I COPIED…………
BUT it was okay, because I was told how to copy it!
I also learned what DIY stands for!!!I know I am a lot behind………….but thats okay with me!
I have learned not to be shy about asking WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
I thought LOL stood for LOTS OF LOVE…………..
Well,not true, but thats what I have for this DIVINE NECK PIECE THAT I just might be sleeping in!
You see I had a collection of RHINESTONE PINS…………..and I put them all together by the DIY GAL TAMERA and made myself a necklace.NOT AS EASY AS IT MIGHT SEEM LET ME TELL YOU!
I am very pleased with the outcome……………as I am not a person who can paint or draw or sew or make things and I DID IT!
Would you like to give me a LETTER GRADE?
The VINTAGE rhinestone necklace.
Photo by TAMERA B.
So,where will I go to wear this BEAUTY ?
I ADORE MY CREATION!
THE PIECE DE RESISTANCE
Think I will head down to the grocery store and wear my neck garb and just see how many people stop me in my tracks!I promise NOT to leave this behind on the floor as I have done that with my list of the ITALIAN husband in the last post!I will be lucky if this comes off at all!
THANK YOU TAMERA BEARDSLEY for sharing your how to knowledge and allowing me to create something I will ADORE forever and ever…………!!!!!
fifi says
AAA+++
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!
XOXOXO FIFI
contessa says
MERCI gorgeous FiFi…………….XOXO
Bungalow Hostess says
It’s gorgeous on you.
Those brooches are stunning and so icy…I can imagine them in the sunshine WOW!
I’d wear it with everything if it were mine…
Tamera is one seriously talented designer and you’re obviously good with your hands to have created your own statement necklace, well done you!
contessa says
I have been collecting those brooches for years!Now, I can wear them all together!
Tamera, and I share a few things in common!
I MUST get over to your blog!!
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Anita Rivera says
I have never, ever seen such a necklace! It is wonderful and I’d wear it instantly with a black dress! Lovely! Anita
contessa says
Anita,
It is VERY us I do believe!THANKS!!!
Gabriella says
Zia…this is an A+ for sure!!!! BRAVAAAAAAA
contessa says
OH, ZIA GABRIELLA millie grazie!Perhaps, I need to make you one now!
XOXOX
Nancy Case says
Contessa!!! The necklace of my dreams! And yours! A+++ hands down. Must be part of the Crown Jewels collection! Thank you for making my day….sparkle, sparkle and more sparkle.
contessa says
Shall we refer to it as the CROWN JEWELS neck piece??!!
I now need a sparkly place to go!
XX
Marsha @ Splenderosa says
OMG!
Do you know what that stands for? :)’s
Well, just to D.I.E. for, that’s all.
Well done, my girlfriends…
contessa says
YES! YES! I do know that one!
THANK YOU!!!
XX
Tamera Beardsley says
My dear Contessa … I agree with Fifi … AAA+++ Absolutely FABULOUS! A stellar creation to be sure my friend!
xoxo
Tamera Beardsley
contessa says
Coming from YOU that means a lot!I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!THANK YOU!
xoxo
Coty Farquhar says
MMMMmmmmm … I think I might copy yours, it’s gorgeous! xx
contessa says
PLEASE DO!
I would be flattered beyond if you did!Thanks for popping in COTY!
XX
sarah says
Definately A+++!! Its a stunning creation, perfect on you & perfect for shopping at the grocery store. Cant wait to read about the comments you receive in the next post?
Sarah xo
contessa says
Love to YOU…………Have you noticed I have only received one grade!
My average is excellent!
XOXO
Linda T says
You are the star of the Orinda Safeway!
contessa says
I try to “LIGHT” up the store from time to time!!!
Tiffany says
Absolutely FABULOUS. Just like you! Great job!
contessa says
THANKS…………You are a doll!
Beth says
This is so amazing!!! Love it!
contessa says
ME TOO BETH……..all thanks to MADAME BEARDSLEY!
Mala says
My lovely Contessa,
You get an A+++
So impressed,
YOU HAVE MANY SKILLS!!
Xo mala
contessa says
Well, I cannot fix the dryer like YOU DID!!
See you soon!
XX
Sunday Taylor says
How fabulous. You created a statement piece of jewelry. And you wear it so well!
contessa says
GRAZIE SUNDAY!…………GRAZIE!
Jill says
Absolutely fabulous: where it everywhere. It is so you.
Cheers.
Jill
La Contessa says
Will Do!
Thanks!
Lisa says
Very beautiful. Great job! Definitely an A+!!!
Jennifer says
Simply stunning. Highest grades possible!! Of course you’ll wear it everywhere and “wow” everyone. I think I’ll be copying yours too!! Just perfect for you xoxoJ
Loree says
I am sure that you stopped many people in their tracks – but it’s all good.
jewels says
Oh my goodness gorgeous !!!!!!!
barbara Boster says
Wonderful marvelous – A true treasure hunters delight – Barb
Karen albert says
Bravo my friend! Your “new” necklace is fabulous!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Jeanne McKay Hartmann says
How clever you are! It looks just beautiful! XOXO
Bandit at the Grocery Store says
I am going to be a bandit at the grocery store. Watch out! I will be behind the vegetables!! I love your necklace and can see you wearing it easily. It is LARGE and Beautiful!! A Plus!!
contessa says
OKAY< BANDIT!I will be watching................!!!
Maris says
This is stunning! Where did you collect all of the gorgeous brooches? I might have to ask you to help me make one sometime in the near future when I’ve collected enough brooches 🙂 Its lovely in every way.
contessa says
Lets just say I have been buying them for many many years……..flea markets,thrift stores,etc.I would be happy to help when you have collected a MASS!
James Andrew says
Darling,
Now that is a necklace!
Can’t wait to see you in a kaftan!
Much Love and Light,
JA
contessa says
So, happy you approve!
Good for New York……….I must get to New York!
Then we can meet!
Perhaps, one day otherwise, you pop over to SAN FRANCISCO!
Piedmont Pembroke Parent says
Ma chere Contessa,
Simply brilliant!! The necklace is a gorgeous creation and the idea to wear your lovely accessory to shop groceries is pure genius! As Vivian Westwood (legendary fashion designer for the hip and cool including the famous “Sex Pistols”) declared so aptly, “Dress up and you’ll have a better life!”
You, Contessa, have already figured that out! A well deserved “A” for all around excellence!
Love,
PPP
contessa says
I LOVE THAT QUOTE………..I wonder if I can take over her words!
It is so true!
XX
Design Chic says
This necklace is amazing…just love it!
theduchessofh says
Amazing necklace! What a wonderful way to showcase your beautiful brooches. A+ and five Gold Stars!
Eleonora says
Straordinario, Superlativo, Bellissimo! Just wonderful. Sending a big hug from Rome Italy
Baci Ciao Eleonora
La Contessa says
MILLIE GRAZIE………dai un bacio a me a ROMA!
kim says
Contessa this is gorgeous!! A++ and I am going to have to try to make one now, but better get collecting!
x kim
Jody Brettkelly says
You are awesome and so is that necklace. I think I like Lots of Love better for LOL!!!
La Contessa says
ME TOO!!!!!!!!!
Jody Brettkelly says
Oh yes, same as Kim – Aplusplus for glam, content, attitude and effort
Penelope Bianchi says
YOWZERS!! I WROTE BEFORE You get an AAAA++++!!!
Bravo!!!
diane says
Just wear it to your local Safeway! It is what we would expect you to look like while shopping for mundane items like food!
Rae Ecklund says
So stunning. I would like to trail behind you at Trader Joe’s and watch the reactions … eggplants rolling off of the shelves. Carts smashing into each other.
Few peeps could pull this off as well as you. Thank goodness we have circumvented the dress codes of long ago. The little black dress, a strand of pearls and a gold circle pin.
MORE IS MORE.
High marks for your creativity! This is a show stopper and a cart crasher!
contessa says
LOVE YOU RAE!!!!!!!!
SHALL WE DO TRADER JOES SOON??!!!
XO