Element necklaces

I must be lamenting my tropical home, as I made these necklaces with the hot, island beaches in mind. A little white sand, hot sun, golden tan and a straw hat. Ah, what bliss!

I've been rather obsessed with shells, wood, gold and silver. Displayed off a white dress, bikini, tank top and a tan is the right idea. When worn with other gold or silver pieces, these elements could work with in a Fall/Winter context, as well.

This small collection of Element necklaces are a jump-off from this aesthetic. Made of mostly recycled & found materials from my large bead and jewelry collection.

Available to purchase on my Etsy shop www.caramimi.etsy.com

Customized complexgeometries

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Custom sharpie'd asymetrical tshirt dress by complex geometries, a design label based in Canada.

I love this dress and wore it till the hand-dyed garment suffered dinner stains. I proceeded to bury said stains with death by sharpie. Turned out ok for a quick fix, and totally get-down proof.

just right

Originally uploaded by special combo.

during my thrifty adventures, i found a pile of vintage linen squares that looked to be part of a swatch book for a textile maker. in great need of a little lumbar pillow, i made this with two opposing patterned fabrics. if goldilocks came by, she'd say this pillow was "just right."

one-off reversible lumbar pillow made of vintage linen fabric.

the loos, Plushtastrophe LA

More "loo loo" madness, but an older generation and larger. My plush contribution to the Plushtastrophe LA show at BLK/MRKT Gallery. These are "the loos" -- grandmother of all uni-looloos on the planet. They are many and one all at once and they live to love. The larger loos are perfect for hugging in bed, the smaller ones can be placed in your bag to squeeze during scary movies. Juxtapose them in a casual arrangement, or break them off into separate gangs.

Made of mostly recycled materials: blue cotton velvet, pink chintz, green twill, sheet cottons, 80's palm print jersey poly/cotton, aqua sport/mesh stretch cotton, illustrated eye detail, googly-eyes and fakey jewels. They come fashioned with striped & satin ribbon tails.

PLUSHTASTROPHE Grand Finale BLK/MRKT Gallery, LA9/10/05 - 10/8/05

Aaaa, the last leg of the North American tour of the Plushtastrophe show. Remember the Puffy Marshmallow dude in Ghostbusters that terrorized Manhattan with his soft, sticky goodness and chubby-cheeked horror? Plushtastrophe has grown by similar puffy leaps and bounds. The grand finale stops in LA, at the very cool, and lovely space, BLK/MRKT Gallery.

SoCal'ers, come by the opening Sat, 9/10/05, and help us celebrate the night with a little squeeze & cuddle. See you! xxoo caramimi

show runs 9/10/05 - 10/8/05

BLK/MRKT GALLERY
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310 837 1989
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm
www.blkmrktgallery.com


// participating artists //

Caroline Hwang, Amy Marks, Miriam, Dora Drimalas, Soft Baked Goods, Bwana Spoons, Saelee Oh, Koji Harmon, Hazel Mandujano, Uglydolls, Sun-Min, Shawnimals, Furilla, Jen Rarey, Jill Bliss, Wonder Farms, Anthony Lecy-Siewert, Jing Bentley, Kate Sutton, Friends With You, Souther Salazar, Lark Pien and Jane Pien, Mark Nagata, Trish Grantham, Heather Q, Ian Lynam, Adam Arnold, Lisa De John, Nicole Mueller, Marc Willwerth, Katie Aaberg, Brent Johnson Brenthallamew, Molly Anderson, Midori, Abby DansigervChris Hutchinson, Mark Giglio, Cupco, Apak, Koadzn, Gonzo, Scatha Allison, NoMe Edonna, Jayme Yen, Ciriaco Sayco, Mikas Mogo, Caramimi, Mark Arcenal, Natalie Cartwright, Greg Galinski, Patrick Ma, Erin Shafkind, Courtney Ryals, Pushpurix, Silver Warner, Pollynation, Karina Santos, Rita, Julian, Ryan Bubnis, Donut Hoes Paige Gratland and Rayne Baron, Megan Tucker, Andrice Arp, Laura Granlund, Cody Thompson, Muju Muju, Magmo The Destroyer, Gary Baseman