Steampunk Jewelry - Fashion and Dark Victorian Wonders!

Steampunk Jewelry is a very unique form of artistic expression. As a wonders of Dark Victorian era, the beautiful form of steampunk jewelry presented relatively new. But the ideas behind it go back many years. Starting out in the 80's as a subgenre of science fiction writing, the idea of steampunk is rapid technological advance during the time of the industrial revolution, rather than during the information age.

The alternate history provides a beautiful backdrop for some really unique designs. Ideas of buzzing steam powered machines, complete with whirling, cranking gears powering airships, computers and more are spectacular for speculative fiction, and really translate beautifully when placed in the realm of fashion.


To learn more about Steampunk Jewelry, let's find out what Lora Sutton said about "a present from the past". Sutton is a steampunk jewelry designer and artist from London Particulars (Steampunk Jewelry Shop). She was a professional steampunk jewelery maker for many years. Through "London Particulars" - brand for her online steampunk jewelry shop - Lora Sutton have been featured in the latest issue of GOTHIC BEAUTY MAGAZINE! London Particulars Designs have also been featured in Imposter Magazine and Bizarre Magazine's Steampunk Special edition, numerous websites and a variety of Art Galleries.

A Present From the Past by Lora Sutton - The world of Steampunk is beginning to emerge into the mainstream from the various, underground circles where it has long been a well-kept secret. Steampunk fashion is now appearing on the catwalks and beginning to catch the eye of the media and it will be interesting to see if the whole movement will evolve or whether its followers will forsake it once it hits the high street.

There is so much to Steampunk, from the classic books of Jules Verne and HG Wells to the "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" Graphic Novels of Alan Moore, art, role playing games, clothes, but for me its Steampunk Jewelry that I love the most.

I have been making my own vintage jewelry for quite some time and have always been interested in vintage pieces, the remnants of yesteryear. So when I saw that there was a whole new way to reappropriate the past and give it a modern context, via Jewelry - I was in heaven!


As a main component, I'll buy old watches and timepieces anywhere I can find them but the bulk of my material has come via the Internet. Over the past year the cost has been increasing as sellers realize that there is a market for vintage watches (broken at that) and instead of listing "Watches for repair or parts" they are now rebranding them as "Steampunk" and upping the prices. I love to take these old timepieces apart and discover the treasures they contain. A lot of the time, you find plastic workings from modern watches, but often when you find a watch that was made pre-sixties, you will find tiny rubies that are used as bearings because they are so resilient.

When you look at the workings of these old watches you can only marvel at the craftsmanship that has gone into making them. It is little wonder that all these intricate pieces have inspired another art form, Horological Collage, which uses watch parts to create pictures. This translates beautifully into Steampunk Art and some of my favourite pieces utilise this technique.

Once I have an abundant supply of vintage watch parts to fashion into Steampunk Jewelry, it's simply a question of finding the best way to reappropriate the cogs and movements and it's never long before inspiration strikes. I love the fact that I'm giving something so skilfully made, which was sadly discarded as junk, a new life. Surely that is the ultimate form of upcycling!

Lena Princess Style Brogue Wedge

Sizes available: 35-39 (smaller cutting, so get one size bigger)

Color: beige, brown, black

Price: RM92 (higher cost)

Brogue now comes in Wedges version as well! Awesomeness! Classic and Elegance - that's so princess style. You can match it with shorts, pants, skirts, and even dresses!

Vintage Graphic Socks (pre-order)

Wearing socks together with your favourite pair of pumps/gladiators/flats/sneakers/oxford is such a growing trend now in Korea, Japan and Europe&America.

Are you crazy about socks as much as we do too?

Good news is we're offering more choices to you now, best is, comes in lotsa different graphic.
Do note that some are very low in stocks.

Well how to choose the best colors?

It depends on what u like, or u can just go crazy with them! =D

Batch closing on 2nd June 2011 (might not be offered anymore, depends on quantity left)

Length: 45cm (differences of 2-3cm might occur)

Price: RM22 per pair
or together with purchase of shoe (RM19 only)

or 2 pairs, RM19 each only

Good quality

Color available:

pink floral

Color Check

Blue Floral (love!!*)

Black Polka dots (left only 1)


Black floral

Black Checkered

Ice cream dessert!

Colorful Polka dots

Pink Polka Dots (right)

Pink Floral (left) right side no more

Cartoon up (left), Blue polka dots (right)

10 Hot Miranda Kerr Pics

Here i have another Victoria’s secret angel the stunning Miranda Kerr, I don’t think she needs and introduction but let me tell a bit about her, She is an Australian model born in April 1983 and she was the first model from Australia to be a Victoria’s secret angel, Lets have a look at some stunning pics of Miranda Kerr

10 New Features Expected In Windows 8

The history of Windows OS dates back to 1981 when Chase Bishop designed the first model but after 2 years in 1983 first version of the Windows was developed named Windows 1.0 but it was not released until 1985. But as the time progressed we saw the upgrade versions of Windows OS and it was in 1995 when Microsoft revolutionized the technology with release of Windows 95 followed by Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Now there are many speculations that Microsoft will release the brand new Windows 8 with many mind blowing features anytime in a year. There are lots of rumors surfacing in the internet but nobody is certain that which feature will make it to the final product. Here I have gathered the information about the 10 new features expected in Windows 8. So let’s check it out:

Windows App Store:

Just like the Apple and Android, Microsoft has decided to launch their own App store that will enable the user to review new apps and buy them online. This exciting new feature of Windows will provide a centralized and convenient place to learn about and acquire new applications.
History Vault:

History Vault is an extremely new and exciting new feature of Windows 8 that provides an automatic backup of files and documents and allows the user to select previous versions of a file based on the time stamp of that particular file.
Immersive Browser:

Immersive Browser is another new feature in Windows 8 and it is based on the mobile browser in windows 7 smartphones. According to many sources Microsoft has develop this browser to get more web on to the screen by reducing many options. Immersive Browser will use Internet Explorer rendering engine that will make the most of the tablet display. Many people suspects that this browser will be locked for a bonus release.
Portable Workspace:

Portable Workspace will allow the user to create a portable image or you can say a clone or whole backup on any external drive with at least 16GB of available capacity. This new feature will help you to create a clone of your important data in any external device so you can boot it in PC and use the same windows experience.
Tweaked Disk Cleanup:

It looks like that Microsoft has upgraded the Disk Cleanup utility to help user manage the disk space. The enhanced utility showing up in Windows 8 pre-release builds includes options that allow the user to sort files by size and type. This will make it much easier to get the disk space quickly by targeting temporary files and quickly spotting the biggest space on your hard drive.
Windows 8 Ribbon User Interface:

This feature can be seen in Microsoft Office 10 which places the menus and icons in the ribbon like toolbar but it was not well received by the user. But in Windows 8 this feature will perhaps be more advanced and have more options like to turn it off and many others.
Pattern Login:

All of you have experienced the feature of Pattern Login in Android OS and iPhones and after its success Microsoft have decided to use this feature in their upcoming Operating System Windows 8. This feature will be seen in Windows 8 tablets and phones. Unlike Android OS which has a 9 block grid, Windows 8 will have a 16 block grid for more complex security pattern.
Hybrid Boot:

Microsoft has introduced the new method of shutting down and starting up the Windows with the new feature Hybrid Boot. This feature reportedly works more like hibernation than actual shutdown, leaving lots of data cached for ready retrieval when the system is switched on again.
Cloud Storage:

Cloud Storage will provide seamless integration for the synchronization and storage of data on cloud-based servers. This will allow users greater flexibility, computing power, and virtual storage space when using Microsoft Windows 8.
Genuine Center:

Since the launch of Windows OS, Microsoft had fought a long battle on software piracy. But this time maybe their war is over as Windows 8 will have the most awaited feature called Genuine Center. In this menu, you’ll be able to enter or change your license key and view the status of your license’s genuineness.

Neutral Gladiator Wedges

Ready Stocks : 38, 39 (SOLD)

Other Sizes available for order,

for details, view this post.