Tortoise Shell Accessories & Animal Print Tips For The Conservative Woman

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez appeared on the September cover issue of Glamour magazine dressed in a raging extravagant leopard bustier. She shows us that leopard prints are wearable and not only for the steamy bedroom.   On Jennifer, leopard is paired with black fitting pants which accentuate her beautiful figure.   Exotic leopard prints are not [...]

Animal Print Tortoise Stilettos

Animal Prints act like neutrals against patterns and colors. Like the colors black and white, they contrast and complement with patterns and marry together fabrics, patterns and accessories for the perfect balance. Tortoise shell, cheetah, and leopard all have a sexiness factor that will make people take a second glance and wonder about what type [...]

Tortoise Home Decor

Tortoise shell glassware has been a luxury item dating back to the Egyptians. The Egyptians used to sell tortoise shell luxuries to the Romans for decorative items. It became popular again when Napoleon conquered Egypt and took back with him artifacts of ancient Egypt which then influenced design at that time in general. It is [...]

Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Tortoise shell sunglasses has been a hot accessory since the 60′s and they still are going strong today. The beauty of the tortoise shell makes it the perfect choice for glasses because of the intricate detail in the pattern. The natural amber colors of the shell work perfectly with brass and gold colors, so you [...]

Hermes Luxurious Scarves

From luxury handbags to colorful scarves the Hermes brand has grown into an internationally recognized brand and followed by notable celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Elle MacPherson, Elizabeth Hurley, and Madonna. Established in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a saddle shop in Paris, the Hermes brand today still specializes in leather, [...]

Roberto Cavalli's Wild Prints

If you like the intricate beauty in tortoise shell, you will love Roberto Cavalli’s bold fashion collections. Jungle prints, bright floral designs, and animal prints has been his signature style since the early part of his carreer in the 70′s. Cavalli’s formal eduction started at the Institute of Art of Florence where he first [...]

Unique Gift Pens

Have you ever been frustrated finding a gift for your dad, brother, father in law or your own husband? A hand crafted tortoise shell pen speaks volumes, especially if it is made out of exotic material. Not only is it an elegant gift but something practical which can be used at an office or at [...]

Vintage Mantilla Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Vintage combs are highly valued by collectors as the materials are highly valued and rare such as tortoiseshell, horn and ivory. During the decadent 1850′s the styles were often heavy with ornate details which were seen in the clothing attire, the voluminous hairstyles, and extra large hair accessories.  Tortoiseshell was the choice material for ladies hair combs.  Today with the invention of plastics, we can [...]