ANITFREEZE.

Photos by Hiep D., ©Käärme Concepts, LLC.

Since the Käärme website will be launching any day now, I have been totally consumed by last minute work for that. So in the meantime, here is another mini teaser of the Neo-Natal D.O.P.E. collection. The photo in the middle is our Pacifier ring, composed of 45+ ounces of solid sterling with the nipple done in contrasting brass:


suck it

So pleased with how this piece turned out. Also pictured are a couple of the disgustingly soft & drapey 65/35 poly/cotton blend t-shirts, though the black shirt in the first photo will be sold sans sleeves. I adore the texture of our shirts; they're like those old Lonely Ladies shirts from the 70s where the screens feel like they're part of the fabric. Even jumbo prints that cover the entire garment are undetectable when you run your hand across them. I have been literally living in our shirts for the past month or so ... once the site goes live, I can start posting outfit pictures again.

Keep checking back at kaarmeconcepts.com to view the entire collection & shop the webstore.

More soon! x

SERPENT VENOM.

A very little sneak preview of what Käärme will have to offer this summer, modeled by super lovely Abbie Fite. The whole collection will be available to view & purchase online in a couple of weeks ... very proud of how everything turned out, and I hope you will be as well! More soon. xo

WALKING WITH A GHOST.

Ksubi t-shirt, Jeffrey Campbell boots, Karen Walker sunglasses, Givenchy bag, ruler bracelet by Monserat De Lucca, 3 finger pyramid stud ring courtesy of Adelina Mictlan, butterfly knife necklace courtesy of Blood Milk, vintage costume rings & white/sterling Chanel cocktail ring.

These were taken so long ago, and I have no excuse for the delay. We just returned from an amazing trip to Sweden where Pentagram played the Muskelrock festival. We sat in the sun on the beautiful countryside, spoke with so many good people, and got to check out some great music. I saw Girlschool who I have loved for years. My one regret is that I did not get to see Graveyard, because our shuttle was leaving to get back to the hotel at that time. I also did not take any photos, and have no excuse for that either. I have to go back there next year! Not much of a reason for me to return home from such a lovely place except for our little boy, who has me in constant awe. Him, and the fact that Käärme jewelry finished last week and the shop is just about ready to launch. This jewelry, I have to say, is so fucking cool. One piece in particular I really wanted to wear on our trip, but left it at home in fear that customs could imagine it being used as a weapon, and I do not have the mold immediately handy to make a replacement right away. More soon!

DRAWN & QUARTERED

This wonderful sketch was sent to me by a very lovely Swedish reader, Pia Simensen. Thank you, Pia!

Honestly, this is the only thing that I felt has been worth posting lately. Aside from Käärme (which is THISCLOSE to being ready and is so late because I am THAT picky), I have felt terribly uninspired lately. Maybe I will feel different tomorrow. Either way, I have not abandoned this lil old thing -- promise. :)

Not sure if I've mentioned you can follow Käärme on Twitter. Well, you can, so do that

xo

CLOAK & DAGGER

Fraggle cape by Endovanera, Rodarte zombie t-shirt, Topshop maxi skirt, Jeffrey Cambell Lana boots, BOYY Slash bag, cheap no-name shades, nude leather bracelets by Bless, two-finger rose gold DOOM ring courtesy of Adelina Mictlan, Driftwood Skull ring (Opening Ceremony NYC years ago).




Okay, so I've fallen into the JC Lita trap. So what? This is a well-designed and beautifully crafted shoe, and they make pretty much any outfit look decent. This particular pair is the Lana, which has been described as "Lita's curvy twin." I would say that Lana is more like Lita's sister -- I personally feel Lana has a slightly higher platform (I'm probably wrong) and a much sturdier heel. For me, those things make for a reallly comfortable shoe. I don't know what it is, but I didn't even want to take these off at the end of the day (as a matter of fact, it's nearly 12:AM and I'm still wearing them). So, yes these are SUPER trendy, but I love them. Awesome shoe. I'm tempted to get the black/white jaguar ponyhair version, but my shoe situation is a little out of control right now. Still in love with my Adelina Mictlan doom ring; I've been loving a lot of her stuff lately. Expect a post soon with one of her three-finger (yes, three) rings coming up soon, matched with the first pair of bellbottoms I've worn in 12 years. Yay!

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This cape was an early bday present from my husband -- he got it from I Don't Like Mondays, which is the only shop I know of that carries Endovanera. I have to say it's pretty much my most favorite garment in my wardrobe. I wear this piece with everything. It reminds me of the cloaks the guys in SUNN O))) used to wear. I love the gray/green color with the black detailing, the deep hood & pockets, and the sleeves that "hang like sleeve of wizard." Sorry, I had to.




This shirt fits me again; siked! This is about the smallest shirt I'll wear, especially a poly/cotton blend like this one. I've always loved this shirt. The print is sick, and the material is really nice. These sunglasses are great; after seeing the gold-rimmed ones on the amazing Christine, I knew I had to have them. I picked the ones with the black frames, to match my soul.




Much thanks to the lovely people at Joan Shepp for the birthday shoutout on their blog:



in this photo of us (courtesy of Joan Shepp) at the Ivan Grundahl trunk show, I am wearing *the* most amazing Dries Van Noten maryjanes, but you can't see the best part: the chunky heel, which has a holographic-y, oil-in-a-puddle finish. Really been lusting hard over the green clutch from that collection. Also wearing: Ann Sofie-Back safety pin shirt, Topshop maxi skirt.

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