In January, Marlien Reentmeester* posted the picture of an amazing necklace in emerald - chunky, bold yet simple. Since then the necklace has been in the back of my mind - if I saw one, it would be mine. As if I needed a reminder, she posted again recently about a golden version of a similar necklace. And then, I saw it... in a charity shop - calling me in.
I did not buy it then and there - I had the pram and could not get in the shop (prams are so annoying like that). I waited the morning of the next day, put Baby MiH in the baby carrier, and I was on a mission - it was still there, phew! I had my own chunky chain necklace for £3.00 (actually a bit 'pricey' for a charity shop, but I wanted it)!
The original was a bit bland - very unlike the emerald or the golden one I had seen. At the same time, I could wear it with everything - decision, decision. I knew the tie at the back had to go, it was stretchy and dirty. Once I checked I could separate the chain links - I was on a roll! I wanted one chain of a different colour to match my Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens Woolf.
I also purposely removed
Et voila! A new colourful necklace - quirky yet simple.
Not too bad for a couple of quid...
* Le Catch is the blog of Marlien Reenmeester - a former Conde Nast fashion editor - my daily fashion fix, combining high ends pieces with high street gems. Full of inspiration!
Fantastic work Nat as it looks great.
ReplyDeleteI love, love this! Retro, repurposed + Liberty!! It looks fantastic on you. I have some beads that I may now liven up with some Liberty. Very smart idea.
ReplyDeleteYour version is great! Love the changes you made to it to make it suit you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect on you Nat - as I knew it would :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool Nat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a steal! It's a great find.
ReplyDeleteFabulous journey from wish to wear. Love the necklace so much especially your one blue link. So much fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Much improved from the original find.
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic! I love charity shops!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever! And of course, pretty as well. :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful upcycling! It looks fab :)
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