more suggestive than the color red.

Still, Silly Bandz are the new big thing. Until some newspaper in New York starts calling Silly Bandz by a different name — hopefully not a name that improperly uses a “z” to try to sound clever.

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• TOP THIS! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ00laVt62c #
• I thought the dude in front of me was homeless til he picked up his phone to talk business. #
• Rendered speechless by a stranger's kindness…. #
• Fascinating…. http://www.lesbianswholooklikejustinbieber.tumblr.com #
• Today I'm dressed like a dirty cowgirl hooker. Dirty cuz I spilled jelly toast on my dress. #
• I'm on a bus. (sang to the tune "I'm on a boat.") #
• Today sucks. Except for this: http://www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com. #
• "The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the… #
• Denver socialites to experience luxury with Boudoir 1434 – http://tinyurl.com/2coqhov #
• Why did I put my hair in a bun on the day I have to get an ecopass picture? #
• Two buck chuck on the balcony at twilight… I like this weather. #

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First, a disclaimer. I am not alone in my love of this new accessory trend. Here is proof it has hit the runway. (But then, what insanity hasn’t?).

$28

http://www.etsy.com/shop/peoplescouture

I especially like how the description of this body harness is written in an almost free-form poem style… or haiku?

because it is independent,
the harness has the ability to change
everything it touches,
takes any outfit to another level.

this unique idea for accessory was
invented by people’s couture in 2008
all rights reserved.
we are open to inquiries for licensing this idea

Here are some other body harness styles:
$65

http://www.etsy.com/shop/peoplescouture

$220, http://www.etsy.com/shop/peoplescouture

$124, http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashaloo

$175, http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashaloo

$110, http://www.etsy.com/shop/thisilk

$94, http://www.etsy.com/shop/thisilk

www.shrimptoncouture.com

$200

Or make it more hardcore:

$450, www.shrimptoncouture.com

Then there is the practical/functional yet still fashionable harness:

Marley Triple Strap Leather Harness Purse Belt in Green

www.dawnmckelvie.com

Less sexy:

$34.98 on Amazon. Presumably for climbing.

Too sexy:
$89.99 on Amazon.com.

Wait, is there a such thing as too sexy?

Instead of full-fledged BDSM attire in public, how about this dominatrix-inspired “punk ballerina” couture harness:

www.shrimptoncouture.com. Unfortunately, it’s sold out, or I would be rocking it tomorrow.

Here is a similar version, in beige, but also sold out.

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Exhibit A:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrystalshop

Ooh, it’s just so elegant, old fashioned, quaint, French, interesting and hmm, I guess the dress is OK, too.
This is an example of how good photography and/or editing can make or break your online sales.

Exhibit B:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HopelesslyDevoted

Ask yourself: What is for sale here? Little lamb statues? The bow in her hair? Or the image of entering a world where you can lovingly gaze at lamb statues and still look sexy as sin?
I don’t know, but I want the lambs.

Exhibit C:

The collar is pretty weird, but what effect is she using on Photoshop? I like, I like.

And then there are the fashion creations that no amount of hot models, creative scenes or Photoshop can help.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/alterecoclothing

Hey, lady, you have your suspenders on upside down pleasedontbeatmeup.

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It wouldn’t be my fashion blog if there wasn’t something subtly slutty. You know, something work-appropriate… maybe.

Here’s my latest questionable accessory: the leather “love” cuff.

$75 at www.etsy.com/shop/LoveAtFirstBlush

On an unrelated note, here is a California Raisin.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/12karri

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Last summer, I noticed a proliferation of parrot paraphernalia on the runways and Red Carpet.

Weee, alliterations tickle me.

Anyhow.

It seems the new bird o’ season is the peacock. You can find peacock patterns on clothes from Forever 21 to this gorgeous dress on Etsy for lots of money.

www.etsy.com/shop/vrreis

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