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THRIFT THURSDAYS: so 90s.

As I was working on jewelry recently, the movie "Clueless" was on, and I couldn't resist watching the entire thing. I can still remember watching the movie for the very first time years ago... I...

BOOK CLUB: kate spade.

I recently ordered this adorable book for my best friend Shannon's birthday, since she loves Kate Spade so much. I've always been a fan of Kate Spade's jewels, purses, and shoes, but the latest...

RECIPE CARD: ombre sugar heart cake.

I'm perpetually late for things. I can't help it. Case in point: I had initially wanted to make this cake for Valentine's Day. Well, here we are, in May. But really, these sugar hearts are cute...

JEWELS: going native.

I'm beyond happy with the way these beautiful antique tribal pendants turned out... They needed a lot of love, but with some satin cording, howlite crosses, blue jasper, and vintage rosary beads,...

JAG LEVER : giveaway!

The beautiful Rachel-Marie, of the blog Jag Lever, is giving away one of my jewelry pieces! How amazing does she look in my CYNOSURE copper quartz collar?Just visit her blog & enter the giveaway...

HOLD THE PHONE.

Things are just too busy at the moment! To sum it up - I am currently finishing college, preparing for a bunch of jewelry events that will be listed on the webstore, designing jewelry for several...

JEWELS: hitting the right notes.

These harmonica necklaces were a bestseller on Warped Tour last summer & I had to bring them back again. They actually play (!!) and are on vintage chain with a vintage feather charm. They are now...

VAGABOND STYLE: tent display.

It's approaching that time again... Craft fairs, flea markets, and tour season. Most of my shows will be outdoors, and won't require this type of indoor setup, but I really wish that the couch was...

RECIPE CARD: pear mimosas.

My standard brunch sidekick. Very refreshing and simple enough for even the laziest weekender to make. The hardest part was finding the pear nectar (FYI - try the aisle for mexican food!). I served...

INSPIRATION: world gone mod.

We all have our TV guilty pleasures, and my list is growing ever so slightly, especially since I like to work on jewelry while watching television. Lately I've been DVR-ing Flea Market Flip, The...

JEWELS: vintage love letters.

I've been meaning to do a thrift/vintage post for awhile now, and I had to share these beautiful vintage love letter envelopes. I've worked these lockets into bracelets and necklaces, which are...

INSTA-LIFE.

Life got in the way of blogging this past week, but if you have been following me on instagram (my username is danibarbe), you know what I've been up to. I've been posting a lot of photos of all of...

OOTD: jewel thief.

These photos were taken awhile ago for the store Ragged Row & I wanted to share a few more of them! The velvet pants were by Funktional and Ragged Row had several of pieces from their line, which I...

VAGABOND STYLE: the geodes.

These geode necklaces are one of my wardrobe staples. They seem to go with every outfit, and I can't get enough of them! I love to wear them layered at different lengths like this. Kait pulls them...

OOTD: construction junction.

Took a few minutes to snap some photos outside of Pittsburgh's Construction Junction, which is a reuse retailer located in a big warehouse. They have rows upon rows of old doors, toilets (could do...

iDIY: wire crown.

When Kait came over a few weeks ago to shoot some photos, I decided to make her this whimsical wire crown to wear. You know, just my typical Sunday morning projects... What You'll Need:Jewelry wire...

STYLE MUSE: bianca jagger.

While Mick Jagger and Bianca’s marriage may not have been very long lasting, Bianca has more than proved her staying power as a style icon. Bianca’s glamorous life in the 1970s and 80s is what many...

OOTD: plush.

Yet another reason why I love my photog friend Erika: When I'm wearing a purple velvet coat and pink crushed velvet boots, and I ask,"Do you think this is too much?", she suggests throwing on the...

RECIPE CARD: 15 minute thin mints.

It's officially Girl Scout cookie season. I look forward to thin mints & samoas about as much as I look forward to my McDonald's Shamrock Shake. I don't know if it's just in my town, but these...

VAGABOND STYLE: technicolor threads.

I am in the process of listing a bunch of these vivid friendship bracelets + bangles in my online store! Each bracelet features a vintage hand painted jewel that is lovingly stitched on. [as...

iDIY: rosette topiaries.

These rosette topiaries are time consuming, but really make a statement! I made four of these for my best friend's baby shower. Initially, I tried to tackle this project alone, but then ended up...

OOTD: on a grey day.

A few more shots for the Sewickley store Ragged Row. I was just in love with these awesome floral skinnies!for RAGGED ROW

iDIY: floating frames.

I needed some jewelry displays to use in my tent for craft + music festivals, and these floating frames turned out beautifully. I think they would be a great way to display any jewelry...

THRIFT THURSDAYS.

My ever-growing love of vintage items + antiques is rapidly pushing me closer to "hoarder" status. There's a good chance I may show up on one of those reality TV shows in a few years. Until then, I...

VAGABOND STYLE: aishe + the queen of hearts.

My gorgeous friend/blogger extraordinaire, Kaitlyn from The Urban Flamingo, stopped by over the weekend. We had a blast playing dress up, raiding each other's closets, and taking these photos of...

OOTD: pink frost.

photo credit: E Banks Photography[the little details: vintage fur, 7 for all mankind jeans, vintage clutch, rodarte boots, the vagabond queen cynosure copper quartz collar] "No winter lasts...

PLAYLIST: relax.

This is my current playlist for those days where I am either busy working on my computer for hours, studying, or just wanting to kick back and relax. xx

OOTD: tumbling dice.

Channeling Beetlejuice just a bit...photo credit: Laura Bassi[the little details: gap tee, BR fur jacket, motel pants, nine west pumps, vintage sunglasses, prada purse, the vagabond queen necklace]

PRESS: eyetique.

I had so much fun working with Eyetique on their ad campaign. The selection of glasses was so incredible & I fell head over heels for every pair of Norman Childs frames! Here's the ad for Eyetique...