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Beads
, Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Gemstones
on August 23, 2006
On a recent visit to see my two young nephews, Dalton 4 and Jake 1, I thought a few minutes before putting on a new pair of earrings I had just made for myself.
They are a pair of dramatic hoop earr...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on August 20, 2006
Fun - that's how I would describe jewelry designs by Deborah Stein of Bonbon Oiseau.
Adorning ourselves is one way to celebrate life, to enjoy ourselves, and feel good, and that's as it shou...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on August 7, 2006
Even the most fashion challenged among us know that you can never go wrong with the classics: a strand of pearls, tennis bracelet, or diamond stud earrings.
Brooks Brothers is known for its classic ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on August 3, 2006
I keep telling myself that I'm going to start taking yoga again.
There's a new yoga studio in the town next to me, and I fear that by the time I get my act together they will be closed. But,...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on July 29, 2006
I found out about this cut little red dress pin that you can get for free, that's right, for free, while reading an excellent web site about keeping your heart healthy, A Hearty Life. I sent away ...
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Bridal Jewelry
, Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on July 28, 2006
What do you get when you have wire wrapped around lots of chunky funky gemstone beads? Gingeroot! Okay, well, not really, but that's the name of this jewelry company that designs some unique style...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on July 19, 2006
Word is out that Yndigo Designs, a jewelry company run by Kim Lyons, has a new collection out called "Fluid."
From a company press release:
Making use of the bold colors and innovative &q...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on July 14, 2006
As a jewelry designer myself, one of the things that I enjoy about making hand-crafted jewelry is that you can make one-of-a-kind pieces, or at the very least limited editions.
I remember a few year...
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Beads
, Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on July 11, 2006
Summer time means travel time for many of us, and with jewelry you need to be extra careful that it doesn't get lost or stolen while you are on the move.
Personally, when I travel, I try to keep...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Jewelry Trends
on June 20, 2006
The look for necklaces right now is layered, but this can be tricky to do and I don't think everyone is able to pull it off all the time. Plus, let's face it - it is not always practical eithe...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on June 7, 2006
Okay, hokey blog post title, but I couldn't resist when I learned about this line of jewelry.
Oh, they also make hand bags (another weakness of mine) and tees.
They claim to be Latin inspired,...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on June 7, 2006
Jewelry is often referred to as "eye candy," and what better eye candy than the kind made from glass. Not a lot of jewelry designers work with this medium, but it is great for adding color a...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on June 1, 2006
Old Navy has a new focus - accessories - and that includes jewelry. According to an article in Accessories magazine: "The idea [...] is to present accessories trend stories with an assortment of ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on May 28, 2006
I've been seeing a lot large rings lately in all the fashion magazines and on lots of web sites. Word has it that the cocktail ring is back in vogue.
I'm not totally sure how I feel about we...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on May 26, 2006
Style.com offers loads of fashion information, including the latest trends in jewelry.
Gleaned from Candy's A-List of Accessories, I collected some bracelet finds for you. Chanel seems to be her ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Jewelry Trends
on May 18, 2006
I've been yapping and yapping about chains and links and links and chains. Here's yet another jewelry site, Matisse, which has a jewelry collection loaded with links....oh and lots of dangles ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Jewelry News
on May 16, 2006
Czech crystal, especially when it comes to beads, is pretty well-known in the jewelry fashion world, but this area of the world still struggles to get the word out about its jewelry designers. Thus, a...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on May 8, 2006
I want to give a big thank you to Julie from Almostgirl and Coutorture for her pictures from the Swarovski Poetic Night press conference.
If you love sparkle, and hey, who doesn't, then you'...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Jewelry Designers
on April 29, 2006
To some, it's just junk jewelry, something you'd toss in a Goodwill box or give to your children to play dress-up with. For those with some knowledge about costume jewelry, antiques, and an ey...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
, Jewelry History
, Watches
on April 28, 2006
The epitome of grace, sophistication, and elegance, Jacqueline Kennedy was then and still remains a fashion icon. Now you can have her look for a lot less than you'd think thanks to a new jewelry ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on April 7, 2006
Rachel Abroms announces a new line of jewelry called "Mad Coin," which includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings.
From http://www.shoprachelabroms.com : Mad Coin is a signature co...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on April 3, 2006
For those of us who appreciate hand-made merchandise, especially jewelry, Etsy.com is a wonderful alternative to the pre-packed feel of many on-line stores. Along with jewelry, they sell all kind of h...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on March 20, 2006
Spring is here, and that means lots of new jewelry collections are coming out right now. Here's one from Jeweled Elegance. Inspired by nature, you'll find lots of bugs (the good ones though), ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on March 13, 2006
Costume jewelry collecting is a wonderful hobby. Jewelry really documents history for us, and what better way to have a piece of history than by owning costume jewelry from different time periods. Car...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on March 10, 2006
A lot of on-line shops these days are using technology to allow their customers to have more of an interactive experience. This is especially true with jewelry as many of them allow you to pick and ch...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on February 12, 2006
Glass jewelry is nothing new. Glass has been used for centuries to make jewelry pieces. So, it's no surprise that sea glass is a popular jewelry component these days. If you are a beachcomber, you...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on January 23, 2006
Admittedly, I tend to prefer the " real thing" when it comes to jewelry, but believe it or not, costume jewelry is valuable in a different way when it comes to those who collect it. Many cos...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on January 14, 2006
Nicole Miller wants to dress you from head to toe, and that includes your jewelry. Women's Wear Daily recently reported: " Nicole Miller rounded out the mix of entering into an agreement for ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on January 9, 2006
Not necessarily a new theme in jewelry design, but still interesting, it seems many jewelry designers are returning to nature for inspiration. Especially popular are animals like elephants, giraffes, ...
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Costume and Fashion Jewelry
on January 7, 2006
I'm always amazed at the Victoria Secret runway shows. You just never know how " over the top" it will get. In their most recent show, jewelry and beading enthusiast got a little somethi...
