Archive for December, 2011

Merry Nightmare before Christmas, everyone!  Hope you’re having a spooky time with friends and family. I certainly am.

During the winter, there’s no need to trade style for warmth. Long skirts, velvety layers and tights are my favorite ways to beat the cold.

I’m wearing a Lippy Plaid Paradox halter ballgown, with d-rings and pyramid studs. I love how the back of the skirt is long and gathered.

Over the top, I’m wearing a Dark Delphina velvety jacket from a past Blacklist collection. It’s currently on sale via the Lip Service website!

I accessorized the look with silver cross and bird skull jewelry by Fashionology, and a Lady Gaga ribbon / bow hairstyle.

Have you been wearing Lip Service this winter? I hope this gives you some styling inspiration!

I can’t wait to share my new projects with you in 2011. There’s several video and TV projects to debut in January, including something with the Amazing Race Goth team, Kent and Vyxsin (who are also Lippy fans).

Stay warm and spooky!

La Carmina
More on my blog - http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/

Still have a bit of shopping to do, but worried you won’t get your purchases in time?

Never fear, last minute Charlie! When you spend $150 or more, we’ll RUSH your shipping!

There’s no code, no special instructions to remember. Just buy some Lippy style for everyone on your list at the Lip Service webstore and, if your order is $150 or more, we’ll upgrade to RUSH shipping ON US.

Pretty simple, huh?

So, why drive yourself crazy with malls and crowds? Get what they really want, some killer gear to rock in the new year!

Happy Holidays, Fashion Freaks!

Here are all the details:

- Lip Service webstore purchases must be made between 12:01 AM Monday, December 19 and 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 21 (all times are Pacific)

- CUT-OFF TIME FOR ORDERS TO BE SHIPPED WEDNESDAY (DEC 21) IS 2PM PACIFIC. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

- Free shipping upgrade applies to domestic orders only.

- Free upgrade is based on domestic order subtotal; tax or shipping charges do not apply.

- Lip Service is not responsible for shipping performance of selected carriers.

- If you have any questions regarding free upgrade or your order, please email customer service through our Contact page for assistance.

Vanity Kills shows off Lip Service Fall 2011 Step In Time and Burning Circus styles in Alt Fashion Magazine.

Producer/Model/Stylist:Vanity Kills

Photography: Maura Housley

By now, most of you have had a chance to preview the hot, new Lip Service styles coming in 2012. In the latest update of Step In Time, Gypsy Nights, are a few exquisite treasures we are ecstatic to be able to offer, namely the beautiful jewelry of Raven Eve. We are so happy to have a chance to work with this talented un-and-coming artist and hope you love her delicately-fashioned pieces as much as we do.

We also thought you might like to meet the artist behind the fashion, so asked Raven a few questions about her craft and how she puts her gorgeous creations together.

What inspired you to first start making jewelry? Did you receive
formal training or did you teach yourself?

I started being obsessed with jewelry at an early age. After I got my ears pierced when I was 6, I would draw page after page of earring designs. I had some formal training starting in High School, then focused on the arts in college and worked for fine jewelers as well.

What are your favorite types of pieces to make and why?

Headdresses are by far my favorite pieces to design.

What types of materials do you mostly use, do you ever use found
objects or collaborate with different artists?

I use vintage and new old stock stones, metal and beads for over half of my designs. I am a control freak, so to speak and am way to obsessive to work with people usually, lol. But I do have a ton of dear friends who make jewelry and are artist and designers.

What was the most exciting piece you ever made and who did you
make it for?

The most exciting piece I made was my Ultimate Mucha Headdress, I made it to see how far I could push my skills. I sold it last year.

If someone wants to start getting into making their own jewelry
what is the one piece of advice you would give them?

I have taught jewelry classes for years and my best advise is good lighting and quality tools! Other than that it should be fun!

If someone wants to purchase your items where can they find your work?

Most of my work is for sale in my Etsy shop and some is at my main site, raveneve.com, which I am revamping next year.

To see Raven Eve’s additions to Lip Service’s upcoming collection and place your preorder reservations, check out Step In Time: Gypsy Nights.

For more of her work, visit her etsy store:

Yep. You heard it right. We love giving the gift of Lippy. We love it so much, we’re going to give you a gift for every $50 purchase of Lip Service you make.

For every $50 purchase you make December 19 – 23, we’ll give you $10 credit to treat yourself, after the holidays.

There’s no code, no special instructions to remember. Just buy at least $100 of killer Lippy style for yourself, maybe a few friends too and, after the holidays, you’ll have a treat of your own waiting for you in your inbox. On us.

Pretty simple, huh?

So, why drive yourself crazy with malls and shopping? Get what you really want and get a head start on building your killer look for the new year!

Happy Holidays, Fashion Freaks!

Here are all the details:

- Lip Service webstore purchases must be made between 12:01 AM Monday, December 19 and 11:59 PM Friday, December 23 (all times are Pacific)

- Minimum purchase to receive credit is $100 order subtotal (not including shipping and/or tax).

- Issued credit will be based on purchase subtotal (not including shipping and/or tax), with $10 credit issued for every $50.

- Credit information will be sent to the email address on record for the purchase the week of December 26th.

- Individual credit codes will be issued for each Lip Service purchase. If you have several purchases and would like to request a combined credit for these orders, please email customer service through our Contact page for assistance.

So you have a Lippy Addict on your holiday shopping list.

You’ve taken a look around and, sigh, you’re having a rough time figuring out how to get a really kickass gift but not break your holiday budget. Never fear! We can help.

Every week, we’ll put together a collection of great Lippy gifts that will not only make your Lippy Addict squee with joyful fashion-freak excitement, but won’t break the bank, either. This week, we focus on mixing and matching, with 10 gifts that add up the savings … all for 100 bucks or less.

We’ll be next week with a guide to affordable gifts by style. Until then, happy shopping!

Under 50

#1 Cat’s Meow $31 – 33

Babydoll Set
$25.00

or

Mini Slip Dress
$23.00

+

Ruffled Wrist Gloves
$8.00

#2 Pin Me Up $37

Fingerless Gloves With Bows
$15.00

+

Garter With Lace And Bow
$22.00

#3 Men’s Jeans + Service Collection $39 – 48

Junkie-overdyed Denim
$25.00

+

Service Logo S/s Screen Tee
$14.00

or

Service Logo L/s Screen Tee
$21.00

or

Honor S/s Work Shirt
$23.00

#4 Vinyl Classics $43

Neck Corset With Zip Front
$21.00

+

Unisex Gauntlets
$22.00

#5 Cat’s Meow $46

Bra And Bikini Brief Set
$20.00

+

Garter Skirt With Thong
$15.00

+

Ruffled Wrist Gloves
$8.00

Under 100

#6 Vinyl Classics $78 – 100

Take #4 ($43) and add

Itty Bitty Micro Mini
$35.00

or

5-pocket Hipster Peg Leg
$57.00

#7 Men’s Jeans + Steampunk Tee $88

Mens Suspender Tee
$37.00

+

Mens Rocker-dark Blue Vintage Wash
$51.00

#8 Black Fetish/Clubwear $90 – 93

Coated Spandex Leggings
$24.00

+

Waist Cincher
$36.00

+

Cami Top
$33.00

or

Long Sleever
$30.00

#9 Casual Pin-up Style $97

Sweater With Faux Fur Collar
$52.00

+

Black junkie fit jeans
$45.00

#10 Men’s Vinyl Fetsh/Clubwear $100

Mens Vinyl O-ring Pants
$78.00

+

Unisex Gauntlets
$22.00