Brokequeens: Objects of Desire

I've known the girls behind Brokequeens for some years now, and I follow their work, check new collections, crave for certain pieces... You know how it goes. These are the pieces I currently lust for...

Girls, if you are reading this, I stole the pics from your Facebook page. I hope you don't mind :) x

Badila SS12 collection

Emoona

Emoona is a new French fashion label, which creates very glamorous designs, emphasizing the strength but also the fragility expressed by women.

The Glitter Fringe Betty Shorts

The Bambi Lace and Silk Shorts

The Black Fringe Betty Shorts

The Perfect Marry Me White Dress

The Perfect Marry Me Green Dress

What I loved about the Emoona designs is this playful, sensual quality, teamed with a nostalgic and decadent feeling of past glamour. In order to bring out the unique in each woman, Emoona only creates a limited number of each design. All creations are numbered. I hope we will get to see more of this label in the future!

QooQoo

From Riga, Latvia comes a fashion brand led by a graphic designer, famous for designing and producing their own fabrics prints. QooQooFashion makes each garment to order.

Blue tribe dress

Orange tribe dress

Purple crystal dress

Royal blue tribe dress

Pink rides leggings

Lace dog dress

 Royal blue floral dress

The designs evoke dynamism, but also sensitivity, and they are in accordance with the current trends for geometry and bold color. What more could a girl ask for?

Wearable Art: Hand Painted

Shift dress

Long tank top with fluorescent orange handpainting

 

Silk dress

Hand painted Dr. Martens

Mermaiden

Hand painted pouch

Hand painted leather handbag

Hand painted clothes and accessories have never been so elegant... This is genuine art you can wear! Enjoy!

Fashion Trend 2010: Leather, Etsy Style

Leather is a very hot trend this season as well, so I have picked a few of my favorite Etsy items to highlight in this post... They are truly amazing finds, so sit back and enjoy!

Fishtail Lace and Leather Vest. Brown - by NoelFales

The Big Apple - Black Leather Belt, by AyeletShachar

Round Leather Bag MADE TO ORDER, by scotatto

80s vintage black leather and lace mini party dress, by decades

Grey Snake Embossed Leather Heels, by mykashoes

BIKER BABE classic black leather jacket, by luckyvintageseattle

Puzzle Brooch Leather, by BlackRedDots

Short and sassy leather bustier, by ZoeHong

Power to the People, by SweetLeeda

Grey leather clutch bag - by delacyonline

Vintage Wilsons Leather Biker Jacket, by LemNada

Surely you noticed that a few of those items also combine other fashion 2010 trends, like lace or come in colors like white and grey. So think before you go to the mall or the high street...

Natural Chic Vs Anorexic Sick

I'm so tired of having to look at unhealthy, bony models with a sad expression on their faces, tragic dramatic styling and makeup, and sickly, distorted modelling postures. It happened again today, when I tried to read a fashion magazine. Yes, tried. Tired.

To feel better, I turned to Etsy and picked some of my favorites to present here, often modelled by the designers and makers themselves. The conclusions are all yours.

Sexy Sky Blue Maxi Dress, by pavlinadadakova

Graphic Husband Tank by mydearthing

Blue Merino Shift Dress, by larimeloom

The white Top/Skirt S.Gallo Lace, by AliceCouture

Marie Linen Mini Dress, by tortillagirl

Goblin Hood Dress - Vintage Orange Green Flowers by malam

THE EVE Romantic Eco Party Dress, by PierogiPicnic

Gathered off -the- shoulder, by betzabe

Romantic wanderer, by SeaOfTales

Latticed, by MQuin

Burgundy Wine Red Mini Dress with Black Lace Bust and Bow, by patriciavalery

Wilma - long one shoulder jersey dress / skirt, by vaisto

French Pet Lobster in Creme, by Xenotees

Hand crochet triangle on a light green linen dress, by sweettrend

Ola Wedding Gown, by consciousclothing

I just love how beautiful and confident those models look! These are clothes I would gladly buy for myself. Wouldn't you?