DIY Safety Pin Cuff Bracelet

I was browsing through my blog roll a few weeks ago when I came across this post on Asylum Alice's blog, Aversion to Color. I loved the safety pin bracelet and had to make one of my own!

The photos don't really do it justice... I will have to see if I can take some better ones.

I really liked to part where I put beads on the actual pins. I never would have though of that.

Style- Mixed Textures/Prints

Do I look... startled? I was trying to look like a curious brought-to-life doll!
I really like mixing prints. I'm not quite sure if a lace overlay skirt technically counts, but I'm using it as a black-and-white anyway. And the rose was a serendipitous touch that really worked!
Other people liked it so much too that I got a couple comments from not-creepy, young people on the bus. So that was nice.

Yes, anyway- in conclusion of today's lesson: to achieve good looking outfit with mixed prints, make sure your prints share two or more colors!

Walmart tee, H&M rose pinned to neckline, safety pin bracelet, no name belt, Talbot's lace skirt, Merona watch and heels.

Style- New Black Lace; Patterned Stockings

DEFINITELY one of my best FusionGoth looks! Originally I had spiderwebby fingerless gloves, which they let me wear (surprise!) but I think those may have been startling the (older) clientele so I removed them.

I bought the black lace tank and patterned hose from Talbot's last week, worn with Talbot's necklace, no name belt, Merona watch, Brooks Brothers skirt, and new four inch heels I scooped up for 8 bucks+ tax at a Target clearance. I like them.

Makeup- Inspired by Willy

 I watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory today, and may have figured out a reason I love top hats and frock coats so much... watching Willy Wonka in my youth. I really like his style!

Since my hair looks a bit like Johnny's from the movie right now, I decided to create a look inspired by the character, with bold brows and deep purple lips, a scarf looped round my neck. The brows I'm keeping for everyday- I really like the strength and dimension they give my face.

Style- Autumn is coming! Autumn is coming!

How do I know? Because my store has the September clothing line in, an it's replete with black, lace, black, black-and-pine green foilage patterns, black, capes, and more black.

What it boils down to is- now I can wear black at work! Woo-hoo! And I want to buy their pretty, pretty clothes!

(Note- I didn't wear the black lipstick until I got off work, because I didn't want to scare anyone. I also didn't wear my hat during work hours, but there was squealing when I put it on to leave. :-P)

Talbot's top and necklace, thrifted Cato skirt, "stolen" Aerosoles pumps, Merona watch.

Um, anyway... sorry I haven't posted in over a week! I took some extra shifts at work, I've been DIYing, and I'm drafting a long wordy post that's coming out, hopefully, within the month.