SKULL CANDIES

I was in Greenbelt recently to return some borrowed items we used for a fashion shoot at our fave accessory store, FIRMA, and then I was caught looking closely, almost awe-struck, at these magnificent pieces that were on display which happened to be designed by multi-awarded artist/jeweller MICHELLINE SYJUCO.

HANGIN' HEADS: I thought these skulls were exhibit pieces for a museum, or figurines that were sold for display, but these were actually hand bags for those who dare!

For many of us, skulls (and even bones) may appear scary for they are mostly associated with the dead and horror films, and sometimes goth, but Ms. Syjuco probably had something else in her mind as she recently unveiled her new jewelry collection composed of sculptural skulls that combined fashion, craftsmanship and wearable artistry. I was astounded with these accessories - I am thankful that the sales personnel gladly allowed me to take photos of these marvelous things of beauty.

Dare to wear! Not many of us can carry these accessories around, but Ms. Syjuco's designs are sure to turn heads 360 degrees, for sure! Create fabulous fashion statement with shock and awe with either modern studded skull accessories with pop art inclination, or ornamental gold jewelry that seemed to be crafted from the Dark Ages.

GREEN WITH ENVY. It's a modern-designed studded skull hand bag in metallic emerald.

HORNED LI'L DEVIL. Skull bag in fiery red with chain strap.

TRICK OR TREAT. Studded skull hand bag in blue-violet with pop-art sensibility.

BLACK HEAD. Turn to the dark side with this black skull hand bag.

WHITE HEAD. A studded white skull hand bag is just as awesome.

RING MASTERS. Studded skull rings in different pop-sy colors.

FOOL'S GOLD. Ornamental sculpted gold jewelry with skulls and stones.

THE SORCERER'S STONES. Gold rings, cuffs and necklaces with skull and jewel stones.

THE SKELETAL ARMY. More skull rings, necklaces and even a crown.

Check out MICHELLINE SYJUCO's skull collection available at FIRMA in Greenbelt 3.