Get Organized! // Pretty Jewelry Display & Storage Ideas

I love jewelry. I have waaayyy more than I should I suppose, but it's hard to resist! Especially when I find such sweet vintage pieces through my travels and many monthly trips to the Salvation Army!

I recently found a handful of vintage cocktail rings that are super fun! They were just two and three dollars each!

Anyhow, I am always looking for creative ways to store my jewelry... and it changes as I accrue more and also as I get settled in our (still-new-to-me) place. But here are some fun ways I like to store my jewelry on my dresser or vanity top.

I recently found this ridiculously amazing vintage cat-on-a-ladder earring hanger at the Salvation Army for a mere $.99! I got both the golden dish and the bird ring holder at World Market. Less than $10 each. The golden dish was a part of the holiday line, so they are currently on sale and come in silver as well.

The ladder is actually great, because it holds posts really well, and it has holes in the back part of the ladder too! :) Possibly the best $.99 I've spent in a while! And it's just ridiculously kitschy and fun!

I love this ring dish because it not only holds rings, it is a great catch-all for bobby pins, lost buttons, earrings that I've taken off right before bed etc. More functional than the ones that are mostly vertical. Also, how cute are these vintage rings I was mentioning?!? 

This dish is great for holding pretty little pieces that I will be wearing frequently or in the upcoming week. It is even large enough to accommodate things like large bangles and headbands! It is also good for those of us who are busy and forget to accessorize... you could refill it every weekend and then as you are dressing throughout the week you can pull out an item or two and you are very quickly more polished!

All of these items are pretty enough to leave out on the dresser or vanity and not worry about it looking too cluttered! 

I look forward to further organizing my jewelry collection now that I've got my vanity in a spot where I like it! 

How do you store, display or organize your jewelry?

Thanks for Reading!

Alexandra 

Craft Fair 2013

Well everyone, today is my craft fair.

My dad and Kyle are being awesome and running my booth for me today!

Here is what I've got going on!

My mock up table at home.

all of the treasures :)

Pretty little hypoallergenic earrings! $5-$7 each.

Vintage button & Jewelry pieces made into fun cocktail rings! Just $5 each!

more rings!

even more rings.. :) 

Pretty little bobby pins, $3 each.

Fun felt flower bobby pins! just $4 each!

Adorable vintage brooches, all less than $10!

Vintage earrings! :)

There are also plenty of onesies and headbands, and some fun glittery dictionary paper ornaments! 

It's not too late!

In addition to these items there are tons of other vendors, silent auctions, live music, face painting, food and more! :) Come support the library and local/small businesses!

Stop by the Perry American Legion

410 Perry Place

Perry, KS 66073

Open until 4 pm today!

Interested in purchasing from me online? Leave me a comment and I will email you!

Thank You for Reading,

Alexandra

Jewelry Haul // August 2013

Howdy all! 

One of my goals for this year is to post about more and new topics.. and I've done ok so far.. but one thing I've really been wanting to post about is fashion. 

I've been working hard to revamp my wardrobe and accessories... and here is some of the evidence! 

I guess August was the time for me to buy accessories! I'm having a major attraction to all things fuchsia and mint... which are apparently everywhere!

I love that these pieces are bold, but easy to wear, many of which will rotate nicely into my fall wardrobe! (click on the image to zoom)

Here we go!

1. Mini Heart Charm Layering Necklaces, Forever 21, $1.80 each.

2. Red Dangle Drop Earrings, Target (clearance), < $5

3) Mint Pave Posts, TJMaxx (sale), $11.

4) Sterling Silver Pave Bows with Pearls, TJMaxx (sale), $14!

5) Mint & Navy Cluster Earrings, J Crew Outlet (sale), ~$16

6) Mint Beaded Statement Necklace, Francesca's, $26.

7) Fuchsia Beaded Statement Necklace, Francesca's, $26.

I love all of these pieces, but am especially obsessed with the two necklaces! They make dressing up jeans and a t-shirt SO easy!

So far they look great with everything I've paired them with! Plain t-shirts, striped ones, blouses, tops with lace accents.. the possibilities are endless! 

I love that I can just throw these necklaces on with an otherwise basic outfit and feel all dressed up! I've gotten so many complements already!

Moral(s) of the story: 

1. Search the clearance jewelry at your favorite places! You can find some great deals that are often great basics or on-trend... or just something you've been looking for.

2. A statement necklace (or two!) are worth the investment! You'll wear them more than you'd think! Plus they come in so many colors, shapes, lengths and sizes! Francesca's has a TON, go check them out!

Have you found any great steals on the clearance rack recently? 

What statement jewelry do you like best? How do you style it?

Leave me your links and thoughts in the comments!

Thanks for reading!

XO,

Alexandra