Review - Atomic Mollie Glitter Hoop Earrings

The most sparkly, spangly, glittery earrings I've found!

Dare I say it - I'm a bit bored of buying clothes! 

So I went on a little accessories splurge and found these absolute gems. 

As some of you know, I'm trying to 'shop small' and buy most of my clothes, accessories and my kid's clothes from small independent businesses. I love wearing unique handmade items, and hearing the stories of their designers and creators. And as I also run my own small business (it's called Dolly Cupcake Vintage Parties. Shameless Plug! Shameless Plug!) I want to support others in the same boat as me, being all creative and making things with care and love. 

I decided that I needed big, sparkly earrings to go with my more Rockabilly outfits (I do love a tea dress and pearls but I'm also a sucker for a wiggle skirt and a bit of bling). I'd bought a gorgeous pinup girl brooch from Atomic Mollie for my best friend's Christmas and I was really pleased with the quality and service, so I had a wee look. And found these bad boys.

Atomic Mollie started making beautiful hair flowers and jewellery in January last year.

The confidence that wearing clothes from the 50s gave her, she says "Was much more than any main high street store could give me." 

Struggling to find accessories to compliment her new vintage wardrobe, Mollie began making them herself, and with encouragement from her husband, she started selling her creations at vintage fairs and festivals - aloha Atomic Mollie!

I ordered the black pair first  (I had to pre-order them and they turned up really quickly, less than a fortnight) and then I went back a few days later and bought myself a red pair too.

They are absolutely gorgeous. The amount of glitter is perfect, they look amazing when they catch the light. 

They're so comfortable to wear too (I don't do danglies very often). They compliment so many outfits and really 'make' an outfit, they're a real statement piece. 

The service from Atomic Mollie was great too, I was kept up to date on my pre-order status and was sent a discount code for my next order. 

Mollie says "What I love most of all is seeing people wearing my products. To see an item that I've made and put a lot of thought into put a smile on someone's face makes all the late nights gluing bits together and finalising designs worth it!"

These earrings come in SEVEN different colours (and I won't stop until I have the lot!) 

They are truly beautiful.

Atomic Mollie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/atomicmollie/

Website: http://atomicmollie.tictail.com/

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/atomicmollie/

Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx

Review - Blue Bubble 123

Cute, kitsch, festive and funky jewellery

Blue Bubble 123 is my favourite Ebay shop (in fact, just my favourite shop) for buying cute jewellery. 

I've bought gorgeous earrings from Blue Bubble a few times for myself and as gifts, so I was delighted to be sent a package of goodies to review.

My package of goodies from Blue Bubble 

Blue Bubble 123 is run in Lancashire UK by Sara, who makes all the jewellery herself. 

Sara loves unusual and funky jewellery and accessories and wants you to 'share bringing more funk into the world!' 

Perfect Tea Party earrings!

Blue Bubble is like a treasure trove - there are hundreds and hundreds of items in the Ebay shop - keyrings, badges, necklaces and (my favourite) earrings.

Many items start at 99p and there are offers too - buy one get one free and three for two. 

There are Autumnal themed pieces like the Forrest Buddies earrings and a fabulous Christmas collection with over 80 items including gingerbread earrings and diamante snowflake earrings (next on my wish list!)

There are some other lovely collections which make the shop really easy to navigate - there's a Lets Go Lego collection with ear studs and cuff links, a Boys Will Be Boys collection so the guys can join in the Blue Bubble fun too, featuring lots of single ear studs.

Lots of variety - reindeer, swallows and skulls!

My favourite collection is Sweet as Candy - I'm coveting the gumball machine necklaces and the M&M studs and jelly bean earrings are super cute!

Because of the very, very reasonable prices, offers and cheap P&P you don't have to spend a lot to receive a gorgeous package from Blue Bubble 123.

Rose necklace

I adore this colourful, pretty, funky shop - check it out and I'm sure you will too.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bluebubble123?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Follow on Instagram: BLUEBUBBLE_123

Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx

 

Review - Kitsch Stitch

Stitched and crocheted jewellery and accessories

I love a bit of kitsch and a sprinkle of quirky - especially if there is a spoonful of cute added into the mix. 

So when this package arrived from Kitsch Stitch I was delighted!

Erin Hyde is the creator of Kitsch Stitch and she aims to reinvent crochet with her bespoke jewellery and accessories inspired by her love of anything fun, cute and playful. Which is obvious when you see her delightful designs!

Love Letter Brooch

As well as brooches, Kitsch Stitch sells necklaces, rings and home wear. 

There are some fantastic necklaces in her Etsy shop, decorated with an eclectic mix of items from chilli peppers to skulls or flowers!

Not too early for Christmas, is it?!

Erin also welcomes customs and commissions and is happy to change a brooch into a hair slide or alter colours, etc. 

Each item is handcrafted with love, all designs are unique and the detail and care that has been put into making each piece of jewellery is obvious. 

Almost good enough to eat!

If you're looking for a really cute, unique brooch (or ring, or necklace....) check out Kitsch Stitch (just don't do it on an empty stomach as the biscuit brooches look good enough to eat!)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KitschStitchKitsch?ref=ss_profile

Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx