tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post6481035658013755295..comments2024-03-28T11:35:26.573-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Tweed and EyeletSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-52263828081808625132010-11-01T07:03:55.268-07:002010-11-01T07:03:55.268-07:00Thanks, Rita! I've heard of jet and thought th...Thanks, Rita! I've heard of jet and thought this might have been jet beads, but like you said, I thought jet was heavy too. Maybe it's just glass (made for the poorer folks)?Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20576527041576272642010-10-31T22:59:01.031-07:002010-10-31T22:59:01.031-07:00I was searching to find out what my Grandmother...I was searching to find out what my Grandmother's black, shiny, cool to the touch, heavy beads were- and here is what I found- natural jet is an organic gemstone comprised of fossilized wood, which makes it light weight and warm to the touch. Most jet is mined in either England or China. The word jet became synonymous with pitch black color, so lots of black jewelry was referred to as 'ReaderRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576827544980249236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-90633147901705678792010-10-29T11:21:21.221-07:002010-10-29T11:21:21.221-07:00Thanks, Megan! I didn't spend a dime on my cos...Thanks, Megan! I didn't spend a dime on my costume - I can't wait to see yours!<br /><br />Thanks, Rad! Inigo is...kind of a dumb cat, actually. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Ralph! I loved your costume!<br /><br />LaHdeM: thanks! Wow, that's amazing - good luck in the race! I don't think I could do a 5K in mine!<br /><br />'Doll, thanks, I love the necklace. Ooh, I will check in on Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-55153080516515758632010-10-29T10:30:53.478-07:002010-10-29T10:30:53.478-07:00Inigo looks like a great accessory! Love the eyel...Inigo looks like a great accessory! Love the eyelet. Happy Halloween.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738732651488533752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-87659021052735122652010-10-29T09:12:19.353-07:002010-10-29T09:12:19.353-07:00p.s. "My hairdryer broke this morning - it no...p.s. "My hairdryer broke this morning - it now only shoots out cold air at a very low speed."<br /><br />just what every woman needs - cold, lo speed air. pfffft. good thing your hair looks great anyways! : )tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-91108766091676731702010-10-29T08:47:57.586-07:002010-10-29T08:47:57.586-07:00i love outfits like these.....they look very nice ...i love outfits like these.....they look very nice from a distance, nothing outstanding, but they draw you in. and when you look closer, you start to see all these details that aren't apparent from a ways away. they reward you for closer inspection. i love the necklace with the eyelet - yum!<br /><br />that cat! i want to pat his little belly. ours only lets you pet his tummy at certain times,tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-52126553361584429212010-10-29T08:27:28.948-07:002010-10-29T08:27:28.948-07:00I love the way you added color! Also the shoes and...I love the way you added color! Also the shoes and necklace shot--made me want to go put on shoes and necklace right away instead of sitting in robe writing proposals! :)Ann Underfunded Humanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08179863745032236339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-40367054431454671872010-10-28T19:49:54.372-07:002010-10-28T19:49:54.372-07:00The necklace is a lovely heirloom, I love that blo...The necklace is a lovely heirloom, I love that blouse, and the color underneath adds pop while still being subtle.<br />And I'm not saying what I'm going as on Halloween... but you will want to check for the photos- they are going to be great!lawyerdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499257623425215954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66618208946626155062010-10-28T19:43:59.239-07:002010-10-28T19:43:59.239-07:00Ooooh! Those shoes are fantastic! I'm still ...Ooooh! Those shoes are fantastic! I'm still a little uncertain about my Halloween costume this year. I'm doing a 5K in it so whatever it ends up being it has to be running-friendly.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-65497862996980338712010-10-28T19:09:34.328-07:002010-10-28T19:09:34.328-07:00The shirt and red cami are a great combination. S...The shirt and red cami are a great combination. Subtle and stylish.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your Halloween costume. I'm posting my in a few minutes.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14069456237489714562010-10-28T18:34:29.185-07:002010-10-28T18:34:29.185-07:00Great layering under your sheer shirt. I love how...Great layering under your sheer shirt. I love how the color peeks out.<br />Also, the blunt toe of your shoe is genius.<br />Inigo looks like a wise soul.Radhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946279879863336523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-69329409338746500012010-10-28T17:37:45.298-07:002010-10-28T17:37:45.298-07:00I love the eyelet top! Those shoes are totally ama...I love the eyelet top! Those shoes are totally amazing.<br /><br />Strapped for funds this year - I'll be reusing bits and pieces to create a princess costume, but if it's cold, I'll probably go for a witchy costume.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.com