Julie Parker Black Jewls Collection

For the Tin man and Scarecrow in all of us, jordan shoes latest collection Black Jewls offers an exquisite range of anatomically-correct wearable human organs cast in solid sterling silver and strung on hand-finished chains. Packaged in glass test tubes with cork stoppers, the collection of bodily charms include hearts, brains, vertebrae, ribcages and livers.

By externalizing human internal organs, the Melbourne-based designer also highlights the physical and symbolic function they each perform, transforming them into objects of macabre beauty.

For example the livers "help detoxify our bodies of poisonous substances...like copious amounts of alcohol," brains "allow us to think what we think...and think we're getting smarter" and hearts "pump blood through our bodies...and make us fall in love."

Inspired by travel, tribes people, fantasy and roadkill, Parker has exhibited her work in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Melbourne since completing an advanced diploma in silversmithing and jewelery design in 2006.

Parker will customize any of the designs on consignment as rings, bracelets and cufflinks, as well as set with jewels such as rubies and sapphires. Prices start at A$175 and can be purchased online from the Black Jewls website, or in Melbourne at Wunderkamma, converse shoes and Martin Fella Vintage.

Ken Diamond Moccasins and Leather Goods

Run by partners Ken and Jolene out of their gucci shoes studio, their brand Ken Diamond stays true to the roots of leather craft. Using extremely high-quality materials, minimal die-cutting and hand stitching, the duo create tailor-made leather moccasins, messenger bags and other limited run leather goods.

Available cheap timberland boots online and through select retailers, the collection is a testament to doing things right, constantly striving to perfect the details (especially after a trip to Tokyo and viewing masters like Gorro at work) and finding a balance between making a living on limited edition pieces, while producing enough to keep the paychecks flowing.

Krochet Kids Crochet Beanies

By 2050, Africa will be home to almost a quarter of the world's urban population—the altruistic friends behind jordan shoes for cheap hope to empower the women of this rapidly growing continent by providing them the entrepreneurial skills involved in hand-crocheting beanies.

Founded upon love, the Krochet Kids now have 10 Ugandan women in their Krochet Program who not only learn how to knit, but receive a reliable salary and are involved in a financial education program that teaches them the aspects of small business management.

The quality beanies come in a variety of styles and colors, but all of the wool and acrylic-blend hats bare the handwritten name of the women who stitched it and a "Love Africa" tag. Recently the non-profit team added a collection of tees and tank tops to their lineup, showing off the logo "I Africa Krochet Kids," (pictured at right).

In a similar style to that of tiffany jewelry , the Krochet Kids are devoted to giving back, a refreshing change and positive outlook for future business practices.

Every hat purchased helps change the lives of the poverty-stricken women in Uganda. They are currently available online from Krochet Kids International for $25 or $30, depending on style.