Stand Out from the Crowd with Feather Accessories

While birds of a feather may flock together, one Boulder-based jewelry designer is making feathered accessories that’ll make you stand out from the crowd. Liliana Aguilar, who started an Etsy shop called Plooms, has always had a passion for creating handmade accessories. And when she came across a pair of feather earrings at a local store, she was inspired to create her own. “I was stunned at how gorgeous the feathers were,” she says. “At that point I realized I wanted to share my own version...

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Iced Bra Launched by Triumph

A bra with built-in ice packs, a wind chime and a sprig of mint that was unveiled in Japan on Wednesday is promising to keep women cool this summer. In a nearly-naked publicity stunt, underwear firm Triumph Japan had models parading around showing off its "Super Cool Bra", featuring what appears to be a pair of small fish tanks encompassing the breasts.  These cups are filled with a gel that remains soft and supple even when frozen, giving the wearer "a cool sensation against her skin",...

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Exotic Accessories Perfect with Upscale Style

Fashion moves in waves, and in today’s easier, unfussy stage, glitz and gold might seem over the top. But boring isn’t the only way to do a pared-down look. Exotic skins — and many more faux exotic skins — can bridge the gap between too much and not enough. Choices go from neon-embossed leathers that mimic python and ostrich to rare and very expensive tree frog skin. It’s mostly accessories, but there are a lot of skin-inspired printed fabrics out there, too. People are drawn to the look...

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