INTRODUCTION TO BE JEWELED COORDINATESA black patent vintage purchase is the creative canvas for the stunning purse. 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.
Back patent basic bag blinged for fun, excitement, and even glamour.
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!
A Be Jeweled top from an unknown purchase source but available at Forever21.com
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
Oka B sandals found at For the Love of Shoes NY
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.
CONCLUSION: THE ENSEMBLE
The complete Be Jeweled Ensemble handbag, coordinated top and matching sandals.
Here you have it. The spontaneous building of a very Bling ensemble. It starts with a blank canvas, so to speak and builds from there. The end result is a Be Jeweled Coordinated outfit that brings out the bling for summer.
Okabashi footwear is a new addition to my wardrobe. Their company has a trilogy of design divisions which include the original Okabashi, Oka b and Third Oak. To my surprise, I actually found the basic Okabashi style at my local CVS store.
Whenever I discover a new product, I like to research it thoroughly. In this case, I found out what makes Okabashi footwear so unique. This discovery actually came as quite a surprise to me. Here’s why.
The introduction to the concept of Okabashi shoe for women and men from their website Okabshi.com
In addition, discovering them was very exciting because there are three style themes to choose from not just the one basic type style. My introduction was initially to this basic Okabashi summer shoe. The reason was that I was looking for my summer minimal type shoe. Fortunately, I found two simple pairs at CVS my go to source for them.
Okabashi basic styles found at CVS, women’s cruise and breeze footwear
Oka b Continuing with my research, I discovered another style. At first, I thought it was discontinued but then I found this style both new on Amazon as well as new and second hand on Poshmark.
In fact, this style is my favorite. That’s because they are is most decorative and colorful. If I had the budget, I would buy them in many colors. Here are two that I love.
Two versions of the decorative Oka b style footwear from Okabashi.com
Third Oak Ultimately, the third and final style in the trilogy of Okabashi footwear is their Third Oak Collection. Although the simplest, they are the sleekest and sophisticated of all even though they are flip flops. In addition they are available online as well as in higher end retail destinations. Here are examples of what they look like. By the way, some even include a dust bag.
Third Oak Scout flip flops in three of their color themes, Moss Gold, Toffee Copper, Blush Pearl
IN CONCLUSION
If their history and story interest you, I have included an abundance of sources and resources below. In fact, this is an award winning story of how one company survived adversity. In addition, their survival is part of a technical marvel. Okabashi not only eco-friendly, made in the USA, guaranteed for two years, machine washable and an affordable, attractive purchase.
