Zebra, from black and white to shiny and brights!

top by Agoraphobix

A long while ago, when I just started making garments for sale, I went fabric shopping. I asked the sales woman if  they have any pink zebra fabric, and she looked back at me and with all the seriousness in the world she replied "have you ever seen a pink zebra?".

The moral of the story is two sided. The first, dont go shopping for fabrics where I went because obviously you wont return with anything of interest. and the second is, yes Iv seen a pink zebra! and a blue one and a purple one and a green one...

so this blog is all about neon zebra galore, with just a touch of black and white.

enjoy!!!

top by Agoraphobix

top by Agoraphobix

 Kicking off my collection for today is this pink and white skull print

zebra halter top. great for the upcoming summer, its uber cute and just waiting for a rockabilly diva to wear it out!
All you girly girls take notice! this pink zebra ruffle racer top is just to die for,  its seriously sweet, its got heart buttons and its super soft and comfy.

top by Agoraphobix

corset by Agoraphobix

If your more into the mainstream zebra, try this zebra and pink skull print bustier, giving you just a touch of each color to create the ultimate vixen rocker girl top, with just a touch of 80's.
If you want to push the hottnes envelope just a bit more, try this magenta zebra and leatherette bat print boned corset. Perfect for all you girlies who want to show off your assets in style.

 

One of my all time favorites is this awesome zebra long sleeve turtle neck mesh top in burgundy.  I love the combination of the color with the slight sheerness of the fabric, it creates an amazing pattern!

top by Agoraphobix

top by Agoraphobix

jacket by Agoraphobix

 If you are still cold or going into the cold season (oi! to all my girlies in Australia and south

America!!!) you have to try out this honey colored zebra hoodie with ears. not only is it super warm and fluffy with its hot pink fur trim, its totally cute and irresistible!
My sportier ladies have a great option in this teal zebra knit high collar sports jacket with a cute

star print on it, who can resist a sporty zebra?

 

tights by Agoraphobix

pants by Agoraphobix

 If you want a more demure zebra to fit in your closet, try out these zebra and destroy print pegged pants, full of punk attitude, these will rock the mosh pit or will kick ass just for your day to day wear.

If you really want to shine, try out these turquise and zebra print spandex tights,  be a glam diva for a night. These paired with a pair of high heels totally channel Olivia Newton John in Grease but with a t rex glitter touch.

skirt by Agoraphobix

skirt by Agoraphobix

  All you skirt loving chicks will love this pink zebra and mosh pit print mini skirt, its so comfy and great for showing your attitude to the world!

If your more of an Old school lover try this hot pink zebra and swallow print mini skirt. its uber sexy and will look great with a slouch black top and high top all star shoes!

  

And you know dresses get harder to ignore the closer summer gets, and this turquoise heart print zebra dress is definitely a sexy option for you, heat up the night with this sexy little number!

dress by Agoraphobix

dress by Agoraphobix

dress by Agoraphobix

want something cuter? this pink zebra camisole baby doll cut dress with heart buttons in the ultimate choice for you, it flowy and romantic with its black lace trim adding just the perfect amount of feminine touch.

One of the best options for a fun summery day out is this tan zebra scrunch waist heart button sun dress, its uber lightweight and will fit almost any mood. Just imagine yourself walking around the beach in this one.

 One of may favorite cut dresses has to be this pink and gray zebra racer pencil dress, it hugs your curves in all the right places, but has added class with the waist belt and the leangth, so this baby can work for the workplace and for play!

dress by Agoraphobix

cuff by Agoraphobix

cuff by Agoraphobix

And if you want to add just a touch of zebra, this pink purple foe

zebra fur cuff or red zebra foe fur cuff will definitely do the job.

Moving to the accessories, I was so thrilled to look for them as the options were all so dreamy! you will love these finds I have for you!

hat by CandyCaine

first up is this super sweet green zebra top hat by CandyCaine, I love the work put into it, from the tool to the Victorian lining , the lace trim and the feathers, its just the perfect little wow piece!

clips by babyloubowtique

Hair clips are the perfect way to add a splash of zebra print and color to your look, try these assorted zebra bow clips by babyloubowtique for a subtle yet fun day to day look.

bow by CutieDynamite

Want a cute hair number with loads of sweetness? try out this heart locket pink zebra bow by CutieDynamite, sweet as candy and full of attitude.

extentions by Vivka

And if you really want to go wild for the night, try these orange zebra extensions by Vivka, its just the perfect way to go wild with your hair without the bleach and messy die jobs, it clips on perfect every time:)

ears by AnEnchantedNotion

And if you really want to create that kawai look, you have to go for these babys! these zebra animal ears by AnEnchantedNotion  are just so cute, and perfect for cosplay or just a fun dressup.

Im totally in love with these yellow pink zebra earrings by airoutthere , they are just stunning and are sure to give you that colorful boost when creating a look.

earrings by airoutthere

pendant by KATKo

I found some awesome necklaces and pendants you have to try on, like this green glitter heart pendant by KATKo. I love the vibrant color and the zebra - ribcage pattern.

pendant by RandomQuirks

If you want a pendant in pink then you can try this super cute pink zebra skull pendant by RandomQuirks, not only has it got a pink zebra print, but a skull on it too! perfect for all you renegade girlies!

charm by TooTooPosh

I also love this zebra charm by TooTooPosh, again in pink  but with a classy swarovski crystal and a personalized letter to make it your own.

pendant by spiffycool

This fleur de lis zebra pendant by spiffycool is perfect for a goth girl who loves to play with colores, I love the classy symbol matched with the wild zebra print and hot pink background.

If you really want to show off your inner punk rock chick, try out this neon green zebra necktie by thebagbasement1, It will work great with either a classy buttoned shirt to or just a plain t shirt, its a perfect accessory to really show off your unique style.

necktie by thebagbasement1

ring by RoboticLove

Mixing up some leopard with the zebra print, this cute zebra leopard heart ring by RoboticLove is a great item to unleash your wild side with a bold statement.

belt by wwwstarecocom

You know Im a huge freak for the pink and lime color combo, and this belt really does the trick! check out this neon zebra belt by wwwstarecocom to make sure your pants stay on with style:)

And if you want to walk on the wild side by definition, try out these zebra spats by joelmasouza, they work on any high heeled shoe and they are promised to give you a classy touch with an edge.

spats by joelmasouza

And dont forget to keep your legs from the chilly winds with these zebra leg warmers by knottybabywear, I know they are for kids but they are so adorable that I know you guys would want to rock them!

leg warmers by knottybabywear

If you want a cute bag that can hold all your things and show off your safari adventurous character, try out this suede pink zebra bag by gracedesign, I love the soft gray suede contrasting that sweet baby pink zebra print.

bag by gracedesign

I know you girls are just aching for summer dips in the pool, and this rainbow zebra bikini by gabriellescostumes is the perfect bikini to do it with! its so vibrant and fun it will help even the most shy girls want to get out and catch those warm sun rays.

bikini by gabriellescostumes

magnets by buttercupsbottlecaps

Cant commit to wearing zebra on your body? or maybe you just want to dress up your house a bit?

Well try dressing up your fridge with these zebra bottle cap magnets by buttercupsbottlecaps, putting up shopping lists to remember has never been so much fun as with these sweeties!

lap desk by LapDeskLady

Or try this  zebra lap desk by LapDeskLady to accessorize your working environment just to suite your style.

sticker by Stickerman

And if your phone looks abit dark and dreary, try out this colorful rainbow zebra phone sticker by Stickerman, and your phone will never look sad again!

hoola hoop by JerseyHoops

Want a way to work out in perfect style? with your own neon zebra hoola hoop by JerseyHoops, its totally doable!

And finally one of my favorite finds is these zebracorn heels by Iron fist, I have them, I love them and they are totally comfy and perfect for any occasion. really, just try them on!

dress by Agoraphobix
Shoes by Iron Fist

So I hope you like all the colorful zebra items I found for you, cause remember, zebras are not only black and white!

Zipididooda!!!

Zipper dress by Agoraphobix

 most of us take zippers for granted. We see them as a means of getting our clothing on and off.
But if you think about it, really really think about it, zippers have alot of character. they do!
I find myself contemplating while sewing for quite a long time what zipper will work with a top or pants, what color, what texture. each choise makes a world of difference! putting a hot pink zipper on a gray sweatshirt instantly gives it an irresistible girly charm, and putting a black zipper on a hot green dress can make it pop out like it never did before.

remember those chunky zipper bags that were huge in the 90's? guess what made them sell so fast? the zipper!

large zipper bag

And who can forget the metalic rainbow zipper that was so hot 5 years ago. it was everywhere, from sports jackets to childerns school bags to womens purses,again best sellers because of zippers.
Zippers are hot, and they surely can make or brake and outfit.

rainbow zipper bag

here is my celection for the hootest zipped up items around!
In my collection I try and use zippers in any possible way. as trims, as prints, as accent pieces, and sometime well just as zippers:)
Kicking it off with pieces from my collection is this super awesome medium pile fur leopard waist coat, I gave it a really interesting cut that is closed in the neck and zips up to the middle with a red glitter feature zipper. this create a look that is dangerously scandalous worn as is or totally high fashion with a top underneath.

waist coat by Agoraphobix

With my corsets I really had to siv though, I have so many that I use zippers with as features that the choice was quite difficult. But here are a few of my favorites:


This purple biker stitch boned corset is definitely one of my favorite items. A lot of though and work went into this little number! I really wanted the purple on the eggplant vinyl to shine through, so I accentuated it with a really light shaded purple stitching and a bolder purple zipper.

corset by Agoraphobix

corset by Agoraphobix

corset by Agoraphobix

On this red black racer inspired corset I went for totally different look,
the red zipper is the only
feature on the front making it vital for the look. Same as this red and gray fleure de lis print corset, I just had to place the glitter red zipper on the front to give it that wow factor!

clincher by Agoraphobix

clincher by Agoraphobix

The three next waist clinchers have completely different looks but they
rely heavily on zippers for that extra shine. this black and white zebra waist clincher could lean towards the boring side without this super cute white glitter zipper I gave it on the front. And with this red skull patch waist clincher? I just had to place a red zipper on front to match up with those red skulls!







But in the neon splatter waist clincher, it was a whole different case, I needed a bright colored line to bring a bit of order into all the splatters, that's why I chose this bright yellow feature zipper opening.

clincher by Agoraphobix

And if its quite obvious the zippers on corsets are both for beauty and comfort, the utility of zippers in these pencil skirts is totally different!

skirt by Agoraphobix

skirt by Agoraphobix

I love placing a large plastic zipper on the back of pencil skirts not
only for the cool industrial look of it, but also to create a back slit that will make them easier to walk and function in. Like in this red leopard print pencil skirt, the zipper completely looks in place as a slit opening and it doesn't intrude too much with the busy leopard print.
On the second skirt I wanted a hot pink zipper to play off on the pink in the bullet prints, and that it will just pop out of the black skirt.



On this green skull and cross mini skirt, the zippers are completely for show, just to give it a bit of a renegade look.

mini by Agoraphobix

jacket by Agoraphobix

shrug by Agoraphobix

Zippers are obviously quite important on jackets and coats as they
keep the cold out, but on this black and white checkered shrug and this ska jacket, the red zipper was a necessity to me, I wanted to give it a punch that couldn't be ignored, and I believe this blood red zipper definitely does the job!






On the blue leopard coat its zippers for utility and cuteness, the 2 front pockets with zippers give it a motorcycle jacket look, and the glitter blue zipper on the front gives it a kawai touch:)

jacket by Agoraphobix

top by Agoraphobix

top by Agoraphobix
model: missmischief

I love love love this pink snakeskin spandex bustier top, I wanted to accentuate the pink so I
added pink zipper trimming on the bust, giving it a really cool industrial cyber touch.
 And as for this pink polka dot bustier? I just wanted to give it a fun 80's feel, so I screen printed loads of pink zippers on the front.

shorts by Agoraphobix

top by Agoraphobix

On the next top I wanted to play on the punk style, I used tartan and gave it a large front zipper for
easy on and off, a that goes all the way to the top of the shoulder straps, creating a double shoulder strap look.And dosnt it just match perfectly with these red tartan and "mosh pit addict" print hot pants? with the zipper accents its a total punk look!

pants by Agoraphobix

capri by Agoraphobix

I worked the printed zipper look also on these 2 pairs of pants, the flannel tartan Capri's are
super comfy and warm for house or outdoor wear, on the contrary to these super hot white and black spray skinny pants which I just had to print the zippers on them!

pants by Agoraphobix

pants by Agoraphobix

On these purple skull print skinnys I placed the zippers as trims on the back pockets to give it
that extra sweet touch, but on these blue sparkle denim and skull cross print pants, the zippers are totally for the hardcore touch.






And last but not least, this black and white destroy print dress is my zipper masterpiece. I have zippers as lining for almost every panel on this dress, giving the different panels definition as much as structure as it has free standing hip panels, sort of a Victorian dress style.

dress by Agoraphobix

I know that all these zipper clothing got you pumped so lets zipididooda out way to the accessory department!!!


Ill start with necklaces, Where I found the most items in:)

necklace by olivesandpearls

this zipper heart necklace by olivesandpearls is super cute and great for sporting a zipper look

on a day to day basis.

necklace by kahlaw

another great daily option is the zipper pick necklace by kahlaw,such a cute idea with a rock star attitude!







This zipper wheel necklace by everyweek can pull a double whammy, it will look awesome with a slouch street wear top as well as with a sexy slinky little black dress.

necklace by everyweek

choker by designerplayground

 If your a rough chick who likes her jewelry hardcore, you will not
be able to ignore this graphite zipper choker by designerplayground

choker & bracelet by sewlutionsbyamo

or this dual purpose zipper choker and bracelet by sewlutionsbyamo .

necklace by TheFamiLeeJewels

necklace by toniandtree

I also loved the steamppunk options  from this beautiful feminine heart zipper bird necklace by
toniandtree to the more masculine biker girl look of this steampunk zipper necklace by TheFamiLeeJewels.

necklace by ReborneJewelry

necklace by catrinel777

If you want to pull off (no pun intended:)) the zipper look with more of
an evening wear you have to try this pink honeycomb necklace by ReborneJewelry or walk on the wild side with this leopard zipper necklace by catrinel777.






And you will want zippery items for you ears wouldn't you? its such a fun punk look!

earrings by lana2323

earrings by exousia

these zipper heart gem earrings by exousia are so kawai, and just perfect with a tutu and pink
tights! I also love these zipper rhynstone earrings by lana2323 they are really pretty and the neutral color will work well with so many items.








This blog has to be a celebration for all you steampunk jewelry fans, these zip locked earrings by TimeAndMaterials are so delicate and pretty and will work great with either of the two steampunk necklaces I presented earlier.

earrings by TimeAndMaterials

earrings by runnickyrun

 If you like your earrings big, try out these metal chain cross and
zipper earrings by runnickyrun for the ultimate punk feel,

earring by londicreations

or go with these bubble gum zipper earring by londicreations that are sure to brighten up your day!

bracelet by ltremblay

I love cuffs as you all may know, and these zipper cuffs really
blew my mind, I love the teal color and the intricate flower design in this teal zipper rosette bracelet by ltremblay.
,

stud cuff by LovMely

and  this gold white zipper stud cuff by LovMely is so unscaled and elegant but with a real cool funky touch to it

stud cuff by designerplayground

And if you want the perfect punk cuff to add to your look, look no more this gray zipper stud cuff
by designerplayground is just perfect and will match almost anything.

Bracelet by Re Zip It

The girl with a fun bright personality wont be able to resist these Recycled Zipper Bangle Bracelet by Re Zip It, they are so much fun and so colorful!






As for rings I have this zipper pull ring by KermitsTiesEtc, which is great for the girl who just loves her street wear nick nacks and fun jewlary with a statement.

ring by KermitsTiesEtc

I wanted to find you real cool bags for the zipper blog but here I fell a bit short, the bigger bags were so so, but I have to say these smaller pouches and baggets really saved the day!
Im in love with this Upcycled Tire Tube Bag with a Yellow zipper by derekhowlettdotcom, I think its ingenious, I love the recycling used in it and the big bright yellow zipper that gives it so much character.

Tire Bag by derekhowlettdotcom

This groovy little zipper coin purse by TheJeneralStore is perfect for all your little items and is a statement piece of its own. AND you can find it in array of colors to fit your every mood!

purse by TheJeneralStore

pouch by Tokyoinspired

trust this hungry white cat ipod pouch by Tokyoinspired to keep you tune player safe and snugly,

case by splashingKoi

and this adorable pink iphone hoodie case by splashingKoi to protect your phone from bumps falls and catching a cold!




I couldn't leave you without any bags at all so for the ones of us who have a few (well alot ) of spare dollars in their wallets, try this rainbow-zip-bag by D&G.

rainbow zip bag by D&G

If it surprised me I didn't find a lot of zipper bags, I was more surprised to find so many zipper inspired leg warmers!

leg warmers by beckaboo

legwarmers by bmoddesigns

I love the baby blue in these fun blue zipper knit legwarmers by bmoddesigns they are definitely
not like other leg warmers you have seen before, and if your into earthy tones, try these brown zipper leg warmers by beckaboo that will look awesome with any pair of jeans or woolen skirt.





And black is always a good option as it suites everything, and these woolen zipper leg warmers by jmsclub are no exception, they are fun and have a metal touch to them.

leg warmers by jmsclub

 And to complete your overall zippery look, I have to feature this attitude full go to hell zipper pull undeadmushroom12, tell the world what you think of it!

zipper pull undeadmushroom12

I really love these Lady Zip Rivet Pumps by FuschiaLime, I think the mixture of uber feminine and masculine metal in these shoes is perfect, and they will suit almost anything you choose, these are THE bomb shell pumps you must have in your closet.

Pumps by FuschiaLime

And at the end of a zippery blog whats better that cuddling up to youir own Robot softie with Teal zipper mouth by shelleyfaye? come on you know you want to!

Robot softie by shelleyfaye

XOXO
Romi