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“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
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Cocktail Dress Adornment
About this design:
My cocktail dress for the formal night of our cruise is shimmery gold halter. I designed a delicate, but eye-catching bracelet and some swanky earrings. The bracelet is my version of the Daisy Chain Weave.
Components:
Shell Focal Bead, Gold Filigree Bead Caps, Seed Bead Mix, Czech Beads, Gold-filled Chain and Components, Pearl and Swarovski DanglesAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Totally AWESOME, Jill!!!!!!! Does this go with the dress you posted a pick about? Where did you get that fabulous big shell? Again, I love it! You will look ravishing!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 5:06 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Stunning!
Can’t wait to see photos of you in the dress with this wonderful adornment!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 8:34 am #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:You’ll look great! Hope you have a great cruise!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 8:50 am #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:This is really beautiful Jill and I know you will make hearts melt!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 10:55 am #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:I got the shell pendant at the bead store I visited in Lancaster, PA! Thank you! I took these pictures last night….. I’ll see if I can get a better picture
On Jun 23, 2009 at 11:47 am #
CAS says:Woo … wooooo! You’re going to be a stunner in this Jill! The belle of the ball for sure. I adore the earrings … sparkly sparkly …. Have fun on the cruise with these! Wooooooo!
On Jun 23, 2009 at 7:09 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Somebody’s gonna turn heads – Make sure you have something to write on so you can take orders!!
On Jun 24, 2009 at 10:57 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Jill, what a fabulous set! I love it!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 1:57 pm #
Valentine Chick says:Nice work Jill! It will look great with your dress!
On Jul 07, 2009 at 10:57 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Stunning, Jill! I love the shell focal bead in the bracelet! This set is just beautiful!
On Jul 15, 2010 at 12:59 am #
Margareta says:I’m stunned, this is so gorgeous!
On Jul 15, 2010 at 1:05 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:You GO Jill!!! You’re gonna knock ‘em dead with this gorgeous set!!!