Op Shopped Jewellery

I don't have many op shopped finds to share this week, but I did manage to pick up a few pieces of jewellery from the Salvos for $1 each.

 Handmade brooch, leather and gumnut necklace, beaded multi layer necklace

This brooch is very unusual - it is handmade by 'Catherine Hall designs' in 1994. 

Linking up with Sophie's Flea Market Finds and Apron Thrift Girl.

First Ever Giveaway!!!

This giveaway is a selection of jewellery which I hope you'll love. It celebrates 50+ followers, and god knows how many posts.

Rules

1/ Open to Australian residents only.

2/ Follow me via Google Friend Connection or Bloglovin' (on the right)

3/ Leave a comment telling me your email address, and which type of my blog posts you most like reading and why.

Competition closes on 1 March 2012.

The Prize!!!

#1 Kitsch forbidden apple necklace on a long chain

 

 

#2 Feminine horsey stud earrings

  

#3 Boho flower print wooden disc earrings

#4 Metal earrings with bells that I picked up in India

#5 Gorgeous handmade fairy baby domino keyring featuring number 8 (my lucky number!)

Make a Statement Necklaces

Statement necklaces: they're eye catching, comment worthy and can jazz up the simplest outfit. Wear with black or another bold colour (no prints) for maximum effect. Or clash with prints if you are feeling particularly daring...

The thing I like best about jewellery is that it allows you to make a bold statement at a reasonable cost (if you choose the cheaper items of course). Big gaudy necklaces are readily recognised however, so you won't get as much use out of one as a classic piece... but they are so much fun!

I definitely seem to be attracted to earthy colours: blues, greens, browns and reds. If you want to be more colourful, here are some options:

Ear Bling: Gaudy Summer Jewels and Your Face Shape

For maximum effect, hide your hair so that the earrings are in full view. On a bad hair day, tie back your hair and wear some statement danglers, and no one will notice the hair. Big earrings distract from the size of your ears, and also make noses look smaller.

Ear Bling - Summer Jewels by lisss-dc

If you don't have the confidence to rock big earrings, maybe being conscious of enhancing your face shape will help.

Oval shaped:  This shape is very versatile, so works with pretty much anything - lucky you! Your best shapes are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. Triangular shapes are especially flattering. The goal is to add width to your jawline, to really make it pop. Avoid very long earrings - you don't need to make your face look any longer.

Heart shaped: Try triangular (wider at the bottom) or tear drop earrings to balance out the sharpness of the chin. Even circular and oval earrings will work with your face shape, so long as they don’t taper as they descend.

Round: Like any other shape, I believe you can wear anything. However, if you are conscious and want a slimming effect, try thin and long earrings to lengthen the face. Drops and ovals have the same effect. Avoid hoop earrings and other round styles.

Diamond: Short, wide earrings work really well. Gently curved danglers do too. Avoid long and thin earrings.

Rectangle/Square: Choose soft curves rather than angles. Round buttons, teardrops and ovals work well, to soften the face. Drop earrings, long tear drops, or multi-tiered dangling earrings will give a square shape some length.

Triangular: Like the Rectangle/Square, you want to soften your face, so follow the above. Prefer earrings with curves at the bottom and avoid ones that come to a point.