The Little Accents

Thought I'd get this question out of the way first before moving to today's post: If she doesn't like gold, then why does she keep reviewing items that are gold?
Because colour is the worst yardstick for judgment of character. Woah, deep much? =P Plus, it's all about looking vintage today, so gold is the way to go.

Once more, what nailed it for these necklaces from iXora was again, intricate engravings. Hmm, are you sensing any patterns here? =P The vintage look, to me, has always been about pleasantly surprising little accents that complement a complete look, yet stand just as beautifully on their own, accents that beckon you to take a closer look. These pretty pieces sure has done a good job of that.

While the first three shapes are classic in design, the final one is certainly uncommon: an octogonal perfume bottle. And with an embossed surface at that. I'd say it certainly is the crowning glory of the collection.

There is no love lost between me and fine link chains but I have to admit that the vintage look would not work so well if they had come chunky instead. And from experience, I know that close-ups have a tendency to deceive when it comes to proportion and size. But I believe that the look would not work as well if their presence were too strong, too demanding. Nevertheless, at RM20-RM25 each, the price-to-size proportion is something a pauper cannot ignore =P



From left: Key to My Heart at RM25, Heart necklace at RM25, Round Gold necklace at RM20, Genie in a Bottle at RM25

The Intricacies

My at least one post a day record is broken :( I blame irregular sleep cycle, laundry and Left 4 Dead >_>
Youth'09 post coming up soon. As soon as I find the namecards I left lying around somewhere, I could swear it was just here...

But for now, lookie what I found:


N0006 at RM28
Does this look familiar? This piece from The Stripee Zebra is going for RM28! But it is only available in gold and yours truly has an inexplicable aversion towards gold accessories. Or anything gold for that matter >_> From the picture, its surface does seem a tad bit less smooth but that does nothing to mar its bold character. Scars only add on to the edginess, just as it does for people ;]

The Stripee Zebra has added apparel to their offerings since the first time I dropped by late last month but it is still the jewellery that caught my eye. While the prices seem considerable in proportion to the sizes, the intricacy of their design is mesmerizing. Stark and simple, without any add-ons to distract from their intrinsic beauty, I can see these pieces bringing subtle texture to achieve a look of understated elegance.


From left: E0008 at RM18, E0006 at RM14 and E0003 at RM14

Wished: Jack of All Trades

Someone beat me to reviewing this *narrows eyes* I know I've been behind on reviewing stuff since Day 1, but when I saw that people had picked something else over this, I had slapped myself heartily on the back for spotting this gem. Yet someone beat me to reviewing this *narrows eyes again*

But back to the necklace =P This simple one-pendant necklace from The Purple Polka Dot Shop is all boldness and edge, a dream for the non-conformist. Embossed spade and diamond sandwiching a four-leafed clover and a flaming thorn-encircled heart. 100 marks for angsty-ness! And none of that fragile fine link chains; this one lives up to being a real chain. But the floral motif, the butterfly and bird details all serve to lend a softness to it. To me, this pendant embodies the spirit of women: capable, adventurous, passionate and yet, can be just a girl.

Nevertheless, it looks a little delicate to me, being so wide and only attached by one little tip. And I can imagine it looking better hung from two points on both ends instead, adding on to the edginess. At RM32, it is also what a pauper, even a non-comforming one, cannot afford *sniffles*

Wished (of course!): Jack of All Trades at RM32

The English Roses

Just as I was getting over the loss of the Victorian Lady, I came across a similar design at the necklace section of Mimpi. At first glance, the cameo itself has a more Grecian feel to it, with a hint of what seems to be the shoulder of a toga. But my mistake, it was a vintage Victorian cameo and an imported one at that.

Without the sparkles like the Victorian Lady before, this piece looks almost porcelain in pristine white and baby blue, as the precious china of English tea parties. Eloise, as it is so aptly christened, consists of the cameo as well as white Swarovski pearls interspersed in a silver chain.

Eloise at RM50

And then, there's her sister. Similar in all make but with the addition of an "imported cabochon setting with floral patterns from the 1950s in black". I'm not sure what was from the 50's, the cabochon setting or the floral patterns, but it sure gives the simple cameo a touch of class. If Eloise is the girl next door, Elisa is her diva sister.

Elisa at RM80

Once again, I've been drawn to something that is undoubtedly not my style. And the prices are enough to make a pauper think more than twice. But when the twin English roses are so beautiful, can you blame a girl for looking? =P

Wished: Cameo in Victorian Lady Style

Until I manage to catch up with the other reviewers on the latest updates, I'ma keep reviewing the preloved things I like *shifty eyes* I'll probably get started when I'm satisfied with the blogshops directory currently in processing. OCD much? =P

But this long necklace from Le Femme Fatale is commanding my attention. I've had my eye on this since it was posted but decided to reconsider because it's just not my style. By the time I came back round to review, it's sold! :( But see what I mean by constantly surprising myself by with the interests I find developing?

Classic, vintage and demure, the centrepiece was what caught my eye in the first place. But the bling around it, I'm not so sure. The necklace would have done better keeping it sweet and simple without the diamante.

Wished (and crushed): Cameo in Victorian Lady Style at RM10