A few seasons ago, I realized there was a dress in my closet I kept on seeing everywhere. It’s one thing to feel like everyone owns the same car as you ten minutes after you drive your new vehicle off the lot – but a dress (or shirt, or necklace, or scarf for that matter) shouldn’t feel so mass produced that you are bumping into it left and right.
It was at that point I started to really change the way I shopped. Oh sure – I still enjoy indulgences at Anthropologie and H&M every once in a while, but I …read more

It seems that lately, one of a kind, recycled accessories are a big hit. There are literally thousands of crafty jewelry and accessory makers out there making original artwork out of such random oddities that are not only different, but really great looking!
A lot of people gravitate towards eBay when they’re looking for handmade stuff. It’s great, because eBay’s been around for-freaking-ever, and it’s a trusted way to purchase online, however I tend to hunt around Etsy when I’m looking for original, handcrafted, high quality gifts. The artisans there really do have a huge respect for their crafts, and you …read more

I found one of these artists originally from fellow b5 blog Layers Upon Layers (Barbie Lovers Beware), but it inspired me to find a list of one-of-a-kind Barbie based jewelry.
Images are from the product sale pages on Etsy, and belong to their respective artists/jewelry makers.
What shoes should I wear? Red E for the Prom
Genuine barbie shoes. Red strappy heels with silver glitter on the straps. Shoes hung on silver french ear wires. Total length is 1.5″.
$10.00 via SAEE on Etsy
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Seen Better Days Barbie Necklace
Silver-plated fine chain necklace approx. 20″ with 12mm B&W striped Czech glass beads. Red, handmade decoupage …read more