Proceed with Caution....Hats are extremely HOTTTTTTTT!

I love Hothead Originals. The designs are trendy, and this necessary accessory provides sun protection. Now that's fashion sense.

A. Magdalena chats with HOTHEAD ORIGINALS

*designer: Hothead Originals
*uniqueness: Hothead Originals is a custom-designed visor line with a US Design Patent. It is a fashion visor line for adults and children that offers sun protection with style. The brim and headband is custom-sized for more sun protection than the average sport visor. We tried to keep it fun by choosing unique fabrics and colors. The details include a wide brim design, signature pink stitching, hand-selected fabrics and custom details (i.e. zipper on visor band).

What is your hometown ?
*Honolulu, Hawaii

When did you get started making accessories ?
*A few years ago.

How did you come up with the name HotHead?
*We wanted something catchy and fun so we came up with Hothead Originals.

Do you take custom orders?
*We do not customize orders at this time but will eventually offer visors with your name embroidered onto it.

Why did you start making your own accessories ?
*As you know, the sun causes irreversible damage to your skin. Living in Hawaii, we are into sun protection (and style). We wanted a visor for everyday wear but did not find anything to our liking. So, we sat down and started to sketch some ideas. The rest is history, as they say. We worked on it part-time while still keeping our full-time job at an architectural firm. It took us several years to design, patent and manufacture our product line.

Where do you gain inspiration from ?
*We were inspired by "use and look" of our favorite pair of jeans. It was a piece of clothing that was "tried and true" and something that we wore (almost) everyday.

Who are your favorite designers ?
*We love all designers! We especially love unique products that are well-designed and reflect much thought put into it.

Where can we buy your merchandise?
*You can purchase our products through our website at www.hotheadoriginals.com
*We are currently building our "official" website but our current website will take you to our "temporary" cartfly store with Paypal checkout (secured shopping).

Do you have formal training in designing ?
*We do not have formal design training in fashion. Our formal training is in architecture.

How can you be contacted ?
*You can contact us via email at: hotheadoriginals@yahoo.com
or in my space at www.myspace.com/hotheadoriginals

A Lovely Summer Bag

Features:

1. Exterior: Medium weight - 100% cotton Japanese fabric imported from Japan (partially adding light weight interfacing).

2. Exterior: Zippered closure and the strap on the side of the pouch with clip.

3. Interior: Bottom weight 100% cotton twill - solid gray with light weight interfacing.

Note: Pattern placement may be different than pictured. Made when ordered.

Where to buy? Etsy of course! charmdesign.etsy.com

Introducing AccessoRehab!

I am obsessed with accessories. Earrings are my absolute favorite. The bigger,the better,the badder. I am always searching for earrings that no one else has. So in my search I came across AccessoRehab. AccessoRehab is the product of the creative mind of one Mz. Nikki. I love her designs so much I even bought my sister a pair for her birthday. My sister said everyone wanted to know where she got her earrings. I check out the new designs all the time and it just keeps getting better. Many of Mz. Nikki's designs are one of a kind, so rest assured that you will not see another rocking your earrings. But as a word of warning, if you don't like a lot of attention or people stopping you on the street, these are not the earrings for you! But if you are a diva, bossy, prima donna, or a show stopper, then go ahead and indulge in AccessoRehab.

Mz. Nikki and A. Magdalena chat about AccessoRehab

When did you get started making accessories ? I started in November 2006

How did you come up with the name AccessoRehab? It started as ColorRehab since my stuff is so colorful and bold but people kept thinking I was a make up artist, so I had to switch it to AccessoRehab

Do you take custom orders? Yes, with a good deadline and as much details about the wanted item as possible

Why did you start making your own accessories ? Well I love and only wear large earrings, and I love bizarre stuff, and I could only find what I liked in New York. I didn't wanna spend hundreds on earrings though, so I thought, why can't I make my own!? And so I did!

Where do you gain inspiration from ? Sometimes it's simply from browsing supply stores, sometimes a print or pattern I see. Just whatever. Sometimes I just have a feeling like if I don't create somethin at that moment, I'm gonna pop! Who knows where that comes from!

Who are your favorite designers ? I have none. Honestly I don't pay attention to designer names. I just like whatever looks good. It can come from Nordstrom, or it can come from Target.

Do you have formal training in designing ? Nope, but I have always been in art schools and I'm naturally a creative thinker and designer;)

Where can we buy your merchandise? colorrehab.etsy.com

How can you be contacted ? myspace message me or email me at the following:

accessorehab@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/colorrehab

The Etsy Files

I am not in a good mood. My neighbor's dog has been barking for two hours non stop. I kept trying to turn over because I thought I was dreaming. But no! It was reality. Poor dog. The family went on vacation and left the dog at home. But on a happier note I found these cool Oragami crane earrings by Etsy member nylonthread,and guess what they are under $15.00





http://www.nylonthread.etsy.com

The Etsy Files

I absolutely adore this ring. It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. By designer jakenash00.

Jakenash00 etsy shop: http://www.jakenash00.etsy.com

Jeez! Now I'm on Etsy

Over the last few weeks I have started to make jewelry for my Etsy store Ruby Diamond Glitz.

Lulu's has style.

Buy jewelry not gas! For less than the cost of three gallons of gas in the great state of California (yes, its up to $4.69 a gallon) you can get this cool bangle. Only $10.00

http://www.lulus.com/products/Love+in+Paradise+Bracelet/8928.html

BIGGEST SALE EVER!

After much deliberation I have decided to revamp my store. In the meantime I am having an out of this world sale. 50% off the entire store, to make room for the new and exciting collection. Enter code SUMMER8 to take advantage of these awesome savings.

www.alwaysaccessorize.com

The Etsy Files

Operator : Hello, how may I direct your call ?

Me : I need help!

Operator: What seems to be the problem?

Me: I have an addiction.

Operator : Do you need the paramedics ?

Me: No, just the 1800 number for the Etsy addicts!

Though the above conversation is fiction, at the rate I'm going it could happen one day soon!

I have been on Etsy like everyday this week looking at all the great items. I found this super cute hair comb for $10.00. The creator of this lovely piece is Red are Roses. You can find more of her work at http://www.redaretheroses.etsy.com/

Fabulous Finds

What can $20.00 really buy you these days ? Well here in California you can get approximately four gallons of gas, or maybe lunch for one. Better yet why not save money on gas visit Mdbdesigns and get this great handcrafted clutch. The featured Jillian Clutch measures 6.5 x 12 3/4 in, and is constructed of sturdy denim. It reminds me of the denim overalls of my childhood. The best part is this clutch is affordable. Why not carpool with a friend, save gas, and the money you could have used for gas, could go towards this fab clutch.

http://mdbdesigns.ecrater.com/

The Rhinestone Diva

So I have always been the eclectic spirit in my family. I was the "weird" kid in school for the longest time. Like I cared. I was "Little Miss Janet Jackson Rythym Nation". Yes, I had keys on my outfits. I was different. That is until high school came along, and it was cool to be different. Attending school where uniforms are mandatory brings out the creativity in anyone. So senior year rolls around and here is Spirit Week. The entire class bought class shirts. But I always have to take things one step further. I made a class jacket, with rhinestones, and all my friends names along the bottom. It was fabulous! My mom just shook her head, when she saw what became of the jean jacket. I also personalized a backpack with my name in rhinestones and a pair of red Converse Chuck Taylor's.

The Etsy Files

Now you know how I am about my earrings. I love 'em, gotta have 'em. So anytime I'm shopping, one place you can always find me is looking at the accessories. The majority of the time if I shop accessories, I'm on etsy.com. That brings me to Simply Raevyn. I found two pairs of earrings, although there were many more. Her specialty is brick stitch, the design style of the earrings I purchased featured above . For under $20.00 a pair you can't beat that. Did I mention she does custom color combinations, and will make your earrings with sterling silver earwire for small additional charge. These would make a great graduation gift.

You can visit her at :
http://www.raevyn77.etsy.com/

Cute Bangles !

Cara Accessories Silk Wrapped Paisley Bangle

I was browsing Nordstrom.com and came across these bangles by Cara Accessories. I couldn't resist.

Handcrafted

Price $88.00 each

www.nordstrom.com

Whats On Sale at Always Accessorize

The Etsy Files

Why I love Vanity Exposed

1. I love pinup
2. I love tattoo's
3. Coolest Tee's ever
4. Girly designs with attitude
5. She's on etsy ( I am an etsy junkie !)

This shirt is available at her etsy site for $20.00, in sizes S-XL.

www.vanityexposed.etsy.com

Go Plain Jane with your bad self.

I Accessorize.

Accessorizing outfits are my specialty. Check out the Bling Collection.

Only available by special request.

$30.00 for the complete collection. Contact me at sales@alwaysaccessorize.com

House of Raquel !!!!!

As many know I am an earring fanatic. Vintage, 22kt, chandelier,hoops it doesn't matter. So as I was searching around, I came across this pair by fellow Divapreneur, Raquel Roysdon, designer and owner of House of Raquel. You can purchase her designs at http://www.hija4.com/

Fabulous Finds

Waiting for UPS

I am waiting for UPS. I bought two new CD's yesterday. I bought Bob Marley "Chant Down Babylon" and Journey "Greatest Hits". So I am happy! Now back to UPS. Every time packages arrive I feel like a kid on Christmas. New handbags are arriving today, and new accessories are arriving on Wednesday.

The Me Files

First and foremost I am a mom and college student. Next I am a diva. I love vintage accessories. I found a vintage Brocade style wallet the other day and paid only $1.00 for it! I am also addicted to earrings. I own at least 50 pairs. My day revolves around my one year-old. Who is so girly, it just tickles me. We call her the pint-size diva. I think she is more of a diva than I am. The other day we went to the mall, and she saw a woman and said "Mommy, she have purse and glasses!" Wow, at one she is complimenting people on their purses and sunglasses. I figure by the time she is five she will be telling me what is truly couture!