Sarit Wolfus Jewelry

Israeli artist Sarit Wolfus divides her time between two arts: music and jewelry design. In recent years, Sarit has fallen in love with, and became addicted to jewelry design, and it is now her main occupation. Her collection of unique handmade jewelry is designed and created exclusively by Sarit Wolfus using many of her signature techniques and materials. The act of creating is the source of much happiness and gives her joy 24/7.





Smoky Quartz Handmade Dangle Ring

Handcrafted ethnic dangle ring design. Sterling Silver ring longitudinally engraved with spiral forms. Silver chains inlaid with Carnelian and Smoky Quartz attached to a hoop at the upside part of the ring. The third chain is ornamented with 14k Gold spiral form. Special dangle ring design that rattles with every movement.

$79



Sarit's original handmade jewelry collection includes unique necklaces, rings, and earrings that combine gemstones and precious metals in enticing designs that are guaranteed by the jewelry designer to remain exclusive. Many are single creations that will never be reproduced.





Silver & Gold Spiral Ring

Intriguing Sterling Silver round ring design. Fine engravings decorate the ring longitudinally. At the upside part the ring is decorated with 14k Gold spiral and two other sterling silver spiral from each side.

$116



Sarit-Jewelry.com is an online jewelry store featuring the exquisitely unique handmade jewelry designs of the Israeli jewelry designer Sarit Wolfus. Unique handcrafted jewelry by Sarit is sought after by those who cherish the expression of beauty that only original design can impart. Each original jewelry design is crafted carefully by hand from gold, silver, and gemstones to complement the wearer's style, from simple and elegant to bold and daring.





Sterling Silver & Onyx Fan Necklace

Handheld fan shaped pendant, handmade from Sterling Silver and set with an Onyx gemstone in its center. The chain is also Sterling Silver with Onyx gemstones.

$114



Sarit's main occupation was music for more than twenty years. She started out in the Israeli Army Band, went on to study music at Tel Aviv University Music Academy, and then spent many enjoyable years playing the trumpet in most of the professional orchestras and chamber ensembles in Israel, as well as in theater productions.



Artist Statement

I am an Israeli artist sharing my time between two arts. On one hand, I am a musician- trumpet player in the Israeli Chamber Orchestra (ICO). On the other hand, a jewelry designer, member of the Israeli Jewelry Manufacturer Association (IJMA).



The original handmade jewelry I designed for this collection infuses my artistic vision with a very special personal touch. For me, this collection represents the work I am most proud of as an artist. The woman who wears one of these original creations will know that it is special, and it will reflect her unique beauty.



I find music and jewelry making to be complementary arts, and they provide a great way to make it through my crazy and tense daily life in Israel. My jewelry designs are all handmade in one-of-a-kind or limited editions from silver, gold, and gemstones.

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evintage blog tag - Frank Sinatra

'Its Blog Tag Wednesday at the eVintage Society!.
Out of 50,000 suggested faces to place on a United States Postage stamp each year, only 20 are selected. This year, on the 10 year anniversary of FRANK SINATRA’S death, the USPS issued a stamp honoring Ol’ Blue Eyes. '

Well, I am not a Sinatra fan, but here we go.
1) Show your favorite Rat Pack look in your inventory (early 60s suit, fedora, tie, cufflinks, loop collar shirt…..)
I don't know about 'Rat Pack' but here is a very cool vintage mens silk shirt that I currently have for sale -

2) Favorite Sinatra song? I don't have one. They did play 'Come Fly with Me' in a Rocko cartoon once. I liked that. But I don't know if it was actually Sinatra singing or a cover version.
3) Favorite Rat Pack member? (Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis Jr. or Peter Lawford) I'm not a follower of those guys, so I'm not a fan of any of them.
4) Best Sinatra “era”? (40s young & skinny, 50s swingin’ crooner or 60s Rat Pack suave?) I don't know. I only think of him as being Old and cranky.
5) Favorite Sinatra wife? (Nancy, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow or Barbara) Again, I don't know. I don't know anything about Nancy or Barbara. Mia Farrow obviously had bad taste in men.
6) Been to Vegas, how many times and best Vegas story (keep it clean!) Never been to Vegas, not my kind of town. (I'm a hermit, I'm happy in Jersey)


Check out the eVintage Blog Tag every Wednesday. Follow the links to read the posts from all of the participating blogs. I was tagged by Vintage Joy and now I'm tagging Diary of a Mad Vintage Addict

The Hostess With the Mostess

This pattern (kindly sent by Lisa of Miss Helene's) is one of a set of (?) "College-Career Fashions created by student-designers of Stephens College, Columbia, MO". However, if anyone on that campus (or anywhere in Columbia, MO) EVER wore anything like this except for the inevitable fashion show (including their most illustrious alumna), I will construct an audacious little cocktail hat and eat it.

I can't imagine that this is a "College-Career fashion", by which I'm assuming they mean something you can wear at College, and then in your Career. (With capital letters because having either College or a Career ws so rare.)

Wearing this at College (unless you ditch the capelet) is patently ridiculous, but you know what Career they meant, of course: this is the dirigible-hostess uniform for the Greater Midwest Lighter-Than-Airlines! Or at least the one that won the contest that the GMLTA conducted among college student-designers.

The dirigible hostesses all loved this design since they could wear their capelet-belt-aprons on duty, then leave them hanging in the GMLTA locker room while they went out to enjoy the nightlife of Columbia MO, St. Louis, Kansas City, or Duluth. (The hubs of the GMLTA.)

The head hostesses would wear navy dresses and red capes, and the cadet hostesses would have red sheaths and navy capes. So chic.

They'd take their little GMLTA pins off the capes, though, and wear them on their sheath dresses, since they were good for a free drink and plate of crudités at any bar in the GMLTA hub cities.

Ah, I wish the GMLTA hadn't gone belly-up (literally, it was terrifying, thank goodness they had those five-point seat harnesses). Those were the days when travel was truly an elegant adventure.

Quick! Check this out ...

You have GOT to go take a look at this splatter-print 50s dress that is up at Holly's new Lucite Box Vintage site. For one thing, it's a hard-to-find size: B40-W32-H44. For another, it's cotton. In addition: it has pockets! (Plus it's only $75!) And the print ... I love that print.

This would be a great dress to wear to a wedding (as a guest) -- throw a little cardigan over it, and you're set to go to anything from a noon wedding outdoors (add big white sunglasses) to something cocktail-y (add rhinestone jewelry or serious shoes).

I love these sheath-y dresses with the interesting necklines; they're sexy without being OVERTLY so. This dress shows no cleavage, eschews transparency, and isn't split up to THERE, but it's still sexy ... without needing thong underwear. When did we start thinking that a mere cumulative total of exposed skin was enough? It isn't.

But don't stay here listening to my grousing -- anyway, I've got to go yell at some kid to get offa my lawn -- go take a look and decide for yourself ...

Victoria Lansford Jewelry

Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith

A master of Bronze Age gold and silversmithing techniques, Victoria Lansford creates one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art and art objects that recall the mystery and splendor of the ancient world, yet bring forth her own provocative vision. She has pushed the boundaries of design and execution in many old world techniques, including Eastern Repoussé, Russian Filigree, Chain making, and Granulation in over 19 years of comprehensive exploration of metal as art.





'Stardust on My Sleeve' Russian Filigree Hinged Cuff Bracelet

22k Gold, Fine & Sterling Silver, Koroit Opals, Russian Filigree

2-3/4" long x 2" wide x 1/2" high



Russian Filigree Technique

Technically, filigree means anything cast, handcrafted, or otherwise that has delicate swirls. The kind of filigree Victoria Lansford does is known as Russian filigree, or open back filigree. She builds the frame from 18k gold or sterling silver wire, and makes the tiny "filler" wires from fine silver for flexibility and contrast. She shapes and cuts each individual wire to tension fit it within the frame so that she can turn the piece over with the wires still in place and solder from the back. This method preserves the integrity of the patterned edge.



Victoria Lansford's award winning work has been featured in Metalsmith magazine's 2007 Exhibition in Print, Jewelry Artist magazine, Art Jewelry magazine, and on Home and Garden Television's That's Clever. Recent shows include Exploring Boundaries: Evolutionary Metal at Rochester Institute of Technology, and Framing The Art of Jewelry at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon.





'Inspiraled' Eastern Repoussé Cuff Bracelet

Sterling Silver, 7" around x 1-1/2" wide x 5/8" high



High-Relief Eastern Repoussé Technique

The word repoussé is French, meaning to push out. Victoria uses thin gauge sheet silver or gold, hitting alternately from the front and back to create the high relief you see. No molds are used, only hand tools.

She first hammers the design on the front of the sheet with a line tool, over a steel bench block. Next she hammers the metal from the back with oval-ended tools. She continues hammering on the front, then the back, until she has achieved the height she wants.



A long time educator in the arts, Victoria is committed to sustaining ancient techniques through workshops and various publications. She served as head of the Jewelry and Metalsmithing department at Spruill Center for the Arts in Atlanta from 1997 to 2004, and has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.





'Entwine' Filigree & Double Roman Chain Necklace

22k Gold, Sterling-Platinum, Fine Silver, Chrysocolla Drusy

Pendant portion: 3" long

16" chain



Two Way Double Roman Chain Technique

The first chains Victoria Lansford learned to make were Roman (sometimes called loop in loop or foxtail) chains. These chains were made by the Egyptians and the Greeks, but for some unknown reason, the Romans got credit. In this ancient method, each individual link is fused and formed from fine silver or 22k gold, and then woven together. A bracelet of the most basic pattern may have as few as 25 links, a complex necklace as many as 900.



Artist Statement

The external artifacts with which we adorn ourselves emphasize the presence and radiance within us. There is a timeless quality, just in the very act of making jewelry, the act of holding it, appreciating it, and wearing it. This exchange between the adorner, the adorning, and the adornment, is a rich tremendous ritual that spans the multicultural tapestry of humanity to frame what is beautiful within us, to adorn ourselves with relative finite works of art that represent and remind us of the beauty that surrounds us.



Much of the iconography in my work symbolizes the play of masculine and feminine forces in the universe. I'm fascinated by religious architecture, both eastern and western. The spire and the minaret are obviously phallic, yet when created in the negative as in a Gothic arch or a Moroccan keyhole, they are feminine and a metaphor for the transformational. I see these shapes as essentially tantric, simultaneously embodying space and form, and use them frequently in my work.



My passion for metalsmithing began with my fascination with New Kingdom Egyptian metalwork. As a child, staring at photographs of such works, I imagined the artists of those pieces putting their very souls into their creations as they worked and felt connected to them through the tangible artifacts they left behind.



I am aware of an intuitive relationship with fire and metal, as the flame becomes an extension of my hands. I love working on a small scale because it's art you can take with you. You can take your favorite painting to lunch, but, depending on the size of the canvas, the experience could get a little awkward, maybe even messy.



Art you wear can go anywhere. I take it all, and I wear it all. Evening wear or overalls, it doesn't matter. I'm constantly opening the lockets or spinning the rings with flipping bezels. They are my talismans, the prayer wheels of my ideas and experiences. My work isn't only about how the pieces look when worn. How my pieces make the person wearing them feel is essential.

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Good Guy/Bad Boy

One of the best things about shopping at Goodwill and other resale, thrift, and vintage stores is that - for not much money - one can acquire a wardrobe full of different looks and trends that allow one to be a different personality whenever one chooses. Want to be the neon-leggings and vintage-tunic wearing fashionista one day and the suit and secretary-blouse sporting careerwoman the next? Done. Have a desire to be a biker dude on Saturday and a boat-shoe-wearing prepster on Sunday. No problem.



In that spirit, this week's Goodwill Good Buy of the Week offers two men's look that might seem to be diametrically opposed. But, for the right person, they're just the variety he needs for his wardrobe.



The "Good Guy," wears linen/cotton chinos in a lightweight denim finish from Banana Republic. They're a size 31R and feature a tab front closure, two side slash pockets, and two back slash pockets. They have a straight leg and are perfect for casual Friday at the office or Saturday morning flea market adventures.



On top is black button down knit shirt - also from Banana Republic - that is a size small and still has its tags! It has a collar, embossed buttons, and is in super-soft 100% cotton. Every guy needs a shirt like this.



But what about the "Bad Boy"? What does he wear? Well, he starts with a v-neck, collarless tie-dyed shirt from Diesel in a size medium. There's about a one-inch rip on the inside seam of the right arm, so look for a special price on the DC Goodwill eBay store later today.



And for pants, the "Bad Boy" goes with ultra-distressed jean by Guess Premium. No need to wait for the seams to wear thin, or to add your own patches - they're already present! Check out the detail below...nice.



And here's the fun part: these jeans are also a size 31R. Hmmm...are you saying, DCGF, that both pairs could be worn by the same person? Yes, exactly! Just not at the same time.



That's the beauty of a trip to Goodwill, as I said. Try something new. Try something old. Try a bunch of stuff and if it works out or if it doesn't, at least you can say you took a chance on something different and know what suits your style. And then, well, just donate back what you don't like! Trust me: another Good Guy or Bad Boy will come along to perfect his style, too...





Pssst! Gals, I meant to tell you that I have four pairs of BRAND NEW black trouser jeans by PURE COLOR up on the DC Goodwill eBay store now. You know how great those are and how hard they are to find! Happy shopping....











Any purchase made at a Goodwill Retail Store or on eBay funds Goodwill's mission of training and employment programs for people with disadvantages or disabilities.

Goodwill’s fashion blog provides detailed knowledge and insight on vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories that are valuable to fashion shoppers. The facts and opinions shared present readers with entertaining, exciting and value based information on vintage and contemporary fashion and shopping trends.

SpinLash

I'm pretty gadget averse, so SpinLash is about as tech as I go (the two-part Revolving Mascara took me a good 5 minutes to figure-out...is it just me or were the instructions confusing?!) Anyway, the mechanism, once I figured it out, is super-easy -- just pop the SpinLash mascara onto the stick, hold-down a button, and the mascara brush will begin rotating slowly to apply mascara (black or brown), as it combs through your lashes. It took me a few times to figure out how to properly use it, because while it rotates slowly, it's very efficient -- it worked way faster than I thought so the first time I tried it I had tons of big clumps in my lashes! That said, it really only takes practice and after 2 or 3 times you get the hang of it, and I have to say that for $14.95, I found the quality of the brush to be above-average and the mascara was long-lasting. Besides leaving your lashes mostly clump-free, SpinLash's greatest asset is that it does a great job at separating and elongating...gotta love long, dark lashes!

However, a major drawback for me is that the SpinLash is both longer and wider than your average mascara, so there's no fitting it in a clutch when I go out. Also the packaging-- bronzed plastic -- is just crying for a makeover! Buy SpinLash here!

Trend On The Rise - Star Prints

Playful star prints can look fun and youthful or sophisticated and luxurious depending on how they're worn. This summer, they adorn everything from totes and footwear to swimwear and jewelry. So go ahead, and reach for the stars! Pictured above:

1. Star dangle earrings, Charlotte Russe, $4

2. Starfield blouse, Forever 21, $19.80

3. Star hoodie, Alloy, $38.50

4. Ra ra skirt, New Look, £10 (or about $20)

5. Polka stars flip flops, Wet Seal, $7.50

6. Converse multi-star Chucks, dELiA*s, $47

Photo credit: charlotte-russe.com, forever21.com, alloy.com, newlook.co.uk, wetseal.com, delias.com

My Picks!

Left to right: Poppy Tunic Dress, $19.80, www.forever21.com; Adriana Knit Dress, $39.50, www.delias.com; Draped Tube Dress, $22.99, www.charlotte-russe.com; bex beads dress, $149.99, www.usa.frenchconnection.com

Left to right: Grecian Dress, $38.50, www.alloy.com; Jersey dress, $45, www.victoriassecret.com; Safari Belted Pencil Dress, $128, www.ardenb.com; ABS by Allen Schwartz Belted Shirtdress, $258, www.shop.nordstrom.com

If you too aren’t drawn to patterns, try picking dresses in this season’s must-have shapes like the bubble dress but opt for colors you’ll always cherish. Black and other neutrals are classics but summer was meant for color so go live a little!

Amethysts!

It has been so long since I last posted that I've almost forgotten how. Valentine's Day and its aftermath have kept me busy, then the indescribable sickness that comes from having fibromyalgia stole most of this last week away from me, keeping me bedridden and much of the time in a deep sleep ( asleep I don't hurt though!). I haven't managed really to get anything new posted on the site, much less make new jewelry (still working on custom orders, too).
The two bracelets here are composed primarily of amethysts, the February birthstone, and I've done something I don't usually do: I've used the same lampwork beads for both bracelets. These lampwork beads are very different from most borosilicate beads; they have different colours and a strange opal-like quality as well without really being opalescent. The colours led to the mixture that you can see in the bracelet above. Large faceted rondelles of pretty blue aquamarine mix well with the amethysts with the addition of the lampwork. And I do love box clasps with stones set in them.
The next amethyst bracelet uses the lampwork beads and dark and light amethysts in faceted nuggets and rounds for a more homogeneous look. Bali and Karen Hill Tribes sterling silver accent the two. They will both be on the Amethyst Bracelets page of the Cluny Grey Jewelry website.
I'm still rushing to catch up, so if you want some information about the amethyst gemstone, where it gets its name, etc. see last year's February post.
Meanwhile, everyone pray for Spring!


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Stealing it back

We just got over a heat wave in NYC, I finally stored the winter coats, Summer is just a few days away, and it's already Fall in the handbag world.
Chanel has shipped their new styles, and the ever so kind Maurice Robinson of Saks sent me a few pictures, from which I selected my favorites.

This first one may look a bit familiar to many...

Many fans of Marc Jacobs that is. But the fact remains as ubiquitous as the Stam was (still is to judge by the street vendors), it was a rip off, er, I mean homage to Chanel's signature style. I mean, what says Chanel more than chains and quilting?
I'm happy to see Chanel wresting it's signature style back, and showing who is the boss.
This is doubtlessly a handbag that your grandchildren would be thrilled to find in your closet...and you would have it that long. Good thing to, because prorated out, that makes the $3495 the Mademoiselle costs a pretty good deal!

My next is also classic Chanel, albeit updated and modern.

Not quite as timeless as the Mademoiselle (but really, the interlocked Cs speak for themselves, and probably do transcend the whims of trends) the Lock It has a bit more of a youthful appeal, and shows the edgy side of Chanel brought out by Karl Lagerfeld. No chains here, but the quilting, in 2 sizes, has been given a modern twist and is flatter, giving it a woven appearance. I love that for a company not afraid of an out sized logo, the only exterior nod to it's manufacturer is a small ID tag of a buckle.
This bag is all that is cool and modern. Maybe a bit too cool and modern for everyone at $3825, but like I said earlier, Chanel really is in a class of it's own, and barring trendy materials 9sheepskin?) is a lifetime bag in most styles.`
As for your grandchildren, by then, it'll be vintage...and who doesn't love a vintage Chanel?
Both bags are available at , but not online. For purchase inquiries (or any other Chanel handbag need) contact Maurice Robinson of Saks at maurice_robinson@s5a.com.

Look Book - Carl

Thanks to SJ+Hat we were introduced to Melbourne-based fashion designer Carl , whose clothing line recently has been snapped up by American Neiman Marcus. In Sydney, his items are stocked at Duck Egg Blue.

His spring/summer 07/08 collection presents clean lines in silk and satin, and complements his super minimalistic website.

Check out the complete look book in pdf-file here.

new york, new york...

I'm in town to visit the Oyster Dress, wander Central Park, and raid Century 21 for a good pair of boots. See you Sunday with photos x

Birthday Wishlist

Now that Halloween is over and (almost) out of mind, it has occurred to me that my birthday is only a week away. While I frequently (more like constantly) say aloud "I want that," I'm currently drawing a blank when asked the question "What do you want for your birthday?". So it's time to narrow down the mighty and vast list of what I'm lusting after.

1. A low-key birthday party with my closest friends, thrown by someone other than myself. I've always wanted someone to throw me a party and nobody ever has. It would be so glorious to just be able to kick back and have fun on my birthday without the stress of planning a party for myself.

2. A Flickr pro account.

3. Vintage dresses in fall tones.





4. A subscription to NYLON magazine.



5. A manicure.



6. Slouchy berets and beanies.





7. A gift card to Best Buy.

8. An ice cream cake.



9. A bottle of Yago Sant'gria.



10. As long as I'm being completely unrealistic, I'll take one of these too.