Wishing one and all
a wonderful 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Beladora 2 - Shop The Sale!
The little elves have been busy here at the Beladora HQ
because we have big changes in store for 2013
So, now is time to shop the Last Chance sale
We've marked prices down to below wholesale levels
and
Whatever doesn't sell is going to disappear forever
to the world of melt-ville
So, if you are looking for a vintage jewelry gift
Here's the link to the sale page
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Random Blog Posts I Never Wrote
Not a day goes by when I come across something that I would like to write a blog post (rant) about.
Unfortunately, as the day goes by and I barely have the time to answer all of my email, let alone get much of anything else done, the potential post is lost in the recesses of my mind.
But every once in a while, something reminds me of blog posts that I didn't have time to write
such as:
A Year Of Crafting Dangerously -
The rise of crafting in a time of recession.
From Etsy to Pinterest - I haven't seen this much interest in DIY crafty stuff since the Seventies.
Is this a short term trend or a long term reaction to too many brands and consumer goods?
Boxy Is Not For Babes -
What's with all of the boxy cut clothes.
They have never been, nor ever they will be flattering on 99.9% of women.
Freedom From Facebook -
More and more of my colleagues are moving away from Facebook.
Especially those who work in computer or internet businesses.
Personally, I love to be able to catch up with the goings on of old friends and new friends,
but I'm not going to add a Facebook app to my phone.
I am overwhelmed by "Too Much Information".
Aren't you?
Fashion Designers - Why Do They Hate Us?
Why is it almost impossible to find a Winter dress that isn't 3+ inches above the knee and sleeveless?
BHB FACT:
Few woman over the age of 36 looks chic in a mini dress.
Few women over 46 look good in a sleeveless dress.
Besides...with widespread air conditioning in offices, why are women supposed to wear clothes better suited to 85+ degree temperatures.
That's just the silly stuff....Thank God I don't have time to post about politics.
I can't wait until this election is over.
With that I'll leave you with a pictures from the backyard of the house that I stayed at last weekend on the North Shore of Chicago.
True Autumn, which we don't have much of in Southern California.
Unfortunately, as the day goes by and I barely have the time to answer all of my email, let alone get much of anything else done, the potential post is lost in the recesses of my mind.
But every once in a while, something reminds me of blog posts that I didn't have time to write
such as:
A Year Of Crafting Dangerously -
The rise of crafting in a time of recession.
From Etsy to Pinterest - I haven't seen this much interest in DIY crafty stuff since the Seventies.
Is this a short term trend or a long term reaction to too many brands and consumer goods?
Boxy Is Not For Babes -
What's with all of the boxy cut clothes.
They have never been, nor ever they will be flattering on 99.9% of women.
Freedom From Facebook -
More and more of my colleagues are moving away from Facebook.
Especially those who work in computer or internet businesses.
Personally, I love to be able to catch up with the goings on of old friends and new friends,
but I'm not going to add a Facebook app to my phone.
I am overwhelmed by "Too Much Information".
Aren't you?
Fashion Designers - Why Do They Hate Us?
Why is it almost impossible to find a Winter dress that isn't 3+ inches above the knee and sleeveless?
BHB FACT:
Few woman over the age of 36 looks chic in a mini dress.
Few women over 46 look good in a sleeveless dress.
Besides...with widespread air conditioning in offices, why are women supposed to wear clothes better suited to 85+ degree temperatures.
That's just the silly stuff....Thank God I don't have time to post about politics.
I can't wait until this election is over.
With that I'll leave you with a pictures from the backyard of the house that I stayed at last weekend on the North Shore of Chicago.
True Autumn, which we don't have much of in Southern California.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Fall Fashion Favorite
You've all seen the Fall fashion trends by now
leather,
velvet,
winter white,
patterned suits,
fur,
tapestry-needlepoint fabrics
and baroque detailing.
Some wearable
Some, not so wearable
What I've found to be the most striking out of all of the Fall Fashion trends on the runway,
were the Dr. Seuss style mink hats worn in the Marc Jacobs collection.
I loved them.
Were they wearable? Not so much.
So, I've found my wearable (and affordable) alternative at Couture Allure Vintage
leather,
velvet,
winter white,
patterned suits,
fur,
tapestry-needlepoint fabrics
and baroque detailing.
Some wearable
Winter White by Valentino
Some, not so wearable
Patterned Suit by Miu-Miu
What I've found to be the most striking out of all of the Fall Fashion trends on the runway,
were the Dr. Seuss style mink hats worn in the Marc Jacobs collection.
I loved them.
Were they wearable? Not so much.
So, I've found my wearable (and affordable) alternative at Couture Allure Vintage
Most of the what I saw in the Fall Collections I found to be totally over the top and unwearable, not to mention inappropriate.
(When the economy is tanked, is multicolored head to toe fur really appropriate?)
But I still think that we can add a little whimsy to our wardrobes with a funky brooch or two
or a fun hat.
What do you think?
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