Sunday, 29 March 2009

Swell start

Hello again, my dear friends.

How have you been? I hope you've had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

Today for the first time in bloody ages, I have had the chance to make some new pieces. As mentioned in previous posts, I am going to be exhibiting at Handm@de Winchester on 5th July, so am starting to build up my stock. I've used some of my Brighton finds - what do you think?


Emerald city joy! This necklace is made from a vintage brooch, adorned with freshwater pearls and hung on vintage chain with a bit of asymmetry thrown in for good measure.



The weirdest looking ID bracelet of all time? Probably. I found this vintage ID bracelet and adorned with a vintage brooch to make it more feminine. I think it has a rather steampunk feel to it, but I quite like that.


I think perhaps I've been watching too much of The Tudors (I really love that show), but I think this necklace has a real Catherine of Aragon feel to it. It is made from a vintage broach, adorned with a freshwater pearl and hung on vintage chain. Definitely a statement piece!

So what are your thoughts? As always, I welcome any feedback that you may have for me. I won't be adding any new pieces to my etsy shop for a little while, but if you see anything you'd particularly like here, please feel free to email me at frankie@swell-vintage.com.

Thank you, again, for reading. You are my world.

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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26 comments:

  1. WendyB29 March 2009 at 21:24

    Nice work, as always.

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  2. Caroline29 March 2009 at 21:32

    loveLoveLOVE the last piece!

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  3. Candice DeVille29 March 2009 at 22:01

    VERY nice! The Tudor feel is definitely conjuring up some delicious thoughts for me.

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  4. Jen (MahaloFashion)29 March 2009 at 23:57

    They are all so amazing, you have so much talent xx

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  5. E.K.30 March 2009 at 03:11

    Wow they're so storybook! I think people should make wishes when they wear them, beautiful.

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  6. lauren30 March 2009 at 04:00

    Weirdest looking ID bracelet? I think not, it's the bestest most coolest! I really like it bunches. :)

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  7. AlixRose30 March 2009 at 05:25

    These are bowdacious. It must be exciting getting ready for the show. I had a pretty busy weekend. I hope yours was a nice one too.

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  8. Christina30 March 2009 at 08:59

    Wow, love them! Good luck with the handmade fair x

    http://www.asensesublime.blogspot.com/

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  9. Catwalk Creative30 March 2009 at 13:02

    It's all very beautiful indeed! oxo

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  10. Georgie said30 March 2009 at 13:52

    Absolutely beautiful as always. I adore the bow you got from Brighton made into the necklace, amazing job.
    x

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  11. Couture Carrie30 March 2009 at 16:19

    Hi my darling Frankie! I adore the double chains on these necklaces - totally ingenious!

    Glad you had a fab weekend :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. Baybay Mama30 March 2009 at 18:31

    i love them! i have been meaning to check out the tudors because jonathan rhyse meyers (however you spell his name) is so fine

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  13. Maria Rose30 March 2009 at 18:45

    Beautiful. I really like the asymmetry.

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  14. Alicia @ boylerpf31 March 2009 at 01:13

    Keep watching the Tudors as the pieces you're creating are gorgeous!!

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  15. Anonymous31 March 2009 at 05:09

    That first one is absolutely beautiful. Just visited your blog for the first time and am so inspired!

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  16. Anonymous31 March 2009 at 07:06

    these are so pretty :)

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  17. HMcK31 March 2009 at 13:36

    Your pieces are gorgeous! I'm thinking more Gosford Park than The Tudors (although Jonathan Rhys Meyers I can appreciate), very 'flapper glam'.

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  18. Unknown31 March 2009 at 23:56

    I loove that bow necklace at the top!

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  19. jordana1 April 2009 at 07:00

    Gorgeous as always!

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  20. Claira1 April 2009 at 17:59

    Love the asymmetric vibe on the first necklace!

    All this talk about The Tudors makes me want to rent it out pronto, I've been meaning to for ages there are so many episodes I've missed. x

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  21. Janet1 April 2009 at 21:02

    I love the id bracelet! Very cool.

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  22. Reena Rai1 April 2009 at 23:38

    Lovely pieces as always! My favourite is the green necklace, I love a bit of asymmetry :D


    Fashion Dreamer xx
    http://www.fashiondaydreams.blogspot.com

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  23. Marian2 April 2009 at 17:37

    Hi beautiful, just to let you know,theres abit about your jewellery in my latest post.
    muah x
    marian

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  24. m.j.3 April 2009 at 11:01

    Okay, it's official, I'm no longer in love with Chuck Bass because I'm in love with the emerald necklace!!! x

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  25. Thumbelina Fashionista8 April 2009 at 23:05

    I NEED to have one of these. Gorgeous. And I'm addicted to the Tudors too. Still so sad about Anne Boleyn everytime I think of her.

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  26. Amy25 April 2009 at 09:58

    I have been so lax with my blog reading/commenting lately - feel free to slap me darling Frankie!

    Anyways - I freakin' love the ID bracelet, it is just the right side of insane :)

    A x

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