Delicious Dangles

May I nibble your ear, darling?

Taste more here!

Ring-A-BlingBling!

Speaking of Cinderella...if The Prince liked it then he shoulda put a ring on it! I bet this one would have done the trick!

Bijoux de Barbie!

Oh... My... God!!!! Thank you, Barbie, for sacrificing your life to fashion...these pieces are to die for! And not for Barbie Girls only!

Darlings, there were too too many more that I adored! I can't wait 'til you discover Margaux Lange!

It's All About The Icing

Mmmmm...I'll take a half dozen!

Dangling Darlings

Which will it be today?

How did Betsey Johnson know I was craving a pair of pearl-necklaced Ducky earrings? Mwah!

Craft-O-Gasm!

Boy, have I been crafting my ass off lately! I guess it's not enough that I have two costumes to design and complete within the next few weeks..! Just the same, I was recently inspired to go through all my old beading supplies and unfinished projects to reuse, recycle and restring a few bits o' bijoux. They turned out so well that I wanted to share their cuteness with you!

First up is a little somethin' I like to call Mardi Gras...a colorful feather fascinator with matching drop earrings. I'm crazy nuts about that bright blue, aren't you? And I love how the two blue lampworked beads look with the tiny rough-cut glass beads! I used more of them to make a centerpiece for my fascinator, and if you could see the back, you'd see a simple hair comb, attached with a glue gun...easy peasy! In fact, all this stuff is e-z to make...why not learn how to create your own fascinating fascinator?


This red set, Bourbon Street, is so-o-o-o elegant! Here I used an old piece of lace, a vintage black velvet button, and a variety of red feathers to create a fan shape. Then I made three earrings from pieces of old jewelry and attached one to the bottom of the fascinator...don't you love those sterling silver dangle-y things?? They look very cute when they all do their dangling together! Want to make your own drop earrings? So simple...the hardest part is deciding which beads to choose!


Last, but certainly not least, is this I Love Paris pin made from a set of themed plastic findings, feather fluffs and a couple loose vintage rhinestones, all glued onto a big ol' black button. A few black beads and feathered Paris button swing freely from the bottom edge...joli, n'est-ce pas? All I have to do is put a pin-back on it and it'll be ready to go on my favorite jacket! I saw some New York themed findings too, so I think I'll make another one of these aysap!


Alright already...that's enough goofing around! What am I thinking?? I've got two costumes to design and complete within the next few weeks, for cryin' out loud!

My Bleu Bijoux

I'll put it on someday
Come what may
My bleu bijoux...


Wearing jewels these fine
Makes me feel divine
My bleu bijoux...


With a silken scarf
Out on the town ~
Silver gloves and an evening gown...


I'll never be blue
My dreams come true...
with bleu bijou~ou~ou~oux!

Knocking 'Em Cold...

Ahhh...vintage bling! This glimmering gold necklace and bracelet, courtesy of my mom (rest her soul) are marked 'bergere'...and aren't they fabulous?? I wore this set with my outfit on Halloween and found it quite weighty...the necklace being reassuringly heavy somehow...in fact, I liked it so much, I can't wait to wear it out with my black faux fur! To quote Soft Cell's song 'Sex Dwarf' : "We'll look so good, we'll knock 'em cold...knocking em' cold in black and gold."



And here's a special surprise, darlings! If you happen to like this set, check out this link! I was doing some checking around and found its clone for sale...only 40 bucks! How 'bout that? Your pal Gams is looking out for you all the time! xoxo

Dear Jonne...

This brooch-and-earring parure, a glorious jumble of multi-colored beads, rhinestones, and filigree, were a hand-me-down from my dear departed ex-mother-in-law, June. She was a bona fide wacky chick who loved to dress up, drink up, smoke up, party down, and generally have as much fun as possible...no wonder I miss her!



As "the daughter she never had", she bestowed upon me an assortment of beautiful rhinestone pieces along with boxes of other amusing odds and ends...including this amazing, eclectic set. I don't believe I ever saw her wear this particular ensemble, but I'll say it's circa 1950...the brooch is unmarked, but the earring backs are stamped Jonne.



I was prompted to do a little research, since I'd never heard of Jonne before, and was oh! so pleasantly surprised to find some of the most delightful vintage bijoux that I've ever had the pleasure of discovering! So do yourselves a favor, loved ones, and pay this link a visit! Love, Gams
http://www.morninggloryantiques.com/collectJonne.html

Copper Capers

This gleamingly glamorous copper choker is another one of the treasures I found in good ol' mom's jewelry box...I can't quite date it, and it's not marked anywhere, but I'm guessing it's probably 1940's...look at that classy little bauble at the end of the catch chain! Anyway, this snazzy bit of bijoux will be just the thing with the new glamorous gown I'm making! I couldn't resist doing another off-the-shoulder number...in fact, that may just become a signature item with the Gams...whaddaya think, tiddlywink? So, because I love you, I wanted you to get a gander at the glammy fabric and...ohmygawd! see how great it's gonna look with that coppery choker?? I'm getting all choked up just thinking about it! xo

Ode to Aurora Borealis

I dream't my name was Alice
And I wish't I had a phallus ~
I lived at
The Palace Borealis


While I drank from my chalice
And watched reruns of Dallas ~
I wore my
Aurora Borealis


I don't mean any malice
Altho this sounds quite callous ~
But who needs a phallus
When you've got
Aurora Borealis?