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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