My Pleasant Discovery of CUPSHE

Is this real life? Okay, so I was Pinteresting looking for cute swim suits to add to my folder to share with you guys and I discovered the black and white beauty you can see on the top left; very sleek, simple, flattering with lovely vintage overtones. So of course I had to see what else this particular designer had and found that the prices are mind bogglingly inexpensive with GREAT reviews. We’re talking, pretty much all under $20, that includes shipping. I was very pleased to find my precious swim suit find had several awesome friends and most of them come in with different color options and combinations.
                           
CUPSHE is located in the US, UK, and Canada, but ships internationally. Their prices are so low because they are factory direct. In addition to the swim suits, they also have equally as affordable clothing and accessories. I highly recommend taking a peek if you have any interest in obtaining a cute, affordable swim suit before the seasons over.
 
You can find all of the swim suits above at: http://www.CUPSHE.com
All photos are owned by and borrowed from CUPSHE

Avante Garde Gothic Glamour by Love Child Boudoir

If you are a fan of feathers, lace, and straps as much as I am, then prepare for me to rock your world right now. I honestly don’t even know where to begin or how I managed to narrow down the pieces to feature to 10, the maximum that Tumblr allows (where I originally had this post). The designs of Love Child Boudoir are essentially what any woman that has a passion for dark glamour’s dreams are made of.



Established in 2006 by independent designer Jayni Lovechild, operating out of Leeds, UK, Lovechild Boudoir has acquired almost 16,000 admirers on their Etsy page alone with nothing but 5 star reviews. Jayni has been designing and customizing vintage clothing for over two decades and has had incredible success in both mainstream and underground fashion markets having had her designs sold in Top Shop and Urban Outfitters, however later chose to start up her own business to facilitate the freedom to create her own inspirational designs.



On top of being incredibly aesthetically pleasing all of her designs are mind-bogglingly affordable and as quoted from her Etsy shop “All my designs are hand made in Yorkshire by myself alone and are not mass produced in a sweat shop overseas. Most of my fabric and trimmings are sourced from local vendors in Yorkshire. The feathers are ethically sourced and cruelty free so shopping at the Lovechild Boudoir means that no small children or cute furry animals have been harmed in the production of your garment or accessory!”

For more of her awesome designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lovechildboudoir
All photos are borrowed from and the property of Love Child Boutique

The Intricate Mixed Media Assemblages by Kris Kuksi

If it isn’t clear already that I am heavily passionate about Baroque and Rococo inspired anything, it will be be soon. I am a sucker for elaborate designs and extensive details, so it should be of no surprise that Kris Kuksi is one of the first artists I had to share with you.

Kuksi’s incredible pieces above are mixed media assemblages he composed of a wide range of materials he has collected from around the world; cutting and reshaping them into the beautiful, asymmetrical  compositions they become. His work has been described as “a study in timelessness and intricacies, reminiscent of lost civilizations, deities and ruins – perfectly preserved.”

You can check out more of his work at: http://www.kuksi.com
All photos are borrowed from and owned by Kris Kuksi

Imaginarium Apparel’s Theatrical Couture

   

    I’m going to make this short and sweet because her work speaks for itself. This is Imaginarium Apparel; designed and handmade by  Rachael Forbes from Edinburgh, Scotland. I have been following her work almost since she opened up shop and have been consistently mystified by every piece I have seen her produce. I am a sucker for headpieces of all kinds and that is how I got sucked in, but everything else I found was just as awesome. So beautifully dark, elegant, and elaborate, all of my favorite things.

 


You can find her incredible pieces at:https://www.etsy.com/shop/ImaginariumApparel
All pictures seen here are borrowed from and owned by Imaginarium Apparel

Beautifully Handcrafted Custom Swim Suits by Amourouse

When I first saw these I about fell over. The style, the fabrics, and the quality are so on point. Amourouse is a boutique created by an incredibly talented mother/daughter team operating out of Holland, MI. They offer their beautiful bandeau sets in woven cotton for sun and beach wear and in lycra swim fabric for active swim wear. Through their Etsy site, they offer custom alterations and orders and have the option of adding halter straps, as pictured on the solid black top (which I think is just perfect). I highly suggest checking out their Etsy and following them to keep up with their new designs and fabrics.

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/amourouse

All photos have been borrowed from and are owned by  amourouse