I'm a 90s kid, through and through. The soundtrack to my life is Nirvana (and speckled with the Reality Bites soundtrack and spice girls), there is no shoe styles I like better than chunky platforms and tomboy boots and Grunge has been my personal style since about the age 9

So it was really only a matter of time before this infiltrated my designs and surprise surprise its manifested int he form of two of my favourite 90s trends chokers and moody hues. 

The Dolorous F/W 11 collection features several styles of chokers in leather and suede in several tones and a new design of Slave Bracelet which is adjustable and is made out of the most comfortable cotton cord in a variety of colors like Forest Green, Burgundy and a deep Blue Gray.

Styling session with a few old pieces and a bunch of new ones, coming soon

I've been very busy the past couple weeks working on the F/W 11 collection and I've come to realize something about myself. I'm totally bonkers for Bolo Ties. They're just so perfect! They effortlessly combine leather and metal, they can be super masculine or totally feminine, they can be fancy with gems or silly and casual, they pretty much embody everything I want in a piece of jewellery; something that can be everything at once!

As you may have assumed, there are going to be some bolo ties in my new collection, and frankly, you can expect quite a variety. This one is a one of a kind Bow bolo, made from a vintage brooch. If you love it don't despair, I recently purchased a set of similar brass bows and will be selling them in an edition of 12.

Photo by Rachelle Simoneau for TNK Vintage

Summer Sale! 10% - 15% off several pieces in store to help beat the end of summer blues

If you haven't seen the show My Big Fat Gyspy Wedding you are both missing out and doing yourself a favour. The show, though outrageously misnamed, is actually a really interesting and well rounded perspective of Gypsy life and perviously unknown traditions of the community. I'm totally addicted and apparently I'm not the only one. Recently my Navajo Mini bodychain was featured on Stylebust.com in an article about her new found love of bodychains, inspired by the fearless attire of the young traveller girls on the show. It might be a bit of a leap from the florescent LED lit outfits the girls wear, but she makes some very good points about owning your style and not being afraid of taking risks with your wardrobe.

Dolorous S/S 11 Collection is now in store! New items will be added each day so check in often and look forward to a large expansion to the line including new earrings, bracelets, and tons of colour!

Photos from Strawberryfreckleface.blogspot.com

A fabulous blog post by the lovely Casey of Strawberryfrecklface.blogspot.com featuring none other than the Dolorous Crybaby Convertible! Check her out, converting from necklace to bodychain mid shoot, love it!

Who knew it looked so fabulous layered with other chains?!

I always love seeing others wear my pieces in ways I've never thought of!

Also checkout my interview with Plaid Magazine! We talk everything from upcoming pieces to Prince. Enjoy!