Cute as a Button....Button Earrings

As they say, accessories are a girl’s best friend and we are carrying a line of vintage earrings, headbands, wallets and coffee/tea cup cozies created by local artist Chanel Alessi of Beachwalk Designs.  Each item is truly a unique treasure!

When I first met Chanel, she designed and hand crafted beach glass jewelry. Over the years her work has matured and her designs have become more intricate. Each piece intrinsically evokes emotion and beauty. Still creating beautiful jewelry pieces, Chanel decided to take another road…one that is exciting, whimsical and fun!  Chanel now creates and hand sews vintage accessories that tap into your 1940-1950’s era soul!

I personally love the button earrings; I simply cannot choose which ones I want! Hand made from vintage fabrics dating from the 1930’s to the 60’s, the only-one-of-its-kind earrings are simple, wear-with-anything accessories. Small, medium and large styles are available and all have surgical steel posts with plastic back closures. With a wide assortment of colors and designs, you’ll want several pair to complement your wardrobe.

Perfect for those hot summer days or a trip to the beach are Chanel’s distinctive and whimsical headbands. All are hand sewn, adjustable and are an original design. The Rosie the Riveter style ties on top and measures 3” x 3ft. The Suzy Homemaker style uses Velcro in the back and measures 3” x 2 1/2ft.  Perfect for outdoor/indoor work, shower, spa, or a lazy day!

Chanel’s wallets are extremely popular items that will add a touch of feminine beauty to any purse or tote. Each is a hand sewn original design making each a pretty holder for money, coupons, checkbook, iPhone, iPod, or anything! Many are made from vintage fabrics and each comes with Velcro closure, measuring 7 ½” x4” when closed.

To keep yours hands dry during these steamy summer days and nights are Coffee/Tea Cup Cozies. Stop wasting café cardboard sleeves and use a hand sewn reusable sleeve for your to-go cups or personal mugs at home. Each is made with vintage fabric and is reversible.

How to pull together that vintage look? Throw on a pair of jeans and a white blouse; add Chanel’s earrings and headband, grab your vintage style wallet and coffee/tea cozy and you’ll be ready to jump into that shinny red convertible and head out on historic Route 66. So tres chic…

Chanel and I are creating a new display area for Beachwalk Designs at TimePieces, and it is so exciting.  Stop in for a visit and check out these beautiful designs. Chanel is also at the Fredonia Farmers Market each Saturday. Visit TimePieces website at www.timepiecesgifts.com or on facebook, www.facebook.com/TimePiecesGifts.  Call at 716.672.4818.....Enjoy your week!