Spit, Spat, SPIKES!

I don’t know what it is about spikes that make an innocent person turn into a badass,  but throw some spikes into the mix and I’ll turn around in fear (only joking, I’ll face you like a woah-man). At a meeting tonight I noticed a reoccurring trend. Spikes. YIKES! DVF’s Spring 2013 runway show was playing on a big screen and what was adorning the heeled callus-free feet of the models? Spikes. I turned to talk to a friend, what was on her ears you ask? Spikes. And finally, Yet another friend approached me and I couldn’t help but notice that on her delicate ivory chiffon blouse her collar was decorated with spikes. Now this may be a coincidence, or it may have just been planned that way... Nevertheless,  I went searching the world wide web and what did I find? HOLY SPIKES YOU’RE RIGHT IT WAS SPIKES!

I knew right away what I would be writing about, no silly not spikes… kidding of course spikes! You think I would go through all that trouble of introducing spikes and really not write about them? You’re crazy I tell you. Just crazy.

On the runway I noticed that a lot of designers weren’t afraid to go all out with spikes. It was pretty intense, maybe a little too intense, but I won’t question your judgment. 

Gucci ornamented the neckline of one of their Spring 2013 dresses.  I think I would excited walk the streets of downtown wearing this and give anyone that gave me an odd look the exact look she is giving you at this very moment. Scared? I know you are.

This biker meets baseball player meets hip-hop mogul meets straight BA (and I’m not meaning Bachelor of Arts) look from Frankie Morella’s Fall 2012 Ready to Wear line is pretty rock ‘n roll.

Ok Riccardo Tisci why don’t you go all crazy man on us and take the spikes to a WHOLE different level. From Paris Haute Couture 2012 Collection.

Want to pull a Michael and be Bad in your own way? How about these finds, that way you aren’t walking down the street in a full gown and what looks like your lips are pierced together… That’s creepy.

Spike embellished shoes for the day and night. With these you’ll look like a total rock star and people might even be a little afraid of you, who knows? From top, Baker’s Conceited Ballet Flat available at Baker's Shoes, next the Marcin Bootie from Vince Camuto, and finally… last but not least…. The Lorissa Spiked Heel from Sam Edelman.

Now onto jewelry…

You know the saying, “don’t run with scissors?” Yeah, don’t walk flinging your body parts around… you’ll take an eye out (maybe even your own!). From the top, the Moonage Daydream Collar by Assad Mounser, next Cara Accessories Spiked Stretch Bracelets available at Nordstrom, thirdly the Spiked Ear Cuff with Hair Comb available at Bleudame, and lastly the “Femme Fatale” Silver Spiked ring available at eCrater.

Accessories are much easier to pair spikes with outfits. Plus too many spikes make you look like you belong on Sons of Anarchy (ok that would  be pretty tight) or your anti-vampire, what?? Yeah you don’t want too many spikes so lay off! Have a couple, the shoes or a necklace. Your choice my friend. I leave this with you.

Back off Buffy. Peace vamps, see you in the sunlight.