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This adorable kraken came straight out of the sea for your Halloween enjoyment. Awesomely named face painting artist Lone Wolf Kirkegaard created this cutie-pie octopus in just a few minutes free handing with face paint (she says using acrylic paint on faces is a big no-no). It's super cute, and perfect if you've got a little time and someone to paint with. Just click through to see how it all Read more
Did you know there are around 300 recognized octopus species? Luckily, there are plenty of octopi in the ocean of interior design to go around, too. The De La Espada Double Octopus Chandelier ($1,995), with its globe body and bulb-tipped legs, is a fabulous example of all of the spirited octopus-motif items I have in store for you. See the rest when you read more Read more
Hey hey FabSugar! It's about time my sassy and super stylish co-worker gets a shout out for her bodacious looking Balenciaga Wannabe outfit. That vest thingy, that burst of color in her tank top, those high waisted jeans and Gucci sandals, oh my! This pretty lady really knows how to mix and match luxe with affordable pieces to pull off a look. Here's what she's wearing: Black vest/bolero Read more
In honor of Earth Day, Anthropologie is channeling the beauty of jellyfish, octopi, sea stars, and other ocean creatures to create dream-like depictions of sea life. With coral reefs housing a variety of ocean creatures, it's alarming to think about their dooming fate. Did you know that 60 percent of coral reefs are estimated to either vanish or suffer major damage over the next 30 years? In an Read more
Oh boy, do I love the kraken and his fellow sea monster Cthulhu. Not only does the latter have an amazing Twitter feed, but these two are also the most adorable sea monsters ever, cephalopod or not. Which is why I couldn't contain my glee when these new Big Ruby Supercool Nail Tattoos ($12) appeared on my desk. These little teal octopi are downright irresistible, and super cool indeed. They're Read more
