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High Drama
You know how I love dramatic costumes and extreme accessories? Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XXXI: Green Day
I never seem to have anything appropriate to wear on St. P’s Day. Maybe this year, I should get myself one of these. By NoSleevesNoProblems
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
YRU Jealous??
This is not my first time talking about shoes. In my defense, one of my dream careers (all of which I have yet to pursue) is shoe design, so I’m always fascinated by innovative design. Continue reading
Fashion in Two Dimensions
Details Magazine
Fancy Pants
Per-Anders Pettersson
“In life you cannot always choose your circumstances,
but you can always choose who you are.”
-La Sape
Etsomnia™ Volume XXVI: Individual Results May Vary
Oh, no! You’re all dressed for your wedding but you just realized your bladder is full! What to do? Have no fear. Etsy to the rescue!
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Has this ever happened to you?
Etsomnia™ Volume XXV: Vintage With a Vengance!
I went looking for the ugliest vintage lamp on Etsy, and when I saw this thing, I knew my search was over. $85 “Rustic” fish lamp.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Vin·tage /ˈvin-tij/ noun. 1. a period in which something was made or was begun. 2. your old crap which you manage to sell to someone else. See also Garbage.
Bionic Bling!
© The alternative limb project
Forget what you think you know about disability. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XXIV: Decoupage Madness
Decoupaged “Reimagined Stiletto Boot Handbag” whose maker suffers from a slight Pat Benatar fetish.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
De·cou·page (/dāko͞oˈpäZH/), noun, 1. the art or craft of decorating objects with paper cut-outs. 2. gluing junk on other junk.
Thursday is Etsomnia day! (I really feel like that needs a jingle. Don’t you think?)
Etsomnia™ Volume XXII: A Leg to Stand On
Unless you’re married to a cop, I don’t recommend wearing these on a date. (I bought three pairs.) By Komawo
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
I decided that Etsy critique didn’t feel right on Christmas day, so Etsomnia day is coming a little early this week!
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Early Eighties Gift Guide!
All of it. I want all of it.
Are you feeling nostalgic? Continue reading
Poetic License and the House of Chanel
Etsomnia™ Volume XVI: Making a Mis-Statement
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Statement necklaces are this goofy trend that suggests you can casually pair the crown jewels with a t-shirt and dirty sweatpants and magically look effortlessly chic (see picture right, which is definitely NOT me). Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XV: The Wedding Issue!
Enjoy your special day! Gratuitously voluminous silk dress on gratuitously sulky model.
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Etsomnia™ Volume XIV: Knit-Wits
Sir, go home and put on an undershirt, preferably over the “shark” cardigan. That thing’s hideous.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
New York sweater weather always inspires me to go hunting. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XIII: Fancy Dress Party!!
When it comes to costumes, there’s no excuse for lazy.
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Etsomnia™ Volume XVI: Dog Daze
You may recall this doghouse from the Wee Edition of Etsomnia™. It got me thinking. By Jumahl
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”
― Groucho Marx
Etsomnia™ Volume XV: Hat-Shit Crazy
For all of you ecologically-conscious pimps out there, here’s a green faux fur creation. (To be fair, most of this maker’s hats are lovely. Just not this one.)
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
“A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.” – P.J. O’Rourke
Snuff Film
Maybe she’s napping. ©Nicola Kuperas
My OBT 