Does anyone else feel like The Hairpin climbed into her brain, banged around in there for a while, exited and then created the most amazing website ever? (That's rhetorical; I know you all feel that way.)
Indeed—on my way up in the elevator, I was scanning my thoughts for things to do (besides work). My brain exploded with 'the hairpin!'. How sad I'll be when a workplace blocks it.
Jolie I really hope you're posting some baked goods for St. Paddy's! I'm hungry.
I knew a lot of those were Cartier–I used to troll that site and I always wondered what sort of people bought those items. I'm thinking of 'Death Becomes Her' like characters. Scary. And I want the octopus badly but it would definitely look better on skin darker than mine.
My mother is the kind of person who would buy them. Her personal aesthetic largely features animal jewelry (along with short white-blond hair and dramatic eye makeup). She rocks the Cartier tiger and panther brooches often.
In short, yes, like a 'Death Becomes Her' character.
Ohhhhh yes. Once, a friend of mine brought a wrap-around panther bracelet to a swap meet we had and I was like "HOW COULD YOU NOT WANT THIS?????" so I took it and it is the best.
Nooooo! That's a Margot de Taxco! She's like the Holy Fucking Grail of wraparound animal jewelry. The snake also came in earrings, a bracelet, and I've even seen a ring. There's a silversmith on ebay who has her original molds for the snake set, and still makes them.
I mean, the craftsmanship and detail is totally beautiful, but I have this thing about snakes eating other snakes, which is like TEN THOUSAND TIMES WORSE when a snake is eating itself. I wonder what Freud would have to say about that.
Ah! Well that makes sense—because there is nothing grosser than something eating itself (and weird—I am just reading the cannibal article over on theawl right now, so I hears you!).
As to Freud, I think Siggy would say "Nutella, dahling. Just get the earrings." http://tinyurl.com/47vddau
Is the lion bangle Lalaounis? If so, my mother-in-law has it which means I have to CRUSH my co-daughter-in-law mercilessly, which is a shame because I really like her. In the meantime (you know, while I'm busy crushing), check out the animal heads collection: http://www.lalaounis.com/browse.php?prod=92
I was not expecting the octopus! And I waaant iiiit!!! There's some animal jewelry floating around my family that I'm laying dibs on. Sisters be damned.
I have a wrap-around frog and it's kind of the best thing that's ever happened to me. I bought it in Mexico city last year and live in constant fear of losing it. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24567_396901518352_694053352_3901071_6926399_n.jpg (that's my sister wearing it. I think her sparkling nails match the ring perfectly)
oh and PS: yes, somebody read my mind and then created this awesome website!
ooooo where is the bird foot bracelet from?
http://shop.pamelalovenyc.com/products/talon-cuff
As a Pitt alum AND a magpie, that Cartier panther shit is killing me. KILLING ME.
No kidding. All the big cat rings and bracelets – WANT.
I just gasped audibly.
Does anyone else feel like The Hairpin climbed into her brain, banged around in there for a while, exited and then created the most amazing website ever? (That's rhetorical; I know you all feel that way.)
I know it was rhetorical but OMG YESSSS
yes, seriously, I am obsessed with this website. it is something i truly look forward to!
YES. EVERY DAY.
Indeed—on my way up in the elevator, I was scanning my thoughts for things to do (besides work). My brain exploded with 'the hairpin!'. How sad I'll be when a workplace blocks it.
Jolie I really hope you're posting some baked goods for St. Paddy's! I'm hungry.
Bad. Ass.
Claudia Kishi would approve.
I knew a lot of those were Cartier–I used to troll that site and I always wondered what sort of people bought those items. I'm thinking of 'Death Becomes Her' like characters. Scary. And I want the octopus badly but it would definitely look better on skin darker than mine.
My mother is the kind of person who would buy them. Her personal aesthetic largely features animal jewelry (along with short white-blond hair and dramatic eye makeup). She rocks the Cartier tiger and panther brooches often.
In short, yes, like a 'Death Becomes Her' character.
Ohmygoodness, apples! Are you my sister??
If your mom also wears French tips and "doesn't get what's so bad about fur because you can't bring the animals back to life," then probably so.
Ohhhhh yes. Once, a friend of mine brought a wrap-around panther bracelet to a swap meet we had and I was like "HOW COULD YOU NOT WANT THIS?????" so I took it and it is the best.
The snake swallowing it's own tail made me barf a little bit.
Nooooo! That's a Margot de Taxco! She's like the Holy Fucking Grail of wraparound animal jewelry. The snake also came in earrings, a bracelet, and I've even seen a ring. There's a silversmith on ebay who has her original molds for the snake set, and still makes them.
I mean, the craftsmanship and detail is totally beautiful, but I have this thing about snakes eating other snakes, which is like TEN THOUSAND TIMES WORSE when a snake is eating itself. I wonder what Freud would have to say about that.
Ah! Well that makes sense—because there is nothing grosser than something eating itself (and weird—I am just reading the cannibal article over on theawl right now, so I hears you!).
As to Freud, I think Siggy would say "Nutella, dahling. Just get the earrings."
http://tinyurl.com/47vddau
The snake eating itself has very specific meaning, which probably explains its creation versus the other, more 'normal' pieces here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros
Is the lion bangle Lalaounis? If so, my mother-in-law has it which means I have to CRUSH my co-daughter-in-law mercilessly, which is a shame because I really like her. In the meantime (you know, while I'm busy crushing), check out the animal heads collection: http://www.lalaounis.com/browse.php?prod=92
oh also holy fucking fuck Van Cleef, there is no principle I would not compromise for this:
http://www.lx-world.com/webmedia/lxreport/Wardrobe/birds%20of%20paradise/13Mystery%20Setting%20sapphires.JPG
Cripes that is GORGEOUS. And totes appropriate to wear to the royal wedding!
Go Pitt! (I think we've discussed this before? Sorry, I just finished my second bracket, kinda pumped to crush all the guys in my office…)
Oh that was meant for @Clare but editfail
Allegenac genac genac genac!
I was not expecting the octopus! And I waaant iiiit!!! There's some animal jewelry floating around my family that I'm laying dibs on. Sisters be damned.
http://www.lulus.com/products/from-tusks-till-dawn-silver-elephant-bangle/32453.html
I love every animal themed bracelet, necklace, or ring. It's a disease.
So do they come with hexes? Or do you provide those yourself?
Do a Google image search on Maria Felix, the classic Mexican movie star/femme fatale/badass who famously owned most of these pieces.
This speaks to my interests. Right now I am wearing a double-headed snake bracelet, a ring with a scarab carved on it, and brass cicada earrings.
I want me some of those earrings.
Those chinese dragons are sharing a secret. Check out the SCANDALIZED EXPRESSION.
the octopus makes me recoil
Does that octopus change color and squirt ink at would-be assassins? If so I'm totally getting it.
I have a wrap-around frog and it's kind of the best thing that's ever happened to me. I bought it in Mexico city last year and live in constant fear of losing it. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24567_396901518352_694053352_3901071_6926399_n.jpg (that's my sister wearing it. I think her sparkling nails match the ring perfectly)
oh and PS: yes, somebody read my mind and then created this awesome website!
I would RENT my soul for those alligators