Hypster Music Player

Hypster Music Player

This falls under the "because stuff happens, that's why" file.  About a week and a half ago, my computer decided it needed a new lease on life (2 year old that it was) and would not recover after a fateful encounter with Microsoft update.  All of the pictures that I had on it. . .and there were quite a few, are gone.  I had to factory redo the little squirt to get it up and working.  So, the next while will be reshooting pictures for the book I was doing on My Fair Lady line of jewelry. 

I also revamped my blog--so I hope it is less busy and far more relaxing. .  .

And you, what plans for Christmas do you have?  Inquiring minds. . .

Couture Collection Going to Auction

Beautiful Givenchy Neck Cuff--Signed and in Fab Condition

Almost all of the preview that you are looking at is Givenchy.  Added to it will be Haskell and D and E jewelry.  All have been part of my private collection which I am now auctioning off. It will be auction through ebay in two auctions.  There will be a reserve price and a Buy It Now Price.

Gorgeous Clip Earrings

Feraud

Givenchy

Givenchy

Givenchy

My Fair Lady Book

One of the Charms off of the Ascot bracelet!

I've been going through some of the pictures I took early on for the book I have written on My Fair Lady jewelry as Visual Text.  I wanted to see if I needed to retake them and clearly, I do.  What do you think?  The first background is a cotton.  The second is a satin.  Let me know!  Give me your comments!

A shot of the Ascot bracelet . What do you think of the satin background?

One more shot of the Ascot bracelet.  So you think the pics are clear enough?

RFI photos

If you can identify any of these pieces, please let me know!

My Charm Bracelet

This is my personal charm bracelet.  Right now it has 44 charms.  I have at least 6 more to put on that I have not.  Only one is pure gold and that is a heart meant for my true love.  My favorites are shown on these pictures.  I have a simulated eye portrait drawn by a student of my love's eye (with his glasses on) in miniature--that and my Don Quixote on horse railing against the windmill are my favorites I think.  My mother started this for me when I was 16 years old with a 16 number charm, and a Capricorn.  There is quite a mix from a crystal ball (I am highly intuitive) to a mustard seed (one of my favs) to a beer stein (for my heritage) to a piano that opens (for all those years of lessons that didn't stick!).  It was primarily intended to be only a movable charm bracelet, but what does a 16 year old (or an almost 50 year) old know!  Every charm has a meaning to me!  (I especially like the little girl curled up in the hand of God--keeps it real for me on some of those tougher moments)  My students love it and always someone or another, both male and female come up to hear what the charms mean to me. I hope you enjoy!

Mary

50% off and free domestic shipping through December 31st!

Not only that, BUT I have more of the french boudoir faces on ebay at the following link. 

http://shop.ebay.com/bellisima_strega/m.html

Come by and take a look!!

Calling all My Fair Lady philes

So, after two years of research and collecting, I am finally ready to put the finishing touches on my book about BSK's My Fair Lady Jewelry Line.  I do have a few questions however--if there is anyone out there "young" enough to remember My Fair Lady playing in the theatres--there is a myth of how the jewelry line was sold in the theatre.  This seems implausible to me--but if you purchased through the theatres or if you bought in a store at the time--let me know your experiece.

Also, I have a few pictures I want to use from various sources.  I own the sources in my collection (magazines, etc.) and my question is ,even thought I have written to anticipate the need for a clearance for copyright, my requests have gone unanswered.  If I state that these are by X photographer and are in my collection, is it okay to use?  All pictures f the jewelry will be mine and mine alone.  These are still from the film and the play used to bolster my contention about dating (somewhat similar--or so it feels--to carbon dating (yes, my tongue is in cheek!)

HAVE AT AND LET ME KNOW!


You are appreciated as always!

Mary

The Rose Sword: Groovy Destash Items at Je T'Adore

The Rose Sword: Groovy Destash Items at Je T'Adore

Come by and see the vintage destash harvested and cleaned just for your perusal and purchase!  Lots of  pretties and we combine shipping!

Groovy Destash Items at Je T'Adore

Je T'Adore on Etsy is a destash paradise.  All upcycle/recycle materials in the beads make this an eco friendly haven for all who call it home.  Come by and at least look at the great pictures!  Many new beads in from rescued/harvested sets at low prices for these vintage puppies. The first link is the moonglow and the second link is for all pieces.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37454504

http://www.etsy.com/shop/marydmf1939

Pictures of New and Beautiful Lovlies at The Rose Sword

We will be offering Sterling Silver Vintage Charms .  They are not posted yet, but will be soon.  You get the first glimpse!

New Items Listed at The Rose Sword

Busy! Busy! Busy! The elves have left for the North Pole leaving me alone to fend for myself--actually--the little Italian man of mine has gone home leaving me to fend for myself. I have just listed new items. . .vintage travel charms, fabu necklaces,some Lagerfeld,some Givenchy, some KJL. Unique pieces worthy of noting, or of at least taking a second look at. . .I'll set pictures to the side bar. Come on by and look and at least tell me what you think of the pieces.

COW Birds

So, here are birds that I have located on my computer. Some have been sold--others are for sale. I am also putting a link up just for the COW on the side of pieces in shop!

Do you have a single or pair of these?

Does anybody have a single or a pair of these Bergere earrings for sale or trade?

Piece 1 for RFI identification

This bracelet, which is also unsigned as the necklace which follows this piece, has enameled disks (which are not chipped or damaged in any way). If you have any ideas who manufactured any of these pieces, or if you remember seeing them in guide or identification guides, please post a comment and let me know!