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The Tweety Bug


We've seen Hello Kitty fine jewelry, another purveyor of kiddie character jewelry gone high end is Tweety Fine Jewelry. The the brand with the slogan "fine jewelry for hot chicks" provides jewelry based Looney Tunes cartoon character done in gold, enamel, diamonds and yellow sapphires. The company is also auctioning off a one-of-a-kind VW Bug, in yellow of course, with a blue and white interior and cute little Tweety headlights. The car is valued at more than $60,000 and proceeds support Jewelers for Children, which gives to children in need. The auction doesn't end until next February.

[via JCK]

Tweety is not the only beloved children's character to get the glam touch. Check out the gallery below for looks at how childhood's beloved figures are being marketed to adults.

Gallery: Cartoons Go Glam

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Fly Larvae Want Bling Too


Eew.

Although it's not unusual for artists to be, well, unusual, French artist Hubert Duprat has an especially strange way of expressing himself: by blinging up fly larvae.

In case you're wondering, this is a Caddis fly larvae in a shell it made for itself out of the fancy materials Duprat gave it to work with. Duprat collects the larvae from their natural habitat of ponds and streams and puts them in an aquarium where they make their shells in a controlled environment consisting of gold, pearls, and other precious stones. From what I can gather he doesn't do much with the larvae after that and they soon become full-fledged Caddis flies, leaving their discarded shells behind for other larvae to use and modify for themselves.

Interesting, but eew.

Bugs that Won't Bite: Handcarved Bamboo Insects



I'm not a bug enthusiast by any means, but there's something appealing about these bamboo insects. Maybe it's because they bring back memories from childhood (some good, some bad!), or it could just be that bugs are so inherently "creepy" and it's a rare occasion to get so close to one and see this kind of detail. Individually hand carved from "tiger print" bamboo they're each amazingly lifelike and detailed, and there's even a bamboo cage available if you're worried they might spark to life and fly away. Ranging in size from 2" (the cricket) to 7" (the praying mantis), there are 5 different designs available and prices range from $55-$65 each.

SoHo Optic Applique Lunch Tote, Handbag of the Day

This bag is from the same spring line that produced the Mattie Wedge Sandal and I just can't get enough of that adorable appliqued bee! He is again featured on this beautiful Coach tote. The SoHo Optic Applique Lunch Tote has a metallic, summery sheen to its white, logo-print fabric and the leather trim is lightweight, so it won't weight the bag down as you are out in the heat. The tote also comes in a lilac fabric, with a purple bug detail instead of a bee. Price: $348.

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