Monday, August 15, 2011

Books As Fashion

I've seen wearable book jewelry, and I love it.  There are several pieces I'd love to own: 

These book necklaces by Margo Kent are pretty darn cool:


This one from bindingbee is just precious and I love the tiny key:

From artist Janna Syvanoja; this piece is gorgeous (not sure if it's a necklace or pin):


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There are book purses (LOVE!!!):



Or, if you'd rather, a clutch from bibliobags:

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And did you know there are dresses made out of books?

Here is a children's book dress made by Susan Perine:
Makes me think of flappers from the 1920's; it's adorable!

This is probably my favorite, by Ryan Novelline (the link has a gorgeous view of the back):
Made entirely from Little Golden Books - even the bodice is made from the spines!

I love it when people use books as wearable art; it's so much fun!


Patti swooned at 6:00 AM
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14 comments:

  1. ChrisAugust 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Dancing Goat Studio in New London, MN (a few hours northwest of Minneapolis) also makes recycled book purses.

    And... you so made linkity. :)

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  2. BlodeueddAugust 15, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I want a bookpurse :D

    Oh cool and a Finnish artist, it first threw me off since the dots were missing from the last name

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    These are cute. I got a purse one year for my birthday made out of recycled magazine that featured Brad Pitt on the cover. I don't use it that often because I don't want to ruin it but I love it.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I LOVE book purses!! I got one for my mom's birthday last year.

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  5. AurianAugust 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love the necklaces in the first picture!

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  6. Scarlett KnightAugust 15, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I am totally adoring all of these!

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  7. LeontineAugust 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    That last dress *princess fetish kickin in* LOL Beautiful dress!

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  8. Cecile Smutty HussyAugust 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh la la.... I love those! All of them! I want one of each please, thank you!
    Great birthday list Patti!
    Hugs to you honey!

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  9. PamAugust 15, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    How awesome are the book purses! I never even knew they existed! I'll have to check them out.

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  10. Patti (@TheLoveJunkee)August 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Chris: I think I'm asking for one for Christmas. I made linkity? Squee!

    Blodeuedd: I couldn't figure the dots out, lol.

    Paranormal Haven: I'll bet it's adorable!

    TBV: I'm wondering how sturdy they are.

    Aurian: I know - I want those too!

    Scarlett: People are so creative; I love it too ;)

    Leontine: Definitely my favorite!

    Cecile: Maybe they'll give us a group discount, lol!

    Pam: There's a video online somewhere about how to make your own. I'm not that crafty.

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  11. Louisiana RoseAugust 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Patti I checked out the first one. $375.00. Can't believe she wants another $7.00 shipping. For $375.00 she can't ship it to me for free?????

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  12. kim wendlandtAugust 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I'm kim from dancing goat studio and I make book purses for much less. do not have a website but do tons on business via e-mail. have about 1000 books and customers special order their favorite books from me. most book purses (with shipping) cost around $55. check out my blog kimwendlandt.blogspot.com for info and send me a note at kwendlandt@tds.net to special order your favorite!!! thank you Chris who linked me to this fabulous site!! (ps I also make purses from books sent to me)

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  13. ChrisAugust 30, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    You're very welcome, Kim! I read about you in Minnesota Monthly.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    THANK YOU! I just added BindingBee to my favorite Etsy shops, love those necklaces!

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