Outfit of the Week 3/3/2013

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Outfit of the Week 1/20/2013-1/26/2013

I am finally getting back into my Outfit of the Week blog entries after too long of a break. I hope you enjoy this! I've been seeing so many wonderful things on Etsy lately, it was difficult to decide what to feature. I had to remind myself that there is always next week.
Be sure you visit the links to each of these wonderful items below. And if you have time, check out some of the Outfit of the Week posts from 2012--just for fun.

Upcycled Wire Bracelet by Margaret Hansen of Ecolibrio

Bobby Pin Earrings by Rebekah Valerio of Amplified People
Bow Knot Necklace by Natasa Jukic of NasuKka
Salvaged Eco Dress by Katie Neall of Furious Designs
Socks by Yoyo of Yoyo Vintage Life 
Handcrafted Leather Boots by Anat Dahari of Walk by Anat Dahari

Minimalist, Classy, Mother of Pearl

This past week, my daughter's and I celebrated their father Travis' birthday; he would have been 41 this year. He passed away almost seven years ago now, and though time passes it does not heal all wounds (I hate cliches and that is one of the worst); we merely learn to live with them.  

For me, November is always a somewhat difficult month to get through. The seasonal transition to Fall/Winter always makes me feel a bit forlorn, introspective, and filled with a deep longing to move or migrate. Instead, I hunker down; I bake a lot, cook warm comforting foods and create. 

The last few days I've been working on a series of classic, simple, minimalist earrings made with antique and vintage mother or pearl buttons combined with upcycled jewelry elements. I have always adored the luminous sheen of mother of pearl, and I absolutely love the delicate simplicity of these unique eco earrings. 

One of my first purchases from Etsy was an vintage tin with dogwood blossoms filled to the brim with antique and vintage mother of pearl  and white milk glass buttons. 

If I'm feeling colorful, I might use some of the other vintage buttons I have been collecting.

 I use jump rings and jewelry pliers to link the buttons together for a truly unique classy look.

Below are some picture of some finished pieces, which will be available for sale soon on my Etsy and Copious shops.

Outfit of the Week 4/1-4/7

This week I guess I must be feeling kind of rosy. I love this asymmetrical crop top by Furious Designs. These kinds of flowing half shirts are great for layering.

And I think this one would look lovely layered over this beautiful gauzy dress by Gaia Conceptions.

Having a sort of sock fetish, of course I think that these knit thigh high leg warmers by ArtString Boutique are the perfect accompaniment to this outfit.

Throw on these lovely handmade leather ballet slippers by Bali Elf to complete the look.

 And for accessories, I love these earrings by UnderGlass

and I think this bag by Boudica Bags is just adorable.

All of these unique, indie fashions are available for sale on Etsy.

Outfit of the Week 3/18-3/24

I absolutely adore these three pieces!

 A sweet hooded lace cover up made by MiriMiriFashion, an adorable, romantic upcycled slip dress from CreoleSha, and a pair of beautiful, handcrafted floral shoes from uku2. All handmade and available for purchase on Etsy. For accessories, I am loving these seashell earrings by The Pineapple Hut, and this casually chic necklace from threepeats.

And let's top the sweet spring outfit off with an adorable little lace headband by RecycledFabrics