Stopping in to let all you lovelies know about the Olivia Welles sale that is going on right now at HauteLook! Go find a gorgeous piece of statement jewelry for just about any outfit you own.
Hurry up. Pieces are already sold out!!
Anyjewelsaremyjam, Olivia Welles sent me their gorgeous drop pendant to wear on the regular. Let me just tell you, it's pretty much the perfect go to necklace. It's super long, giving it a real boho feel, and the triangle point is turquoise, which is a staple color for summer. Plus, the ornate base gives it the perfect amount of fancy.
If you can't catch the HauteLook sale, be sure to head over to the new Olivia Welles website! Ohmygosh, they have so many beautiful pieces of jewelry. AND the jewelry is also up to 70% off! Win slash win.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. Congrats to Jordan H. for winning!
Patina and Lace, a wonderful Etsy shop, sent me two of the most beautiful cuff bracelets in the world. It pretty much looks like I went deep sea diving and pulled these babies straight out of a sunken chest. Believable, right? Totes.
Kathleen, the mastermind behind Patina and Lace, specializes in belly dance, ballet, and, of course, mermaid accessories and couture. Every piece is beautifully handmade. Some items even mix vintage pieces with new items to create wearable art that is most definitively one of a kind.
No two of the items are alike. Even the process to make one of the cuff bracelets takes some time. They have to be painted, then wait for the verdigris to grow, and then the verdigris has to be painted. If you have to Google "verdigris" like I did, it's totally okay.
Do you want a mermaid cuff to treasure? Enter for your chance to win! Just log into the Rafflecopter below (or make a new Rafflecopter account), and follow the directions for each entry. Please make sure to actually do what's required for each entry. If you just click enter and not do what it's asking, I'll know. If you are unsure how to do one, skip it and contact me. DON'T CHEAT. CLOSED
The giveaway lasts until Tuesday, January 15th, 2013. One winner will win a custom mermaid cuff that was specially made for Coffee and Cashmere readers. A big thanks goes to Patina and Lace for creating such amazing items. THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. CONGRATS TO Jordan H. for winning!
I also wanted to include this mermaid video that teaches about ocean conservation. Patina and Lace created the purple costume that one of the mermaids is wearing. Can I live under the sea for a day?!
So, a few weeks ago, I got all crafty like and made some souped-up friendship bracelets. I already had the leather cord and tons of embroidery thread. After finding the other needed trinkets at Walmart, no Hobby Lobby here folks, I went into my sweat shop. After whipping a few of these suckers out in about thirty minutes, I was super proud of myself, and my arm thanked me.
I posted up my "how to" on here, but followed Honestly...WTF's guide. They explained it better and have better pics. Some people have all the luck.
DIY Friendship Bracelets
|| supplies ||
44-55 inches of Leather Cord (roughly)12-15 inches of Brass Ball Chain or Crystal Chain (roughly) 58-72 inches of Waxed Linen Cord or 2 Colors ofEmbroidery Thread (roughly. you get it)
1/4″ Brass Hex Nuts (hehe)
Some Scissors
IMPORTANT: The measurements above are for a DOUBLE WRAPPED BRACELET! I felt the need to let you know in all caps, because I totes read over that tidbit. If you want just a reg bracelet, half the measurements. And also, disregard my table. After seeing these photos, I'm going to be doing some refinishing.
Fold the leather in half to form a loop. The loop part needs to be big enough to fit around the hex nut.
Place the cord or embroidery thread parallel with the loop. Then wrap it around itself and the leather, working downwards. Sounds confusing. I know. Just wing it, or read the original instructions.
Place the crystal chain or ball chain along the leather with the end of the chain meeting the end of the embroidery thread wrap. Holding the chain against the leather, wrap the thread around tightly in between the crystals or balls.
Keep working until it fits nicely around your arm (twice).
When you've made it to the end of the crystal (or ball) chain, wrap the embroidery thread around the leather a few more times. Tie a knot with all four strands (if you are doing it with the embroidery thread).
Thread a hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Cut off any excess strands, and you're done!
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