Buried In Betsy's Closet

Red, White and Blue

 
American Flag

Memorial Day is looming ahead and we're all feeling patriotic - these accessories will help you to remember why you're proud to be an American -

This colorful, unique handbag by handmadeink is sure to have people asking "Where on earth did you get that?"

United States Bag

This USA Birds Nest Ring from Carols Jewelry Orchard is so lovely, there is no need to wait for Memorial Day to wear it -

Patriotic Birds Nest Ring

This patriotic flower watch by Joan's Crafts is so spring like -

Patriotic Flower Watch

From lightmine - a vintage signed brooch -

Vintage Signed Brooch

No one does vintage patriotic better than Sweet Meadows - a red, white and blue lucite bracelet -

Vintage Patriotic Bracelet

A vintage silk scarf -

Vintage Patriotic Vera Scarf

A darling vintage pin -

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Pin

STUDS

 
Gorgeous Studs

When the weather gets hot and the air gets heavy, it's time to pack up the huge earrings and trade them for something simple and cool looking. Studs are perfect -

These earrings from spinal fusion are the prettiest shades of blue and who doesn't feel happier when flowers abound  -

 

Blue Flowered Earrings

How could you not love these vintage art deco earrings from my booms -

 
Art Deco Earrings

Such great color crystal earrings from Jam Jewelry Shop -

 
Sunshine Earrings

 
Rosy Pink Earrings

 
Aquamarine Earrings

Gorgeous Gifts for Moms

Mother's Day Rose

With Mother's Day upon us, I know, as a mother, I would so love any of these accessories -

I love pink - and this vintage pink pearl necklace from polkadotrose would look so nice on any of my open neck shirtwaist dresses -

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Vintage Pink Pearl Triple Necklace

 Lily of the Valley is one of my favorite scents so this soap from aBreathofFrenchair would be much appreciated -

 

Lily of the Valley Soap

Fudge is one of my favorite things and my mouth is watering just looking at this candy from Sexy Stitches -

Binky Seashore Fudge

From the same candy maker - what about  this vanilla praline?

Vanilla Praline Fudge

Honeysuckle reminds me of Central Park in the spring and scent of lilac reminds me of my favorite flower - an unbeatable combination in a candle by boardwalk candles -

Honeysuckle/Lilac Candle

I love birds and I love vintage - this brooch is perfect - from musarra and company -

Bird Brooch

Atlas Shrugged

 
 
 
Dagney Taggart

"The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." Ayn Rand

I just saw the movie Atlas Shrugged and I thought it was very well done. Unfortunately, the reviews weren't good and the theater was deserted. I guess the message which Ayn Rand sent decades ago wasn't well received.

Still, I am intrigued by the main character, Dagney Taggart, assertive, confident and fearless. While I am still struggling with these attributes, I can at least accessorize them -

This magnificent bracelet from Lrigyttiw is a replica of the one which Dagney gives up her diamond necklace for - made from Readen Metal -

 
Dagney's Bracelet

Sophiesbeads added charms to the Readen Steel Bracelet -

 
Atlas Shrugged Charm Bracelet

Who is John Galt - if you don't know read the book, Atlas Shrugged - and give these cufflinks to your favorite man - from Your Images in Glass -

 

Who is John Galt Cufflinks

The same designer lets you ask the question is a pretty blue necklace -

 
Who is John Galt Necklace

And also from Your Images in Glass - the symbol of the book in a stunning pin -

 
Atlas Shrugged Pin

A very simple but very special necklace - the world hanging slightly askew - from gypsy victorious -

 
Atlas Shrugged Necklace

Lilacs

 
Lilacs

My favorite flower - and it blooms, touches our lives and then moves on so quickly -

These beaded earrings from mediterra also come with a matching ring -

 

 Lilac Beaded Earrings

Absolutely love this vintage lilac brooch from a purple palm - think of how springy this will look on a simple sheath or the lapel of a pastel coat -

 
Lilac Brooch

If you're looking for a tote bag, which will bring a smile to the lips of everyone you pass, this lilac tote by Colleens Designs will do just that -

 
Lilac Tote

A gorgeous lilac vintage bracelet from shihtzwest -

 
Lilac Bracelet

What a pretty vintage head scarf adorned with lilac flowers from the collection of need or want-

 
Lilac Head Scarf

From every day glory - imagine wearing this vintage ring - you'll feel like spring all day long -

 
Lilac Ring

Marigolds

Marigolds

Not too yellow - not too orange - easy enough to wear - and arresting enough to be stunning -

Like this Marigold hair clip from JennyTreasuresforU -

Marigold Hair Clip

These pretty little yellow earrings by bakers wife are under ten dollars -

Marigold Earrings

Lovely marigold handbag from afizash - love the bow -

Marigold Handbag

This marigold cuff would be just the thing to add sparkle to your spring outfit -

Marigold Cuff

A brilliant marigold scarf - perfect for those chilly air conditioned places -

Marigold Scarf

Graphic Prints

 
Graphic Print

Prints are tricky to wear but so perfect to be used as accessories because they blend so well - for instance - this vintage pop artist scarf from moxiekin - think of how it would perk up a blue dress, or black, or pink - and the letters make it a real conversation piece -

 
Graphic Letter Scarf

These vintage baby snake earrings from AMD sample sale is certainly worth a second look and a third -

Snake Earrings

So many beautiful colors in this handbag by Luly K Studio -

Tami Bag

These vintage postwar Japanese glass bead necklaces from the collection of overthetopoverstock are dazzling -

Vintage Postwar Colorful Glass Bead Necklaces

Fifty percent of the profits from these graphic cut yellow earrings from jewelryBYtracyChen goes towards helping needy children -

Graphic Cut Yellow Beads

I must admit that this vintage fish purse really got my eye - from lostcontinentvintage -

80s Vintage Fish Purse

Nits Creation is offering fifty percent off of this multi colored silk scarf -

Multi Colored Scarf

 

Wedges

Red Wedges

After running for twenty years, the inevitable happened. I tore my meniscus. The physical therapist gave me some brutal news yesterday - first, he told me that I would probably need an operation, second, I would never run again, third, that this was going to be a time consuming project, twenty minutes of leg extensions a night, religiously, twenty minutes of icing and a visit with him twice a week.

I was stoic through this annoucement and then he said something that truly broke my heart. No high heels.

"I can't," I wailed. "I have over two hundred pairs. What if I don't walk in them, just stand in my carpeted classroom?"

No standing.

"Can I sit?", I demanded.

"If you promise not to rise."

My sister, Betsy, told me to move on - wearing my high heels, to another physical therapist, which I would, except I don't think it will matter.

I will wear my spike heels and live with the pain but maybe I should throw some wedges in the mix, because, after all, they won't unbalance me, or at least, he didn't mention that they would create an unbalance -

But then again I didn't ask.

 Shiekh Shoes have over five hundred pair of wedges - I love these silver and they're under $20 - 

Silver Wedges

Victoria Secret is another online option - they have a ton of pretty wedges in an assortment of colors -

 

 

 

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Victoria Secret Wedges

From Newport News a totally sexy pair -

 
Gladiator Sandals

Go Jane has some of the cutest, least expensive shoes - like these adorable black ones -

 
Flowered Wedge

Paisley

 
Paisley Print

One of the things I love about paisley is the way the colors swirl together like these -

This beautiful pendant is from enchanted beas - so pretty with such glorious colors -

Morning Romance Pendant

This vintage beaded purse from the collection of xoUda would be a show stopper at any cocktail event -

Beaded Vintage Purse

From somewhere in time scarf - a vintage pink and white neon paisley scarf -

Pink and White Scarf

This brown paisely tote from monetti is striking with its gothic cross -

Gothic Tote Bag

If skulls are more your thing, this black and white tote from the same designer would be perfect -

Skull Damask Tote

Mix and Match

Jennifer Lopez with Bangles

Jennifer Lopez has been voted by People Magazine as the most beautiful woman in the world - while it might be difficult to copy her, we can certainly copy her accessories, which means, lots and lots of bangles -

Stack this vintage 1930s sapphire rhinestone bracelet with newer bangles for a unique look - from the collection of Paleeze-

Vintage Sapphire Rhinestone Bracelet

This vintage black bangle from the collection of carolsegal could be matched and mixed with so many things -

Vintage Black Bangle

From candybead - you can wear these bracelets in triple - for a stunning effect -

Brown Swarovski Bracelet

Rose Swarovski Bracelet

Emerald Swarovski Bracelet

Stacking beaded bracelets (these from Crafty Miss Juliet) will work well also -

Pink glass bead bracelet

Blue glass bead bracelet