Sometimes I just don’t feel like being sugar, spice and all things nice, like girls are often expected to be. Lately fashion has taken a turn for the bad*ss femme and begun introducing pieces that are not just playful and dark, but also dainty, distinctly for girls only. Combining the creepy factor of taxidermy and the unexpected textures of gold, silver and bright colors, these are a far cry from “born to be wild” Harley accessories, and definitely not your mother’s pearls. So if you’re in the market for a piece that will make some shudder and others look twice, click on.
25th Floor Hummingbird Skull Pendant Necklace, $19.99 from Urban Outfitters
This spindly hummingbird skull could be worn to an art show, a family dinner (for your open-minded family), or to a show. I can’t take my eyes off of it, and for 20 bucks? That’s style for a steal.
Bison Skull Ring From Etsy Seller HidenSeek – $19.00 on Etsy
This little darling is made out of a lightweight resin, and it just scratches the surface of what this seller has to offer. More colors, more animals, more imagination. I suggest taking a look around if this strikes your fancy.
Bird Skull Ring, $16.11 from Asos
Talk about the conversation piece of the evening. I don’t know why but I can’t resist thinking about finishing off a black-tie ensemble with this ring. Just, because.
Talon Cat Claw Necklace - $115.00 from Bonadrag
Yes, this one is a little pricier, but the pieces are made from a cast of the artist’s cat, Arrow’s claw, and are made of the real stuff, gold and silver.
Gold Deer Necklace, $9.90 from Amazon
Slightly more tame but irresistibly adorable, this deer skull is just slightly creepy, mostly just cool. Just in case you’re wanting to start off safe in the wearable taxidermy department.
Ah, it’s so nice when edgy runway styles make their way to my budget margin. I love shopping for things I think you’ll like both in style and price and these pieces are, for the most part, both swoonworthy and affordable. Enjoy! (Oh, and here’s the link if you liked the accessory in the lead photo.)
Would you wear any of these cute-yet-creepy pieces?
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I’m sorry no. “chic” and “skull” are two words that don’t go together. At least for me. I’m a bit too much of a girly girl though.
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This is some of my favorite type of jewelry especially since I love nature and animals. Girly and dainty has never been my style. I like the hummingbird skull the most.
hydrangea / 76 posts
Should definitely check out these designers: http://www.facebook.com/prettyrockgirlcollectioninc. They have some amazing custom pieces that fall right into this category. I love it, and they are BEAUTIFUL.
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The first pic….where is that from?!
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they seem cool, and i love love love that you put a link at the bottom for the top picture. no one ever does that. thank you.
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@merquryd@xanga - she put a link at the bottom of the post.
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That skeleton hand wrist-ring thing is sick! SO GETTING IT!
orchid / 124 posts
I’m sorry, but I think this is pretty gross. I couldn’t ever see it as trendy/edgy. It’s disturbing, actually.
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@TropicalOceanSunset@xanga - I wish I could “like” your comment.
I had the saaaame though: “Chic” and “skull” do *not* go together…
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@x0_electric_kiss@xanga - It’s sold out
orchid / 184 posts
@PerkyPunk8064@xanga - ….why would you say that “chic” and “skull” don’t go together when you have “punk” in your screen name?
I like the pendant, definitely, and I love stuff like this! I’ll be dropping hints to my boyfriend!
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I like the first one and the hummingbird one.
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Based on the comments, different strokes for different folks? Haha, I really like these. Especially the hummingbird and the deer necklaces.
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For people who love nature and pretty things (me), it’s intriguing. I like the hummingbird and deer necklace, wish I could see the talon cat claw one.
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@x_damaged_yet_unbroken_x@xanga - Not that it’s exactly relevant, but it’s a 9 year old screen name. I was a high schooler and changing it for something like Xanga isn’t a big deal. Secondly, even when I was more into the punk scene, skulls weren’t considered “chic”. I don’t have anything against people wearing this stuff (even though it’s not my taste), but I think because they’re in silver and gold it’s a little generous to call them “chic”.
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I only like the ring/bracelet set in the first picture.
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mhh I’ve never been into skulls; neither human nor animal. They remind me of death.
But the bird ring is quite cool.
daffodil / 1607 posts
i bought my fifrst skeletal type jewelry some 5 years ago and have gotten quite a collection
most people tell me it’s scary or gross, but i really like it
i am obsessed and dascinated by physiology and anatomy, and just life and insides
but even aside from that i think it just looks awesome
daffodil / 1607 posts
also, the word “chic” (and couture) are so overuseddd!
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i like the deer skull the best because it’s not as realistic as the others
i would wear it with something dainty because i like the irony
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no way, reminds me of the omen!!! D:
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I usually go for this kind of thing but these… no.
orchid / 148 posts
coooool…
*want*
rose / 791 posts
I love that deer necklace!
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Love love love.
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I want the bone hand thingy, but there is no link for it.