tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post1863851683824901853..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: How I store, and why I love, bangle braceletsWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35379138500899247632014-09-19T23:54:51.223-07:002014-09-19T23:54:51.223-07:00This post is worthy of appreciation, looking forwa...This post is worthy of appreciation, looking forward to more exciting! <a href="http://www.vecchiacervia.it/pendenti-swarovski.html" rel="nofollow">swarovski kristallwelten</a><br />zdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316427573536324897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22089153564214017712013-02-24T04:03:58.562-08:002013-02-24T04:03:58.562-08:00Hi Tess, thank you very much for your comment. Yes...Hi Tess, thank you very much for your comment. Yes, they were originally designed to house things like stockings and smaller lingerie items (as well as hankies). They work great for that purpose of course, but bangle storage is my very favourite use for them. :) <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88933884898836852172013-02-24T03:50:46.112-08:002013-02-24T03:50:46.112-08:00Is that what those boxes are... Lingerie boxes? I ...Is that what those boxes are... Lingerie boxes? I have a couple that were my Nana's and never knew. I knew it was for something vintage vanity.<br /><br />tessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83351772578253086132013-02-02T00:35:07.307-08:002013-02-02T00:35:07.307-08:00I love the look of armfuls of bangles and have tri...I love the look of armfuls of bangles and have tried it but can't get used to it on myself, I think it's the constant clacking of them hitting each other! Also I have quite big hands and very skinny wrists, so I'm not sure they suit me. I have a few vintage bracelets I bought in second hand shops years ago, or that were given to me, and I love to wear them when I remember to put one or two on. I also have a lot of elasticated bead or pearl bracelets which sit tight to my wrist and as they're broad they cover up the boniness, so I think they're more flattering for me. It's interesting to read all the comments here Jessica, and see how we all have different problems and preferences even when it comes to something like bracelets and bangles. xxCityScape Skybabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664705819999740018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6155672877489059792013-02-01T07:32:38.572-08:002013-02-01T07:32:38.572-08:00Massive brownie points for your sweet husband! I l...Massive brownie points for your sweet husband! I love roses and sweets as much as the next lass, but I for one would take Bakelite over either of them any day of the week! :) <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59464399373356600192013-02-01T04:25:07.088-08:002013-02-01T04:25:07.088-08:00After many years of longing my husband gave me my ...After many years of longing my husband gave me my first bakelite clasp bracelet last year and I adore it. It's dark green and carved beautifully. It's a work of art really and I keep in on my bedside table as I love just to look at it. I'd love to get some more but as you say the price can be prohibitive. Till then I'll just wear this one at every opportunity. I must say your impressive organisational are giving me the nudge I need to sort out my other bracelets. <br />Hope all is well in your corner of the world.<br />Michelle :)Michelle Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472120868084570461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19712829745464163122013-01-30T17:42:22.048-08:002013-01-30T17:42:22.048-08:00Oh, I love bangle bracelets! So far, I only have ...Oh, I love bangle bracelets! So far, I only have a stack of cheap, thin silver ones, and I need to collect some wooden and colorful ones, too. I'll be scouting out some yard sales soon.<br />Great idea for storage, too!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761543462393494808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55283479409457928022013-01-30T12:17:23.262-08:002013-01-30T12:17:23.262-08:00wow this is quite an impressive collection of beau...wow this is quite an impressive collection of beautiful bangles, you have them in all colors the rainbow offers! really amazing and a perfect way to store them!<br />kiss,mary<br />http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/Monsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-7100346524031345942013-01-30T12:13:08.724-08:002013-01-30T12:13:08.724-08:00What a wonderfully nice comment, thank you very mu...What a wonderfully nice comment, thank you very much, dear Elle. I love that you store your bangles in a 1940s dresser. I've always thought it would be so fun to have a whole dresser or classic wardrobe to dedicate just to storing accessories. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20161783869883543642013-01-30T12:10:44.144-08:002013-01-30T12:10:44.144-08:00Thank you very much, dear gal. I can totally see w...Thank you very much, dear gal. I can totally see where you're coming from. I'd suggest starting with accessories in basic hues and styles that will go with almost anything. Say like pearls, black and white bangles, and simple crystal and/or rhinestone pieces - they'll become the LBDs of your accessory world in no time at all. <br /><br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44044297712372078312013-01-30T12:04:17.851-08:002013-01-30T12:04:17.851-08:00Thank you very much, dear lady. Great minds! I was...Thank you very much, dear lady. Great minds! I was thinking this week that, baring if I chanced upon any affordable Bakelite while thrifting or yard saling (hasn't happened yet, but one never knows), I would probably treat myself to the purchase of a genuine Bakelite piece once or twice a year from here on out. It's cool that we both thinking of taking this approach. <br /><br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34289960943106638722013-01-30T12:02:27.539-08:002013-01-30T12:02:27.539-08:00What a wonderful post Jessica! I absolutely adore...What a wonderful post Jessica! I absolutely adore the rose carved bangle in the deep salmon pink in your mosaic photo and the warm hues you combined with it are stunning! I have a modest collection of bangles that I keep in the center drawer of my beaten-up but well-loved Forties dressing table. I do need to find a better storage option though, as they are quickly filling up the space. Thank you so much for the suggestion! As always, your post was informative, well-written and beautifully illustrated with photographs.<br /><br />xo Elle Elle Bucklehttp://www.ellebuckle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10421464609266297422013-01-30T11:52:26.448-08:002013-01-30T11:52:26.448-08:00Hi sweet gal, thank you for your comment. I have f...Hi sweet gal, thank you for your comment. I have fairly tiny hand and wrists myself, too. One thing that can help sometimes is to find one (or more) bangles that do fit and wear it (or them) closest to your hand. Place (slightly) larger bangles behind it, using the larger one as a stopper of sorts, so that the bigger ones don't slid off. <br /><br />Wearing your bangles over top of your sleeves and/or gloves can also help anchor them in place better. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79839101146509525272013-01-30T11:38:54.280-08:002013-01-30T11:38:54.280-08:00Thank you very much, honey. I've bought a numb...Thank you very much, honey. I've bought a number of my bangles online before (especially from etsy and eBay) as they can be hard to find here sometimes, too (especially if you want ones that aren't overtly 1980s looking). I highly recommend both these sites for bangle shopping.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2980529057832597722013-01-30T11:14:24.054-08:002013-01-30T11:14:24.054-08:00maybe try some of those lovely lucite clamper brac...maybe try some of those lovely lucite clamper bracelets? Sometimes you can find pretty good deals on Rubylane or etsy :)Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19809659297092315452013-01-30T08:08:00.217-08:002013-01-30T08:08:00.217-08:00Now it's My turn to say "nice collection&...Now it's My turn to say "nice collection"..wow so pretty :) I have like 3 bracelets lol. I have recently realized that Bakelite as much as I adore it, will only be a once a year purchase due to cost, but I have seen the beauty in non bakelite as well and looking forward to filling up my jewelery box. I also love your suggestions on how to store, will be making a note of this as well. Thanks for another awesome blog post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85064231664626063192013-01-30T07:06:02.004-08:002013-01-30T07:06:02.004-08:00What a pretty rainbow of bracelets! I'm so ter...What a pretty rainbow of bracelets! I'm so terrible about buying accessories of any kind. I always want to, but never really know where to start, get overwhelmed, and then give up without buying anything. I think because accessories don't tend to be linked with a specific outfit like buying a top or a skirt or something. I need to give it another shot though. I feel like my outfits always fall a little flat because I don't usually have any accessories for that final pop of interest.<br /><br /><a href="http://thefabulousmrswing.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Fabulous Mrs. Wing</a>The Fabulous Mrs.Winghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058757637757549459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-45964701582264099232013-01-30T05:37:58.388-08:002013-01-30T05:37:58.388-08:00Yeah, I'm still on the lookout for bangles. I...Yeah, I'm still on the lookout for bangles. I'm glad I'm not the only vintage lover that doesn't own a bunch of bakelite! I was beginning to think everyone had a Solanah-like collection of it! <br />So I have very tiny wrists and hands (apparently), and I find that a lot of bangles are just too big and slip off my hand. Do you know of any solutions for that? Just look for tinier bracelets, I suppose?Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85978530496186285102013-01-30T04:50:51.779-08:002013-01-30T04:50:51.779-08:00Bracelets are my favorite jewelry to wear. I have ...Bracelets are my favorite jewelry to wear. I have a bunch of bangles (my love of them comes from the eighties). They are a great alternative to those rubber jelly bracelets that I fancy myself too grown up to wear these days. :)<br />I also like to wrap extra long beaded necklaces around my wrists and wear them as bracelets. <br />Great storage ideas! All my bangles are tossed in a box with my gloves right now. They don't fit it the hanging sorter I use for my other jewelry.<br />Cheers,<br />L A<br />http://ravishing-ruby.blogspot.com/L Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244092188450849724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23467590025584717542013-01-30T03:57:32.083-08:002013-01-30T03:57:32.083-08:00I love bangles, and store mine piled high in a big...I love bangles, and store mine piled high in a big glass bowl! This makes for easy access, however I often forget about the ones that are hidden underneath. I have contemplated the kitchen roll holder idea, but I think I would get fed up of constantly having to remove bangles to get to the ones at the bottom...I like the idea of storing them in quilted boxes - neat, tidy and easy access!Incendiary Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528321687210279974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-56829589272443864682013-01-30T02:30:08.423-08:002013-01-30T02:30:08.423-08:00oh, my! I simply adore your bracelet collection; u...oh, my! I simply adore your bracelet collection; unfortunatly, here in Brazil is almost impossible to find bangles like those ones :/Charlotte, a Menina Maçã:https://www.blogger.com/profile/06816138219619479883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4673438585111658852013-01-30T01:25:32.494-08:002013-01-30T01:25:32.494-08:00I love bangles. I love the feel of them and the s...I love bangles. I love the feel of them and the sound of them as the clank around on my wrist. Sometimes I wear strings of pearls around my wrists. Nice to know I'm in such stylish company :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567813155701854683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88274724939413872902013-01-29T22:33:29.206-08:002013-01-29T22:33:29.206-08:00What a collection of bracelets you have. :) Love t...What a collection of bracelets you have. :) Love the colours of them. I have the same feeling as Kate, I like the look of braclets but I can get really frustrated having them on. I have the same feeling with necklaces. Don't really know why. :)Annie Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250815820749686613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66587865133978054312013-01-29T21:58:55.410-08:002013-01-29T21:58:55.410-08:00Thank you very much, honey. Have you tried wearing...Thank you very much, honey. Have you tried wearing your bracelets atop your gloves and/or sleeves? Sometimes this can help lessen that "I'm consciously aware there's something on my wrist" feeling. <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86434241244942858582013-01-29T21:53:29.716-08:002013-01-29T21:53:29.716-08:00Hi sweet Jeanne, I adore your bangle storage idea!...Hi sweet Jeanne, I adore your bangle storage idea! Oooohh, you've got me longing for a classic wooden spool rack now so that I can follow your lead. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for next yard sale season.<br /><br />It's not terribly uncommon for someone to not be able to tolerate almost any (or even any, point blank) metals. Most golds below 14K contain a small percentage of nickel, but nickel is certainly not the only metal that can bother a person's skin (any metal in theory can do just that). Have you ever tried rhodium before? If nickel is the culprit (or one of the culprits), it may be a good choice, as it's nickel-free (as are most brasses, bronzes, sterling silvers, niobiums, and coppers). <br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com