Showing posts with label EARRINGS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EARRINGS. Show all posts

Sunday, May 15, 2011

EARRINGS, // Tutorial: Sweater Clips!

 


You asked for it, you got it! I put together a tutorial on making sweater clips. It's so super simple!!
You'll need:
Clip-on earrings.
Pliers. (snazzy floral ones not required ;))
Jump Rings.
Necklace chain.

Time needed: 15 minutes.

First make sure you have the correct kind of clip on earrings. You need the kind with little holes in the clip, there doesn't have to be three but there needs to be at least one.

Now cut your chain to length. My chains were all just under 6 inches but varied ever so slightly in length so they would hang differently. The length of chain will depend on how small or large your bust is. It's a good idea to hold the chain up to your chest and see how a certain length will hang before cutting. In my opinion four strands seems to look best.

Once you've done that...
1. open your jump ring. 2. put the jump ring in the last hole of the clip-on earring. 3. slip the chains on the jump ring. 4. use your pliers to close the jump ring. 5.  repeat on the other side....
And you're done!!
So simple, right?
Resources:
You can find jump rings at any craft store.
Search thrift stores, estate sales, antique malls and garage sales for snazzy vintage clip on earrings and old necklace chains. If you're desperate or in a hurry for the perfect chain or earrings head to ebay or etsy.

If you make some make sure to send me a picture or a link to your blog post! I'd love to see.
Have fun!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Pamela Love for Topshop line

 




I came across the first images of the Pamela Love jewelry collection for Topshop and wanted to share them with you. I was secretly hoping for a few more silver pieces that are a little less detailed... It makes sense though that she didn't want to copy pieces from her line and create another big spike cuff or knuckle ring or something. Out of this bunch, the feathered jewelry is my favorite. I'm curious how you feel about the collection, that ranges between around 50 and 120 pounds, and what your favorite piece is. Thoughts?