An homage to the world's most well-known mascara user, Portland artist/designer Stephanie Simek's Tammy Faye Necklace uses real human hair and sterling silver. It's an unusual and delicate piece of jewelry that, alternatively, has the calm look of sleep. Versions with freshwater pearls (pictured) or beads suggest faux tears, lending an emo feel. Available from artez'n starting at $30. You ...

All we need is love. Make love not war. Give peace a chance. Though their messages still ring true, these well-worn adages don't pack as much punch as they did circa those fabled Bell Bottom Blues years. And according to DUMBO based designer Brian Crumley's "Peace Under Fire" collection, neither does the heavily exploited three-pronged symbol for peace. "This collection was inspired by the futility of the peace sign," he explains, ...

HåkanssonFresh from the Swedish laboratory of Katrina Håkansson comes in a weekend-size travel pack with an assortment Håkansson favorites. The opaque pouch includes their signatures, "The Moisturizer," a light all-over lotion for varied skin types; "The Soap," which can be used on the face as well as the rest of the body; "The Remover," ideal for wiping away dirt, oil and makeup while minimizing pore size and providing instant refreshment; "The ...

The UK's label Worn By, which features reprints of tees worn by iconic rock figures, debuts in October, but it looks an awful lot like Worn Free, which has been doing the same thing since 2005. The major difference is the regionalism -- Worn Free remakes tees once seen on American stars Blondie and Frank Zappa while Worn By features tees worn by British exports Madness and ...

Buoyed by the critical success of last year’s aptly named debut collection, Resurrection, Stitch Ministry co- founder and head designer Kylee Davis has again gone to the ends of the earth seeking inspiration for her latest collection of above the knees 60’s silhouettes and contemporised black magic prints and embellishments. The resulting Lolita and the Serpent Man makes for a stunningly original follow up collection.“The range is about diversity and ...