the Proprietress

Etsy Hors d’oeuvres: bib necklaces

February 1, 2010

i am totally fascinated and impressed by all the bib necklace creations out there. abundant flowers, doo-dads and sparkles. many made with vintage fabrics and the like. what i like best about these Etsy finds is that they’re literally one -of-a-kind! each is hand made with love by their creator and each promises to bring your simple outfit to the next level of amazing.

there are hundreds of this style of necklace on Etsy – but i chose a few of my favorites that are also $40 or less = making them an easy-to-afford purchase.
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first up: a classy navy blue and charcoal felt necklace. colors don’t float your boat? Shop Tipsy can create one in the colors of your choosing! How’s that for customization at $12?? brilliant.

second: lovely fabric yo-yo’s in a pretty blend of soft yellows, greys and creams. the yo-yo’s are nice and flat if you don’t like the bulk of 3-D flowers. this one is flanked by two bright yellow beads and is just so cute at only $22. check out all the goodies at other lovely things.

lastly: a truly fun concoction of vintage fabrics, earrings and buttons re-purposed in a large, fun and inspiring necklace. looks like a vacation when added to a simple tank top and jeans. there are other themed color combos to choose from at Just Liv’s shop.

Enjoy!!

designer spotlight: ViviDot

June 29, 2009

it’s no secret that i adore color. walk into my closet and you’ll think you’ve stepped into the remnants of a rainbow explosion. this is only one of the reasons why i’m smitten with ViviDot, a darling line of fabric covered earrings, necklaces, brooches and more. the line has got some serious personality and i think her pieces would add fun & sass to any boutique.

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the recession-friendly prices rock. the line retails from $5 – 45 retail. the result is an irresistable sale. great gifts too!

and there is a sense of humor here that i dig. for example – the “ouch” ring pictures an image of a band-aid. kitschy – but cute.

the flower brooches are definitely my favorite item – i think they’d add just the right amount of pizazz to a jean jacket, a tank top, a lapel or a handbag. whimsical – yet modern – they have flair without being too girly.

When ready to place an order, you can choose from items in her store – or create custom items - for those who like a more tightly edited, personal selection.