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KidViskous Jewelry - Top Emerging Designer

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Interviews, Must Haves


Tiffany Lee's KidViskous jewelry label was picked as one of the Top 9 Emerging Designers to Watch For in 2009. Her collection is a mix of lucite streetwear meets handmade couture jewelry and her newest pieces are inspired by club music favorites Daft Punk and Justice.

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FunnyPeopleCo Handmade Jewelry for Teens

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

Eiffel Tower earrings by FunnyPeopleCoWho says that you have to wait to be a designer "when you grow up"? FunnyPeopleCo is the collaboration of two young sisters based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sophie, 22, and Louie Touassa, 18, create quirky jewelry and accessories for fun-loving teens.

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Zooey Deschanel at "Yes Man" Madrid Premiere - You Make the Call

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Celebrity Fashion Mistakes

Zooey Deschanel
We have a bit of a girl crush on Zooey Deschanel. She's a perfect mix of classically gorgeous and uniquely quirky, and her singing voice just slays us (are you familiar with She & Him? Because you should be!). So, we're pretty sure we dig this outfit, but we're not sure if it's really that great, or if we just dig it on her.

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VeraMeat Jewelry - Indie Designer Interview

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Must Haves, Get the Look



We're just ga-ga over the quirky style of VeraMeat Jewelry: cowboys, astronauts, dinosaurs, knights in shining armor, knuckle busters -- what's not to love? Amy Sedaris, Miranda July, and Tilda Swinton are also fans of the line. We chatted with owner & designer Vera Balyura to find out more about her fashion inspirations & must-haves.

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Get quirky with Diffraction

Filed under: Accessories, Product Reviews

RingsThere is nothing more fun than Diffraction jewelry. It is a line of eccentric jewelry like nothing we've ever seen before. Just putting on of Diffraction's charming pieces is enough to make anyone feel like a kid again.

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A hairbrush that's both functional AND fun?

Filed under: Accessories, Hair Care, Must Haves

fun hairbrush from Jenny's Gifts and Fine ArtHow much fun is this hairbrush? We know, we know... "hairbrush" and "fun" don't usually go together in the same sentence, but we think these brushes are worthy of breaking that rule. We especially love the "Vixen" and "Femme Fatale" models, but there are so many other designs to choose from as well. These brushes would make such great gifts, and can you imagine the conversations you would start if you whipped one of these babies out of your purse? Get your own now for only $10 at Jenny's Gifts and Fine Art.

Indie Designer Interviews: Jen Ell's Revenge

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Interviews, Green Fashion

Jen Ell's RevengeWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.

Just in time for Halloween, we'd like to introduce you to the quirky, sometimes spooky creations of designer Jennifer Ellison. Her shop, Jen Ell's Revenge, is full of wonderfully kooky finds, like these awesome skeleton hand barrettes.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Jodie Flowers

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews, Kids and Babies

Jodie Flowers handmade monsters and artWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Louisiana artist Jodie Flowers Santora. Jodie creates quirky accessories to brighten up your home as well as fun monster patches your kids will love to wear.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Zlanarama

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

ZlanaramaWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Betsi Goutal, a jewelry artist who creates colorful treasures to delight your inner child. You can find her wonderfully kooky creations at Zlanarama.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Claudine Hellmuth

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews

I'm a big fan of all of the amazing independent designers out there. In an effort to get inside the mind of the indie designer and find out just what makes all of these creative types tick, I present to you an ongoing segment I call Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Claudine Hellmuth, a nationally recognized collage artist, author and illustrator. She creates quirky, retro-inspired mixed media collages, including custom commissioned artworks.

Tell me a little about your work. I am an artist, author and illustrator. I create custom artworks for clients using their photos of themselves, their kids and their pets. I weave them into a collage artwork. I would say my look is whimsical with a retro twist. I have also written a couple books about my techniques and filmed 3 DVD workshops. And I create illustrations for various companies for greeting cards, calendars and advertisements etc.

How did you get started as an artist? I have been an artist all my life. I went to art college and graduated with my BFA in fine Art in 1997. After I graduated I knew I had to get some sort of day job and the internet was just really starting out then, so I learned HTML and got a job designing web sites. I did that to pay the bills meanwhile building my art career on the side in the evenings and on weekends. I got laid off from my web job in 2001 and have been working for myself ever since! I was actually so worn out from working both my day job and for my art that by the time I got laid off I was relieved!

What are your top fashion & beauty must-haves?
beauty: bare minerals make up and my proactiv system!
fashion: a great pair of jeans!!

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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