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ANIMAL BELTS//a zoo around your waist

Fashion
Nov 10, 200849 Comments

My mom and I have both been obsessing over 80's animal belts for the past year. The elephant belt was the first belt in the collection and the gigantic lion head is the latest addition. My mom is very skillful at pulling up obscure and demented animal belts on eBay. I love how stupid the glass eyes on the lion head belt look-it's sort of sweet. He has a 'Mona Lisa' like quality to him. His eyes follow you everywhere.

My mom and look forward to styling some outfits with these belts soon!

To people who have been asking: my camera is a Nikon D40.

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Comments

  1. cheyenne says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    hey, do you know what company made the mouse one? because I LOVE IT!!!
    this whole slew of belts is great!

    Reply
  2. Hanna says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    I love the mouse one!

    Reply
  3. Corie says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    do you like your nikon d40? because i have one and i’m really happy. (i’m always interested in what people say about their camera)

    Reply
  4. hoganfe handmade handbag originals says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    “My mom is very skillful at pulling up obscure and demented animal belts on eBay.”
    LOL!!
    mary
    hoganfe

    Reply
  5. anne says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    i think you might enjoy this….
    http://www.pixiemarket.com/store/doublebucklerogerbelt-p-330.html

    Reply
  6. blanca estela says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    critters and gold! two of my favorite things!

    Reply
  7. alyssa says

    November 10, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    hey jane, if you ever have time, i’d love to see a comprehensive picture/list of your shoes! that’d be pretty neat. :)

    Reply
  8. stylenowhere says

    November 10, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    The mouse one is to cute. But the elephant is my fav. Love it!

    Reply
  9. SD says

    November 10, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    for a second i thought that was all one belt and i began to drool
    those are beautiful
    how bout trying to wear they all at one time?
    haha

    Reply
  10. Katlin says

    November 10, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    Wow that lion is huge! Haha. I have an Hermes elephant belt similar to the one you have. I got it at a consignment store for $30!! It’s a little too big for me so I hardly wear it though.

    Reply
  11. Leigh Pennebaker says

    November 11, 2008 at 12:25 am

    i love these. i have one with two ladybugs (looks like they’re kissing) and it’s one of my favorites.
    love your blog!
    xo

    Reply
  12. erika says

    November 11, 2008 at 2:38 am

    i agree with the above commenter who said they want to see all your shoes!!!! :)

    Reply
  13. The Stylish Wanderer says

    November 11, 2008 at 2:51 am

    wow. and yet you never wear them…

    Reply
  14. kajsa says

    November 11, 2008 at 5:45 am

    I found a similar one at an opshop in Stockholm the other week. It was an eagel that you putted together so the head was in the middle and the two wings out to both sides. Not very big but really really cool!
    Your belts feels a bit Kenneth J Lane-ish in supersize.

    Reply
  15. Fashion Tidbits says

    November 11, 2008 at 6:33 am

    pretty awesome. looking forward to seeing the ideas come to real life

    Reply
  16. Heather says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:42 am

    awesome collection! i have a silver tiger belt with rhinestone eyes…it’s huge and i still can’t figure out how to wear it. can’t wait to see what you and your mom come up with!

    Reply
  17. Nubby says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:33 am

    That lion’s face is priceless! He’s definitely giving the stare down….

    Reply
  18. Roni says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:56 am

    U R Kirsten Prout!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  19. Market Publique says

    November 11, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Love them! I have a few animal 80s belts. One has a clasp that looks like two elephants making out. Maybe I will post it soon!

    Reply
  20. Sunset says

    November 11, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    These are INSANITY! Ahhh love them!

    Reply
  21. Sandy says

    November 11, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    love them! I cant pick a favorite! I just bought a dragon belt. sooo cool.

    Reply
  22. Pati says

    November 11, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    I love the mice! Its so adorable! I cant wait to see how you guys wear it :)

    Reply
  23. sofia says

    November 11, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    I love youre blogg, I read it every day ! nice pictures !
    Love from sofia, sweden

    Reply
  24. Alexandra says

    November 11, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    best belts ever!

    Reply
  25. Jamie says

    November 11, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I have an jaguar necklace that was my moms in the 80s. I can’t wait to rock it this holiday season. The eyes are emeralds!

    Reply
  26. Zad says

    November 11, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    bit corny yet nice

    Reply
  27. Clarisse says

    November 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    I’ve just discovered your fashion blog thanks to an article in the new french Glamour issue. I love your style, and you’re just sixteen, respect !

    Reply
  28. Amy Williams says

    November 11, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    Can’t wait to see the looks you come up with, with these belts!
    http://the-shades-of-black.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  29. Prêt à Porter P says

    November 11, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    i feel like if i stared at the lion long enough, id be convinced i saw it blink

    Reply
  30. Mike says

    November 11, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    love the lion one

    Reply
  31. caroline says

    November 11, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    i am in love with the lion. he reminds of the cowardly lion.
    *c*
    louiseorvalentine.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. teresa says

    November 11, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Ahhh, that lion! I think he’s really alive.

    Reply
  33. jorina says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    my friend just showed me your blog about a month go, but i’ve never been able to leave a comment.
    but anywaysssss, those belts are so cute! i have a couple at the vintage store i work at. tell your mom to definately look into vintage judith lieber belts! :)

    Reply
  34. diamondsinchampagne says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:15 am

    Love the mice, the lion to the side and the elephant one.
    Gorgeous

    Reply
  35. Rianna Bethany says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:20 am

    These belts are bizzare but I like them at the same time, really different.
    Rianna Bethany xxxxxxxxx
    http://appliquefashion.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  36. Ms Shallow says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Oh, they are fab. Quite tacky, but in a good way :)

    Reply
  37. Kristina says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    cant wait to see what you wear with the mice!

    Reply
  38. evelina says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    amazing!!! like always :)
    by the way this is my fashion diary from poland:
    http://evelinefashion-diary.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  39. GoldTee says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    Wow impressive – but i’m sure you’ll wear it very nicely!
    http://goldtee.wordpress.com

    Reply
  40. a la mode says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    woah! those belts are sick!

    Reply
  41. Runway2Hallway says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    the lion’s face is so cute, i love the eyes!
    For more fashion come visit us at:
    http://www.runway2hallway.com

    Reply
  42. nancy says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    those belts are gorgeous! so funny, i opened this tab at the same time i opened yours:
    http://production.web.barneys.demandware.net/Skinny%20Tiger%20Belt/19803.5910,default,pd.html
    and it reminded me of you! hahahaha.
    best wishes!

    Reply
  43. crista says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:27 am

    those belts are ridiculously awesome!!

    Reply
  44. Stefania says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    i so desperately need the elephant one!
    desperately……

    Reply
  45. SwanDiamondRose says

    November 20, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    you two are great. i LOVE that collection and animal accesories/clothes anything really.

    Reply
  46. Josephine says

    November 23, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    here’s an ebay find for you:
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mens-Vintage-Fish-Buckle-Western-Style_W0QQitemZ270265269974QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20287QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
    it’s a fish! and its a perfect match for your current collection :)

    Reply
  47. Jessie says

    November 25, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    These belts are amazing! i would be the happiest girl if i stumbled apon some amazing vintage pieces like this! I adore your style too very chic!
    xx

    Reply
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