Junk to Gems: Turning Vintage Jewerly into Hot Fashion

Give me an A!: Dream up some custom jewelry letters. (Source: iLoveToCreateblog.blogspot.com)

Does that garage sale gem scream granny more than glamorous? Does that necklace send you back to the era when disco and polyester were king? Do not despair, a quick fix here and a quick fix there will turn that bauble into a fashion statement that will cause many to stare.

Peruse these quick vintage accessory rxs that turn your vintage flair into a total fashion affair!

Creative and Cute Ways to Use Vintage Pins, Necklace, Earrings and Buttons 

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• In the shadows. Create a stunning work of art using a shadow box.

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• Cute as a button! Vamp it up with a vintage button necklace. 

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• Turn your table setting into a bling revolution! Glue vintage jewelry onto a napkin holder to make an embellished napkin ring. 

• It's a shoe-in! Design shoe clips with vintage earrings. 

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• What's your initial? Construct custom jewelry letters. (See Above) 

• You're twisted. Use a large scarf as a belt. Pin a beautiful broach on it to make your very own polished and pretty belt buckle. 

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• The write stuff! Invent the most beautiful jeweled notebook by removing earring backs. Glue earrings in a desired pattern using a hot glue gun.  

Green With Envy: L'OREAL Colour Riche Army Brat Eye Shadow

The decadent and luxurious colors offered by the beauty titan, L'OREAL Paris, have always been innovative, fashion-forward and ultra luxe right? But just wait until you have tried the massively magnificent Army Brat quad that defies the green eyeshadow: what were you thinking? rule.

With a flick of a eyeshadow applicator and fool-proof instructions printed on the back, you will make fashionistas everywhere "green with envy" at you instant eye appeal. 

The perfectly complementary shades blend flawlessly from an iridescent jadite green to a totally fatigues-inspired military green that will leave you feeling picture perfect on even the most battle-worthy of days.

L'OREAL Colour Riche Eyeshadow in Army Brat 

Time Out for Teacher: Best Salon in Illinois: Wesley James Salon

Spring break is in full swing this week at my daycare, so vacation time beckoned on my work schedule. What better way to put a "spring" in my step by removing the winter doldrums of dry, staticy and brassy hair then getting a new hair cut and style!

I skedaddled my way to a local salon with an elegant moniker, Wesley James Salon, and have to say I am overjoyed with their hair-roic results. Goodbye flat, lackluster color, Hello gorgeous!

Below you will find a review I posted on Yelp.com describing the glorious events which followed upon entering this upscale, low-brow salon with more charm than a dimpled smile.


This salon gives you knockout style without the pompous attitude of their downtown cousins! The staff gave me some of the most shear-ly phenomenal service I have ever had in my many, many, many hair -rowing encounters. 

My stylist, Kelly, is a hair genius who expertly applied subtle shades of natural blonde highlights and erased some very coppery tones from my hair, to create a shimmering mane full of vanilla and carmel decadence! I also received a precision haircut that even the most persnickety client would be drooling over.

If Hollywood knew of her beauty talents, the stars would be breaking down the doors of this quaint and secluded salon located in the adorable town of Clarendon Hills. 

Another point I would like to make about the staff is their dedication to client satisfaction. Since Kelly had another client waiting, another stylist, Jaclyn, asked if she could blow-dry my hair so Kelly could attend to her next client. Talk about a teamwork! 

Jaclyn is a blow-dry goddess. I have thick, curly hair that sends most stylists into full blown panic attack mode, but Jaclyn wielded her mighty round brush and proclaimed victory over my unruly locks in no time flat! 

I left the salon glowing and feeling like I had just won the hair lottery! Thank you Wesley James Salon!