By Alexis Guerra

Like of the Week: Adventurous Accessories for those with a Bolder Palette…

Bijules

Our dear editor Carlos brought this super fabulous site to my attention and it’s right on the money when it comes to creativity that’s bold and edgy. This innovative NYC-based jewelry company, Bijules, created by designer, Jules Kim, is a visual feast for the eyes and carries a wide variety of offbeat and eye-catching accessories that are anything but mainstream!

Offering up collections from such lines as Scream and Spirit (featuring precious metals contorted and created to look just like human bones), Disarming Weaponry (which showcases sturdy neck baubles configured to look like machetes and switchblades) and Hairem (a line of earrings created from hand-dyed synthetic hair in a variety of eye-popping shades with names like “En Fuego” or “Cookie Kahn Monster”).

While many of these purchases will run you a good chunk of change, it can’t be denied that this is the ultimate site for those who like and want bold statement pieces that take center stage.

Items from Bijules have been advertised in Elle, NY Mag, and Nylon just to name a few with clients ranging from, Karen O, Shakira, and Santogold.

Dislike of the Week: Hairy Apparel

Hairy Underwear Collection

Okay, if you’re grimacing at the computer screen right now, you’re not alone. This is certainly a “WTF were they thinking?” type of situation.

This interesting apparel comes from Finnish design team, Nutty Tarts, (which on it’s own just sounds unappetizing) and is all about embracing your true hairiness. The ‘Hairy Underwear Collection’ is a unisex line that is sure to raise an eyebrow or two with its screen-printed hair against a bright white backdrop.

I have to say this is so odd it makes me a little bit uncomfortable. You can buy pieces individually or purchase the whole set, which includes “hairy” underwear, undershirt, leggings and even comes with a brown paper bag to wear over your head for those oh-so-terrible  “Bad Hair” and “Bad Face” days. Yup, that’s really how they advertised it on the site.

Then again, if I had to wear any of these items I might opt for the bag over my head too.

Papery Headgear