Magazine research

For our magazine project I have decided to make a magazine full of accessories inspired by certain themes:

Steampunk:

Steampunk has recently become more mainstream, it's a genre that is heavily themed around the industrial revolution and is a mixture of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Recurring themes inclue gears, pipes, cogs, steam operated machines ect. it's also rather grungy, so metals like copper and brass are popular.

http://www.buysteampunk.com/

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/steampunk/images/23477037/title/steampunk-fashion-photo

Here are some images of existing steampunk inspired accessory's.

http://www.highfashiongirl.com/2008/05/steampunk-willy.html

http://offbeatbride.com/2012/01/ear-cuffs

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/geeky-accessories-the-steampunk-watch-cufflinks/

Wonderland

The second area I looked at was Alice in Wonderland, the simple story has become very popular recently, resulting in a lot of takes on the story. Recurring themes include; cards, rabbits, chess pieces, the colours red and white, characters/themes from the book.

http://www.thefashionpolice.net/alice-in-wonderland-halloween-party-costume-ideas.html

http://karlafrazetty.deviantart.com/art/Alice-in-wonderland-111130642

Here re some examples of existing accessories:

http://cherishedtrinkets.co.uk/alice-in-wonderland/my-latest-alice-in-wonderland-jewellery-designs/

http://www.thisnext.com/item/A8801A8C/Disney-Cheshire-Cat-Alice-in

http://cherished-trinkets.blogspot.co.uk/2009/05/alice-in-wonderland-vintage-style-charm.html

http://recyclebabe.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/who-doesnt-love-alice-in-wonderland.html

Lolita

The last style I looked into was Lolita, it originated in japan and was influenced by victorian clothing, many sub-styles exist in Lolita but the main one is based around anything cute. Recurring themes; ruffles, lace, frills, pastel colours, bows, victorian themes (mini top hats, corsets ect.)

http://www.mookychick.co.uk/alternative-fashion/japanese-fashion-styles/western-lolita.php

http://ulolita.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14

Here are some examples of existing accessories:

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/sweet-lolita-accessories-brooch-by-zefora-on-etsy

http://www.tokyomade.com/blog/2007/09/sweet_treats_from_pink_salon.html

http://www.talkingclothes.se/en/accessories/

http://weheartit.com/entry/11640289

In the end I decided to do a Steampunk page, and a Wonderland page, if I have time I might to a Lolita page too, but Steampunk and Wonderland will be my priority.