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Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Last Night Or The Night Before That, I Won't Say Which Night
These are some of my most recent jewelry acquisitions (mostly through eBay) + wearing the matte black Zoya nail polish I got during their winter giveaway.
From left to right:
∞ silver Noir stud ring with an old silver band I've hand forever
∞ canoe shaped dead pawn Zuni (maybe... hard to tell with dead pawn, but inlaid work like this is often Zuni) silver and turquoise ring (I feel like it's 1920s since it feels kind of art deco...) - one of my favorite pieces
∞ another inlaid silver/turquoise ring
∞ on my right hand I have this round silver/turquoise ring (which frankly I am not even sure if this one is actual turquoise - probably acrylic, but I kinda like it - not terribly unique, though)
∞ then my absolute favorite, which is this super primitive/rustic ring that reminds me of a shield; this one is so funky (the shank's pretty crooked, too), I like to think that maybe it was made my someone who was first learning how to make jewelry - it's heavy and shows the natural stones beautifully
∞ and finally, a tiny silver band with green turquoise inlay
Just realized I forgot to take a picture of the awesome silver bracelet my aunt got me in India (it screws on and off instead of a traditional clasp) - I'll get around to that soon!
Monday, February 21, 2011
I'd Rather Be Lonely, I'd Rather Be Free
Pamela Love
I really wanted to challenge myself this season and take a step back from what I’m known for. I had to come up with something that was the polar opposite of last season while still staying true to my aesthetic. My spring collection was so demonic, witchy, and ancient-feeling—this time I wanted to go futuristic, and add color with coated metal jewelry and crystals. I recently had cable TV installed and have been watching a lot of Star Trek, so I think that might have something to do with it. I’m the kind of designer who is always coming up with new ideas at the last second. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, and am on the phone to my production manager by 7 a.m.—I know half the time she wanted to kill me! There’s a porcupine bracelet in my new collection that we added the day of, for example.
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Stone That The Builder Refuse
Andrea Linett for StyleLikeU.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.
Another excellent SLU video. Check out her jewelry collection, it's amazing (and amazingly organized!)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
In A Lady Who Lingers, Saying She Is Lost
Hey ladies and gents! Hope you had a lovely New Year's Eve/Day. I drunkenly played board games with friends... so, you know - PRETTY WILD. obviously. hah
I've been really immersing myself in things I love this winter. I usually waver (style-wise) somewhere between a hippie and a punk (with twinges of goth, county, and classic prep, I suppose), but I've been basically drowning myself in the 1970s lately.
Music-wise, I cleaned out a record store near my house that was closing with everything from Big Brother and the Holding Company to the Yardbirds to the Dead Weather, so my ears are in a pretty good place lately. This has translated to platforms, boots, and bellbottoms.
I've also been stalking vintage turquoise rings on eBay. I've bought four so far, but two are still in the mail so I'll show you those once they have all arrived.
Here's what I've been feeling lately:
Dirty Hair Halo, lovely as always
Nasty Gal (except Neil Diamond? I've been wearing my Neil Young shirt to death, though)
George and Patti
again
from La Garconne Noire
cheers!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Bonadrag v. Etsy Jewelry Showdown
Granted, you can usually tell the difference between $300 craftsmanship and $30 craftsmanship if you look hard enough, but Etsy is a great option for budget friendly trendier items.
Pamela Love Crow Necklace - $575 (apparently enough people can afford this for it to be out of stock)
Timeous' web bracelet - $25
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I Don't Believe In Kings
Some people said they liked my outfit today (including a mildly creepy guy... hate that!), so here it is.
(I just moved in, so sorry about the paint splatters on the mirror! Once I get used to the new apartment, I'll find a better way to take pictures.)
My favorite part is that it's cheap!
tank top - American Apparel
belt - gift from my bestie Andrea
bracelet - Forever 21
skirt - "vintage" Rampage from my mom
(mid-90s? I don't remember her wearing it...)
sandals - Urban Outfitters
This is a ring I was wearing today. It is one of my favorites... I got it out of one of those 50-cent machines from a pizza joint or something, years ago
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Etsy Spotlight
These rings are made my soulyyours on Etsy. They have a really cool earthy look to them - delicate without being too precious.
Friday, July 24, 2009
I've Walked For Miles, My Feet Are Hurting
Found this really good slave bracelet on this website. Definitely coming up soon on my "to buy" list!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Boom Shaka Laka
Dear Pamela Love,
You jewelry is awesome, but I simply cannot spend $1,000 on a talon cuff. srsly.
On the other hand, I found this ring:
It's different, for sure. From a place that sells biker jewelry, so it's a little less Voodoo-Witchdoctor-ACTUAL chicken arm looking, and a little more "Imma punch you in the face," which always works for me! Also, the $30 price tag REALLLLY works for me. The website has other awesome stuff, although unfortunately most of the rings are only in mens' sizes...
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