the rats in the walls

Stuck on what to wear when trapped in a Lovecraft-ian nightmare? How to look your best when you suspect you might be “cursed of God”?

left to right: via; 1870, the council held by the rats, for sale via; Florence Broadhurst

Inheriting an ancient building only to find that we got way more than we bargained for in the way of underground cannibalistic civilizations is pretty much a universal fear! Am I right? Who hasn’t found themselves overcome by madness and ultimately committing some sort of atrocity against mankind under those circumstances? H.P. and these style makers know what I’m talking about. Whether you find yourself a part of some sort of murderous cult or simply pursued by one; whether you’re consumed by madness or simply want to look your best on the way out, I’m here to help!

clockwise from top left: 1890 jet and gold beaded bodice for sale at antiquedress.com; alexander mcqueen via; rat postcard image from postaletrice; vivian stanshall via; waiting it out via; packing it up, bespoke-style for sale at brownrigg, just stop worrying about it via



fashion nightmare: drowning edition

Today’s post come’s from my friend’s worst recurring nightmare: drowning in sweatpants.

Hey skyler. Keep having this dream where im drowning and I can’t move my arms or legs. The worst part is im wearing sweatpants. help!

I don’t know about you, but when I think of watery death, I think Ophelia, and when I think Ophelia, I immediately go Pre-Raphaelite Ophelia.

My go to Ophelia by John Everett Millais via

Two suggested improvements over the sweatpants scenario:

frothy flowers by Leonard; and something a bit more formal by Vionnet; both from Vogue Paris

O, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!

Sweet dreams, Lucy.

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Besos! - Skyler

http://www.theseearthlybodies.com/



give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself

This morning I was eavesdropping on my neighbors in the elevator when one of them told the other that he was going to “give him the rope he needed to hang himself.” How colorful! It totally got me thinking of some great looks involving rope, self-destructive behavior not required.

Marian Toledo loves rope in this big bold nautical number, via; Paule Ka goes for the throat in this halter, via;

Givenchy went haute with rope via

 

maison martin margiela artisanal does coat dress via; ligia dias does glamour rope at the swarovski runway via and alexander mcqueen of course manages to out-rope rope, for sale via chic little devil



gifts to bury yourself in: dangerous jewelry edition!

Need to give a gift that sends that special somone the right kind of message?

Try these crystal brass knuckles by Debra Baxter

more legal than the other kind

hotel california

Okay, I admit it. I miss home sometimes. In honor of my home state, I’m doing a special tribute to the stylings of Hotel California. You’re welcome!

 

  

Douglas Lyle Thompson; Larent Elie Badessi, prints available here

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air

gifts to bury yourself in: global warming edition!

Hey Haven Seekers, what do you get for the friend who has everything, in light of the end of the world? Global Warming Edition!

Alexander McQueen galoshes for starters! Expect a combination of heavy rains and rising sea levels but these babies will keep his feet more than just dry.

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Don't be such a whiny priss, ladies. The City Slipper by Swims give you a lift in waterproof footware. $95.

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