Vintage Glass Jewels

Vintage Orange Cardigan Sweater

Now this is what I call a great year-round find. I’m pretty much looking for spring and summer stuff right now, naturally, and this totally caught my eye. Did I mention Audrey Hepburn lately?

So yes, it made me think of Audrey. With ballet flats maybe. And this cardigan and gray cami top, and a white circle skirt? Yes. Ballet flats. Maybe a little pearl choker, maybe not.

See how vintage clothing can be inspiring? I saw this color and loved it. Then my imagination kind of took over.

This is available from Fairseason on Etsy and if it happens to be gone when you go look, believe me there are lots of other goodies you’re going to want to see. Did I mention the bodycon denim cami dress for (wait for it) $27.00?

Yes, you really need to go look. This shop is a find!

Blue Zircon Glass Jewels

Glass jewels. Rhinestone jewels. Glass beads. Nomenclature is interesting. And hey, these are such a luscious color!

blue zircon octagon jewels in my Etsy shop

I just found these again and I feel like I won a prize. They look good on practically every woman – dark or light skin, young or old – and the faceted octagon shape is reminiscent of jewelers’ emerald cut: very classy. And they were very popular last time I had them. So yeah, I feel good about scoring some more 🙂

Yes they’re in my Etsy shop!

April 12th, 2014 | Tags: DIY jewelry making, glass beads and jewels | Category: Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Vintage Green Dress

That simple title doesn’t do this dress justice. This cute little garment could be a summer classic!

This is a good, maybe great, basic spring or summer dress. You could wear it on a cool evening with a little cashmere cardigan, or white bolero, fitted. You might add a black patent leather belt, and white button earrings. Or, go to the other side of the Force, and envision Madonna in the 80s – okay, this would have been costume dressing for her, but so what? Find some BIG hoop earrings, and bare bare stilettos, or gladiator sandals, or go back to Audrey and Givenchy and wear ballet flats.

I’d add a crinoline, myself. Talk about making your waist look smaller – just add a petticoat. Big fluffy twirly hem plus fitted waist equals SMALL waist. Us girls are clever that way.

It’s available from Dusk Till Dawn Vintage and not only is this shop full of terrific goodies, but they are AFFORDABLE goodies. A secretary’s top that looks good – for $8.00. Vintage cowboy boots for $45.00. You get the idea. Even if these treasures are gone soon (and they will be) – this shop has a rep for good value and great finds.

I mean, talk about win-win. And this green dress? Okay, if not black patent, how about bright red? Button earrings. Bangle bracelets. Big straw hat. Jackie sunglasses. Love it.

April 10th, 2014 | Tags: vintage shopping | Category: Vintage clothing and accessories | Comments are closed

Crystal Diamond (shape) Glass Jewels

Somebody asked me recently what was my own favorite jewel – and of course that changes by the day! But it got me thinking. If I had to pick just one glass jewel from my entire collection – as the personal favorite that I’d wear anytime – it would be these 10mm x 10mm crystal jewels:

Why, I (almost) heard you ask? Easy peasy. They’re sparkly. The silver settings add an extra bit of light around the face, and that’s always good. They’re not super dangly, but they always have a nice presence without being heavy (visually or weight-wise, and personally I don’t like to wear heavy earrings!)

And they’re pretty. And they go with everything from jeans to gowns. And they’re sparkly. And they always look classy.

They aren’t my most expensive glass beads – or my cheapest, either. But if I had to pick one pair? Yeah, I think it’d be these 😉

PS Oh! These aren’t vintage – they’re new. I call them “classic”. Because they are!

April 9th, 2014 | Tags: DIY jewelry making, glass beads and jewels | Category: Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Bohemian Upcycled Dress

I found this great dress on Etsy a little while ago:

Is that not a wonderful garment? It’s fun, it’s affordable, it’s not fussy or dressy – it’s just something you could toss on in the morning, go about your day, and know you look *good*. It’s available from Lillie Nora Dry Goods on Etsy and she has LOTS of great items, all upcycled I think, all fresh and fun and wearable.

And woo hoo, they are not made for a girl who wears Size 2! They are not tiny, they are not huge – they are made to fit Real Women! I am in love. Go check out this shop, you are so going to thank me!

March 30th, 2014 | Tags: recycle reuse and repurpose | Category: Recycle Refashion Reuse | Comments are closed

Glass Jewel Connectors – DIY Jewelry

You know I think DIY is the coolest way to go. Yes, I sell jewelry supplies so that figures into it. But I also like to save money. I think this is a trend people enjoy 🙂

These pretty jewelry components can be used in earrings, necklaces, bracelets… add a pearl, a vintage glass jewel, brass charms or dangles…use them to connect the focal on a bracelet or necklace… you get the idea. Personalize it, interpret your own vision – make it yours: DIY.

Yes, they’re available in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop 🙂

Have fun!

March 29th, 2014 | Tags: DIY jewelry making, glass beads and jewels | Category: Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Upcycled Fashion – the best kind

So you know I think recycling and UPcycling is super important. I also like to wear fun clothes that are functional and have style! Put these two ideas together and you get this cute cardigan:

Is that not an adorable top? I like the way you could wear it year round. Right now I think it’d be great with even more color – a turquoise pencil skirt, or a bright red circle skirt, and of course one can always use more stuff to wear with blue jeans!

I found it at Rebirth Recycling on Etsy. To me it’s a major plus that Tina, the owner and designer, is making her garments using recycled and upcycled materials. Her work is original, she’s got rave reviews for the quality of her work and her customer service too – and her stuff is affordable!

Like I said, the very best kind of fashion 🙂

March 9th, 2014 | Tags: recycle reuse and repurpose | Category: Recycle Refashion Reuse | Comments are closed

Vintage summer sandals

And no I am NOT obsessed with shoes. Really. I just happen to like pretty shoes, I mean we have to wear them anyway, right? So they might as well be darling little sandals like these:

I found them at Look Again Vintage, one of my favorite vintage shops at Etsy. The owner alwayis seems to find classy stuff and her customer service is great.

But really, it’s all about the shoes. Aren’t they adorable? They look comfy, they’re pretty, and they’re feminine but not Stilettos. I am officially in love!

March 8th, 2014 | Tags: vintage shopping | Category: Vintage clothing and accessories | Comments are closed

Clear Glass Jewels – Minimalist DIY

I’m always surprised at how attractive clear glass beads and jewels are. Of course part of that is how they’re cut (faceted). Diamond cutters know what they’re talking about – the faceting makes all the difference. But you don’t have to own diamonds to have some pretty jewels to work with. Case in point:

Pros and cons:

Pro – they go with everything;
Pro – they’re clean lined and attractive
Pro – they don’t cost much, whether in brass or silver settings;
Pro – with the addition of earwires, voila, you’ve got a fun new pair of earrings.

Con – okay, they aren’t diamonds.

I can’t think of any more. These are fun!

March 6th, 2014 | Tags: DIY jewelry making, glass beads and jewels | Category: Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Lemon Lime and Jonquil Glass Beads

This is a tangy new color in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop. Theses multi-stone glass beads are a fun combination of opaque lemon lime cabochon and pale jonquil sparkling rhinestone.

They make wonderful earrings or pendants – and with this color, they feel like spring to me. Right about now (20 degrees outside) that sounds pretty good!

February 25th, 2014 | Tags: DIY jewelry making, glass beads and jewels | Category: Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

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