octopus me

Oooh, these saucy cephalopods are popping up everywhere I look....even in my email!

They are pretty clever creatures too; disguising themselves, opening jars, navigating mazes - plus expert baccarat players

Whether mythical monster or delicious dish - here are few items for everyone's taste.

TOP (l to r):
+ big head octopus pendant, $15, squid glass
+ hot pink octopus necklace, $20, relish dress
+ octopus sillouette necklace, $12.25, happy hour housewives

MIDDLE (l to r):
+ silk octopus tie, $20, jes switaj
+ "live" greeting card, $4, apak
+ octopus tee, $24, looking for fiddleheads

BOTTOM (l to r):
+ giant octopus buckle, $18, under the big top
+ kids octopus tee, $18, turtle papers

appel & frank

Sure it was a few weeks ago now, but the appel and frank shows are a great place to find new designers and unique products.

My favorite, possibly because of the whole lifestyle vibe and "leisure with dignity" tagline was Hozell. I really wanted to buy the polo tee that I featured, but at $50 at Appel and Frank, it seemed a little expensive. Well, gosh darn it, now I have to buy it online and pay the shipping. By the way, the tees are not your standard american apparel or alternative apparel stock tee, but made to their own specs in the O.C. The fabric has a slouchy washed feel, without being too casual.

CLOCKWISE:
: lounging shirt, $52, hozell
: "thank u" card, $3.75, lizard press
: bubble ring, $98, kathy kamei designs
: vintage silk blouse, allma
: screenprinted bags, yaling hou