ETSY FINDS

(also known as stuff I found that I want)

You know ;)

I must be feeling better... I haven't fake shopped the internets in a while.

My fantasy shopping carts are empty.

I need to get back in the swing of things... the holidays are coming up, and I've got roommates (and myself) to splurge on!!

Now for my etsy finds:

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Lavender Drusy Gold Earrings -- via friedasphie

I've been on an earring kick lately.

Please don't look at my most recent pile (TODAY) of receipts from Nordstrom.

Initial Pendant -- via laladesignstudio

I love the simplicity of these initial necklaces.

I'll take an 'a' please ;)

Tiny Wire Heart Necklace -- via michellechangjewelry

This, I like a lot.

It reminds me of my Gorjana Chloe necklace that I wear every day. It's tiny, and simple.

 Can I just say I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of the Gorjana line (available at Shopbop and the Gorjana website).

I absolutely LOVE all of their pieces!!!

I wish I could add more to my own collection.

The next three are from the same shop (michellechangjewelry)

I think I love the MAJORITY of her pieces...

I can't decide which I like more:

Tiny Oval Necklace

(You pick the initials, but I kind of like 'xo')

Baby Elephant Necklace

Puffy Heart Necklace

Have you found any thing on Etsy lately?

Minty Fresh

Top: Anne Taylor Loft --- Belt and Skirt: Thrifted --- Shoes: Kohls --- Earrings and Ring: Handmade --- Bracelet: Charlotte Russe --- Purse: Etsy/58bluebirds

You know what I realized this morning? I have no blue or green shoes. It's a tragedy. I must resolve this situation as soon as possible.

I am feeling very optimistic about the weather today. It's forecast to be 67-freaking-degrees today, and though so far it's sitting comfortable around only 50, I am hopeful that I did not wear a nearly sleeveless top in vain.

This belt is seriously going in the "Favorite Thrift Finds Ever" category (don't ask me what else is in that category... I just made it up). The shade of mint is perfect, and it fits me perfectly. And for only $2? Yes pleaassse.

This morning I made the rookie mistake of forgetting to tell my new co-worker Sherri that I was going to work today and need tomorrow off. So I was sitting at the desk this morning around 9:45 when in walks Sherri, and I instantly start to feel stupid. Like really, really stupid. Hopefully I was just getting all of the stupid out early so now I'll do nothing dumb for the rest of the day. Not likely, but I can hope, right? Anyways, it turned out fine because (a) she didn't yell at me for making her come in to work for nothing and (b) she can work tomorrow. Crisis averted.

I Will Remember a Cupcake Forever

Jewelry: Handmade --- Top, Belt, and Skirt: Thrifted --- Tights: Kohls --- Shoes: John Fluevog --- Purse: Forever21

I got this top at St. Vincent's a while back during a 50% off sale, so it was only $1.64. It's J. Jill, which I know is kind of an old lady brand, but I couldn't resist the awesome stripe detailing on the front, which is actually strips of fabric sewn on the front. Love.

Aquamarine Swarovski Ring, Teal Swarovski Ring

On a more serious note, I'm sure all of you have heard by now that Osama bin Laden was killed yesterday. I'm not a political person at all and like to avoid discussions about politics or watching about politics on the news at all costs. I did watch a live feed online for a while last night, though, because they kept on saying Obama was about to say something about it (I got bored of waiting and turned it off). One of the news anchors, though, said something I found highly amusing:

"American people will always remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard that Osama bin Laden was dead."

While I highly doubt that is true, I did find it funny because right when I turned on MSN and saw the headlines that bin Laden was dead, I was eating a cupcake. So I guess every time someone talks about bin Laden, an image of a cupcake is going to pop into my head. Sweet deal, if you ask me.

So what were you doing when you heard the news?

Outfit: I'm So Blue

Necklace and Rings: Handmade --- Top and Purse: Forever21 --- Belt and Skirt: Thrifted --- Shoes: Target

Nope, I'm not sad. I'm just wearing lots of blue today!

I think I need to give this shirt a break here pretty soon...I wear it way too much. It's just such a lovely cut and color, and it looks great tucked into skirts. Definitely one of my favorite Forever21 purchases to date. And it was only $10! :)

Chinese Porcelain Ring, Tiger's Eye Ring

No outfits for the past two days, not because I didn't wear clothes, but because they were my lazing around the house clothes. As much as I love having a day or two off each week now, I actually caught myself thinking I'm bored yesterday. Not a good sign.

Well, for those of you that read my shoe post yesterday, you may be thinking these shoes look awfully familiar. Yesterday I made a Target run with the intention of trying on the shoes I was drooling over online just so I'd know what size to order/buy if I ever did decide to get them. Bad, bad decision. Once I had these guys on my feet there was no way I was going to walk out of the store without getting them. They're absolutely perfect, and so far, actually quite comfortable. 

The most positive aspect of the trip, though, was that I realized I actually do not like the strappy wedges and the mustard wedges, which were my previous favorites after looking online. Neither of them felt very good on my feet. So even though I ended up buying a pair, I saved myself from the hassle of buying and returning the other two that I probably would have bought before.

I haven't given up on the Earthies, though. Still debating if I want them for that price...

New Jewelry

I took a sick day today since yesterday turned out pretty miserably for me (I think I scared a few customers away with the sneezing) and spent the morning cozied up on the couch with my sweet pup, watching episode after episode of Arrested Development. After being a bum for a couple of hours I decided to get up and do something productive with all my free time, so I decided to make some new jewelry pieces.

If any of you have looked at my Etsy shop recently, you might have noticed that I'm now focusing mainly on my wire wrapped rings and phasing everything else out, so the intention was to just make some rings. After poking around my bead boxes for a bit, though, some necklace designs popped into my head so I decided to indulge them. I ended up making 5 necklaces, and then 5 rings with the new Swarovski beads I got in the mail yesterday. So I ended up being more productive sick then I am when I'm healthy. Weird.

Anyhow, here are some pics of my new goodies because I don' have an outfit to show today (unless a hoodie, sweats, and slippers count as an outfit).

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And don't forget you can use the coupon code in my sidebar if you see anything you want! And if you're a vintage seller, I'm always open to talking about trades! :)

Outfit: Out of Hibernation

Necklace: Handmade --- Cardigan: H&M --- Purse: Forever21 --- Tank Top: Target --- Belt: Thrifted --- Skirt: Thrifted --- Booties: Kohls

Well folks, today is the day. I'm not wearing tights. When I proudly announced this to my mom this morning, she said, "Oh, I thought you were wearing those white tights again." Nothing like a little positive reinforcement to start you day, eh?

Even though I'm probably going to complain about how white my legs are for the next week, I actually do quite like being so pale. Having orange skin is a fad, and some day all the orange people are going to look at my pasty white legs and drool with jealously. At least that's how the story goes in my head. Until that day, though, I will continue to be a proud albino.

Also, this might possibly be the last time my brown hair will grace the pages of this blog. I'm about 60% sure I'm going to get it dyed and cut tomorrow (if not tomorrow, then next week for sure). I've been planning this cut for almost a month now, so I'm anxious to get it done!

Scratch that! I'm getting it cut on the 3rd... 

Outfit: Skippy Doo, Caribou

I saw this belt at St. Vincent dePaul and I said, "I must have that belt". The fact that it is far too big for my waist is a minor technicality. I just pulled it through the loop and tucked the end behind. Looks a little weird, but it's cool to look weird nowadays, right?

Jewelry made with white magnesite and caribou antler.

Outfits: Cheap Skirts are the Best Skirts

March 29-

This skirt was one of the many goodies I picked up on my thrifting venture the other day. I know it's probably not everyone's cup of tea, but boy oh boy do I love it. Long, pleated, black... and it even has pockets! I also love skirts that have belt loops on them because it makes it so much easier to get it tight around the waist. And the fact that it cost me a whopping $1.49 doesn't hurt my love for it either.

March 30-

Cutest belt ever, am I right? I'm not sure why it had never crossed my mind to look at the belt section at the thrift store before my most recent trip. There were so many cute ones! I'm lucky to have escaped with only 5...

I was just noticing that you can't even tell I'm wearing white tights and that it just looks like I have super pale legs. Well, I suppose I do have super pale legs, but still. This is not a good sign. I need Mr. Sun to come back to me soon!

Outfits: the Bun, the Bee, and the Brown (Skirt)

Before my outfits, just wanted to say thanks again for everyone who is praying/thinking of Tiffany. Her husband posted an update on facebook last night and said she is starting to recover movement in her right arm and leg! She doesn't have the fine motor skills back yet, but she can at least move them. She is also regaining her ability to speak, which is a huge step in the right direction. She got to see both of her boys yesterday, which was the first time since her air embolism on Monday. She is still far from normal, but she is making huge strides. Keep praying that her brain will continue to heal!

March 23-

I can't think of anything to say about this... I suppose that's probably for the best. Moving on...

March 24-

Yes I know this is blurry. For some reason the camera would focus on anything but me today. Phooey on the camera. But you get the basic idea... shirt over dress, tights, shoes, yadayadayada.

Unfortunately this is not my umbrella. I borrowed it from the shop for picture taking purposes. I may just have to buy it for myself sometime, though, since it's super cool.

Also, new necklace I made for myself:

March 25-

I ordered this vintage skirt from pegasusvintage in the late afternoon of March 21st, it was shipped the 22nd, and it arrived the 24th (yesterday). Pretty speedy, no? It's exactly what I wanted: a brown skirt that's long enough that I can hike it up around my waist without showing off my undies. And for only $8? Yes please!

Outfits: Dressing Up

March 15-

If I ever try the 30/30 Challenge, this dress is definitely going in the line-up. It is hands down my favorite item in my closet and I am so happy that my mom talked me into it (when I first tried it on I was on the fence; she was the one that made me decide on it) for my graduation. I am tired of having to layer over and under it, though. Mr. Sun, please come back to me soon!

March 16-

This was my second vintage dress that I bought on Etsy, but for reasons unknown, I've never worn it before. It's super cute and breezy and I can't wait to wear it more this summer.

My wild woman hair is kind of getting out of control. I desperately need a haircut before I turn into Cousin It. That would be no bueno.

Etsy Front Page Feature + Outfit: Alaskan Raven

Yay! My Creamy Magnesite Necklace was on the front page of Etsy today! Unfortunately by the time I saw it the necklace had already sold (I mean, how dare someone buy something from me?!?!) so it wasn't there anymore, but I got a screen shot from CraftCult. It's in the 2nd row, third item.

This is actually my 5th time on the FP, but it's my first time since June 2010, so it was a pretty exciting feeling. It does make me feel a little bad that my Etsy shop is so neglected and barren, though. Maybe I could have made a few more sales from it if I was better stocked... oh well, too late now! Anyways, thank you to octopurse for including me in this treasury!

Since today was so gray and gloomy (it's kinda sorta sunny now, but it will doubtlessly be gray again in a few minutes in classic Oregon style), I opted for my favorite man sweater. No really, it's a man sweater. I also added a new necklace I made for myself last night, using a pendant that my sister got me almost a year ago for my birthday (at least I think it was my birthday... it might possibly have been Christmas 2009. Yikes!). When I came out this morning wearing it:
Mom: "I've never seen you wear a cross before!"
Me: "Silly mom, it's a raven, not a cross. How could you make such an egregious error?"*
*Not actually what I said

 

It's from my sister that is crazy enough to live in Alaska. Apparently it's made out of Musk Ox horn, so that's kind of neat, right? I mean, what's not awesome about getting to wear dead animal parts? Hmm... wait a second...

Outfits: Skippy Doo for New Shoes!

March 11-

I scored myself some sweet little gray oxfords from UrbanOg, as well as two other pairs of shoes I don't need but wanted anyways. You can see them/buy them HERE if you like. I'm kind of wishing I bought the camel ones now, but too late. The gray ones are plenty cute and I think I'll be able to wear them with more outfits.

Anyways, I'm quite proud of this outfit. I managed to combine a chiffon dress with a "boyfriend" sweater (don't ask me why they named it that, they just did) and not look like a total bum. Well, at least I don't think I look like a total bum.

March 12-

These new lovelies are some flat ankle booties. I should have taken a picture of the insides... they have the cutest floral print in there. I really wanted the brown version but those didn't come in my size. Boo! You can check them out HERE.

Hope you are all having lively Saturday afternoons (I meant to type "lovely", but I suppose lively works, too)! Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

Closed - Ring Giveaway

Yay! You are invited to my giveaway!

The Details:

Who: Anyone in the whole wide world.
What: A giveaway
Where: Right here on this 'ol blog thang.
When: From the time of posting until Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 9pm PST.
Why: Because giving stuff away is fun!

The Prize:

Any of the made to order rings in my Etsy shop. You can see your options by clicking HERE. Any ring that has the words "Any Size" in the title is eligible to be won. The rings that are a specific size and say "Sold As Is" are not eligible to be won. At the present moment there are 8 different rings that could be won, pictured below:

 Please note that if for any reason between now and the end of the giveaway I have to unlist any of the above rings from my shop, it is no longer available to be won. By the same measure, if I add any new made to order rings to my shop before the end of the giveaway, those are also available to be won. So while the rings above are likely to be the ones you'll have to pick from, there may possibly be more or less. The made to order rings that are in my shop on the day of the end of the giveaway are the final selection for the winner.

Important: If you win this giveaway I will need to know your ring size. That means that you should (a) already know your ring size, or (b) be sure that you will be able to find out in a timely manner. I am not a psychic. I won't know what size to make your ring unless you tell me. So please only enter if you are sure you already know or will be able to find out if you win!

To Enter:

1) Mandatory! Leave a comment saying which ring you'd pick if you won. Please include your email address in this comment. (If you aren't comfortable leaving your email, please leave an alternate means of contact so I can reach you if you win. E.g. blogs, facebook pages, twitter usernames, etc.)

2) Follow this blog and leave a comment saying you did so. If you are already a follower, you may leave a comment indicating as much ("I already follow" is sufficient). 

3) Post a blog about this giveaway, or if you don't want to do a whole post about it you can just mention it in one of your blogs (either way, make sure you include a link to this giveaway so your readers can come enter). Leave a comment below with the link to your blog.

So that's it! Up to 3 entries per person. You can just do the first one if you want, or do all 3 to increase your chances! Remember to leave your email address in at least one of your comments! The winner will be chosen/announced next Saturday evening.

Good luck to all!

UPDATE: I will be picking two winners for this giveaway.  Yay!

Outfits: The Lost Look, the White Dress, and the Petri Dish

March 5-
I may have accidentally deleted the picture of this day's outfit, as I can't find it anywhere on my computer. Perhaps I'll come across it in a few days on some deep, dark corner of my pictures folder. I was able to find the picture I took of my new necklace that I made for myself, though, so not all is lost. I used some sweet Amethyst nuggets that I've had kicking around my bead box forever and a day. It's simple, but I really like it.

March 6-

Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love this dress I traded for with ModernMode. Meg (the shop owner) is so sweet and I love doing trades with her. She gets awesome jewelry and I get awesome dresses. Happiness all around!

I'm really looking forward to wearing this one without the cardigan and tights. It'll still probably be another few weeks before the weather allows for that, though.

Just noticed I forgot to list the belt! It was $6.29 at Urban Outfitters.

March 7-

So I finally got around to going to Kohl's yesterday to get myself some new gray tights, since both my dark and light gray pairs had huge holes in them and were no longer wearable. Naturally I found two other pairs I liked, but they were a good price and I had a 15% off coupon so I let myself splurge and get 4 pairs total (2 gray, 1 ivory, and the lavender ones I'm wearing right now).

I also scoped out some sweet Vera Wang tank tops that were only $15 each, and after the additional discount I thought they were a pretty good price so I got two (the other one has a different print). I like this one a lot even though I think it looks like a petri dish.

And I never thought this would happen to me or that I would ever be willing to admit it on the internet, but I fell in love with a pair of Lauren Conrad shoes. I'm not really sure who Lauren Conrad is except that she was on some dumb TV show a while back (maybe she still is? I don't know...) so I automatically want to hate everything she designs. But there was no way I could make myself hate these shoes. So stinking cute. They were also $45, though, and no matter how much I wanted to get them I couldn't make myself spend that much on them. I found them on the Kohl's website and now have them bookmarked, so if they go on sale I will be ready. Check them out HERE and tell me if I'm crazy for loving them or not.

Outfits: Pink and Frilly

March 3-

In yesterday's "Save Money" post, I said you should never skip the sale section just because you think it's gross stuff that a store is trying to get rid of. I think Target was really trying to get rid of this shirt because it was on $3.74 and it was the last one, but I'm not going to complain. I didn't have any light pink shirts like this so I thought it would be good to have at least one in my collection. So yay for cheap, new clothes!

March 4-

I realized I hadn't worn any of the loot I got from my trip to the first ever Oregon H&M yet, so I broke out my frilly cardigan today. I was originally going to wear some heels, but when I put them on and looked in the mirror I just looked so... girly. So out came the flats and, of course, my favorite gray jacket, which both helped to tone down the fancy-pants-ness of it.