tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68376276672145352892024-02-07T13:17:08.693-08:00urbane fashionistaeye-catching, naturally beautiful and elegant earrings to complement your look Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-29936460606941921372015-06-02T15:49:00.001-07:002015-06-02T15:49:42.101-07:00Amethyst n Shells<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Check out these Purple Reef earrings in my Etsy shop. </div>
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Amethyst, tiny brown and white shells and white barrel shaped shell beads, all on sterling silver chain.</div>
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-38622407511058772272015-05-27T17:14:00.000-07:002015-05-27T17:14:03.980-07:00BOGO!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Check out my Etsy page (link on the right) to see what earrings are listed for sale! Order one pair and then message me with the name of a second pair you also love, and I'll toss them in with the pair your ordered! ^_^ Consider it a pay-it-forward gift for your friend!<br />
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Stay tuned for a post on sea glass earrings and pendants! </div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-33039192353014791472014-07-13T17:56:00.000-07:002014-09-01T13:21:50.742-07:00Promotion Time! :Db<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>(Updated September 1, 2014)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To celebrate, I'm offering a free bracelet (see image at right for examples!) to those who place an order for a pair of my earrings during the month of September! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just enter the coupon code "BRACELETFREE" when you order, and you'll get $1 off and a bracelet along with the earrings you order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out my full inventory here: </span><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnUrbaneFashionista">https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnUrbaneFashionista</a></u></span><br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-55977344977374409672014-05-04T13:37:00.000-07:002014-05-04T13:37:00.889-07:00Be Passionate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Feed your passion with a pair of bright handmade earrings called Lilikoi Bubbles!<br />
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***Lilikoi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit<br />
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(available for purchase on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187005328/lilikoi-bubbles-rose-quartz-amethyst?" target="_blank">my Etsy page</a>)<br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-6429681521590545162013-12-24T14:58:00.002-08:002013-12-24T15:04:58.245-08:00$5 Off Coupon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today marks a special day-- I've sold my 38th pair of earrings! <br />
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I don't have a particularly close relationship with the number 38. But selling this pair marks the day I've broken even for the first time since starting this hobby, over a year ago! <br />
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I've learned a lot about design and construction since starting Urbane Fashionista, and been inspired in different ways. I've invested in tools, beads and materials and tried to create earrings that showcase not only the beauty of the stones and materials used, but that bring out the wearer's beauty as well!<br />
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To celebrate, I'd like to offer everyone a discount to use for ordering from my Etsy shop. My sister remains my only customer on Etsy (lol, thanks L!), and I'd love to boost that number of fully satisfied customers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please visit my Etsy page at: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnUrbaneFashionista">https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnUrbaneFashionista</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Entering the coupon code "<b>HAPPY15THSALE</b>" will give you a $5 discount on your purchase, now through the end of the year! </span><br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-22390551912867927262013-12-21T18:52:00.000-08:002013-12-21T18:52:49.046-08:00Trio of the Latest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-64802169133933369702013-12-21T18:45:00.000-08:002013-12-24T15:02:25.567-08:00Custom Order for Dawn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dawn, a co-worker, saw a few pairs I recently made:<br />
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And said that she liked both.... with a few minor adjustments. So I obliged!<br />
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She didn't like the wood beads or the shells, so I created the following:<br />
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Hopefully they'll meet her style requirements. ;)<br />
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***UPDATE*** Dawn fully approves and will give Tiny Sprite Treasure as a Christmas gift-- Rocky Beachcomber is a Christmas gift for herself. :)<br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-21861777090604723832013-11-27T12:47:00.000-08:002013-11-27T12:47:33.323-08:00Blog Word Cloud <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I haven't been at home for the past few weeks, since I visited my family in Sweden, Switzerland and Germany and then was at a conference in West Virginia. So I haven't had a chance to make any earrings. But here's a fun Tagxedo word cloud I made from this blog-- you can see which words I use most often!<br />
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I'm eager to get back to the creative process this weekend, so stay tuned for new exciting earrings! ^_^ </div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-57568334831908623562013-10-26T19:06:00.001-07:002013-10-26T19:07:26.045-07:00Peacock Pair! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My good friend, study buddy and former roommate Martha received a pair of earrings from me last year. Unfortunately, one of the beads was defective and splintered (I think they were amethyst) so I told her to send them back so I could fix them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Originally, she had requested that I make a pair that followed the color scheme in a peacock's feather. The pair I made last year was very simple, with only a drop-shaped mother of pearl bead and the amethyst beads above the drops. I decided to bling out the drops and add some more length to the pair, since I know Martha is a flashy, fancy dresser. :) I just got some new chain and spacers, so I wanted to use some of those as well. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The building blocks and color reference</td></tr>
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-49646663519411444002013-08-18T16:38:00.002-07:002013-08-20T12:58:04.439-07:00Jumbo Jasper Jubilee & Violet Leopards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been getting positive feedback on my simpler designs lately, so these two pairs are a throwback to my earlier, simple days. <br />
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The colors in the jumbo jasper pair are mostly green and tan, with some highlights of pink or gray. A tiny tourmaline bead tops off the jasper stack and a tiny sterling silver bead adds a little sparkle.<br />
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The violet colored tiger jasper discs are a dark wine color with lighter violet swirls that resemble a leopard print. Rawr.<br />
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*** UPDATE *** Both pairs have been snapped up by a coworker! Contact me if you're hugely disappointed-- I have similar materials and could make new pairs.<br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-31974671476772475392013-08-14T12:34:00.000-07:002013-08-14T12:34:12.588-07:00Good Homes Wanted<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many of my little twins are in need of new homes! :) <br />
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I've been making earrings for a few seasons now, and I still have pairs from when I was just learning. I think it's time to find some nice adoptive homes for them. I've been keeping an eye out for local markets where I can sell them. Fingers crossed I can find one where lots of new parents adopt my little ones!<br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-66955985025620722442013-07-28T17:03:00.001-07:002013-07-28T17:03:40.678-07:00Building Blocks! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
To design a pair of earrings, you have to take into account a number of things. Size of the beads, colors, shapes and weight. How does a bead interact with the others you put near it? Is the goal a contrast? Matching? Does it make sense?<br />
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Beads are building blocks for a pair of earrings, and they need to work together to make a statement. Like words building a sentence, dishes combining to create a meal, or friends meeting to have a great party!<br />
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Do any of these beads catch your attention?<br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-25617570854871961472013-07-26T19:03:00.001-07:002013-07-28T16:56:39.766-07:00Custom-Made Pairs for Co-workers <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-25629389800434817312013-07-08T12:02:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:18:27.578-07:00Mariner's Wish: Sea Glass! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My first foray into the world of wiring sea glass. I found these pieces of sea glass on the shores of the island of Kauai here in Hawaii. Along with the brown glass, this pair of earrings features cowry shells and turquoise coins.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of Earrings, with wire curl</td></tr>
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I have other pieces of brown, white and green sea glass that I'm looking forward to using in more earrings soon! :) </div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-28813222331644456302013-07-06T15:14:00.000-07:002013-07-11T17:17:56.933-07:00Revamped Earth Ovals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My co-worker wanted a pair of earrings for her friend, made from <a href="https://www.google.com/search?gs_rn=17&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=LmuIBxEioHMf1TUrrGXXEA&cp=7&gs_id=q&xhr=t&q=chrysocolla&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.cGE&biw=1289&bih=683&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=L5XYUfSyM6zoiALXtoHoDQ" target="_blank">chrysocolla</a> beads. I had made a pair called Earth Ovals back when I started to design earrings last fall. They looked like this:<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I decided that since I had made this pair so long ago and they hadn't sold, I'd reuse the beads and make them into a pair my co-worker could give to her friend. She wanted them to look more like the Elephant Footprints pair: </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So I made these, Revamped Earth Ovals:</span></div>
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I hope she likes them! </div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-43047174855860094702013-07-05T17:46:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:17:24.422-07:00Snow Ashes <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I received an order to create a mostly gray and black pair of earrings, so I put to use this beautifully mottled pair of snowflake jasper beads. Added rainbow black opals, septarium and lapis lazuli beads, plus a pair of sterling silver round beads to make them sparkle a bit. Voila! I hope they meet expectations!<br />
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***UPDATE (7/11/13) They were a hit, and have solicited a follow-up pair, this time with main stones of royal blue!*** </div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-45921886890301374122013-06-30T16:18:00.003-07:002013-07-11T17:16:03.229-07:00Beachcomber and Meadow Nest <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-83872039478513226822013-06-30T16:07:00.003-07:002013-07-11T17:15:31.087-07:00Lime Margarita and Anemone Dream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-65172439906022841532013-04-21T22:47:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:14:40.825-07:00April Update <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've officially sold six pairs of earrings, one pair on Etsy and five locally! ^__^ <br />
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Prices of these pairs range from $10 to $20, and include the pairs called Water Wheels, Botswana Doubledecker, Rainbow Tiers, Onyx Dangles, Jupiter Leaves and Jasper Ice Cream. <br />
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I'm really excited to share my hobby with others, and love feedback on color combinations, shapes and the materials I use. As I'm making more pairs, I find myself using some beads more often, such as the tiny sterling silver round beads, which add a bit of light and sparkle. Wooden beads are great, adding a bit of calm without the weight of a darker stone.<br />
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I'm looking forward to soon going to a farmer's market here in Honolulu to see how I could sell my earrings at a booth. This may involve leaving work early during the week, or getting up early on a weekend depending on which market I try.<br />
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I've made a few pair this weekend and they're a bit darker than my earlier earrings. Tiger jasper and snowflake blue goldstone are featured in these pairs. Hope you like them! :D <br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-91972398698731480172013-04-13T16:56:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:13:29.362-07:00Combining Beads & Some Inspiration <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designing earrings can be difficult, since when you see beads laying in their boxes or on the table, they can look totally different once they're put on a wire. It depends on their size, where their holes are located for the wire and how they balance. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once they're stacked on a headpin, they look a bit different! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the finished product: Waikiki Bungalows, available on my Etsy page</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Below are a few different beads I have. Sometimes just looking at them and combining them in different patterns is a great source of inspiration. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shells and assorted wooden beads</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kailua beach, Oahu Jan. 2013</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Appreciating the beauty around you helps when you're trying to be creative and design something beautiful yourself. ^__^ </span></div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-13180526998202467782013-04-13T14:25:00.000-07:002013-07-11T17:12:11.704-07:00Ultimate Design Form <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Do you want customized earrings for you, a friend or a whole team of bridesmaids? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">E-mail me at <a href="mailto:an.urbane.fashionista@gmail.com">an.urbane.fashionista@gmail.com</a> and I'll send you the form to fill in. I look forward to hearing from you! </span></div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-65616959020566179662013-04-13T14:13:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:11:10.619-07:00Jasper Ice Cream: New Listing on Etsy! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Spring from Honolulu!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the weather warms up in the Northern hemisphere, I celebrated by creating this pair of jasper and tourmaline earrings. The patterns in the jasper reminded me of melted ice cream, that classic warm weather treat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> With their natural variations in color (dark green, gray-green and peach), they are versatile depending on your wardrobe. If you're planning to wear your hair up, these will accent your neck and elongate it. Matching or contrasting, these will definitely get you some compliments! ^__^ </span></div>
Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-20497865975322041822013-02-11T22:01:00.001-08:002013-02-11T22:02:40.956-08:00First pair made with the Ultimate Design Form! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rainbow Tiers </span><br />
** <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">made with rose gold </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">with Tigers Eyes, dyed coral, lapis lazuli and man-made cream beads all centered around malachite </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They measure 2", are "elegant, funky and rustic" and brightly colored for those outings to the beach or class/work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Materials cost: $10 + Design and labor: $10 = $20 final cost (plus any applicable shipping) </span><br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-72261307586625171552013-02-06T23:17:00.000-08:002013-02-16T21:30:51.886-08:00Earrings for Sale! ^__^<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To purchase earrings I've already made, please go to Etsy.com and check out my shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnUrbaneFashionista?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">AnUrbaneFashionista</a>. Payments are accepted through PayPal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you would like to commission a custom-designed pair of earrings, please contact me and I'll send you the </span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ultimate Design Form </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">which you can complete at your leisure and return to me<span style="font-size: small;">. This form gives me an idea of <span style="font-size: small;">the type of earring<span style="font-size: small;">s </span>that will be most agreeable to you<span style="font-size: small;">, and helps me to design a pair <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">just for you</span></span>.<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>I'll send you an image of my design and a cost estimate, which you <span style="font-size: small;">can then accept or request a change. <span style="font-size: small;">Then I'll complete the pair and send them to you! </span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:an.urbane.fashionista@gmail.com">Please drop me a line at: an.urbane.fashionista@gmail.com</a></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I calculate the price of a pair by adding up the cost of materials, then add a standard fee for design/construction. My earrings cost between $15-$25. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Questions? Let me know! ^__^ </span><br />
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Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164272196792848574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837627667214535289.post-45515331854942521182013-02-04T20:26:00.000-08:002013-02-04T20:26:29.838-08:00Keepin' 'em safe, prettily <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My earrings are protected by a plastic bag, nestled in tissue paper and housed in either a sweet-smelling lauhala box (left) or a non-smelling buri bag (right). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And just in case you forgot where you got those fabulous earrings... ;) </span></div>
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