I saw an article in the paper this weekend about how us old hippie chicks are coming back in style. I guess this means I have an excuse to keep my hair long for a few more years at least. Along with flowing locks and flowing frocks, earthy jewelry is in with this hippy-chic look.

Jewelry Designer Sarah Hood shows how organics can be combined with new looks and some new materials. You can find her shop on Etsy.com as well as more about her at www.SarahHoodJewelry.com:

Sarah Hood Jewelry is an exploration of the natural world. I'm drawn to simple shapes and clean lines-perfect circles, smooth and elongated leaves, simple flower forms. I hope to showcase the ordinary in extraordinary ways.

My work on Etsy is a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, limited editions, experiments, investigations and departures....jewelry-making just for the fun of it.

Pictured left are sterling silver etch earrings from her Etsy shop. Then there are these fun and funky branch earrings, made from plastic, yes, I know.