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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Makeshift

A rare occasion it is that a fashion week goes by and this particular arm goes unphotographed. Sure, her child, niece, nephew, (husband?) probably made the darling plastic star and heart pastel bead bracelets that finish this arm party, but I want in! Where can we (yes, we) find exact replicas beads to duplicate and embrace what I'll call among the most authentic arm parties I've seen? One less about fancy shit and more about raw love and friendship...you know, other sorts of shit. I guess the complimenting Marni blouse and yellow Fendi purse-held-as-clutch can be rendered optional...but, OMFG, is that a 4S? Siri, won't you help us find the materials to make the bracelets?

Just some Saturday beads for thought. Tootles!

66 comments:

  1. i am pretty sure i had those exact heart bracelets as a child, probably constructed by myself, despite a notable lack of hand-eye dexterity. those beadings are intricate and tough for tiny, chubby fingers.

    love the plastic against the beautiful black and brown pattern....

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  2. THA clutch! Such a cool color

    XO Charlotte
    www.thefashionguitar.com

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  3. love how much is going on here, it works out

    xx
    http://www.moneasywardrobe.com

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  4. I had the stars bracelet, but I can't find it anymore... you should try on those party shops.

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  6. It is great to mix up different bracelets!! The more different pieses the better it looks!
    Love the clutch colour as well

    xxDani

    www.mystylesmysmiles.blogspot.com

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  7. in a bit
    of a desert
    fashion wise
    but still
    love
    to pop by
    and enjoy
    your wit
    and prose
    x
    ...

    ***

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  8. Love the clutch! I used to have bracelets like that, made with DIY bead sets - those were the days! Actually, I'm pretty sure I still have them hanging about somewhere. x

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  9. Loving the Fendi purse and the color
    http://inhalefashionandbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  10. I used to wear those bracelets in fourth grade. Next thing you know, the new trend will be to wear those edible candy bracelets!

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  11. Haha you can buy jewellery making kits from toy shops! Majorly nostalgic

    http://somefashionclout.blogspot.com

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  12. It's a pain in the butt but it's possible to create your own with those kits from Joann's. ;) I've made a bracelet or two in my day.

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  14. I knew I'd seen these somewhere...I get this catalog at school. (I teach 2nd grade)

    You can buy a dozen for five dollars here: http://www.orientaltrading.com/color-heart-bead-bracelets-a2-24_3350.fltr?prodCatId=388634&categoryFromSearch=true&tabId=1&rd=bracelets

    I think you would like these too: http://www.orientaltrading.com/spike-bracelets-a2-25_5629.fltr?prodCatId=388634&categoryFromSearch=true&tabId=1&rd=bracelets


    Enjoy!
    P.S. Love your blog...obviously

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  15. the best $5 i ever spent. thank you!!

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  16. I have been making classic friendship bracelets like the ones I used to make at summer camp. I have been adding a grown-up touch to them though :) I love mixing one "nice" piece with a ton of heartfelt pieces. My bracelets are going to be for sale soon in my store. Check them out if interested! Thanks for sharing this sentiment <3

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

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  17. Reminicent of childhood memories, SO cute. Obviously you gotta rock a bracelet when your five year old cousin made it ! x

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  18. I thougt exactlt the samt thing a copule of days ago when I first saw this arm, although in another picture. Who does it belong to?

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  19. ebay will help you for sure; check these links:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-Assorted-Colours-Plastic-STAR-Beads-6mm-/180548310119?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item2a09849467

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multi-Colors-Hearts-Pony-Beads-100pc-kandi-beading-rave-/380334897019?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item588db9f77b

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/b019-Arcylic-Multi-Colour-Opaque-Heart-Beads-6mm-200-/260864874921?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item3cbcc219a9

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/750-Wholesale-Multicolor-Acrylic-Heart-Loose-Bead-Fit-Bracelet-B876-/170711255510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf2f09d6

    these are different with a rainbow effect:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-Assorted-Multi-coloured-Plastic-HEART-Bead-6mm-B484-/200662704008?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item2eb86ddf88

    I hope these were helpful :D

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  20. I love a good arm party, and have been rocking them for years, but my friendship bracelets keep giving me eczema!! Buzz kill.

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  21. I've got this stars bracelet!! I'm wearing it in some of my posts. In fact, this summer I've been wearing it a lot!!:)

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  22. that yellow baby is a stunner

    http://www.vasilievablog.com/
    x

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  23. I am loving the pin she is wearing as well!

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  24. Lol these are so cute!
    She's wearing them so well though it's plastic!
    xxx

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  25. you can probably find the beads on ebay
    Heart beads:
    - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neon-Hearts-Pony-Beads-100pc-kandi-beading-rave-jewelry-/380372731598?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item588ffb46ce#ht_1025wt_1037
    - http://www.ebay.com/itm/300x-Mixed-Multicolour-Love-Heart-Plastic-Beads-110700-/220871614753?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item336cf96121#ht_4527wt_1037
    Star beads:
    - http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-STARS-16mm-acrylic-plastic-loose-beads-/380375816763?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item58902a5a3b#ht_1033wt_1270

    plus they sell those bracelets at Claire's :)

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  28. The childhood bracelets and playful clutch are total eye candy.

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  29. I too had those bracelets as a child! I'm about to call my mom and ask if she still has my old jewelry in our "dress-up clothes" box at her house! And if her answer is "Nay," then I'm off to Michael's to construct them myself...

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  31. There is just something wonderful about a pop of color.

    www.greeneggsandglam.blogspot.com

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  33. I love the yellow clutch. Really nice. However, I'm not sure about the bracelets, surely because I don't really appreciate the plastic material.
    .
    http://spirale-rouge.blogspot.com/
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  34. My eight year old, who has her own tween fashion blog by the way, called "Manicures and Math Class," would be delighted to make you some friendship bracelets or lanyards

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  35. Well now I must raid my parent's attic because I know I have my Lisa Frank beading kit somewhere in there. I was a hardcore Lisa Frank nerd and have a stock pile of those bracelets!! :)

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  36. beautiful clutch!

    http://elblogdemonsee.blogspot.com/

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  37. Not a huge fan of Fendi... but that clutch makes me think twice about Fendi. It's really my style... Love the color... the crochet... everything!

    http://adamalexmommy.blogspot.com

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  38. LOVE THE BRACELETS!

    www.aroundlucia.com
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    www.aroundlucia.com

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  39. Gorgeous clutch!

    http://cestlavieophelia.blogspot.com/

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  40. Hoho, your prose is engaging.
    And while this lady wears the child's beads quite well, I'm craving a good scarlet nail polish right about now....

    TE AMO,
    J
    www.sanitynotebook.com

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  41. I'm actually in love with that clutch!

    http://teresasglobaladventures.wordpress.com/

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  42. With all the action going on around that arm,now I'm curious about the rest of her outfit. But, on the other hand, it's better: mystery spurs imagination.

    http://nuarbarcat.blogspot.com/

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  44. Lovely :)

    pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  45. Love the spirit of this post!

    After nearly three decades as a shopaholic (I'm almost 30) I have accumulated so many clothes, shoes and handbags that an entire closet and two cabinets totally reserved to myself are no longer enough for all my belongings. Shame on me!

    Today I decided to change dramatically and start a shopping diet which will help me achieve a more sustainable lifestyle: I intend to spend the next 365 days without making any purchase of clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, with only one exception: the dress for my wedding next year!

    Every day (I hope!) I will post the outfit I wear for work, out to dinner or during the Weekend, with the aim to inspire myself and (why not?) others!
    I look forward to your visits because I need support and encouragement for this crusade! Stay tuned!!!

    http://365shoppinglessdays.blogspot.com

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  46. Where can I find these in Europe so that I don't need to buy like 300 pcs? =)

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  47. I Just Love Yellow Fendi bag with fantastic assorciated bracletes companion.
    Don't miss her yellow brooch on her marni blouse.
    She obviously knows something about a fashion.

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  48. cute ! but if someone less stylish would wear bracelets like that, it would probably just look ridiculous

    www.tripsandtreasures.blogspot.com
    fashion & lifestyle in Belgium

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  49. I love the beads and the bag! Great post!
    check out my blog at

    allthingsvogue.blogspot.com

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  51. Gorgeous pile of accessories.

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  52. So cute! I had a very similar bracelet as a kid.

    You can usually find them as the h&m kids section or in any accessory store that has kids-jewellery. For example at Accessorize.
    xx

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  53. the DOLLAR store, helloooooooo

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  54. A Fendi purse like that your're set to go and the beautiful blouse really helps.

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  55. I have those bracelets haha no joke from when I was a little girl at day camp.

    Chag succot sameach!!

    - Kortney
    *The Unapologetic Eccentric*

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  56. I have the exact heart one from claires. hahahaha

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  57. so cute and bold!



    http://www.shellzdoll.com/

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  61. i was totally loving this too when i first saw it! i remember having the same star and hearts bracelet as a kid!

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  62. I used to wear a million different varieties of those bracelets in high school. My favorite was this pearl pastel plastic shell one. Hella legit. Bought them at souvenir shops on my teen tour around Cali and the Southwest.

    JesWithATwist.blogspot.com

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  63. loveeee the color!!!!
    http://sweetielifebycristi.blogspot.com/

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  64. Woman! I. Own. A. Bead. Store. I live to make Arm Parties. Get your butt over to Brooklyn and I will seriously hook you up.

    www.brooklynbeadbox.com

    P.S. Don't judge my site. A way cuter one is in the works.

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  65. I love everything about this photo. The pop of color with brown, yellow, white, black.. its fabulous!

    inspirebylois.blogspot.com

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  66. I design bangles for kids. You will love the designs! check it out here.
    http://changlesbangles.goodsie.com/

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