When Fashion Bites the Bullet

Photo: The Powell Studios

In the days before anesthetics, soldiers were given bullets to bite down on to help them endure excruciating pain. As a result, the term "bite the bullet" was born (now a common euphemism for the harsher "deal with it" and/or "don't be a wuss.") Fast forward to fall 2008 and you've got soldiers marching up and down the runways as though John Galliano himself gave a call to arms.

So it's little surprise that fashion is biting the proverbial bullet with accessories that leave little to the imagination. (Try getting through airport security with one of these bad boys!) This proliferation of ammunition-inspired style is also a clear sign that the emerging "gun as fashion statement" trend isn't losing any steam. (Oh, and Karl, be a dear and put down the gun shoe before somebody gets hurt.)

Loose Bullet Belt at hottopic.com

Kween Bullet Head Bag at shopchicstyle.com

Pretty Little Thing 'War & Peace' Necklace at pltnyc.com

9mm Bullet Ring by Todd Clark Designs

Jade Jagger Bullet Necklace & Earrings at astleyclarke.com

Bullet Belt Buckles by A Well Dressed Bullet

Unearthen Bullet Shell Necklaces at barneys.com

Lara Lavi Heart & Bullet Charm Necklace at mostoriginal.com

Tokidoki Pink Bullet Necklace at chicki.co.uk

Rebecca Ward Bullet Casing Jewelry at rebeccawardjewellery.com

Paul Frank 'El Guapo' Boxer Brief at freshpair.com

Silver Bullet Bracelet at girlprops.com