INTRODUCTION TO BE JEWELED COORDINATES Outfits of Be Jeweled Coordinates are taking off on this summer’s fashion scene for me. These Be Jeweled Coordinates are composed of up to four components and even more:
1. A vintage ‘canvas’ to apply coordinated decor like the black patent thrift store bag shown here
2. BLING (decor) to apply to the handbag (canvas)
3. A coordinated find at a thrift store
4. A new coordinated article of clothing, shoes, or handbag to tie it all together
#1 HANDBAG AS CREATIVE CANVAS
In fact, everything in the coordinated ensemble featured here came together serendipitously. This blog post actually illustrates how my years of collecting these components is starting to result individually in great sets of Be Jeweled Coordinates.
In this example, this black patent vintage purchase is the creative canvas for this stunning purse that ties the entire ensemble together. I can’t remember where or when I purchased this simple but attractive black patent leather bag most likely at a thrift store.
#2 BLING IT!
Bling is a necklace that can only be described in this extreme now popular manner of bling. It lay on my dresser all by itself until the moment occurred. Yes, I would use it to make a Bling bag.
The result is a Be Jeweled very bling handbag.
This process actually reminds me of a Lego construction process except that each piece has a totally unique source. When put together, they result in a stunning casual, even dressy theme ti build upon.
Until I realized the kind of look I wanted for this ensemble, I put the bag aside like dough to rise for a loaf of bread. When the time was right, it spoke to me. Bling.
#3 COORDINATE IT!
It seemed like I started seeing blinged decor everywhere. In fact, at a thrift store or free clothing outlet was this great bling patterned top.
I had to have it because I knew it was part of the building blocks for a Bling It! coordinated outfit. Then just to show how onto the trail I was for a full Bling It! look, a pair of sandals appeared .
#4 BLING IT! FROM HEAD TO TOE
Then the final step in this serendipitous gather is a pair of Oka B sandals at For the Love of Shoes NY that I happened to see while on a search for another pair of shoes. They are indeed Bling Shoes.
It’s like the cherry on top of the sundae except from the bottom up. But the look is complete and very appealing.