Summer into Winter

Summer into Winter 

INHABIT knit cardigan
$154 - theoutnet.com

Twenty8Twelve super skinny jeans
£44 - theoutnet.com

Donna Karan silk camisole
£144 - theoutnet.com

Christian Louboutin leather boots
$1,295 - net-a-porter.com

Biyibi tote handbag
$58 - yesstyle.com

Roberta Chiarella drop earrings
$58 - maxandchloe.com

Morra Designs chain bracelet
$110 - calypsostbarth.com

                      
                  Vintage flower necklace by BluKatDesign on Etsy.

How to Wear a Flower Statement Necklace

Vintage Flower Necklace by heather-botteron-ocain featuring flat shoes

Tomas Maier drape cardigan
$663 - net-a-porter.com

American Vintage cotton tank
£41 - farfetch.com

Ksubi low rise skinny jeans
$154 - net-a-porter.com

Betsey Johnson flat shoes
$70 - betseyjohnson.com

Balenciaga travel handbag
$1,445 - barneys.com

Bracelet
£399 - nelly.com

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52808529/statement-necklace-pink-flower-upcycled

    Vintage pink flower statement necklace from BluKatDesign on Etsy.

Is it Still Not PC to Say "Christmas" ?

Spring/Summer to Fall/Winter Fashion

Spring/Summer to Fall/Winter by heather-botteron-ocain featuring wedge sandals

Tea dress
$48 - modcloth.com

Donna Karan party top
$240 - stylebop.com

Armani Collezioni pencil skirt
£150 - liberty.co.uk

Steve Madden platform heels
$99 - lordandtaylor.com

Carvela stiletto high heels
£140 - johnlewis.com

DIVA wedge sandals
£95 - lkbennett.com

Franchi handbag
$405 - shirise.com

Leather hobo handbag
$395 - couturecandy.com

Dara Ettinger gold plated jewelry
$80 - charmandchain.com

Kenneth Jay Lane crystal ring
$105 - net-a-porter.com

                        
                          Flower Necklace from BluKatDesign on Etsy. 

Day to Evening Statement Necklace Ideas

Day to Evening Statement Necklace Ideas by heather-botteron-ocain featuring red shoes

Antonio Berardi crepe dress
£885 - matchesfashion.com

Christian Louboutin red shoes
£445 - matchesfashion.com

Yves Saint Laurent suede platform pumps
€487 - ekseption.es

Marc Jacobs quilted leather tote
$1,395 - ssense.com

Dazed Dorothy clutch hand bag
£55 - hannahzakari.co.uk

Abas clutch handbag
$138 - stefanibags.com

WILLIAM HUNT Two Button Velvet Collar Navy Three Piece Suit
£795 - flannelsfashion.com

                               Vintage rhinestone statement necklace from BluKatDesign on Etsy

How Add Style to Your Wardrobe Using Vintage Jewelry

Emerald green, gold, navy casual by heather-botteron-ocain featuring metal jewelry

Pure Dash long sleeve top
£28 - debenhams.com

D G lace trim tank top
£107 - theoutnet.com

Mango slim leg jeans
£23 - mango.com

Michael Kors platform stiletto heels
$205 - repertoirefashion.co.uk

Zagliani crocodile bag
£5,409 - farfetch.com

Lee Angel Jewelry yellow gold jewelry
$80 - intermixonline.com

Lipsy metal jewelry
£6 - bankfashion.co.uk

                                          Vintage Elephant Rhinestone Necklace from BluKatDesign

Under the Sea; Ocean Themed Christmas Tree

   I always wanted a tree with fish on it but I was busy collecting ornaments from around the world including some really awesome Day of the Dead ornaments, getting weird looks from family and friends!  Then I got married  and my husband wanted more traditional ornaments so I started collecting glass ornaments of all kinds.  Finally a few days after Christmas one year, I bought a fish ornament!  I  made some sea anemones and urchins and found more fish and so on…

My first ocean themed ornament I made was a super simple jelly fish  (right) made with cheap clear glass bulbs and hot glued iridescent ribbon. The "leg" ribbons have wire in them to shape. I made sea urchins with some ugly glass bulbs I had and glued some organic looking beads then spray painted them gold. (left)

Sorry, these starfish are real and I sprayed them with gold paint and sprinkled with glitter. You could easily make some out of fimo!

These sparkly sea urchins were a messy project! Start with some small styrofoam balls, glue craft sticks and toothpick spikes, let dry then spray silver and glue on the glitter.  Make more than you think you need because every year some of the spines break off!

This colorful anemone was made from yarn; I looped some yarn together  like a bow then hot glued "legs"

The scallop was just enhanced with colored pens and glitter! I also painted sand dollars silver and other shells gold and collected beautiful glass ornaments. My husband still wants a more traditional  tree and I agree, I want two trees this year,  I have so many new ideas!