Part dark fairytale, part tangled mess, my newest piece’s grungy opulence make it great for pairing with any outfit. I’m obsessedddd with anything mixed metal, and chain scraps I had laying around provided the perfect base for the fringe details. Gunmetal, silver and antique gold?? Why not? As usual, safety pins star here as both … Continue Reading
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Chain links, chunky crystals, Bowie-inspired leggings, night sky hues and plenty of ☆ stardust ☆…. Disco-esque tones in dusk bring an almost futuristic shimmer to this concrete overpass. Speaking of Disco, metal mesh makes a great 70’s style-choker (I simply cut a piece and added clasps to the end. Copy me, if you’d like!) And … Continue Reading
Blues, teals, grey and silver sparkles star in my latest collection. I mean, you can’t go wrong when mixing chunky chains with crystals of all sizes – it’s become my go-to match lately. A variation on my DIY Stardust Sparkler necklace is featured here – but includes bugle beads and crystals. I layered a silvery grey … Continue Reading
Welcome to the…..concrete jungle. Complete with quite the contrast of glittering crystals, illusion jewelry (more on this later) and a bit of velvet, it’s the perfect rocker-chic combination. DIY-ing thrift store tees is a MUST for you crafters – simply pick up band or graphic tees at the Goodwill (usually a couple bucks!) and bleach-dye. … Continue Reading
COLLAB POST FEATURING MODEL: Nikoletta WARDROBE: GENERATION BLISS BOUTIQUE JEWELRY/PHOTOGRAPHY: QUIET LION CREATIONS The free-spirited flow of silken fabric matches an easy, breezy summertime afternoon…….and while yellow isn’t really my go-to color, it’s the perfect marigold hue for this mood. Mixing recycled fabric with coins, crystals, wooden beads and chain provides mixed-media artsy goodness, allowing … Continue Reading
COLLAB POST FEATURING MODEL: @MISCHABLOOM JEWELRY/PHOTOGRAPHY: QUIET LION CREATIONS A summery mix of shimmering crystals, rainbow sherbet colors, a little skate park grunge and silhouette sunsets combine to create my latest collab shoot. Featuring a couple of my latest statement necklaces, in styles ranging from boho-chic to eloquently elegant, we wanted to cover all themes for … Continue Reading
It’s all about asymmetry with my newest men’s pieces. With the help of some eclectic amulets, Arabic coins, stone tusks and Swarovski crystal accents, the look stays mismatched in all the best ways. Antiqued multi-metals add rusticity for that earthy, world-traveler vibe. As usual, pile on the layers by mixing short and long pieces – … Continue Reading
In honor of the Fourth, I’ve got here a chic update on the classic red, white and blue Americana attire. Why not take sleek silver components, shimmering crystals and a bit of bohemian glam to create a statement necklace set? As seen on Katie (below), this dynamic duo of chunky choker and even chunkier tassel … Continue Reading
PHOTOGRAPHY/JEWELRY/ROCK TEES: QUIET LION CREATIONS MODELS: KARLEE DEWAN, FLAVIO AGUIRRE A bit of bleach, sprinking of sparkling Swarovski crystals and several safety pins totally transform these thrift store tees and tank into statement shirts. The flashier the better, an homage to the rock band gods of the 70’s and 90’s. Just like a power chord, grunge and glam strike … Continue Reading
Mermaid hues of seafoam green, coral orange and cerulean blue mix and mingle in these handmade DIY bandana accessories. Much like my Crystal Hippie Headwrap, gemstones, crystals, accents and more come together for a bohemian bunch of goodness. Wear these as stylish headwraps, or even as statement chokers. To make some of your own, grab bandanas at … Continue Reading
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☆ ☽ crafty in Chicago since 2011 ☾ ☆ 
