DIY Shark Tooth Necklace (Mila Kunis-Forgetting Sarah Marshall)

After watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall (which is a great movie, I highly recommend it)I couldn't stop thinking about the shark tooth necklace that Mila Kunis wore throughout the movie.

It's absolutely stunning and to me is a gorgeous summer piece that can be layered with other pieces or worn on its own.  I looked into buying it and found that it is by a company called Pade Vavra (http://www.shoppadevavra.com/item.php?item_id=257&category_id=47)  and comes with a $225 US price tag.  While I do love it, I just cannot justify a necklace at that price right now, especially for vermeille (dipped in gold, not solid). So I decided to make my own! I got my supplies on both Ebay and Etsy.  On Ebay, I found a man who sells fossilized and new shark teeth, some of which he sells already wrapped in gold-toned wire..I just had to request that he make the bail smaller (the little hole/hoop at the top is the bail) which he did for me.  The tooth I bought was on sale and cost me $11.

Then on Etsy, I found a gold vermeille chain for $5.  So in total I only spent $16 plus shipping for a VERY similar look-a-like!

If you want to check out the sellers I bought from, you can find them here:

Etsy seller:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/akya?ref=pr_shop_more  (vermeille chain)

Ebay seller:

http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/Fossils-/3215/i.html?_nkw=shark+teeth&_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=whereonearth&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Here's my version:

I wear it every now and then and I have had quite a few compliments on it.  It's often a lot cheaper to imitate or make your own version of jewelry you like.  Sometimes it doesn't work out and other times it's just as nice!

Dolce Vita Jade

I don't know if you are familiar with Solestruck.com, but if you are you know how amazing it is, and if not you should definitely check it out.  They have some really fantastic shoes and although the prices can occasionally be steep, they have unique shoes, sandles and boots.

Anyways, one day I was looking at their new styles and I came across their Dolce Vita Jade wedges.  I fell in love with them BUT they were completely sold out.  HOWEVER! I managed to find them on Ebay, brand new, for a fraction of the cost (hell yes!).  I believe they were $179 on Solestruck but I got them on Ebay for $80 plus shipping. I am absolutely in love with the color, its so rich and vibrant and really, really comfy.  I'm completely in love with wedges lately.  I find that I can last 8+ hours in them whereas with some regular heels I find my feet hurt after an hour.

I love the tassles!

Dolce Vita also has another type of wedge that is a tad shorter but with a similar style.  It's called the Pela Wedge and it comes in an awesome hot pink as well as a really nice neutral nude.  I found out that Target actually has an identical pair for a much better price

As you can see it's very close, although the Pela's are more vibrant.  I can't wait for Target to come to Canada!

FINALLY!

I am finally able to get back onto my blog! My days of homework, exams and presentations are done..I graduated at the end of April from my program and started my new job last week.  I haven't been able to get on my blog because I work 7 days a week ( I kept my retail job for weekends and work 9-5 during the week), my parents just sold our house, I just got my first apartment and am preparing it before I move in next week.  Just a ton of changes for me, I'm really excited! I hope to get back to posting on a weekly basis