Anti Charm Bracelet, Bracelet & My Nail Polish gave me a Fake Hand

I collect things. Not anything major like cat status or dolls. What I collect is on a smaller scale, usually erroring on the side of small oddities. So, when I had an idea for a gold bracelet for myself I decided to look through these oddities and see what I could find.

What I found, and made myself, is what I consider my anti charm bracelet, bracelet. I say anti because none of these charms have any major meaning too me. Except maybe the naked women coin. It was given to me when I worked in a Chinese restaurant, when I was 19, by one of the cooks. He said it would bring good luck. Who doesn't want a little extra good luck....or a naked women coin, I mean really?

I figured the pieces would look good in a group, which they do and by double wrapping the chain the charms look even edgier and so much more my style.

Speaking of double wrapping, notice the new nail color? I had my nails done with two different colors again. My experiment as successful, the general public responded positive, with the exception of one man thinking I had a fake hand. So new colors or from two different polish's I have never used before. The blue is Slapper by Butter London and the gray is Mirror Mirror by Orly. So far I am content with both, but will of course let you know.

Take away: I recommend you find random tiny pieces and make your own anti charm bracelet bracelet, or contact me and I will do it for you. Also test out some nail combinations and see what you think, maybe you will look like you have a fake hand too.

Until next time.

Polish, Popsicles and Prosecco

So it's finally summer in Seattle. This usually doesn't happen until after the fourth of July, and like clock work it was 80 degrees on July 5th. With summer "finally" here I had ideas. Well, technically I had one idea and the other I saw on the Today show, but still I tried it out.

Idea number 1; Nails! 
As you know I usually wear two tone nail polish. This morning I thought, why not take it a step further and paint one hand one color and the other a completely different but complimentary color. In this case my right hand is "Aquadelic" and my left hand is "Oh How Street It Is," both by China Glaze. My theory; very seldom do people see both my hands nails up, so I don't think anyone will notice, but we'll see, I'll keep you updated as to public opinion.

Idea number 2; Popsicle in Persecco! 
Yep, you read that right. I was watching the Today show on Fourth of July and they mentioned putting popcicles in Prosecco for a party. Yesterday, I did not attend/have a party, but it was hot and Husband and I had twin pops and a bottle of Prosecco, so we decided why not try this. I must say it is DELCIOUS, but I recommend seperating the twin pop into two pieces first otherwise it's a bit messy.

There are my summer time ideas of the week for you, try them out and let me know.

Until next time.......

You Got Nailed (but in a good way)

I learned a new skill, you can see it to your left. I combined my new knowledge with my love of hardware, in this case carpet nails. Why carpet nails specifically? They are mean looking, have a unique shape and well, they are small.

I think this necklace is super fantastic and the next best thing to gluten free sliced bread. Next week watch for a matching bracelet.

Until next time.....

Girl Talk; Nail Polish and Cafe Racers

As I mentioned in my last post, I had lunch with Joy the Baker last week. She had mentioned I should post not only about my jewelry and unique fashion sense, but also about the projects I'm working on. So I'm taking her advice.

Today I painted my own nails. For most this is not a big deal, personal nail painting is a regular occurance in life. For me however, it is not my forte, but I'm trying to be a "Money Saving-ista" (I'm sure that is something), so not paying for a polish change is a good start. I think I did a pretty good job. The blue is Amy by Julep, I like how it is a matte finish, the purple is Ate Berries in the Canaries (seriously who names these) by OPI.

Another part of today of my being a Money Saving-ista is working with the barter system. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I was wa tching Barter Kings, and have now decided I want to barter. My end goal is a cafe racer motorcycle. I have my motorcycle license, but Husband's bike has far too much torque for me. I am just looking for a older, in moderate condition small bike, and I love the vintage look of a cafe racer. What I have to start with is a older Dell laptop and a double batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies oatmeal cookies, I believe those are worth their weight in gold. I know this probably will not supply me with the racer now, but it's a start.

So there is the current life projects. I will keep you updated on how the bartering goes.

Until next time.....

Rope and Chains bring me Joy!

I don't know about you, but there are friends in my life who for some strange coincidence the cosmos know when I need them the most. One of these friends is the amazing Joy; you probably know her better as Joy the Baker. Although, we live 1,136.3 miles away, when we see each other it's like it's been no time at all.

Joy was here this weekend, I had the pleasure of having lunch with her on Monday at Sitka and Spruce. Although I did not know at the time, I needed that lunch with my friend. Food was amazing, wine was crisp, weather was warm, ambiance stunning, it was great and fantastic and I am so happy she was here.

When we get together we always discuss our current fashion obsession. I told her I was into rope and the whole nautical look. She agreed with me and showed me a picture she took the day before on the ferry (right).

After my inspiring lunch I decided to make Joy a necklace based on her picture and my new obsession with rope. Hope she likes it and maybe you too. I'll let you know what she thinks.

Until next time.....

Two fold post, Nails and jewelry, What more could a girl want?

So, this is a two fold post.

First, I FINALLY had my nails done. It had been what seems like forever, I know, I know first world problems, but really for someone who loves fashion having bad nails is, really, a fashion faux pas. So, yes finally done and I decided to go back to my two tone look, because I love it. I have been really feeling the whole bright colors look in fashion, so I opted for Gaga for Green from the China Glaze Electropop Collection  and I Eat *Mainely Lobster  from the OPI Touring collection. I love the look and will most likely carry it through a polish cycle or two.

Second, as you can see in the picture I am wearing a bracelet. Yep, I made it, and yes it is not only pink, but ribbon. Don't worry I didn't lose my "look," the main part is all chain, two tone chain in fact, which I also made, plus a double wrap, oh yeah you know you love it. I tried it as a necklace. It was a bit too much pink for me, but hey, check it you might love it, otherwise it's pretty Rad as a bracelet.

Until next time.....

*To my brother Brandon and Husband, yes it is Mainely and no I did not spell it wrong.*

Men's Socks and a Chloe Mini? Yep, I went there!

Men’s socks. Let’s face it when we think of men’s socks it’s usually something like white athletic or if you had a rather conservatively dressed father, like me its navy with a gold toe. However, men’s socks have come so far in fashion these days they are now a quintessential part of a men’s outfit. They provide just a little pop of personality or color in what would ordinarily be “just a suit.”

So yes, what do men’s socks have to do with me? Well, I have found men’s socks can directly translate to women’s fashion as well. Here I paired Husband’s various shades of brown striped Hugo Boss socks with my favorite heeled oxford’s, Chloe mini and white button down. I like to think of this look as a bit urban school girl. What do you think? I will keep you updated on other outfits inspired my men’s fashion.

Until next time.....