I made two discoveries via Notcot this weekend. The first was the Lost City Forensic pillows below. The second is the Oscar Nominated Spanish Animated Short, La dama y la muerte or The Lady and the Reaper.
Charming, entertaining and cheeky, the nomination is well deserved. Don’t be concerned if you don’t speak Spanish. The story is told without dialogue. The Reaper is my favorite character. He’s everything I expect Death to be.
Forensic Evidence High Blood Spatter for $324
This incredible series of pillows featuring designs inspired by crime scenes is aptly titled “Forensic.” Offered by New York design house Lost City, the pillows reflect the company’s goal to blend contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. Lost City was founded to preserve the craft of hand embroidery and offers hand-made fabrics, pillows, scarves, bags and chairs. The pillows are hand embroidered on canvas and 20″ by 20″.
Forensic Evidence Low Blood Spatter for $285
Lost City explains the balance of beauty and horror on their website:
“Fascinated by the different shapes, angles, hues, and distribution of blood spatter patterns, the scientific and gothic allure of strands of hair,the intriguing biometric techniques of fingerprinting and DNA analysis, we decided to translate and transform these somewhat macabre but intriguing objects into hand embroidered works of beauty on canvas pillows.”
Forensic Evidence Blood Spatter Stain for $308
Here is a closer look at some of the embroidery in the Stain design above:
Forensic Evidence Hair for $319
Forensic Evidence DNA Helix for $374
It is inspiring to see what these embroiderers can do!
Forensic Evidence Fingerprint for $308
Forensic Evidence Glass Blood Spatter for $319
For more information on the collection or other Lost City products, visit their website.
Looking at some of the amazing lingerie available this time of year, I forgot what it was I didn’t like about Valentine’s Day.
Goth Bride Pasties by Deanna Danger Designs on Etsy for $15
Black Ostrich Feather Tickler from Cosplay Costumes for $18
Skull Lycra Moulded Cup Bra from Feeling USA for $29.50
Vinyl Bustier (29.99), Skirt ($39.99), and Gloves ($19.99) from Infectious Threads
Demi-push up Very Sexy Bra in black/warm nude from Victoria's Secret for $38 (matching garter belt available for $30)
Rapunzel Playsuit by Mint Siren for $79.50 (g-string and pasties not included)
Masochist Harness with Cuffs from Trashy for $250
Bullet Playsuit, Bullet Pasties and Bullet String from Agent Provocateur for $450
Show him or her you really care with a more scientific representation of a heart.
You shouldn't have... Bloody Human Heart from Brands on Sale for $14.99
Giant Heart Plus Size Tshirt by Deadworry on Etsy for $25 (design also available on a puff sleeve babydoll tee)
Heart and Skull be Mine Dark T-shirt by Ophelia's Academy on Cafe Press for $29
Sterling Silver Anatomical Heart with Red Swarovski Crystal by Markhed on Etsy for $46
Anatomical Heart Locket 28 inch chain by heronadornment on Etsy for $224
Hearts and corsets, a lovely combination.
Mended Heart Cross Bones Rhodium Belt Buckle from Piercing Pros for $6.99
Broken Heart by ~sm91 on Deviant Art for $12.95
Purple Leather Corset Heart Necklace (available in several colors) by DZinesonline on Etsy for $15
New Corset Heart Series Number 2 by Wickedgems on Etsy for $23.99
Victim Heart Corset Tee from Far Fetch for $108
What could be more romantic for Valentine’s Day than handcuffs?
Solid Sterling Silver Handcuff and Key Necklace by daffodilboutique on Etsy for $26
Men's Stainless Steel Handcuff Bracelet from Eve's Addiction for $42
Handcuff Bondage Belt with Chains has fully working removable handcuffs from Find Cool Clothes for $43.95
The Strong Man necklace by Circusdolls4ever on Etsy for $85
Finally talking hearts that tell the truth! Despair Inc., the company behind demotivational posters has tackled the pastel confections that are all over the place around this time of year with BitterSweets. Available in Dysfunctional, Dumped and Dejected themes, the hearts boast sayings such as “Mutual Disgust” and “I got Sober.” The delightful sounding flavors include: Banana Chalk, Grape Dust, Nappy-Citric, You-Call-This-Lime?, Pink Sand and Fossilized Antacid. MMMM…
BitterSweets are available at Despair.com for $9.95 each or $19.95 for a bundle of three. Even the tins are swell.
More naughty hearts
Devil Heart and Horns Snap Tees from Skreened for $25.99
Naughty Girl Valentine's Day Bracelet Heart by BlueRibbonJewelry on Etsy for $40
Love Devil by Mariska on Etsy for $54
Black Horn necklace by Art With Latex for $60
Created Ruby Devil Heart Pendant with Diamonds 2.33 Carat (ctw) in 10K Yellow Gold with Chain
Ruby Devil Earrings by Theo Fennell for 1,650 pounds
These dark hearts say, I may be a girl, but not always a nice one…
Black Human Heart Necklace by jackiehatesyou's on Etsy for $12
Tiffany Style Sterling Silver Onyx Key Pendant from Eve's Addiction for $32
Punk Heart Padlock Choker from Shana Logic for $32
Link Necklace from Juicy Couture onsale for $44
Black Heart Purse from Harmony Lane for $45
Black Romance Buckle from Rock n Goth Shop for $95
A motif that expresses my undying affection for Sweeney Todd… Draw blood with these razor sharp hearts
Romanticide Razor Earring by Medieval Collectibles for $14.88
Love Razorblade Heart Shirt from Lucky Bunny for $24
Heart Razor Blade Belt Buckle from Pin Up Girl Clothing for $24
Drool, this bag is to die for: Razor Shoulder Bag by Alchemy Gothic from Nocturnal Treasures for $135.88
