Why Pirate

Tara Lotus has inspired me to piratize my jacket.

Here's how I did it, it's very easy:

take a pair of scissors and cut thin stripes off along the edges - wherever you wish. I did it along most of the jacket's edges haha ;) 

I made little cuts at the elbow level, then tore apart more with my hands to make bigger holes - don't go too hard here, or you'll have to sew it back together!

I did the same thing along the shoulders, towards the back.. you can do it in any part of your denim project ;) 

Now you can wash it in the washer to fray the edges. 

Add patches, beads, lace - anything you have handy and love. 

Love worn tattered look!

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Rip here, rip there - no end to perfect tear and tatter!

My friend Levka gave me a pair of jeans he had worn to, according to him "shreds", I used the good parts of this quality pile of denim, perfectly worn. The heart-shaped pocket has been added by me to the right side  - very handy! It fits tiny things like coins - love that ;) 

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New Arm Warmers/Hand Warmers

Hi, dears! 

Today I've been working on the updated version of the hand warmers aka arm warmers!

There are lots of various colors, and this is a new pattern that I'm perfecting. 

Doing what I love - working with color ;)

Hand-Warmers!

It's finally cool in Brooklyn... Rainy and hazy, but I'm loving it - rain is always good for the Earth and for the Soul ;)

Here are a few pictures of pretty and one of a kind hand warmers, which I have in stock in my 

Earthia Shop ;)

Check it out, and get a pair for yourself or a dear person as a lovely gift ;)

I'm offering 30% off during the Summer Sale that is on right now and until the end of July.

Enter "HAPPYSUMER" at the checkout.

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New Items in the Earthia shop! ;)

I am happy to announce, that in addition to the current selection at 

my shop Earthia Clothing

I've just listed these items - all is included in the Summer Sale 

Take 30% Off Everything in the shop until the end of July! 

It is an opportunity to get Earthia goodies with deep discount - gotta love those seasonal sales! ;) 

 Well, I'm hoping you can find something for yourself, or a gift for your loved ones ;) 

Because these are really cool and unique pieces - you just don't stumble upon clothes like this everywhere, for the prices i'm offering :) 

Thank you!

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A couple more pictures of how the scarf looks worn - here I put it on making only one loop around the neck, but it can be wrapped in as many as 4! ;) 

Absolutely looove tattered soft look of it, AND the colors~ 

New Clothing for Sale!

I'm posting some of the reference pictures now of new items I've made.

Some of the tunics, duster tunics and sweater coats are not my size, but I wore them for the pictures anyway. I'll post more photos on Etsy, as the mannequin is showing the item even better, and I'm able to take more detailed shots ;)

Water Bottle Sack, Personalized

As promised, I'm posting pictures of my bastardized sack for my water bottle. 

Hydrate and you'll levitate ;))) 

It's important to drink plenty, true!
I'm listing these sacks on Etsy as I write this!
Check Earthia shop to see what's new!
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Large metal bead - it has been laying around for years, I finally found a place for it!

 Australia Total Solar Eclipse Festival 2012 - are you going?! ;)

 Large square opalite bead - it used to be a centerpiece of a necklace my manager from my last job brought to me from Mexico, I love this artificial stone - blue is my favorite!

The orange guy is the Reality Engine sticker ;) 

All Cuffed Up

I have a special item left for sale, which I'm going to list on Etsy along with the new items. 

It is a wrist cuff:::bracelet, felted creamy beige alpaca - beautiful soft color and feel!

I went over it with knit cashmere pieces of wool - the prettiest sky blue, almost turquoise color. 

In the middle, the cuff is connected with light blue yarn, in large playful cartoonish stitches. 

There is a large button for closure. All the edges of the cuff, as the button hole, were stitched with zig-zag for ragged tattered look, which I love. 

I loved making this so much! 

Here are the pictures, take a look:
available in my etsy shop 

 Made by Earthia

New Items in the shop

I have listed some new sweaters and skirts in my shop on etsy! 

Each one is a different size - yay!

Shop Earthia

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Party In My Pocket

I love sharing what other fellow designers do, thus, let me introduce you a glove brand called P.I.M.P. (for Party In My Pocket), producing the most amazing gloves! They work with leather, spandex, wool and other stretchy fabrics. Funky!

The gloves themselves are very snug fitting, beautifully collaged of two and more materials at a time, and have a fantastic zipper to hold the glove fitted nicely! 

Warm, super-stylish and so multi-functional! 

How awesome ;) 

I especially love these far out Lobster Gloves! They look so cozy and warm and thickly comfy...

Love these flowery - perfect for Spring!

 Knit fabric in this pair is upcycled army surplus wrist warmers, vintage! So cool ;) 

Etsy Shop and Facebook Page to check other styles, keep up to date with what's new, and to get a pair or two! ;)

Upcycled Tribal

Tribal jewelry and accessories will always have a special place in my heart, like no other - what other? rings and bracelets from the brands alike to the one that packs their merchandise in turquoise boxes? Predictable, although, they call things like that a classic, so we keep buying that uninteresting and recognizable thing without a character made of silver.

Booooring!
I find so much detail and story in tribal and neo-tribal jewelry, there's warmth from realising that, that's why I am especially curious in any ethnic adornments and accessories.
A whole fairytale right there! ;)
beautiful necklace, upcycled materials (lamp pieces! wow), by A Vintage Green Life

What is "Bedlam"?

Every once in a while I share a shop or a blog of any one of people, whose work and/or word I will find exceptionally interesting.

Today it is an etsy shop called Fancifuldevices. Victorian Tribal ;) 

So incredibly unique and curious! Check out more work here. 

Upcycling: Greg Lauren

Wowza, everyone! 

Did you know of Greg Lauren, artist and designer? I didn't, up until today. What can I say ;) 

Can Upcycling get any hotter? Deconstructed vintage army tents, jackets, jumpers, blankets?! 

Fantastical! All of the jackets and coats feel impeccably worn and ragged ;) 

Air is full with perfection!

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