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Guest Curator: Kingdom of Style
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Kingdom of Style is a hugely popular British blog about all things fashion related. It is ruled by the inimitable Queen Michelle and Queen Marie, who share their adventures, experiences and experiments within the world of style. Kingdom of Style is filled with fashion DIY, interiors, jewels and outfits, all served with a large slice of humor.

At Kingdom of Style, we are all about looking for the odd, the off-kilter, the slightly strange. Whether we are adding drama with huge scarves and bows, combining fetishistic harnesses over floral frocks or adorning our heads with unique and wonderful headpieces, fashion for us is all about fantasy: creating another world for ourselves via the clothes we wear. We love Etsy, as anyone who reads our blog will realize, because it brings together the best of everything… you just need to know where to look. 

Andromache's Deconstruction Blanc

This dress is just fantastic. It could be worn in many different ways. We do appreciate a multifunctional garment in the Kingdom. By artlab, $240.

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Victorian Black Velvet and Coque Feather Collar Capelet with Jet Beading

If it’s drama you’re after, then this feather capelet is utterly divine. By LestatCouture, $180.

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Leather Couture Wrap Around Half Vest

What a gorgeous piece. It's very sculptural and would work beautifully over so many things. By attiladesign, $183.

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Cut out Muse leather mask in gold

Oh, how we wish masks were acceptable for wearing during the day! This ornately cut-out leather mask is so delicate and pretty. Alternatively, slip it on top of your head as a quirky headband. By TomBanwell, $39.

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The Cage Skirt - Custom Order, any size, any colour

Angie's cage skirts are superb. They're an excellent way to add a bit of contrast and clash to any outfit. For example wear one of her tweed cages over a floral skirt for a perfect mis-match. By iheartnorwegianwood, $110.

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SALE BABOOSHKA Harem Jodphur Leggings Black Jersey XS S M L

You either love them or hate them, but harem trousers are here to stay, and BabooshkaBoutique's design have a more exaggerated silhouette, making it a harem/jodhpur hybrid. Not for fashion’s wallflowers. $30.

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Ethereal Light Baroque Wrap IVORY

Most of bonzie’s designs are technically bridal attire, but this is a fine example of an item which would be even more dramatic when taken out of context. It’d look great worn over a slim fitting leather jacket or a simple grey jersey dress. $69.

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Shock of Hair Necklace (fancy figaro chain)

We love that all her pieces are made from found and recycled objects. This hair necklace is a bit tribal and a bit rock 'n' roll. What a killer combo! By rackkandruin, $48.

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GRAPHIC necklace in pink and red

Giia’s felt neckpieces are intricate and beautiful. They make a perfect textural addition to your outfit. $70.

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Black Organza Cuffs GOTHIC LADY

We never shy away from anything a bit costume-y in the Kingdom, so these neck ruffs are ideal. We would wear them with a contrasting bodycon dress or a diaphanous, short, princess style dress. By costumerenaissance, $45.

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Jade

Harnesses are hot stuff right now, and armor makes beautiful delicate chain versions. If you aren’t quite ready for the full-on leather variety, then these are the perfect compromise. $140.

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Mimimal Rose

Dip dye is a trend which has stayed around for a few seasons now, and this scarf is a stunning example. The designer uses a technique called "nuno" wet-felting to achieve the effect. We would clash this scarf with something dramatically graphic. By harlequinfeltworks, $200.

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July 1, 2009 at 3:52 p.m. breadandroses2

My style is lots more earthy but good design & craftsmanship are always worth admiration. Great to see what others are doing!

July 1, 2009 at 3:52 p.m. galit

Love this!

July 1, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. penelopeparker

The Minimal Rose is breathtakingly gorgeous. Divine!

July 1, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. PeekoApparel

WOW! i love all the picks! the designs are amazing!

July 1, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. beautifulbridget

STUNNING!!

July 1, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. BlueShoeStudio

Clap your hands for Queen Michelle, I'm clapping mine... cheers!

July 1, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. aimeesarmoire

Bonzie's floral-inspired wrap is simply divine! So many cool & quirky picks to look at :-)

July 1, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. elizandaxel

Sweet, I love Kingdom of Style! Its great to see Queen Michelle and Marie's fantastic picks. I've had my eye on giia's shop for awhile now, she creates the most fabulous jewelry!!

July 1, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. iheartnorwegianwood

Hi ladies! So great to see you here on Etsy, you've both been such wonderful supporters of indie design, lovely picks and thanks a million!

xo
Angie

July 1, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. Lirola

These items are amazing! Such talent on Etsy!

July 1, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Totally unique a style all of there own, like the minimal rose, the cage skirt, graphic necklace would make a statement. Love it when artists-designers think outside the box, follow there inner feelings, what that lil voice says inside.

July 1, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. belovedbaglady

Way to make a statement! I wish there were some vintage things in there though ; )

July 1, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. JRoseAtelier

Beautiful collection of items- so fabulously dramatic!

July 1, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. latiendasecreta

I usually visit their blog and I really believe they have sixth, (seventh, eighth?) sense to combine clothing and accessories.

July 1, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. odiliafu

Very special!! I love the ivory flower wrap and the minimal rose.

July 1, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. binkaminka

I'm a big fan of Kingdom Of Style blog! Fantastic Queens, You have great taste of fashion and style!

July 1, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. dbabcock

What fun designs.

July 1, 2009 at 4:14 p.m. MariesVintage

Wonderful picks, I always love to see the more high fashion-y side of Etsy!

July 1, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. LoserPetShop

Geez-louise that is a beautiful scarf!!!!!

July 1, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. vanessamoore

Love it all!! :-)

July 1, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. SILKSBYKAYLAORIGINAL

what an interesting group of designers - very talented!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

July 1, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. PaCaliCo

Very Cool!

July 1, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. EJPcreations

AMAZING PICTS!!! I love the ruffled collar!!!

July 1, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. shinyhair

cool! I just sent you an email that you needed to show more edgier stuff. thanks!

July 1, 2009 at 4:38 p.m. englishrelics

Being fairly new to Etsy , still discovering the amazing network it facilitates - I love this find!

July 1, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. Morado

funky stuff!

July 1, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

Great collection of unique picks..it's nice to see unusual items.

July 1, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. blackbirdtees

I heart iheartnorwegianwood. Her stuff is so lovely and unique...and just a little bit naughty.

July 1, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. jesophi

cool list I love it I love hair and feathers

July 1, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. MartaWeaverJewelry

So dramatic, I love the bridal cape.

July 1, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. workingforpeanuts

Awesome!

July 1, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Amazing finds!

July 1, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. JenGillette

Wow, this is my favorite guest curator collection yet. Beautiful, unusual picks!

July 1, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. ecoglo

Amazing picks!

July 1, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. JenGillette

Oh, and P.S., I'm so glad they showcased Attildadesign, one of my faaaavorite Etsy shops!

July 1, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. missindie

Great picks!! Those cage skirts are fantastic! :]

July 1, 2009 at 5:22 p.m. worksofwhimsy

Wowee! Those cuffs and the rose scarf are real show-stoppers. Amazing picks.

July 1, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. CutieDynamite

Amazing selections! Glad to see more fashion forward, edgier features on Etsy!!

July 1, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. MintyFreshFusions

Awesome, I used to have a Martin Margiela hair pendant, now I know where I can replace it!

July 1, 2009 at 5:37 p.m. shoshanna2003

The things you are making are sooooooooooo original. I am really inpired as a fashion designer myself. I really wish you a long life in the fashion industry. Congrats!!!

July 1, 2009 at 5:43 p.m. Furiousdreams

Beautiful, sculptural works and I'm happy to say that a few of these designers have make it into my own treasuries. The curators have great taste, innovative design sensibilities.
Thanks!

July 1, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. vivikas

fabulous picks!

July 1, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. gypsywoman

I love "Outside the Box"....great collection....

July 1, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. Isette

Great picks! I've been in love with harlequinfeltworks rose scarves for awhile now!

July 1, 2009 at 6:13 p.m. SmallEarthVintage

Love these cool avant garde picks--especially the felt necklace and dip dyed scarf! Fabulous.

July 1, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. zebracakes

I need those Organza Cuffs!!! Like, RIGHT NOW!!! ;)
Great article!
<3

July 1, 2009 at 7:02 p.m. recycledwares

fashion that is not practical and has a great design element is my fav. some wonderful garments here, thanks for sharing.

July 1, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. ArtSnark

Fabulous! Love TomBanwell's shop!

July 1, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. FlawlessArt

WOW

July 1, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. withlovecaroline

AMAZING! very inspiring! love <3

July 1, 2009 at 7:50 p.m. MinceCo

great stuf, original which is nice.

July 1, 2009 at 8:20 p.m. DeBonisOrquera

Stunning!

July 1, 2009 at 8:27 p.m. EraticStaticVintage

I adore artlab!!

July 1, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. sandali

Funky & fresh -- trigger happy days ;)

July 1, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. sillylittlelady

Wow there are so many things here that I have never seen or dreamed of before! I love finds like that, and an entire article? priceless :)

July 1, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. TreeHuggerStudio

Cool stuff. Very "high" fashion.

July 2, 2009 at 1:44 a.m. pocketcarnival

I love Kingdom of Style! And agreed, the Minimal Rose is amazing.

July 2, 2009 at 2:50 a.m. bonzie

The coolest duo in town!!!

Congrats Queen Michelle and Queen Marie you gals are design inspiration Meca. xxx

Bonzie

July 2, 2009 at 3:37 a.m. evihan

very well doneeee

July 2, 2009 at 4 a.m. studiocvh

i want that ruff collar...

July 2, 2009 at 5:30 a.m. kidacollective

Beautiful stuff.

July 2, 2009 at 6:20 a.m. louloudo

well done guys! very nice x

July 2, 2009 at 7:01 a.m. fabricnation

lovely!

July 2, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. Bunnys

Bonzie ethral wrap...stared at it for ages. Got a wedding coming up and added it to favourites

July 2, 2009 at 8:47 a.m. softboiled

This is great. So often people love unconventional fashion design but don't know how to wear it. Kingdom of Style brings that object to life with words. I can just picture how I should wear the "Caged Skirt" just by reading their words... not to mention the superb photos! I'm hooked.

July 2, 2009 at 9:02 a.m. artoncloth

i LOVE THE UNIQUENESS Of the display

July 2, 2009 at 9:09 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

What can I say?
WOW!

July 2, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. PawPawsWorkshop

Real nice

July 2, 2009 at 9:49 a.m. JAdamsDesigns

Such cool stuff! I've always loved fashion like this and always wanted to try my hand at it! Very inspirational!

July 2, 2009 at 9:50 a.m. shopgoldmine

YES! Totally brilliant guest curation!! Love your vintage-meets-modern rock star look :) I have a new favorite blog!

July 2, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. whiletheyplay

AWESOME! Love it all!!!

July 2, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. vantidesigns

Amazing , everything is so beautiful !!!

July 2, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. Radness

Wonderful picks!

July 2, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

Really great picks!
Maybe not the chunk of hair, I don't think I would want the hairy chest look!
otherwise FAB choices!

July 2, 2009 at 9:53 p.m. FoundVintageStyle

wow, way to shake things up!
all these items are not only edgy but supremely made.
thanks for such a well curated collection!

July 2, 2009 at 11:06 p.m. dustyrosevintage

brilliant picks. that feather capelet is sooooo lovely!

July 3, 2009 at 12:54 a.m. Serrelynda

Feather Capelet is AMAZING.. all the picks are dead on smokin' HOT though..

July 3, 2009 at 7:57 a.m. giia

Thank you so much. Great to see you here as curator. I love to see you wearing the neckpiece, everytime is great surprise for me.
Best wishes
Giia

July 3, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I'm in love with attiladesign's leather vest. That is so rock n roll! All of these designs are amazing. Thank you for this beautifully curated collection!

July 3, 2009 at 11:51 a.m. tldgrainwear

Gorgeous styles and picks! Great to have you here, cheers!

July 5, 2009 at 5:15 a.m. AMIdesigns

wow! some stunning styles

July 6, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. ileaiye

I'm a fan of kingdom of styles blogspot, it's always inspiring. :-)

July 10, 2009 at 2:31 a.m. melmel29

Simply Beautiful!!
We must not forget our wild side !!!!!

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Aug. 24, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. Etherealcreation

Blown away. LOVE your taste, and your affinity for true style ;)

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