Outfit Post: Let it Snow.

Coat: MaxMara Cube 'Novee.' Sweater: J.Crew (similar styles here). Vest: J.Crew. Jeans: Goldsign for J.Crew (The most comfortable jeans I've ever worn and On Sale!). Boots: Sperry Top-Sider for J.Crew. Scarf: Burberry. Leather Gloves: J.Crew. Sunnies: Prada 'Crow.' Watch: Kate Spade. Necklace: J.Crew (so many great similar options here). Lips: Revlon 'Hot Coral.'

J.Crew: Take Extra 40% final sale items with code BYEWINTER.* And free shipping on all orders.

Outfit Post: Fall Florals.

Top: J.Crew Collection. Denim: Goldsign for J.Crew. Shoes: J.Crew (also seen here). Bag: F21. Sunnies: House of Harlow. Earrings: J.Crew (similar here). Bracelets: J.Crew and Vintage. Lips: Face Stockholm for J.Crew "French Martini."

Outfit Post: Printed & Jeweled.

Top: J.Crew (on sale). Pants: Zara (also love these). Shoes: Zara (similar here). Clutch: Joe Fresh (see post here for DIY monogram how-to). Bracelets: J.Crew- Pave Link & Octagon, David Yurman and Alex & Ani. Sunnies: House of Harlow 'Lindsey Cat Eye."

DIY: Vintage Jewelry.

I realize using super glue is slightly ghetto but it really is one of the easiest and fastest ways to fix almost any little DIY project. As you will learn from my previous DIY posts, spray paint and super glue are without a doubt my go to and favorite fixer-upper supplies. All of the pieces pictured below are vintage pieces I found at Unique Boutique from my earlier post, except for the purple snake skin clutch that I found a few years ago in my stylish Nana's closet. With a few materials I bought in the garment district, a pair of scissors, a bottle of crazy glue, some old jewelry I had at home, and a little bit of creativity, I created these cute and wearable one of a kind pieces. With a little but of thrift hunting, you too can make your own unique vintage pieces with my ideas and techniques below. Now get to crafting!

I found this snakeskin clutch in my grandmothers a few years ago... Before it was solid purple, so I added the neon stripe of fabric and studs (with super glue of course) to give it a more updated look. 

I used an old ring as the base to glue this once clip on earring to make the ring above. You'll need a pair of pliers or wire cutters to cut off the clip on backing. More examples below.

The bracelet above is from J. Crew. As you can see all I did was add the vintage charm I found at Unique Boutique.

Again I used an old ring for the base of this ring that was once one of my favorite pair of earrings by House of Harlow. Sadly I lost one, so at least I am getting some use out of it.

Above I used leather scraps to add a little style to this flower charm from an old necklace. I actually ended up taking it apart from the necklace and making a ring out of it. See in picture below.

HOW TO WEAR:

NYC Thrift Store Find: Unique Boutique.

If the upper east side of Manhattan were a sunken ship well I am here to tell you that I found the treasure chest of jewels!!! Yesterday as I started walking towards 90th Street on the east side in route to Housing Works Thrift Shop I stumbled upon the most amazing and well priced vintage jewelry selection I have shopped since living in NYC at Unique Boutique. (Well besides a few booths at the Hells Kitchen Flea Market. But that only happens on Saturday and Sunday during the summers...so it technically doesn't count.)

Not only is this place less than a ten minute walk from my apartment but its so well priced. From the outside, it looks like one of those stores just filles with a bunch of junk people don't want. It may be when it comes to the apparel and shoes, but this is not the case when it comes to the home goods and accessories. If you stay focused on the shelves and jewelry cases towards the front of the store you'll see what I'm talking about.

As you can see from the pictures I took in the store you have to be willing to do a little digging, but I think thats half of the fun of thrift shopping. I was there for over an hour or so and found out that the nice guy who owns the store finds his jewels at an auction in New Jersey every few weeks.. so obviously I'll be popping back in on the reg. Jewelry was priced from $10-4. Earrings averaged at $5 and a nice brooch averaged about $8. Which is considered a bargain compared to other NYC thrift store prices. I purchased all the pieces pictured below for $70 total.

Besides some amazing costume jewelry, I found a few little glass plates and bowls priced at $2 and $4 each. I bought these for another DIY project I have in the works. There were also some cool ashtrays, teacup sets, vases and other little random and unique tabletop trinkets. Hence the name "Unique Boutique." Ha

Moral of the story is... If you're like me and obsessed with vintage jewels, like the thrill of the hunt and like to remake old things in your own new way,  you must make a visit to this store ASAP! I promise you won't be disappointed. I will post pics later in the week of me wearing some of the jewelry I remade from these pieces. Have a Thrifty Tuesday!

MY FINDS:

(All under $70 total.)

MY SNAPSHOTS OF UNIQUE BOUTIQUE:

(Located on the corner of 94rd St & 3rd Ave -- Directions here.)