ArmPartyLB

I've got a very cool bracelet shop to show you!  ArmPartyLB has got a small but cute selection of bracelets!

I recently got the Black and Gold Beaded Skulls bracelet that sells for $30 in the shop

Came in a pretty pink organza type bag and was shipped quite quickly

Here's a close-up of the bracelet.  Faceted jet black beads, and gold skulls ....

love the heart detail - softens the overall effect

 I love the gold and black color combination and it gives the bracelet a little retro feel.  I really love that the skulls go all the way around the bracelet and the fact that they're almost the same size as the beads.  From far away, you can't tell they're skulls =)

Here are something other things I love from ArmPartyLB:

Hamsa Beaded Bracelet

Ayami Hiroshige Giveaway $25 Gift Certificate! ends 6/10

It's my pleasure to bring you a giveaway from Ayami Hiroshige Jewelry Designs!  

I grew up going to kid's art classes offered by my local Armory for the Arts - I really enjoyed making jewelry.  We used recycled items like bits of newspaper and made paper beads, and learned how to use jewelry findings and made necklaces, earrings and bracelets.  When I was going to community college, I took a jewelry making class and learned how to work with silver and made jewelry from moulds!  My mother always had jewelry making items around, so I would occasionally put together pieces on a whim.

I decided to start seriously making and selling my jewelry since my addiction to accessories is strong, I had to share my love and passion with others.

I am inspired by skulls, crosses, hearts, love and things that sparkle.  My motto is:  NEVER enough bling!  My parents are from Hawaii, so sometimes tropical colors or hints of the ocean creep into my pieces.  If You've noticed, some of the names of my jewelry are inspired by Hawaiian words ;)

Ayami has great stuff!  I love all the items in her shop sooo much!

It's got the perfect amount of bling!

Stack her bracelets for even MORE bling!

Check out my review for her shop here.

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You can find Ayami

www.etsy.com/shop/ayamihiroshige

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Expressions Bracelets

I've got another great shop find to share with you!

Expressions Bracelets has got a HUGE and gorgeous selection of stack elastic stretch gemstone bracelets!  I got this 'so-up-my-alley' chic lava bead with skull charm bracelet!

Came in a beautiful velvet black pouch with care care instructions

Here's a close-up of the charm and the crystal dragon ball.  Isn't it pretty?  I love the contrast of the sparkly skull and ball with the organic nature of the lava beads.

I couldn't decide which way to wear the charm, so I included a picture of both ways!  Either way, looks awesome!

It also came with a care card - which I love!  Advises against all the things you would normally do, which is great - don't we all want our things to last longer?

the beads are large and chunky!  I love it!  Here's how it looks from farther away - isn't it just the perfect combination of bling and organic?  

Some other things I love from Expressions Bracelets:

You can find Expressions Bracelets here:

etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/ExpressionsBracelets

facebook:  www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Expressions-Bracelets/336204356420160
Twitter: @expressurstyle

Astrophe

FATHER'S DAY GIFT ALERT!

I found the coolest store...well, I should say stores!  It's got a little something for everyone!

Do you always have trouble finding a quirky friend or relative the perfect gift?!  Have I got the places for you!!!

I stumbled upon Astrophe on etsy and found out that Kat, the crafter behind it all, has got three other stores, too!  More about that, later!  But keep reading if you're a Harry Potter Fan or know someone who is!

Look what I found from Astrophe!  

Wouldn't this be PERFECT for a little boy (or not so little) who LOVES DINOSAURS?!    It's a T-Rex skull keychain!  I thought this was so unique!  Perfect gift for the dinosaur-loving dad?

It comes in a wonderful little pouch

Here's a close-up.  It's made from plastic and is very realistic.  Great for kids (well, it IS made from a children's toy), since there are no sharp edges.  I think this would look great on a special little man's backpack!

Here's the top view where the key chain is attached.  Very secure!  Wouldn't this look adorable attached to your child's backpack?  Or on your favorite guy's keys?

At $6, this is a great find and would be perfect for a child's graduation gift (end of school is almost upon us!) or just a little something to let them know you're thinking of them!  Kat's also got other dinos, too!  And not just keychains!  Check out her dino selection!

For the Harry Potter fan 

What's better than Harry Potter inspired jewelry?!

www.thespinyserpent.etys.com

I thought this Malfoy snake necklace was creative and cool!

Very Harry Potter, but very subtle about it, too!

For people who love bones and fur or really unusual, eye catching items

www.astropheoddities.etsy.com

For people who love buttons!

www.astrophebuttons.etsy.com

Please vote for my baby!

Please check out the link and please vote here or click on the picture!  

We entered our son in the cutest Disney Baby contest and would love it if you would vote for him!

Thanks!!!

Bad Chihuahua Design

I got the coolest bracelet from the neatest little etsy shop - Bad Chihuahua Design

I know a lot of people don't like to shop international because of questionable shipping, but I highly recommend this one!

The shop is in Serbia, but shipping is only $1 and it was really fast!  I got my bracelet within a week!

I got her Selene leather bracelet in white:

Came in a gorgeous pouch!

5 rounded leather bands all slightly interwoven so that the pieces do not really separate.  The bracelet is made with pure white leather with silver curve tubes and an extender to adjust!

I think the white looks so chic against my dark clothes!  But not a problem if you don't like white!  This same bracelet comes in a variety of fabulous different colors!

Some other things I love from Bad Chihuahua Design:

Where you can find Bad Chihuahua Design:

Etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/skubisa

Samanthaa332

Summer is just around the corner ladies and gentlemen!  I bet some of you can't wait to crack open your summer wardrobe!

What better way to accessorize your bare arms than with a beautiful bracelet ...or two...or three!

I've got another great shop to share with you!  I got this beautiful gemstone bracelet from Samanthaa332.  Yes, yes it's a skull bracelet, but she's got other beautiful things in her shop!

Here's her pretty pink packaging

And a pretty pink bag

It fits perfectly and I love how it's stretchy and oh so comfortable.  At under $20, it's within reach of every budget!

Here's a close-up of the bracelet - I love how plain the skull is in contrast to the rhinestone beads on either side of it.  The black rhinestone eyes give it just a tiny bit of bling, too!

Would make a PERFECT bracelet for a man!  In fact, I wore this to work one day and one of my male co-workers asked me where I got it and told me he had to have one.  Then he asked me if the bracelet cost over $60!

Now YOU can look like you spent a lot of money on your jewelry, too!

Check out Samantha332 and use

 GET10OFF at checkout to get 10% off your purchase!

You can find Samanthaa332

at www.etsy.com/shop/samanthaa332

Check out the rest of her celeb-worthy goods!

I also love these:

if you like sparkle, how about this one?!