Estate Jewelry

Really love this chunky, vintage-y estate jewelry from Lulu Frost. If you're going to go for glitz, might as well go full out, right? Definitely inspiring some ideas for new glam guitar straps.

Jewelry by Lulu Frost, images from thecoveted

Feathered

Recently seeing (and loving) Black Swan got me interested (again*) in both ballet and feathers. While I can't really imagine a successful combination of ballet and guitar straps, I can think of many ways to use feathers on guitar straps. And fortunately, I just came across this Etsy shop- KIMONOS, which is an amazing resource for them. I'll definitely be buying some of their feathers to add onto new guitar straps in 2011. I can't stop looking at their amazing photography- these pictures look like frame-able works of art.

All images by KIMONOS

*check out this feathered guitar strap of mine created earlier this year, now on sale!

Metal Hardware

New inspiration! I really like these metal trims/hardware & their placements from the Spring 11 runways.

Top two are Burberry

Bottom two are Gucci

All images from Style.com

Miu Miu Stones

I love these mixed media dresses from Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010. They're such a cool combination of retro/feminine/artsy prints, and costume-esque glamour. And the placement of the stones, sequins...etc, is beautiful! Definitely an inspiring reminder of the freshness that comes from mixing materials.

(the source on these images is MIA...sorry!)

Woven Chains

So cool- the way the different sizes of chain are handwoven into this bracelet. Rock and roll weaving!

Bracelets by wear-and-tear as seen at Stars + Infinite Darkness

Anna, Stella

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney at the Golden Globes. I loved this dress. Elegant and edgy at the same time. I especially like the irregular gold sequins and beading, which would be a new idea to consider for a guitar strap.

Really Red

Alexander McQueen

Balmain

And of course, Louboutin.

These bright red boots are amaaaazing. The red + shiny metal hardware is a cool tough/glam look, and I think I might use it on my next strap!

Images found via Polyvore

White and Gold

I love the rows of pyramid studs on these white shorts (looks kinda like Tetris)! This is definitely an idea for a strap.

Image from WGSN

Dotted Ruffles - Lacroix

I would love to wear this Christian Lacroix (?) dress . . . mostly because of the dramatic dotted ruffles over the shoulders. I think a small version of these could be pretty cool on a very girly guitar strap. Maybe even topped off with a little black bow, like on her shoes.

Image from Femme (March 2009) via Style Drama

Futuristic Tailoring - White/Metallic Gold

 

There is something really cool about how Richard Nicoll combined futuristic colors- white and metallic gold- with classic/vintage details. Both pieces come off as very modern and interesting. I love the bustier seaming on the top dress and the military detailing on the bottom dress. Definitely a new twist, and inspiring for some white base straps, which I haven't done in a while.

Images from Style.com  (Richard Nicoll Fall 08)

Nick Diamonds / Islands' Style

Image from Above and Beyond Mag

I can't believe I've had this blog for almost a year now and I haven't posted about Nick Diamonds of Islands. They're one of my favorite bands, and he's one of my favorite lead singers. His style is fun and loud, and has definitely inspired several of my past guitar straps. 

On stage, he's usually wearing something pretty glam + indie, and the rest of the band is matching him. Most bands don't do this anymore and I think this makes Islands much more fun to see live. And in my opinion, this is the most fun band I have ever seen live (many many times).

Also- I saw him on a plane recently (!) and he was wearing a hot pink hoodie and his signature multi-colored high tops. Awesome.

Return To The Sea tour. I loved the all-white outfits the band wore. Very spacey/futuristic. I'm believe they were designed by Rebecca Turbow. This is what he was wearing the first time I saw them at SXSW. Great costumes + insanely catchy songs + onstage good times and theatrics + crowd participation = instant love for me.

Image from haaley

Arm's Way tour. They changed from all-white to all-black. A cool look, I think symbolic of the darker sound to this album.

Images from RHITMrB

Vapours tour (currently on!). Nick had this cape made by Christian Joy, who is famous for her costumes for Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They're coming to Seattle tomorrow, and I CANNOT WAIT.

Image from Anti's blog

Lace and Copper Chains

Love the the way the thin copper chains are dripping off this lace top. An inspiration for a strap for sure!

Image from Delightful

Blue Sequins

Another sequined dress. Another posting from the Balmain Fall 09 show. Still inspiring!

Image from Style.com

Gold Dress

Image from French Vogue

Image from Russian Vogue

This Versace caught my eye b/c of its unique surface treatment. I'm not sure how the gold sequins/paillettes (?) are attached, but I really like the way they look, and that they're applied different at the top and bottom. Very glam/disco. Could be a cool shoulder piece on a guitar strap.

Madonna, Silk Bows

Love this behind-the-scenes pic from Madonna's Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The colors are good for some fall inspiration, and the huge silk bunny ears are great. Practical? Not at all, not even for guitar straps, but using a raw  silk for some big crinkled bows could be pretty interesting.

Image found at WWD.com

Beaded Shoulder Details

Sophia Kokosalaki A/W 09 Runway shot

Street shot, Paris

I really like the intricate beaded details on these jackets. Its very feminine, while still looking strong. And of course, they have an antique/vintage feeling, that adds depth. While an intimidating and time-consuming craft, I'd love to use beading on the shoulder piece of a strap.

Images from WGSN

Big Bows

Found via WGSN, from Debenhams

Found via WGSN, from House of Fraser

 As seen at Hopelessly Devoted on Etsy

Notice-me hair accessories are one trend I'm not getting sick of. I love all these gigantic bows. I've already made one strap with a large bow, and these are inspiring me to make some more.

Glamour & Bow Ties

I love this picture from Vogue circa 1987. I especially like the combination of her hair, which is very Veronica-Lake-1940's-glam plus her bow tie and vintage hardshell case.

Found at Sea of Shoes

Glitter Socks

From Viktor & Rolf's Fall 09 runway- are these not the craziest socks for a guy? Super cool, although probably not very comfortable, ha. Viktor & Rolf always put really interesting stuff in their shows- definitely a lot of humor and deviations from the norm. This combination of muted menswear & a bit of glitter is perfect for my straps.
Images from Style.com

Gwen Again

Recent pics from an Elle photoshoot- Gwen's style is still the best. I love the patterns mixed here- houndstooth, mini-plaid, acid-wash/bleaching (and the chains....!). Love her, as always.

Images from JustJared