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Upcycled Necklace, Mint Loves & Midi Rings

Monday and Tuesday are my work days and as I wear corporate wardrobe I feel it is not the place to accessorise with costume jewellery so today was just plain studs day.  In keeping with my jewellery challenge I thought I would share with you a necklace I bought at the Sorell Market yesterday for $5 and the small change I made to it to turn it into a statement piece.  Let me know what you think!

Silly me forgot to take a before pic - the bib part has remained untouched but the neck tie was originally 2 strands of ugly beads on each side - I just removed those and used a silk belt to thread through each side which allows for it to be adjustable around the neck.

And this is how I think I will wear it once the weather warms up - this combination reminds me of something from Sass & Bide-do you agree?

In case you are wondering the feather wrap is one of my all time favourite pieces in my robe - it is from here I think I love it even more now than when I first bought it - thanks Terri!

Mint Loves

I posted here about my wonderful friend giving me a blogging book - well last week my local vinnies supplied me with a gorgeous home for it - very happy with the $4 spend.

As you can see I am embracing the mint trend with my nails also - this was another freebie from the oppie last week - admittedly not the best quality polish but a few coats and it comes up a treat.  I am also trying out the midi ring trend in this photo-you can see some of my inspiration here - after trying this out this afternoon I think I will have to agree with Jane - who posted a comment on pinterest "that would drive me crazy"

Added bonus this gorgeous Book Bag is a Fair Trade piece made in Bangladesh for The Dharma Door! 

See you tomorrow

Mel xx