Silver Bracelet vol. 2
Last week I visited my mum’s cottage in the middle of nowhere, and we decided to do a little Tour de Trinket to a tiny town nearby. Despite the fact that this town has just a handful of inhabitants, their flea markets (yes, in plural!) offer a wide selection of most wonderful things you can possibly imagine.
Instead of mindless splurging, I came home with this beautiful silver bracelet. When I found the bracelet, it was covered with a thick layer of silver oxide. It was all black and grubby, and for awhile I thought there’s no way to restore this item’s beauty. I decided to buy the bracelet though, since it cost me less than a glass of wine in my local pub.
I managed to clean the bracelet, and I must say it’s one of the most beautiful jewels I own. I found out that it was made in 1966 by a Finnish goldsmith company called Salovaara Ky, which is nowadays out of business. I have a feeling that they made similar style rings as well so I guess I should pay a visit to the local antique stores in the near future.
Sanna 22. July 2008 | Accessories | Comment [4]
Some TLC for my MacBook
Due to the nature of my work I need to carry my laptop around with me. I guess I’m not the only one who has found those conventional laptop briefcases rather dull and unimaginative. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of practical and stylish laptop bags in the market, and therefore I decided to opt for a laptop sleeve as I don’t want to damage my lappie when carrying it around in my normal bag. My lovely monochrome laptop sleeve with graceful wildflowers arrived today and it really is a win-win situation: I’m happy and my laptop is happy.
Wanna carry your high tech safely and with style? Check out Janine King Designs at Etsy.
Sanna 27. February 2008 | Accessories | Comment [8]
Silver Brooch With Amethyst (1963)
Sanna 25. January 2008 | Accessories | Comment [4]
Silver Bracelet With Amethyst by R. Lantz (1962)
Sanna 21. December 2007 | Accessories |
Scarf Ability
Do you own dozens of lovely scarves but don’t know how to make the most out of them? Do you always wear your scarves the same way? If you need a stroke of inspiration, take a look at this lovely vintage booklet, Scarf Ability – 25 Ways to Tie a Scarf, published back in 1960’s by Sears and Roebuck.
Despite the fact that the booklet is more than forty years old, I find it so up to date and very inspiring. As the booklet simplifies, accessories can give a personal touch to any outfit. “A woman’s way with accessories can become her personal fashion signature”, the author explains and continues: “In today’s fashion picture, a scarf worn in combination with a hat, a handsome belt or rows of chains, a dramatic pin, flying from a handbag strap or luggage handle, expresses today’s mood”. So what are you waiting for? Get accessorising and have fun!
Think about this season’s must have, the LBD, accessorised with a glorious Isadora, or common work outfit spiced up with The Stole. I’m hooked!
If you think after glancing through the booklet that you are running short of ideas, search inspiration from books, such as Sensational Scarfs, to teach you how to turn a scarf into a fabulous fashion look. Tech wizards might find scarf tying cd guides, such as 80 Ways to Tie Your Scarf , extremely handy.
Accessorising is all about experimenting, so get creative and have a blast!
Sanna 19. November 2007 | Accessories | Comment [2]
