Fixies
Finally had a chance to do some jewellery repairs. I like to give old jewels new life. The top bracelet is a Damascene Toledoware mother of pearl panel bracelet from Spain. It was… Continue reading
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Beauty is Embarrassing is Amazing
Went to see Beauty is Embarrassing — the documentary about artist Wayne White — a few weeks back now. It’s such as inspiring movie. White is best known for creating and voicing many… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Silvertone Organic Cuff Bracelet
Don’t know nuthin’ ’bout this bracelet except that it’s got a cool shape. I picked it up because it reminded me of the shape of an Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Bone cuff. But… Continue reading
Beauty in the Ruins: Zuni Fox Fetish Necklace
I found this delightful Zuni Fetish necklace in a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village. It’s missing two little foxes, many of the little beasties have lost their tails and the… Continue reading
Solange Azagury-Partridge for H&M Red Rhinestone Ring
Long time readers will know of my Solange Azagury-Partridge obsession. If you don’t, you can read about here, here and here. Well, I found another piece from Azagury-Partridge’s 2005 collection for H&M at… Continue reading
I Am the Queen of All Media!
Morning announcements! Just wanted to let everybody know about my tremendous online presence. Please visit my Tumblr, Old Jewels, where I work on my photography skills. Or peruse my Pinterest boards to see… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: 1988 Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue
I came across a whole box full of fashion magazines from the late 1980s/early 1990s last weekend. Because I am trying not to be a hoarder I took only two. I grabbed the… Continue reading
Countdown to Halloween: Men’s Corner
If an understated disguise is what you seek, look no further than Old Navy’s collection of costume t-shirts. While I am distressed that there is no tuxedo t-shirt, the faux three-piece suit almost… Continue reading
Countdown to Halloween: Halloween Hands
I need, like, three days of Halloween to wear all my goodies. Even if I was to wear the tentacle fingers over my skeleton gloves, what would I do with my hook hand?
Brush Your Face
It’s getting colder. The air is getting drier. The skin needs extra exfoliation. So I invested in this lovely face brush so I can give dry brushing a go. Here’s the theory: Dead… Continue reading