by AlterationsNeeded on March 25, 2012
…colors kind of girl, I’m liking that this spring color palette is offering more than just pastels and pinks. I’m also very excited about this bracelet from Stella & Dot. I’m picky when it comes to trend jewelry…on one hand, I like jewelry that has some kind of quality to it, but on the other hand, I don’t want to pay the high prices of precious metals for the trendy stuff. There is also a big chasm between trend…
by AlterationsNeeded on October 16, 2011
Sinequanone jacket, size 36 :: H&M t-shirt, size 2 :: Paige “Blue Heights” jeans, size 23 (hemmed) :: Christian Louboutin Simple 85 pumps, size 35 :: Chanel East/West handbag :: Ann Taylor Perfect Patent belt, size xs :: Iridesse pearl necklace :: Bracelets: sterling silver bangles, sterling silver ball, vintage carnelian :: Vintage brooch Going through my mom’s jewelry collection is one of my favorite things to do. SheR…
by AlterationsNeeded on February 22, 2011
…ing. Ann Taylor Silk Necktie Shell with Pintucks, size 00P: 100% silk Dry clean only See this same top on Jean here. While the sales associate rang up the silk blouse, I dug through the giant bin o’ discount costume jewelry they always place at the check out counter to tempt you, and found this little gem: Isn’t she cute? This little ring comes in silver tone (pictured above) and gold tone with white stones. Costume jewelry rin…
by AlterationsNeeded on April 10, 2009
I was posed the challenge of finding petite jewelry, especially bracelets for tiny wrists, by fellow petite, Jackie. What a great idea! I decided to focus on bangles, since from personal experience, those are the pieces I’ve had the hardest time finding. I have two bangles my mom (a fellow tiny petite!) gave me a long time ago that are actually small enough to not fall straight past my hand when I put my arms down, so I pulled them out and…
by AlterationsNeeded on March 27, 2012
… takes up too much room in my luggage. Flats for running through terminals when I’m inevitably running late for my plane. Warm scarf to double as blanket when the plane air conditioning blasts down on me mercilessly. No jewelry for ease of going through security screenings. Carry-on bag for magazines, snacks, and other necessities. No matter what, there are a few things I always pack in my carry-on. This includes anything of value like jew…
by AlterationsNeeded on August 16, 2011
…d, Alex and Ani! A little about the bangles: Made of eco-friendly, recycled mixed metals in the USA. Mostly made of brass. Russian Gold & Russian Silver contain NO nickle, which is the culprit that usually turns costume jewelry green (I specially asked about this because I usually avoid costume jewelry for fear of “greening”). Yellow Gold and Shiny Silver bangles contain only 5% nickle. A few bangles come in sterling silver and …
by AlterationsNeeded on January 20, 2011
I don’t know what it is…but I’ve been loving the Eiffel Tower lately. I saw this jewelry holder while searching through the Urban Outfitters online home section the other day, and instantly became OBSESSED. Then I saw this pillowcase set, and this wall art and all of a sudden I knew I wanted a room in my house riddled in little Eiffel Towers. Is it a sign I’m itching to go on a French vacation? Probably…but it won…