Blue and White Jewelry Wear

I'm still recovering from my annual trip to  Las Vegas;  it's taken me three days to get my sleeping patterns back on track and detox from the overindulgence of booze and food.   I love holidays,  but I'm always glad when I get back home to my funny lime green house and my two bad cats.   I've been playing catch up all week, so without further ado I'd like to present this week's featured Etsy Artist : Blue and White Wear Jewelry. 

I am green with envy after reading this blog: http://www.bluewhitewear.blogspot.com/ which accounts the amazing life of an American Expat living in Bangkok Thailand.  A recent post says she will soon be moving to Santiago Chili so I wonder what new jewelry styles will be in her store after the move?

Right now her Etsy Store is full of exotic semi precious stones and Thai beads with a special focus on the blue and white porcelain Chinese beads. 

I love this Shanghai Girl Necklace -  delicate portrait of a pretty Asian girl painted on this broken porcelain chard.  Hand strung with amethyst chunks and purple glass beads.  Only $16.00 including International shipping. 

Burmese Jade Dragon Necklace only $35.00

Bold and fun Chinese Chop Suey Bracelet with every color imaginable.  A focal bead of Chinese blue and white porcelain with carnelian, coral, agate, turquoise, smoky quartz, and azurite.  $22.00

Find Blue and White Jewelry Wear Here:

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluewhitejewelrywear

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-White-Wear/210927612451

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bluewhitewear

XOXO  Empress

Etsy Artist Spotlight: Eclectica by Jan Burch

JAN BURCH is possibly one of Etsy's more unique people.   Hailing from Albuquerque, NM she bills herself as a Professional Intuitive and dowser; Feng Shui consultant; psychic reader; practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu and she's a vibrational healer as well.

Check out her aptly named store, Eclectica by Jan where she offers an impressive range of services and handcrafted items:

Custom 30 days StarGate Phychic Reading  Her readings uniquely blend the original Star+Gate card deck along with her 20+ years experience as a pendulum dowser. This 3-5 card reading will tell you what energies are influencing you at this time and what is coming up in the next 30 days. And, she will give suggestions for bringing new energies into your life that will help to resolve your challenging situation. Questions frequently address such issues as life, work, relationships, personal growth, and spirituality, and Jan specializes in relocation questions.

Zen Blossoms photograph 

Fishing for Love Card

And Jan also does some very pretty crochet scarfs

Rose Flower Scarf

 

Ballet School Flower Scarf extra long

Jan's Cyclecast Blog  for psychic weather readings and observations about life.
Etsy: Eclectica by Jan
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/burchjan

XOXO Empress

Spring 2010 Fashion Trends - Lingerie Dressing

Every designer seems to have some variation on this lingerie as outterwear trend for Spring 2010.  Ultra sheer fabrics, lotsa lace,  whispy tap pants, bras and corsets worn on top of sheer blouses, and mini length sheer crinoline skirts.   It's a great look on the runway and in a fashion editorial but how does this translate into the real world?   Better yet,  how can we get this look with vintage lingerie without spending designer prices?

Images from Elle Magazine

Chloé (left), House of Holland (middle), Vanessa Bruno (right)

On the Street....Everyday Couture, Sydney

photo by the Sartorialist

I love how this woman pairs a vintage slip over a modern T-shirt and boots. 

It's very soft and romantic but still has a bit of an edge.  Super easy and comfortable too.

LoveMaegan from Chictopia wears a vintage 40s slip bloused over a belt to make it shorter.  The fitted modern blazer and gladiator sandals make it modern. 

Another Etsy favorite is Shrinkle who takes wearing lingerie as clubwear to a whole different level. 

This Lacy Yellow Slip is to die for!  Bust 40 inches, $40.00 

Check out Shrinkle's new line of super pigmented eyeshadows, Sugarpill

From Empress Jade Vintage

This may be a little too sheer for the faint hearted to wear as a dress,  but it would make a sensational layering piece.   Vintage 60s red nylon slip, St Michael, 34 inch bust  $35.00

Click here to see our Vintage Lingerie section

XOXO

Assorted Vintage Tops

A quick post to show off some cute vintage tops.  I really like how all of these look great paired with modern bright blue jeans.

Bright red 60s tunic with intricate yellow soutach embroidery S $32.00

Red & White Gingham Check Sleeveless Blouse M $26.00

Shown worn with a wide blue vinyl belt

Green Floral Vintage Psychedelic 60s Sleeveless Top M $28.00

PINK Vintage 70s Blouse Long Full Sheer Sleeves S M $32.00

All available now at  Empress Jade Vintage

XOXO

Etsy Artist Spotlight: Nevita

Well I've decided to ignore the fact that it snowed today and pretend it's already Spring! After being spoiled with possibly the mildest Winter ever, today I was brought back to reality with nasty bloody snow.....  not much, but enough to knock the blossoms off the Japanese plum trees and now my daffodils are shredded.  WTF?!   
If a never ending Winter is getting you down,  cheer up with this charming Bulgarian tradition to celebrate Spring courtesy of Nevita

Martenitsa are adorable red and white yarn decorations worn tied around the wrist or pinned on your clothes from March 1 until the end of March (or the first time you see a stork or a budding tree).
Bulgarians exchange and wear white and red tassels or small dolls called Pizho and Penda. In Bulgarian folklore the name Baba Marta (meaning Grandma March) is related to a grumpy old lady whose mood swings change very rapidly. The old Pagan belief is that by wearing the red and white colours of the martenitsa, and asking Baba Marta for mercy you would make Winter pass faster and hasten Spring. Many people wear more than one martenitsa. They receive them as presents from relatives, close friends and colleagues.
The stork is considered a harbinger of spring and as evidence that Baba Marta is in a good mood and is about to retire.

Nevita also sells some wonderful hand knit scarves.  I really like this airy pastel scarf  because it's so light and feminine and could easily be worn when the weather warms up.

Nevita specializes in hand knit garments and seriously amazing handmade gobelin tapestries

Etsy:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/nevita

http://www.boutiqueaholic.blogspot.com/

https://twitter.com/handknitbynev



XOXO Empress Jade Vintage

Le Boudoir Photoshoot - Lotsa Vintage Lingerie Coming Soon

I am still in the process of editing the photos from the Friday photoshoot.  Karina, as always, was a gem to work with and I love the way she evokes a sweet playfullness and gives a touch of glam to the shots. I'll be listing lots of vintage lingerie this week as well as some fun summer separates.  Here is a little sneak peek:

70s St Michael full slip Size 34 to 36, $25.00 with embroidered chiffon overlay.  

Shown with a little belt I made up for the photoshoot. 

 A 1940s rayon slip custom dyed in sunflower and goldfish orange size 36 to 38, $62.00. 

Shown with the model's own feather facinator.

A lacy aqua blue 70s half slip worn as a skirt, Large, $24.00 with a modern black silk top, handmade belt and vintage 60s seafoam veiled cocktail hat with swags of pearls. $45.00

XOXO Empress Jade

Snake Bracelet Winner

Congrats to Shiki ( Commented under name of Selene) the winner of the snake bracelet. 

To pick the winner I used the true random number generator at  http://www.random.org/

Thanks to eveyone who entered. 

XOXO Empress

Etsy Artist Feature: Leo and Junie

I've been looking for some pretty floral jewelry to wear with spring dresses and I came across this brand new jewelry shop called  Leo and Junie on Etsy.  They offer flirty and fun handmade jewelry with a mixture of vintage and new beads and swarovsky crystals.  So pretty and very reasonably priced.

"Out on a Limb Necklace" with lucite leaf and red flower dangles.  Flirty and fun! $28.00

"Bouquet Bracelet" I love the multicolored lucite flowers and the swarovsky crystals give it some sparkle.  $25.00

Find their blog on http://leoandjunie.blogspot.com/

LAST CHANGE To Enter our Snake Bracelet Giveaway:  

CLICK HERE to Find out how to Enter.  Contest Ends tonight, March 1 at Midnight PST.

XOXO Empress Jade Vintage