bead goddess. alexandra rothwell.

stunning strings of beads - color coded to perfection.  

major lust-worthy beadwork & my favorite accessory.  new york & martha's vineyard based jewelry designer alex rothwell customizes your new favorite spring/summer accessory to compliment your skin tone/hair color or whatever color combo you might be into this season. warning: it can be addicting.

lucky for you she's currently taking custom orders.

Alexandra Rothwell

 easily creates the most unique works of art that hang from your earlobes

center: mermaid abyss {i own these}

diy. painted pearls.

  My roommate gave me these giant vintage Chanel pearl clip on earrings 

for my birthday but they needed a face lift. [per her suggestion]

All you do is take a nail polish color of your choice [mine was forever 21 :: pink]  

and carefully paint over the center pearl.  I did about 3 coats.  You can sort of still see 

the original pearl around the edges, but nothing that anyone else will ever notice.  

If you don't have Chanel earrings, 

just grap something that needs an update 

& slather some nail polish on it.

Have fun!

DIY. chanel button earrings.

Designer buttons turned into earrings!

1. Spray paint your buttons & let them dry.

2. Use nail polish remover to remove all paint except for the crevices.

(it will happen naturally) 

3. Superglue on earring posts.

(i found mine at Michael's - $3.00 for 20)

When placing the posts, glue them towards the top, 

if it's centered the logo will have the opportunity to spin around. 

If it's at the top, it will stay put after you put them on.

4. Let them dry, add your own backings & you're done!!!

stormy sunset.

I die for these earrings.  

Check out Alexandra Rothwell's web gallery to see her other amazing designs. 

She does custom colors, design & length to suit your color palette & style.

Email her here for inquiries.  

thrifted gold jewelry.

Most of this jewelry was acquired at a few thrift or antique stores on my most recent Ohio trip (in Elmore, OH) but a couple of the pieces were found on Ebay, scavenged from my mom or childhood gifts.  Most things were a buck, but definitely nothing over $10! 

Most expensive item on the left: vintage enamel earrings found on Ebay. $10.00  

(go to Ebay and search "vintage enamel earrings"- there are some very, VERY cool things out there)

old school clip on earrings with a screw back

bracelet assortment

other cool options on the cheap from forever 21

(the one in Times Square usually has a pretty great selection of jewelry)

Braided Leatherette Bracelet $6.80 

Triangle Panal Bracelet $7.80