50 Extreme & Bizarre Bags

Posted by Queuebot in Fashion on November 17, 2009 at 9:52 am

It seems you can make a bag out of (or to look like) anything! An armadillo? Ground beef? Skunk fur? What I really can’t get my head around is why there’s a stall somewhere in the world selling hollowed out toads as handbags. Despite the zippable reptilian skin, golden chain strap, and dead toad eyes to keep an eye on your belongings, this bag is only for witches, wizards and Marilyn Manson. See these and a total of 50 of the most unusual bags seen anywhere.

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Vinyl Records Purse

Posted by Queuebot in Arts & Crafts on November 6, 2009 at 9:09 am

Do you still have piles of vinyl records you store for no reason? Here’s a cool and stylish way to re-use them: a vinyl record purse. Such things always look fashionable, I guess. Tasket Basket posted quite a few pictures of how she made this one.

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Taxidermy Fashion Accessories

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animal, Fashion on October 23, 2009 at 10:11 am

Artist Reid Peppard makes fashion accessories out of dead animals. Imagine cufflinks made from little mouse heads, a coin purse that was once a rat, or headbands with real wings. Shown is a hair comb made from a guinea pig. Link -via Digg

 
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Bulletproof Fashion

Posted by Queuebot in Fashion, Weapons & War on April 9, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Colombian designer Miguel Caballero makes what is probably the world’s safest haute couture: his clothings are bullet-proof! To keep his customers safe, Miguel has made bulletproof jackets, polo shirts, and yes, even underwears …

Miguel Caballero slides open a box of 9mm bullets. “Choose one,” he says to his employee Lizeth Castaneda. He points his revolver at Castaneda’s abdomen and fires. Seconds later, his victim giggles with relief…

Caballero, 41, dresses presidents, government officials and their bodyguards, as well as businesspeople and celebrities, in discrete and stylish blazers, leather jackets and tuxedo shirts that can stop bullets shot from pistols and Mini Uzis

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Working GameBoy Costume

Posted by Jill Harness in Fashion, Science & Tech, Toy & Video Games, Video Clips on February 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm

This kid’s costume at the Ohayocon is fantastic. It actually works too!

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Why settle for a boring computer mouse when you can surft in style with Road Mice, a cool wireless computer mouse that looks just like the car of your dreams?

Road Mice is available in various Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ford models. It's the perfect gift for the auto-enthusiast in your life!

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Awesome Urban Camouflage

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Pictures on February 10, 2009 at 2:19 am

Urban camouflage is a fantastic new art form. Weburbanist has a wonderful collection of a variety of fantastic examples of modern and somewhat pointless camo.

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Mark Ryden Fashion Collaboration

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Pictures on January 27, 2009 at 10:52 pm

Any fan of low brow artist Mark Ryden will love this fashion work he paired with fashion designer Nagi Noda to create. The clothing line is called “Broken Label.”

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How Pantone Keeps Colors Fresh

Posted by Queuebot in Arts & Crafts on January 27, 2009 at 11:58 am

Expo TV has a video interview with Lee Eisman, the Director of the Pantone Color Institute. In the video, Eisman discusses how Pantone chooses its colors and predicts color trends.

You may or may not be surprised by the amount of research that goes into selecting new colors and keeping existing colors fresh – factors ranging from economic conditions, world affairs, clothing featured in the entertainment industry, home décor trends and art trends play into the decision making process.

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Dead Dog Purse Based On Paris Hilton

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Fashion, Politics on January 23, 2009 at 12:46 am

It may be a little mean and silly, but I think this cute little dead dog purse is fantastic. Only problem, it’s $317.

“Based on Paris Hilton’s discarded pet Tinkerbell is an upside down dead Chihuahua. This design capitalizes on the trend of carrying a small dog as a fashion accessory.”

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12 of the Strangest Purses Ever

Posted by Stacy in Fashion on January 17, 2009 at 9:21 am


This one is particularly weird. I bet the reactions when you walk down the street with this thing are pretty priceless. Check out the other 11 at Oddee.

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No Saggy Pants For You

Posted by Jill Harness in Fashion, Odd News, Politics on January 16, 2009 at 7:42 pm

At least, not if you live in Jackson, Mississippi. Although the city council voted down his proposition to outlaw saggy pants, Mayor Frank Melton has declared he will illegalize the fashion style by use of executive order. I wonder how the council will take this, since they said it was an unconstitutional thing to implement.

“I certainly respect the Constitution,” Melton said, “but we have some issues that are much bigger than the Constitution.”

I know Neatorama tries to stay unpolitical, but it is crucial for all of us to stand up and declare our rights to sag our pants.

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Fan Dress Uses Recycling For Couture

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Fashion on January 16, 2009 at 7:11 pm

I love this cute fan dress. Best of all, the fans are actually made from folded up junk mail and then sewn onto canvas. I bet you never thought all that crap you throw in the trash every day could be made so pretty.

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Candy and Crystals On a Dress

Posted by Jill Harness in Fashion, Food & Drinks on January 13, 2009 at 9:12 pm

This dress is not only pretty, it’s also delicious, since it’s made with Lindt chocolate Lindor balls. It would have been a great outfit for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve Party, as it’s a perfect season to share chocolates with your friends. Too bad you couldn’t really sit down and you’d end up naked by the end of the night thanks to moochers. Oh well, it’s the risk you take when you dress in food.

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Longer Eyelashes, Just A Drug Away

Posted by Jill Harness in Fashion, Medicine on January 1, 2009 at 12:50 am

The FDA has just approved a drug that will help lengthen your eyelashes. Hopefully they won’t get quite as long as the ones in this photo, but who knows the long term effects of eyelash medication overdoses?

The drug, Allergan, contains an active ingredient that was originally created to treat glaucoma, but found to have this pleasant side effect. The drug should be available in May and will cost $120 per each month’s supply. It will take about two to four months for the effect to start to show.

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Phonebook Dress Brings Sexy Back

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Everything Else, Fashion on December 8, 2008 at 5:19 pm

Recycling can be so sexy. Creator Jolis Paons pleated, sewed and glued this entire dress by hand. It’s gorgeous, but I have to admit, I would hope my number wasn’t visible on it.

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Sun "Tattoos" Burn In Some Style

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Fashion on December 6, 2008 at 4:46 pm

If you’re a person who loves uneven tan lines, this sun tattoo is just the thing for you. At least if you get skin cancer, it will come in a pretty design.

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Make Your Own Squid Hat

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Arts & Crafts, Fashion on December 1, 2008 at 4:48 pm

Ever wish a squid could sit on your head all day? Well, here’s your chance. It’s even better than a real squid, since it won’t make you stink and doesn’t feel slimy. Instructables has all the details you need to create your own squid hat.

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This Fish Purse Wants To Eat Your Stuff

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Funny on November 29, 2008 at 4:04 pm

This cute, and suprisngly fresh smelling, purse is very well thought out. The bass-mouth opening is very clever and the scales are too authentic.

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Crocheted Pie Hats

Posted by Jill Harness in Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Fashion on November 26, 2008 at 5:42 pm

This stylish crocheted hat is just what the doctor ordered for the upcoming cold holiday nights.

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Moms Find Solution To 'Plumber's Crack'

Posted by Algonkin in Everything Else, Fashion on December 12, 2007 at 7:54 am

Two Central Coast moms say they have come up with a solution to the old problem of “plumber’s crack,” the revealing and often embarrassing problem of exposed backsides resulting from poorly fitting pants.

Christine Meeks and Kelley DeSerpa have come up with the Hip-T an invention designed to keep your assets covered.

Meeks and DeSerpa, who have patented their idea, said they came up with the idea when one of their daughters complained about the problem.

About a year ago, Meeks and DeSerpa converted a bedroom into an office and business with about $15,000 saved between them.

Most sales take place through their Web site and they have already shipped their product to addresses in all 50 states. The hip-T runs $19.95.

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