Immigrant Punk : Gogol Bordello Inspirations

If you haven't already heard Gogol Bordello, now is the time. They are an amazing Gypsy punk band (and lead singer Eugene Hutz was impressive in Everything is Illuminated). 

I love the fashion, the lifestyle and the complete and utter madness. Feeling it too? Here are some Gogol Bordello / Gypsy Punk inspired pieces to get you started:

These are insanely gorgeous.  Dark Mystic Earrings by PixiE GlamouR.

 

Gold Hammer & Sickle Necklace seen on SupermarketHQ

"Start Wearing Purple, Wearing Purple...." (Fave GB song)

Such a pretty and comfortable dress by Gypsy05

Ridiculously more comfortable than heels - I adore these handwoven strap hippie shoes from Jildor Shoes.

 

The Gypsy Kiss offers How-Tos and Links for amazing Gypsy fashion including this SteamPunk Hat above.

And Finally....

Since you know I can't resist anything Hello Kitty - how much does this shirt rock? Sadly it is sold out but Jester Funny Books has many other great products as well. 

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If You're Happy and You Know It...

I am having a blue day so today I have decided to post only about things that make me smile. Today's Etsy Treasury is composed of the Ten Things That Made Me Happy Today:

Happy 8 x 10 Print by pennywishes

 

Smiley Ginger Cat by Marjji

Girly Smile Necklace by anmarkdesign

 

Giant Happy Cloud Earrings by That Bear Is Knitting

 

She Had To Choose Fiber Art Piece by Mummysam

Knit Infant Cocoon Nest by PhylPhil

Where Rainbows Come From 4 x 4 Print by Nut and Bee

 

Sock Monkey with Mom Tattoo Doll by Atomic Grandma

 

Women's T-Shirt by What If Gear

 

Smiley / Frowny Hair Barrette by The Pin Pals

Living in a Perfectly Imperfect World

Vogue has announced that this fall - imperfect is in.

Their Style Guide states, "Do you ever see a girl on the street- maybe she's a model, maybe she's just cool-and her hair, tucked behind an ear, in a loose ponytail, or falling out of a low bun, is just right?....That's the key to fall: Real Beauty. That's what we call perfectly imperfect."

Photo courtesy of Glam

Viktor & Rolf were way ahead of this trend with their gorgeous Summer/Spring 2010 line that featured layers of thin chiffon, cut and equipped with holes to create divine imperfections.

Photo courtesy of Design Related

 "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." - Marilyn Monroe

Some of my favorite perfectly imperfect things:

Organic Rough Diamond Earrings by Lex Luxe on Etsy

Splendidly Imperfect Girl Mug by Imperfect World on Etsy

Imperfect Angel Photograph courtesy of

Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel

Broken China and Silver Plated Fork Pendants by

Gus Karlson (Dr Gus) as seen on http://www.men-access.com/.

Photography by Jessica Faren

"Sometimes we strive so hard for perfection that we forget that imperfection is happiness."