// My witchy fingers weighted down with crystals

Posted on | December 6, 2011 | No Comments

I got the gorgeous Blood Milk lookbook to my e-mail over a week ago — but I just did not have time for blogging last week. However this lookbook and Blood Milk jewelry definitely deserve attention… …better late than never!

Personally I definitely belong to the category of Blood Milk audience who just simply enjoys the aesthetics & design of these jewelry. Occultist notions, healing crystals, jewelry empowering the wearer… …well, lets just say that I’m boring pragmatist who just enjoys these random references to our social history — symbols with meaning piled heavily on them are often good discussion starters if nothing else. Blood Milk does exceptionally good job on cooking unique and awesome pieces out from these rather popular ingredients.

Now staring my deep burgundy nails and thinking how awesome would that giant crystal pyramid ring look in these hands…

Posted on | December 6, 2011 | No Comments

// Metal & plastic, handmade

Posted on | August 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

Oh wow, these pieces by Jenna Pierson are truly amazing. There is quite a selection of steampunk inspired jewelry available in Etsy — but Jenna sure pushes it further than that. The shapes and finishes are so beautiful…

Posted on | August 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

// Weighty details

Posted on | July 23, 2011 | No Comments

Weekday accessory selection is not extensive — but I do love the accessory jewelry they make. Rose gold knuckle ring, matte rose gold double finger ring and antiqued silver necklace (huge and weighty), all from Weekday.

Posted on | July 23, 2011 | No Comments

// Found the angle

Posted on | July 13, 2011 | No Comments

I discovered a while ago that indeed there is enough room space to use my cheap 50 mm lens for outfit pics (it’s 80 mm in actual use because of the shallow mount of Canon entry level SLRs — the lens is for the regular one). The camera is on the living room side and I get bit of the wall to the right side — and the wardrobe to the left as you can see in the second image. But the lens allows me to photograph in the low light so I have been experimenting with it lately. Now I just need some active USB-cable to connect directly my workstation — so I can use it as a screen — that should help enormously with the focus…

The outfit is nothing special — I often (try to) dress up those denim cutoffs with shirts or lightweight knits for random summery strolls in the town. Westwood boots are actually great in the summertime, well ventilated and the taupe color goes with everything. The shirt is old thrifted one — there is this mysterious Finnish silk brand called Järvi-Muoti (Lake Fashion… …uh, oh ) — I don’t know where the pieces are actually sold but I do come by a piece from them in the thrift shops every now and then — and very often end up buying them… Well, I suspect some of those iffy looking “silk shops” I have seen here and there, maybe I have to check out the one I remember — because regardless of the fashion status of this brand they do make some really nice basic pieces… …all in pure silk. Oh, I do have the other of my two planned sales purchases on my neck: the beautiful Sou Brette necklace. I’m so in love with it — and it definitely deserves some better images in the very near future…

Posted on | July 13, 2011 | No Comments

// Friendship again!

Posted on | July 11, 2011 | No Comments

I guess I already posted one link to friendship bracelet tutorial — but I guess that this is so gorgeous that it is worth posting still! Friendship bracelet techniques by Purl Bee — image from there as well. Lovely colors — just wonder if the local DMC supplier carries the fluorescents as well…

Posted on | July 11, 2011 | No Comments

// My all fingers are ringfingers

Posted on | July 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

Rose gold plated Tribal Matters ring and gold plated The Way of the Warrior ring, both by TOMTOM. Gorgeous pieces!

Posted on | July 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

// Soft shades

Posted on | July 2, 2011 | No Comments

I’m not huge fan of nude nails, but I have to say that this gray based Mavala polish is a beautiful exception. I guess that the black undertones set this shade apart. Almost the whole Select collection with tinted grays and a black polish, all with subtle shimmer / pearl for very understated dimensional look found their way to my stash… …and oh, that armor ring is from Weekday.

I also got myself this little magical pot of multicolored shimmer — it is MAC Mineralize eye shadow Clarity. The shades blend to an extremely easy-to-use soft, dirty gray, perfect for soft smoky eye for day use or shade color. With damp brush the shade is more intense and the multicolored shimmer really pops.

Posted on | July 2, 2011 | No Comments

// Summer accessories part one

Posted on | June 6, 2011 | No Comments

This spring I have been searching for an upper arm bangle from flea markets, Etsy and such with no luck. Fortunately I checked the neighborhood — not necessarily in the upper-arm-bangle-business — however I found that accessory label gTIE had moved the studio to the house next door. gTIE got started from Jenni Ahtiainen’s guest to find alternatives to traditional neckties. Today Jenni’s boutique designs and produces a wide range of accessories for men and women… …from necktie alternatives to jewelry and leather accessories.

gTIE accessories certainly have their roots in rock and punk culture, but I get some Scandinavian minimalism from Jenni’s designs as well. Many of her accessories are well adaptable to many styles. I was very drawn to a certain piece — a neck corset constructed from thin leather straps — but in the name of convenience (yes, the corset had just laces to attach it, with multiple tiny holes to lace into) and in fear of funny tan lines I bought this simple and beautiful arm chain. It fills the void of upper arm bangle, but is more comfortable to wear — and nicely upgrades those summery everyday outfits. With the arm chain I feel like I made an effort — even when wearing those denim cutoffs *yawn* and a t-shirt *ZZZZZZZZ*.

T-shirt is old Diesel one — I love this particular shade of purple and it goes so well with my coloring. Cutoffs, old as well… …H&M.

Posted on | June 6, 2011 | No Comments

// Double cuff

Posted on | May 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

Oh — that silver cuff with simple fabric band — I love it! Image via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Posted on | May 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

// Rose gold

Posted on | May 3, 2011 | No Comments

Yes, I’m a magpie. And I love heavy wrist stuff.

Crystal and rose gold colored metal cuff from Rome. Brandless and lovely!

Posted on | May 3, 2011 | No Comments

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