“Bright like green”

I knit this sweater last year, but recently I’ve been struggling with how to style it because it always looks a bit slouchy and casual.  But this was the weekend, so a little bit casual was okay.  For this outfit, I layered a long-sleeve green tee underneath, and folded up the cuffs over the sleeves [...]

Etsy Love: Jewelry with a heart

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and jewelry makes a perfect gift.  To celebrate in advance, here’s a lovely set of heart-themed jewelry on Etsy. 16″ Flat Heart Chain Necklace  $10 Dance with Silver City of Love Art Necklace $35 Heartworks by Lori Keepsake Silver Heart Locket Necklace  $25 Luxe Deluxe Heart Hoop Earrings  [...]

Etsy Love: Aqua

Aqua is most certainly one of my favorite colors!  I love how vibrant and springy it is, and I think that it is fantastic for pretty much all seasons.  As I was going through some of my Etsy favorites recently, I realized that I had quite a few gorgeous aqua items in their, so I’ve [...]

Etsy Love: Pearl Dangle Earrings

I’ve recently noticed that I love to wear earrings that incorporate movement into the design.  I also love pearls.  So of course, pearl earrings that dangle are extra-awesome in my book.  Here’s some lovely ones from Etsy: Decca Earrings  $28 The Peach Tree Loft Keshi Pearl Earrings  $26 Rachel Unger Jewelry Sage Silk Earrings  $24 [...]

Etsy Love: Silver Cuff Bracelets

I’ve been itching to find a quality, unique cuff bracelet that will last me awhile.  There’s some stunning ones on Etsy, and while several of them are out of my current price range, they may be worth saving up for. Simply Gorgeous Cuff Bracelet  $220 Nafsika Creative Jewelry Design Silver Plated Peyote Beaded Cuff  $45 [...]

Etsy Love: Ms. Pac Man

When I was a kid, my family used to get pizza from a local pizza place every Friday.  They didn’t deliver, so we would go to the restaurant to pick it up, then bring it back home and watch a movie.  At the restaurant, they had a Ms. PacMan game, and I would play it [...]

Etsy Love: Calling Cards

Normally in my Etsy Love sets, I tend to focus on items you can wear.  However, style is not just about the clothes and accessories you’re wearing; it also has to do with how you present yourself.  And if you’re trying to promote your new small business/pet-sitting services/Etsy shop, do you really want a tacky, [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 20

So this week, I had $40 in free money left, plus $15 for this week in ban money.  I didn’t do too much shopping since it was right before the holidays, but I had some good finds on Ebay.  I’ve mentioned before that free money is money without restrictions, while ban money can only be [...]

Etsy Love: New Year’s Parties

New Year’s Eve is next week, and that means lots of fun, glitzy parties.  Etsy has everything you need to look completely stunning, and you don’t have to worry about someone else wearing the exact same outfit. Kimono Tunic  $125 (Get it made in black, dark blue or violet) Liorla Nite Tassel Earrings $39 Mini [...]

Etsy Love: Holiday Gifts Under $30

Many of us are on tight budgets, especially this holiday season.  But that doesn’t mean that we can’t give beautiful handmade or vintage gifts to our loved ones.  Here’s a selection of possible holiday gifts for under $30 on Etsy: Vintage Pleated Teal Green Necktie  $12 Huzzah! Vintage Delgado Earrings  $16 Pixisette Rosette Jersey Scarf  [...]