Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ahoy! me matey...

Arrrrggghhhhh...

(that be welcome in pirate-speak)


Pirate by Eric Wieringa
www.fineartamerican.com

Aye, it be true. This day be a PIRATE day!

There once was a pirate named Jack,
Who wore a tattoo on his back,
He absolutely loved to fight,
Believe it or not - in the night!
That funny old pirate named Jack.
by Michelle


NOTE:
All poems and limericks are best when read aloud!!!
!!!!



pdf file "Ahoy Pirate"
www.revidevi.etsy.com

Arrr, yes! 
I be talkin' swashbucklin', dashin', privateerin', plunderin', thievin', rum-drinkin', 
gold packin', salt water soaked PIRATES!!!

Errol Flynn paper doll with Captain Blood (1935) movie costume
by Tom Tierney


'Pirate Ship' by B.Bruschi
www.ajilbab.com


There was a funny crew of two,
that needed just another few,
They went out to sea,
chose a pirate named Lee,
and now they have a proper pirate crew!

adapted from Kirsty


Sign painted on wood. Sorry, no credit.
Let me know if you know who did this!


pirate jointed puppet by 
www.PheeMcFaddell.com


John Paul
Blanchetta.blogspot.com




Aaarrrrrggghhh!
That there parrot be mighty noisy....

Alas, I found no credit for this wonderful parrot and his pet...

www.freakingnews.com


"There once was a pirate bird named Pat,
Who didn't know why he was so fat.
He sang a looong song
And got it all wrong!
But the pirate still loved that old Pat."
by Chris



pirate-and-parrot
blogs.browardpalmbeach.com


found on www.bonecasdepapel.blogspot.com
She has a plethora of free paper dolls!


vintage style tattoo
www.ElectricTiger.etsy.com

Pete the Pirate Wannabe
A Funny Pirate Poem for Kids by --Kenn Nesbitt

He's Pete, the pirate wannabe.
He'll sail the seas someday.
But, first, he needs a little cash
to help him on his way.

He can't afford a parrot.
He can't afford a plank.
A peg leg's much too pricey,
and a ship would break the bank.

He cannot buy an eye patch.
He hasn't got a hat.
He'll never own a blunderbuss;
he's much too broke for that.

A dagger's too expensive.
He couldn't swing a sword.
In fact, there's only one thing
he's been able to afford.

His shopping list is lengthy,
with loads of pirate gear,
but all he has are earrings
since they're just a buck an ear.


AAAARRRRGGGGHHH!


Aye, me hearties, 'tis not easy bein' a pirate...

'Cousin Reginald Plays Pirate
by Norman Rockwell
www.ipaintingsforsale.com



2011 commemorative UK stamp
by www.Colin EdwardsPikurpie.etsy.com

vintage illustration
www.zazzle.com


unknown, found on
www.funnypictures.net.au


O' course, bein' a nabbly pirate has a few perks to it!
Aye, these be fine perks indeed!

here be some shiny things:

14k gold Atocha shipwreck coin
www.AtochaCoinJewelry.etsy.com

"Pirate King" by Dan Burr
www.dburr.blogspot.com


loot found on www.mentalfloss.com

here be some pretty things:


unknown source


Geena Davis in 'Cutthroat Island'

unknown source


www.hobocampcrafts.etsy.com


I be darin' ye to say I can't wear pink!!!


and some pretty and shiny things!


necklace
www.SuzyQsVintageShop.etsy.com




necklace
www.VivianEstelle.etsy.com


Well, me hearties,
it be time fer a nice pirate break fer me.
See you in the scully soon!


www.TheBusyBadger.etsy.com


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www.inkspired.etsy.com
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
www.collagepaperpainting.com
www.inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com
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pirate parrot ship
www.freakingnews.com

Monday, May 13, 2013

Just a Fun and Crazy Shoe Lady!

Welcome!

Today is a 'weird shoe day'!

Celine Kiraro Sandals
by Croatian designer Ivana Omazic
cred: www.Imaxtree.com


Where to start?!!

I have been collecting photos of 'crazy' shoes for awhile. Let's have fun today!!

Louis Vuitton Daisy half-boot
monogram denim with Mongolian lamb wood, metal and leather
www.Imaxtree.com

Nope,
don't ask me what the 'thing' is on the back because I have no idea!!



Kaleidescope platforms
www.KustumKreations.etsy.com

note the 'no heel'

I did check out fantasy shoes on etsy,
as well as weird shoes on google images!


faux fur pink shoes with a 6inch heel
www.noelleborelli.etsy.com


'Mourning Cloak' by Winde Rienstra
www.jezebel.com - 31 weird shoes you won't believe

[By the way....
are those zip ties???]

I found not only handmade creations, but some pretty funky vintage finds too!

vintage Aerosoles suede leather sandals
www.thevintagevoice.etsy.com


Steampunk Boots by Wild Pair
www.thevintagevoice.etsy.com

Dior leopard printed fur (possibly pony fur) with gold dice accents
www.thevintagevoice.etsy.com

PONY FUR????
blech...

1977 Jean Paul Gaultier
"Les Plongeuses" or "Fin Heels"
credit: The Cut


Not only do the well known fashion designers have
Foot Fashion Faux Pas,
but there are some,
um...
shall we say 'bizarre' and 'unique' shoe designers out there?
Current. Right now.
and selling these fantastical creations!



vintage cowboy boots custom adorned with...
www.wildandfreejewelry.etsy.com


croc-embossed leather with 6 inch platforms and spikes
www.HodaFadel.etsy.com


www.BubbleShoes.etsy.com


Not to disparage anyone, but these just aren't my every-day,
go-to footwear...


Nicholas Kirkwood for Meadham Kirchoff
Lame Platform Sandals
photo cred: Antonello Trio


Prada leather tabi split toe sock 'sandals'
and
Prada Leather Tabin Platform Overshoe
both from the Miuccia Spring runway
credit: www.Imaxtree.com


and yes, I think that first one really is a 'sandal'!


Here are some more 'funky' sandals...

from designer Tevas original white water rafter 1983
seen on the walkways Spring 2011
www.Imaxtree.com

Okay, don't  you think those look like re-makes of 
a medical 'I broke-something-shoe'??!?

And that was the best foot model they could find???
Makes me think 'OUCH' just looking at it...



Spruce wood with cotton tape Wooden Shoes by 
www.bognagieras.etsy.com


Watch out for splinters...

so this next designer tried mink,
yes, that's right, real mink fur
Ick.

Celine Mink-lined Sandals by Phoebe Philo
credit: www.Imaxtree.com


These next shoes are 'fancy' shoe creations.

Something you might wear to the office,
or a party.
or...
perhaps shopping in Malibu...


Crystal Clear platform shoe with live spider, insects
www.telegraf.rs

NO dancing allowed with those...


Balenciaga multi-colored Plastic Techno Sandal
from the 2007 Nicolas Ghesquire Design collection
www.Imaxtree.com


Red with Pink Bow back original
www.noelleborelli.etsy.com


real feathers with rhinestones and glitter original design by
www.BENQUITAFOSSBROWN.etsy.com


Snake skin Wedges with studs
www.KustumKreations.etsy.com



Prada leather pumps by Miuccia
www.Imaxtree.com

These next beauties remind me of Spring...
dancing in fields of flowers...
taking a hike in the mountains...
going on a picnic...
you know, all those Spring things we dream of doing....

OOPS!

NOT!!!!

Gypsy Dancer Platform Wedges
www.ProdigalGirlDesigns.etsy.com


Spiky Crystal Platforms with embellishments
 in 'the-art-of-footwear-31-weird-shoes-won't-believe
www.jezebel.com

feathers and gems with 5 inch heels
www.BENQUITABOSSBROWN.etsy.com


Viktor and Rolf Cutaway Knee High Boots
www.Imaxtree.com


and for romping with the all the darling forest creatures...

Roxanne Jackson designed 'hoof heels'
www.jezebel.com


Want something a little more 'rompy' and casual?
Try these -

converse sneaker boots
www.moovmint.etsy.com


Still not sure?
Here are some final 'wild and wacky' creations for you to wear...

Alexander McQueen Platform heels - "Platos Atlantis" collection
www.Imaxtree.com

steampunk spats in leatherette
www.chrisst.etsy.com


Spike heel with glitter hearts and rhinestones
www.PinkoMinko.etsy.com

vintage RAS a Spanish brand leather and military badge wedges
www.LittleSlothShop.etsy.com

The pictures don't really show it well, 
but check out the 'base' part of those shoes!

'Sitting pretty' boots by
www.wildandfreejewelry.etsy.com


United Nude PVC and metal shoes
www.LittleSlothShop.etsy.com

Go back and check out those heels!!!


Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci platform lace up booties
www.Imaxtree.com

Well, I hope you have had as much fun seeing these as I have had in finding these fun, funky, weird, crazy, unique and ugly shoe fest!!

I will close with these last two pair.
The pair on the Left are 'Hidden Mirror Shoes'.
Note the mirror that seems to do nothing but reflect your underwear...
and
the shoes on the Right are "Mina Harker" sandals, 
so named after the Dracula story, complete with real garlic cloves and a stake heel! 
shoes found on www.jezebel.com

Until next time...
:0)
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Prada acrylic and crystal sandals by Miuccia
how life is today, High and Low palazzos in the popular
www.Imaxtree.com