I wish I had somewhere to wear this stunning piece of art. A coronation maybe? A wedding? A winter coat? (I'm in Florida, so...) It deserves to be paraded around, don't you think? The combination of perfectly smooth and round faux moonstones, a fancy faceted faux moonstone, a teardrop faux moonstone, various tiny faux pearls and even more sparkly rhinestones set in this ornate gold tone setting just makes me swoon. Oh, and, the teardrop at the bottom moves freely, making it even more interesting. Measures just under 2.5" from the top of the faceted stone to the bottom of the tear drop and 1.5" wide. Condition: Excellent Vintage. All stones intact, closure operational All of the items in the shop were previously loved and handled bringing with them the personal histories of the hands they have passed through. Sometimes this love shows up as extra wear and a few blemishes, sometimes it shows up as extreme care and nearly pristine condition. But all pieces have been around for well over 25 years, some closer to 100, so imperfections are expected and tend to add to the story of the item. All jewelry pieces are wiped clean but left unpolished as a bit of tarnish is preferred by many. With all vintage items, age-related wear and tear is expected and effort is made to accurately describe items, as all items are sold as-is. Shipping: Brooch ships in a pretty bag perfect for gifting.

The wide neckline is sexy and glamorous with a gentle cross over to the front for a really flattering fit. Shaped to perfection, the fully lined body and ¾ sleeves balance out your newfound curves. Made from softest jersey with a little added stretch and an empire line cut to sit neatly under the bust, this versatile maternity dress can be worn on or off the shoulders. Gathered drapes elegantly smooth down over your bump opening out into a fun half circle skirt for plenty of movement. So, swing, swish and sashay in this fabulous dress, with or without our detachable pretty mulberry satin sash.

The Road not Taken, Robert Frost,  Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both, and be one traveler, long I stood, and looked down one as far as I could to where it bent in the undergrowth;  Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay, In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.  I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. SKILL LEVEL:  Medium

Sou Chou JADE GOAT Zodiac Pendant on Red Cord with Glass Bead, Rectangular Carving w Fu-Lions at Top, 1970s Hong Kong The length of the red cord UNTIED is 22".. It must be knotted or bowtied to wear or hang somewhere The carved Chinese Lucky GOAT sou chou jade pendant is 1 1/2" tall x 7/8" wide ( 3.81cm x 2.34cm ) Pendant is carved on both sides with lucky wishes on back that i cannot read Jade goat Charm Necklace, this is from the 1970s purchased in a NYC Chinatown Shop where the man was retiring and all his goods were from Hong kong. Nixon had not yet gone to china and opened up that market !! ------------------ PLEASE NOTE*** I ONLY ship to your paid ETSY invoice address Please Email any questions..I answer 7 days a week, except when I am sleeping!! VINTAGESTARRBEADS www.vintagestarrbeads.etsy.com

You all know that I love my flash tattoos, especially the metallic variety you always see me wearing. I love them so much, I had my graphic designer create these custom SG flash tattoos just for Sage Goddess! You are going to love these. If, like me, you cannot commit to a permanent tattoo idea, but you enjoy the prospect of adorning your body with artwork, then these are for you. These tattoos will be the hit of your next party or goddess gathering. The magic of my custom SG Metallic and Rainbow Metatron's Cube flash tattoos These Metallic and Rainbow Metatron’s Cube flash tattoos are so colorful and fun. And beyond that, they hold a deep and ancient meaning. Metatron’s Cube could be called the Grand Master of all sacred shapes. It contains within it all five of the Platonic Solids which may be derived from the Flower of Life. The five platonic solids are the sacred geometrical forms which are said to act as a template for the design of all living things. These five structures are found in minerals, animated and organic life forms, sound, music, language, basically everywhere. Metatron’s Cube is also considered a holy glyph, and can be used to ward off evil spirits. If you look at a depiction of Metatron’s Cube you will start to see all different kinds of shapes in it. They will be revealed to you and you will begin to see the interconnected nature of all things. Adorn your goddess self and have some fun! Push the boundaries of conformity and celebrate your inherent beauty. Or, place one somewhere hidden and leave it as a surprise for your partner. Let the little ones express themselves at their next party. However you are called to use these, let them inspire creativity, self-expression, and individuality! ****These are non-toxic and safe for anyone. They come off easily with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Clean your skin before applying. Peel off the plastic top coat, place facedown on skin, and wet the backside of the tattoo with a wet sponge. Allow the water to soak through and hold in place for at least 30 seconds before peeling the paper away. Enjoy! This listing is for one (1) custom SG Metallic and Rainbow Metatron's Cube flash tattoo sheet as pictured. Yours will arrive lovingly parceled and ready to adorn. Bright Blessings, Athena ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ Charge your tools with orgone energy on my custom Orgonite Charging Plate. Anoint your crystals and gemstone jewelry with my SG Anointing Blend. Want to learn more about gems, minerals, and crystal healing? Join our private Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/GemHaven Want to learn more about perfume and aromatherapy? Join our private Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/SGPerfumery

Hello! Makeup Geek has again another weekly challenge, this time it's Christina Aguilera inspired. I've always kinda loved Aguilera's look in Lady Marmelade video: I admit that the hair is maybe a bit overdone, but anyway *g* So I decided to to do my version of the look: And close-ups: I was planning to put more rhinestones, but I coudn't more than those :( But it works fine like that IMO too. And I guess I'm not gonna put this into the contest itself, this was just for fun :D PS. I've picked the winners of my giveaway, I'll send mail to winners, but I'll do a post of winners too!

This listing is for the PATTERN ONLY Sometimes I have to remind myself that the weather south of the Equator is the opposite of my weather here in the Northern Hemisphere. As I was knitting this while it was hot and humid I had to remind myself ‘It’s winter somewhere!’ This cowl and the matching hat are fun to knit and perfect for cooler weather, whenever that happens in your neck of the woods. Details: I wanted to create unisex cowl with plenty of visual interest. Traditional cables, slipped stitches, and a cable that looks like an hourglass flow smoothly to and from the atypical 1x1 ribbed edging. The size is larger enough to wear doubled to be extra cozy. The instructions are both charted and written. Size: 54” in unstretched circumference x 8” tall. Instructions are included to make the cowl taller or wider but please note this will change the required yardage. Yarn and Needles: 2 hanks Studio DK in Anacostia; size 6/4.0mm needle Gauge: 1 Cable Chart pattern repeat x 2 repeats high = 4 inches Please contact me for wholesale inquiries. This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Thank you

Have you seen this ad? (Click on the photos for enlargements.) I can't say I've ever paid much attention to the Bottega Veneta line (or, these days, to anyone's line--who has time?), but the spring/summer 2007 collection is simply stunning! I've always wanted to try smocking, but this dress takes smocking to a completely new realm. Who would have thought it could look so fresh and contemporary? Check out pages 8 and 40 of the on-line catalog, which I think are also smocked garments, as well as the amazing pleated jacket on pages 68 and 69. Shirring was also used as a detail in the collection. You can see the full dress from the ad on pages 78 and 79. It's really quite sporty, made in what appears to be a cotton shirting fabric, but I think it would make an amazing wedding dress, too, if you were going a less traditional route. Speaking of smocking, many people have been asking me about it lately. So I've been investigating a bit, and here's what I've found: Membership with the Smocking Arts Guild of America will connect you with many active chapters and even with a web-based group. The SAGA website offers some basic smocking instructions, and you can also enroll in correspondence courses. Note especially the WeeCare program, through which smockers and sewers can learn to sew and smock while also donating their work to hospitals. Sew Beautiful magazine, edited by Martha Pullen, focuses primarily on heirloom sewing, which includes beautiful traditional smocking. Many issues feature patterns and detailed instructions for children's garments. The magazine is also a good way to find resources for fabric, trim, and patterns. And finally, Jeannie Baumeister at The Old Fashioned Baby publishes detailed patterns for children's heirloom clothing. You can also find her patterns as well as fabric and notions for making them at this site. And now we're off to enjoy the sunshine for the afternoon. Those skiiers will have to wait another day, even though they're making me crazy!