It’s time for another Pretty Shiny Sparkly Bloggers Do It Better Challenge!
This time it’s an Arm Party, I got real excited about this challenge because as an accessories designer and collector I have quite a bit to work with…Lol.
So let’em roll…..
Antique African + Indian Ivory Bracelets (collectibles 300+ years old), Rings I’ve been collecting for 25+ years. Love, Love, Love Them!
Stone + Silver, Wood + Pearl Bracelets from Boluxe, Sterling Silver Bangle from my collection, Peace Sign Bracelet, gifted from my sister, Ring F21.
Sterling Silver Bangles from my collection, Rhinestone – vintage, Ring I got from a little thrift store in DC 20+ years ago, I loved it for it’s bizarre twist and turns, I still wear this ring frequently.
Turquoise Necklace/Bracelet from my Boluxe line, made of intricately carved Chinese turquoise beads, Chain link is a vintage necklace turned bracelet, I do this a lot, a great way to get more use from your accessories, multi-chain + pearl bracelet – thrifted, and the ring is by a fabulous Native American artist by the name of Slim, you can find him at the Indian Market on the square in Santa Fe, that’s where I first met him, He is also featured at a number of the Native American Museums across the country. This particular ring is a custom order and was a Valentines day gift.
This is what my everyday arm looks like, Silver bangle, Indian head coin bracelet I got in Santa Fe, thin silver bangle with cz’s, copper bangles done by an artist in Albuquerque. Navajo turquoise ring.
And this is my watch arm, with Boluxe semi-precious stone bracelets.
Much Love
Mandy @ Life in the Fashion Lane said:
I am coming to your house and planning with ALL of your jewelry. OMG amazingness. The turquoise totally stood out to me! GREAT pieces…I am only slightly jealous 😉
Mandy @ Life in the Fashion Lane said:
That would be PLAYING not planning…or maybe I was planning to borrow after I played 😉 Oops!
boluxe said:
Lol…I know what you mean 🙂
boluxe said:
That would be fun… An Arm Party, Party!! 🙂
m.i.t.c.h said:
love love love love your collections! Wood, metals, leather, precious stones; it’s really an arm party!
boluxe said:
Thx, I think I’m a collector by nature 🙂
designedbyann said:
Love yor bracelets! Especially that turquoise one from your line! I’m really into turqoise this summer 😛
boluxe said:
Thx, I think turquoise is one of my favorite stones 🙂
chiaweb said:
I’m in love with the first sets of bracelets!
Stunning!
boluxe said:
Thx! I have enjoyed finding and collecting these antique bracelets over the years 🙂
debi said:
really liking the silver ones!!
boluxe said:
Thx, it’s been fun!
pinksole said:
Wow love your Arm party, I wouldn’t mind playing in your jewelry box. Gorgeous pieces.
Rachelle
http:www.rachellesjewelrybox.com
boluxe said:
Wouldn’t that be fun :)!!!
Paulina said:
Love your arm party! especially the first one with all the wooden-esque lookin’ bangles!! love!
~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.com
boluxe said:
Thx, this is so much fun!
Karla said:
Wowzers!! Your collection is awesome!! Really love it. This was such a fun challenge but I can see it was no challenge at all for you 🙂
boluxe said:
Thx, It was a ton of fun 🙂
Kanae said:
Nice!!!!!!!!!! I love your style. Its so eclectic and earthy. I love your arm party pics! Especially the first one and the turquoise-themed one.
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
boluxe said:
Thx, this has been a lot of fun!!!
J. said:
Love the first pic, just like Nancy Cunard. Envy your collection, well done!!!
J.
http://adimpleate.wordpress.com
boluxe said:
Thx, it’s fun to collect.
Mel said:
Wow…and I thought I had a lot of jewelry. I love, love, love that hand-carved turquoise necklace/bracelet. I am excited to browse your Boluxe collection and see what I can find. And I’ve scrolled back up and looked at your gorgeous watch at least 3 times now! 🙂
boluxe said:
Thx so much I appreciate your feed back :)!!!!
Ashlei said:
Wow this challenge was perfect for you! I can’t decide what look I like more, haha! I want to party with you 😉
xx Ashlei
http://kinksarethenewpink.blogspot.com/
boluxe said:
Cool let’s party girl!! 🙂
Marissa said:
The turqoise arm party is my favorite – the big bold beads are stunning!
xx
Marissa
http://www.stylecusp.com
boluxe said:
Thx, I really love those beads also, they’re hard to find but when I do I snap them up because I love designing with them 🙂
Rebecca Jean said:
love them all! you have a great collection.
dressrebeccajean.com
boluxe said:
thx, I appreciate your comment!!!
Prissy said:
You have the most AMAZING pieces that I’ve ever laid eyes on! How do I get my hands on some of the peices you design? I need at least 1 piece!! OMG!!!
Prissy
boluxe said:
thx, for your comment, I really appreciate the support!!!
Aquí said:
I LOVE the turquoise and gold combo! Great take on the arm party!
boluxe said:
Thx, the turquoise combo seems to most folks fav 🙂
Jennifer said:
While I love all your interpretations of the arm party my favorite is the turquoise and gold themed arm soiree. Lovely and elegant I envy your bracelet collection.
boluxe said:
Most people love the turquoise combo, thx for the comment :)!!
raijean said:
Yes… your looks are super fun!
Raijean
http://www.swa-rai.com
boluxe said:
Thx for your comment, this is a fun challenge!!
Debbi said:
All of it is gorgeous! Where can one purchase Boluxe jewelry?
boluxe said:
Hi, you view my current designs at boluxe.com, you can contact me about prices, I’m loading jewelry with prices on my etsy site within the week, so you can purchase directly from that site.
thx so much for your interest 🙂
JTwisdom said:
Beautiful, Amazing! Love your collection. You rock those bracelets and you definitely know how to have an awesome party.
boluxe said:
Thx so much for enjoying my designs this has been a fun challenge!!
petiteonthestreets said:
amazing arm parties!! i envy your diverse collection 😉 especially the 300+ yr old ivory bracelets and Indian coin head. such great pieces to own
boluxe said:
Thx for enjoying my designs, the antique bracelets are among my favorites!
Cara said:
Wow, there’s so much inspiration here! I’m most drawn to that first picture, those antique bangles are so striking! I also love the turquoise and gold set as that seems to be a favorite pairing of mine this summer.
boluxe said:
Yeah, turquoise is always a favorite of mine :)!!
Julie said:
Your pieces are spectacular! Truly amazing!
Julie
boluxe said:
Thx Julie, I love collecting unique stones and re purpose them in my designs!
ABCD for Michelle said:
So many pretty arm parties! I can’t decide if I like the ivory bracelets the best or the look with the turquoise. Gorgeous!
boluxe said:
Yeah they both seem to be most peoples favorite!! Thx for your comments 🙂
boluxe said:
That seems to be a lot of folks feeling, I love the unusual that’s what I strive to collect 🙂 Thx for your comment!!
Grace said:
Wow, the African pieces are stunning!
And I adore the turquoise ones, what a gorgeous colour!
xx Grace
Dream-Boating
boluxe said:
You are so right it’s the color that makes that turquoise so yummy 🙂 Thx for the comment!!
Alicia said:
Absolutely love the turquoise!
boluxe said:
Thx, it seems that the turquoise look is popular 🙂 Thx for your comment!!
Neris said:
LOVE all f these! my favorite one is turquoise bracelet 🙂
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
boluxe said:
That turquoise one seems to be most peoples fav 🙂 Thx for your comment!!
Joey said:
Amazing arm parties!! So many of them! Indeed it was a fun assignment 😀
boluxe said:
Yes, and actually the pics were pulled from unpublished upcoming posts, I really love baubles 🙂 Thx for stopping by !!
Psyched for Style said:
Wow! You are so creative! You’ve inspired me to go all out for a bolder arm party the next time around! 🙂 Kiki
boluxe said:
Cool! That’s what this blogland is all about we each inspire one another.
Jeeda said:
Love, love, love your arm goodies!!! Especially the antique African and Indian Ivory!!! You look fab! Also, thanks for stopping by and the lovely comment!!
http://www.swoonblog.com
boluxe said:
Thx for your comment and I’ll keep coming to your site cause I really like what you’re doing:)!!
Angie said:
Love all of your stacks! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your style. Following you now.
xo.
Angie
thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com
boluxe said:
Thx! I’ll keep up with you also 🙂
Jazmine said:
Pretty! I need to add more!!!
boluxe said:
You know how they say at a party, “the more the merrier” 🙂
Miss Rockwell said:
Whew…these arm parties are to die for…ALL OF THEM! I especially love the first one!
http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com
boluxe said:
I love rings on my fingers, bells on my toes…..and I guess lots of bracelets on my arms 🙂 Thx for your comment!!
Alexandra Shook said:
Wow, you’re so good at the both arms party! I always feel unaccountably weird when I try it. I love the turquoise and gold one best, those beads are gorgeous!
boluxe said:
Thx for your comment!!, It’s been a lot of years of practice 🙂
Shels said:
Really loving all your jewelry! Especially the Turquoise, chain and pearl picture!
XOXO
Shels
http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com
boluxe said:
Thx, the turquoise seems to be a lot of folks fav 🙂
ellemck1 said:
Great Arm Party! Love, love, love the turquoise and gold bracelets! They’re gorgeous. 🙂
boluxe said:
They are among my favs! Thx for your comment 🙂
Angelita said:
big lovely accesories!! reminds me of summer…!
xxxo
http://angelieeee.blogspot.com/
you can also follow me on Twitter! 🙂 @angelieeee
boluxe said:
Thx, for your comment and I love your blog title today! And it’s so true!!! If we don’t make it happen we will certainly find a way to let ourselves off the hook 🙂