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Funky Accessories from Feisty Elle

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:31:25 +0000

Feisty Elle is a San Francisco-based jewelry and accessories designer who creates her unique pieces with environmentally-sustainable materials… and lasers!

Her pieces are made from a combination of merino wool felt (from Merino sheep of course, which grow a high quality, soft wool) and bamboo ply. In addition, all of the jewelry and accessories are made in the USA.

Her pieces are big, bold and totally wearable!

“Pearl Emi” brooch or hair clip, made from wool felt.

The generously-sized orange “Dahlia” brooch is made from wool felt and also comes in a rainbow of colors, to match any outfit. There are only four left in orange though, so you’d better hurry if you want one…

You can also combine her bamboo and felt pieces into one set of earrings. This is the “Bamboo-black felt stacked” earrings, hung on 14kt gold filled hoops. These earrings are also available in other color combinations.

images: Feisty Elle

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Funky Accessories from Feisty Elle

Preppy Fun With Indie Accessories

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:00:05 +0000

Were you inspired by my previous post about argyle and houndstooth prints showing up on the runway – but aren’t quite sure how to add them to your own wardrobe?

Here are a few suggestions for adding a little argyle style to your accessory collection:

image: Whimsy House

This flower brooch is made out of an upcycled argyle wool sweater – perfect for adding a little color to your outfit!

Go big and bold with this fun argyle print ring:

image: Uniquely E Jewelry

And at only $5, it’s a great way to add a little pretty style without breaking the bank.

Have some fun with your hair and add these cute little bobby pins:

image: Jewelry & Baby Bling by Dara

Polka dots and argyle – you can’t lose!

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Preppy Fun With Indie Accessories

want to win more jewelry?

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:33:33 +0000

My very talented mom, who also writes a blog for b5, is holding a contest to give away this:

It’s a one-of-a kind copper celtic interlace shawl pin (boy, try saying that three times fast!)

To enter, just click here to read all about it

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ideas for weddings

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:28:50 +0000

I’m thrilled to be getting married this summer, and of course, wanted to do something a little different for my bridesmaids. Instead of going with the traditional “everyone in the same dress”, I asked my bridesmaids to choose their own dress patterns. Everyone will have the same fabric for the dresses and I found some gorgeous sheer printed organza to make shawls out of.

I wanted to share my floral brooches with my friends, and decided on this look:

Because I want to remain friends with my bridesmaids after my wedding, I felt it was better to give everyone as much choice as possible! So… we’re also going with this as well:

Chocolate brown dresses with blue or green shawls & cool-toned vintage porcelain pins. Unique & very feminine! Oh no, I still need to figure out the rest of the jewelery for my girls

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vintage porcelain pins

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 23:47:20 +0000

I’ve got a soft spot for vintage porcelain floral pins. They were quite common in England between the two world wars & up until the 1960s or so. You can still find some fantastic little pieces on eBay, in vintage shops, or even in your grandmother’s jewelry box!

These are five pins from my own collection, mostly treasures I found on eBay. I’ve paid anywhere from $1 to… um, too much for the one in the top centre

I’ve got a plan for these… but you’ll have to wait for tomorrow!

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vintage porcelain pins