Those who know me will attest to my penchant for jewelry and accessories. I tend to keep my clothes simple and use accessories to really express my style. In fact if you want to know how I'm feeling about myself have a look at what jewelry I'm wearing. I notice that at times when I'm struggling or feeling really flat I tend not to pay much mind to adorning myself. When I'm feeling good I pay a lot of attention to accessorising.
My tastes move through different types of jewelry. For a while I was all about necklaces. Years ago I was a bracelet girl. It chops and changes but for the moment it's earring and brooches all the way.
I received the most lovely gifts from my friend Sharon at Handmaiden a few weeks back. Technically we did a swap but I think that the balance was tipped in my favour. 2 pairs of gorgeous earrings for a small softie hardly seems equal so I feel like I was gifted these goodies.
Sophie Isobel and I organised a swap recently too and I was so lucky to have a custom set of brooches made. Everything Sophie creates is so delightful, whimsical and sweet. If you haven't discovered her yet go and visit.
Ms L and I had an amazing holiday in Hawaii a few years back and we have both loved Hawaii ever since. It was one of those holidays that leaves you with a wonderful and romantic nostalgia for a place. Via Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming I came across Sherry Truitt and decided to purchase a treat for Ms L.
If I was feeling totally cashed up at the moment and not trying to save my pennies for a major purchase I'd splash out on this amazing peice of textile goodness.
When I'm feeling a bit flat I always wear a piece of jewellery that was either my Grandma's or Mum's. Love the Hawaii necklace.
ReplyDeleteI adore handmade jewellery. There's nothing better to make an individual statement or to sum up your mood on any given day. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI always wear my grandmother's rings - I have one from each of my Nannas. Both have passed, but I wear those rings when I need confidence, and comfort, and love. I'm sure they are not so much valuable, as invaluable to me :) I had every intention of participating in your Glorious Loot, but I'm already behind!! Sorry Tinnie x
ReplyDeletethat cowl would be perfect with the amethyst earrings
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how your mood is translated onto your body, isn't it? When I'm feeling flat I don't do my hair. It's a clear sign! I'll watch for your jewellery next time... :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, this loot is glorious! I have finally posted my first glorious loot for the week!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful brooches! I love crafty accessories, they really lift any outfit. i should remember not to wear brooches when I need to be alone, people *always* come up and ask me about them.
ReplyDeleteBesides that I just wear my wedding and engagement rings. Really should get my ears re-pierced :)
Thanks honey! I'm so delighted that you love your little collection and I just love your 7 days of Loot! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings :)
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Lovin' the Hawaii pendant. In fact all the goodies are fab.
ReplyDeleteSince I began all this blooging hoo haa I seem to find myself discovering and acquiring the best cafty treats.
Blogging and discovering certainly go hand in hand.
That is the second time today I've written blooging!
ReplyDeleteso many lovelies! i bought some of Sharon's earrings for my mum - they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteso glad you liked Sherry's necklace - they are really pretty arent they?
you should have titled the posts, "seven days of crafty beauty" because the things you've gotten are so lovely. Nothing beats a handmade find.
ReplyDeleteoooh my, you HAVE been having fun! :D
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does the model of the delicious looking cowl look like the scientist woman out of The Incredibles, dahlink????????? (Let me say I speak as someine whose nephew looks exactly like the baddie from the Incredibles!)
ReplyDeleteI was just saying that I think I'm going to make jewelry this weekend!
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