What I got - Moroccan Necklace

So I haven't got my owl pendant as yet but I have another great one which I may like even more. I finally received my most recent Ebay purchase yesterday and boy am I happy with it. I'm very intrigued by other cultures and the unique items to be found there. This Toureg Moroccan necklace truly is gorgeous and unlike anything I've ever seen.




These necklaces are handmade and even the little imperfections add a little character to it because it means that no two are exactly the same. Even though the necklace is large (approx. 15 inches but it looks smaller in person), the intricate detail adds a delicacy to the piece that prevents it from looking gaudy. *Sigh* I'm in love!

A necklace like mine costs US$26 from this ebay store but if you're looking for something with a similar style but less expensive, there is one available here for US$10.

Indie Designer Spotlight - Xlique

It's not often that I get really dressed up to go out to someplace fancy, but on the occasion that I do, I like to look fabulous. Even though I love large jewelry, there are some smaller pieces that speak just as loudly but in a totally different way.

Xlique (pronounced sleek) is a Singapore-based independent label that features women's accessories, mainly earrings, necklaces and bracelets. All the items are 'lovingly handmade by two best friends with a penchant for all things pretty and unique'.

The beautiful designs of Xlique include wire pendants/necklaces with Swarovski crystals, precious stones, and some cute charms which are used to give each piece character. They believe in individuality, and that every one of their creations is not only elegant and gorgeous, but also tells a story.

The prices for their one of a kind pieces range from US$2 to US$50 and they ship internationally.

Click here to go to the Xlique store to see what gorgeous, funky pieces they have in stock.

What I want right now - Owl Pendant

For the last few weeks I've been stumbling across owl pendants on various online stores. While they've been around for a long time, it's only now that I've become rather infatuated with the little creatures and now they're high on my list of things to get. In Barbados, we don't have many things like this here so when I find stuff like this online, I have to get them!

With their huge round eyes and upside-down pineapple-shaped bodies, I think they're just the cutest things you can wear around your neck. My favourite is the articulated kind (like the one below), because really, if you're going to wear an animal around your neck, why not let it move around a bit?

Is there anything that you want right now?

Vintage Silver Big Owl Pendant Long Fashion Necklace
Price: US$10.00
http://www.jewelryshehas.com/_e/Owl_Jewelry/product/J121218NFD001/Vintage_Silver_Big_Owl_Pendant_Long_Fashion_Necklace.htm