Used to be I thought of pom poms as no more than props for cheerleaders.  But this piece from Etsy Storque, by Amity in London, has given me a whole new pom pom outlook.  This is just too much fun!

I’m all for a little stylish frivolity, especially at this time of year when, let’s face it, we all need a bit of cheer to get us through the bitterly cold and grey days.

Enter the pom pom (a.k.a. pom pon), a funny little ball of fluff we can all remember making at nursery school. Show me something more outrageously fun and, dare I say it, unexpectedly sophisticated to liven up my winter wardrobe in a jiffy and I’ll eat my ear warmers.

February has a habit of dragging its heels and I can’t think of a better way to put smiles on the faces of my fellow Londoners than donning a colourful fur ball or two.

Photo by sunchineupton on Flickr

Art student and blogger, Milla, goes the folk route with an amazing oversized scarf. Capturing this look is about the colour combinations, which can work in both bright and muted tones.

Photos via Marie Claire

All in the best possible taste — Givenchy shows us how bubble-shapes are done in their Spring/Summer 2010 Couture Collection. If I happened to have a ball to go to (see what I did there?) then either of these looks would be adequate. Absolutely stunning designs with a hint of surrealism, which is just how I like my high-end fashion.

Photo via Alicia on Flickr

Speaking of surreal, how delicious is this scene from Alicia (who also happens to be one half of the Etsy shop duo sirenaconjersey)? It"s like something out of a Pedro Almodóvar film, I keep waiting for these two to have a furious argument, hug and then start a restaurant business together.

Photo via Duckie Brown

Duckie Brown introduced the oversized male pom pom hat for Winter 09/10. Absolutely phenomenal. Nuff said.

Photo via Style Bubble

UK funstress, Susie Bubble, never fails to bring playfulness to our computer screens, which is why we love her so. Just delightful here in a neon Topshop jumper. As she admits in her blog post, this is one weighty style statement, but it"s well worth the effort in the cheer stakes.

Photos via Chris Benz

Chris Benz"s 2010 Collection carries us into spring. I"m loving the use of colour here. Is it just me or is this a bit Kelis circa "99?

Photo by sharkseason on Flickr

I must be kidding, right? Well excuse me, but this photo from Visual Artist and MFA Fibres student, Suzen Green, was too fun to pass up. Why merely accessorise with pom poms and fluffy things when you can embody them?

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From Etsy Storque:

With New York Fashion Week at full speed, and the untimely loss of industry favorite Alexander McQueen, today's finds consist of emerging fashions on a global scale.  This array of avant-garde designs was nominated by Etsy's community. Join in the fun and vote for your favorite item from this collection today! The top five picks will be featured on Etsy's home page Friday, February 19.

The fashion vote will be open from February 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET until February 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Visit Etsy's Voter to choose your favorites from a variety of themes and collections.

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From Etsy Storque:

Show your guy how well you know him this Valentine's Day with a thoughtful gift from Etsy. This array of heartfelt gift ideas for the guys was nominated by Etsy's community.  Join in the fun, and vote for your favorite item from this collection today! The top five picks will be featured on Etsy's home page Friday, February 5.

The Valentine Gifts for Him vote will be open from January 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET until February 4, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Visit Etsy's Voter anytime to choose your favorites from a variety of active themes and collections.

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