Yesterday I shared some pieces of our new jewelry line, To be draped in Atomic Cowlick Jewels, and today I’ll talk about a few more of the simple, Gothic style designs.  Plus, the entire line goes on sale today!

Like the pieces I shared yesterday, all the jewelry below incorporate old, vintage or retro items mixed with some new stones & findings to create a personal piece.  These necklaces and bracelets are definitely statement pieces and are not for the timid.  Made from hand picked vintage finds, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces that cannot be reproduced exactly, so once it sells, it’s gone!  Only those with a slightly sinister, daring and confident personality can pull these beauties off… wink, wink.

Ursula.  This long necklace has a large textured sterling silver center ball with black chain cascading from the bottom reminds me of an inking octopus.  Wire work with black glass beads and more sterling silver beads attached to vintage chain.  This necklace is ideal for layering with the Octopussy necklace shown below, or worn in the classic style. Made from hand picked vintage items, only one necklace is available.

Octopussy.  The center pieces for this “pearls and beads” necklace is the Octopus pendant on the side.  Sterling silver textured balls add to the aquatic feel in a dark way with pearl-like beads and small glass beads worked in. Perfect to layer with the Ursula necklace above, or alone with a lace top. Made from hand picked items, only have one piece is available and once it’s sold, it’s gone!

Both the Octopussy & Ursula necklaces shown layered together.

Romancing the Stone Bracelet.  Simply put, this bracelet consists of sparkles, Turquoise, stone, glass beads and resin skulls all on a gold plated chain.  Made for big girls who still love skulls, but in a more sophisticated way! This bracelet is adjustable and has an extra long end chain with a skull hanging from the end!  Only one bracelet available made from hand picked stones.

Hope you are in love with these pieces and the stories they tell!  Each piece is made by exclusive vintage pieces picked & made by yours truly.  I’ve taken photos of these exclusive pieces on models, so you can see how they lay on the body.  These items are now on sale online at www.atomiccowlick.com and once they sell, they are gone!

Please leave a comment below or email me, I would love to hear from you!

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I’ve touched on my love affair with jewelry and accessories before, read the post in April here, and after careful consideration, I’ve decided to take the plunge and create some custom items for purchase on Atomic Cowlick’s online shop.  I’ve been commission to do special orders for years, so why not share my love for jewelry with y’all!  I’ve always loved to work with stones and unusual items to create pieces that made a statement- and this new line is no different!

In addition to working with stones, I’ve also incorporated vintage finds to create unique & one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story.  All pieces below incorporate old, vintage or retro items mixed with some new stones & findings to create a personal piece.  These necklaces and bracelets are definitely statement pieces and are not for the timid.  Made from hand picked vintage finds, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces that cannot be reproduced exactly, so once it sells, it’s gone!  Only those with a slightly sinister, daring and confident personality can pull these beauties off… wink, wink.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to the first four of the new line available for purchase starting Tuesday, December 11th.

Coal Miners Daughter.  This bracelet’s large center pieces are actual old vintage coal miner tags.  Because coal mining is one of the most dangerous jobs, these tags are used by coal miner’s similar in the way Dog Tags are used for soldiers.  Each tag has a hand stamped number with the miner’s employee number.  These tags are old, oxidized and not only have a story, but age has brought some amazing unique splashes of color to them.  The Coal Miner Tags are accompanied by several different stones and glass beads to add a feminine flare with an edge.  I couldn’t help but wonder who number “247″ or  number “2″ were and what their life, families and job were like while making this piece. Made from hand picked vintage Coal Miner Tags, only one bracelet is available.

Houdini.  The center pieces for this “wrapped in chains” necklace are three vintage locks. The largest vintage lock still has the key which is hanging right beside it and is removable with a c-clasp.  The other two round locks (9-9 and 9-5) are very old and were made in the U.S.  Although, this necklace looks heavy to most, it only weighs 9.8 oz and is such a fun piece to wear with a tee and jeans, a little leather and perhaps some lace.  Adjustable to fit how you wish, this necklace is sure to turn heads… just think of items these little locks secured. Made from hand picked vintage locks, we only have one piece available and once it’s sold, it’s gone!

Love For Everything.  Simply put, this necklace consists of chain, chain, chain and more chain!  Of course, we have a few Coal Miner Tags mixed in, a vintage mask pendant, some chandelier prisms, a few old keys (one has the inscription “GAS”), a retro Virgin Mary pin, all surrounded by pearls, stones and beads.  This necklace is adjustable and you can always add more items to it- because really, a girl can never have enough!  Only weighs 9.6 oz and is a perfect piece to dress up or down. Only one necklace available made from hand picked vintage finds.

Have My Eye On You.  Made with old vintage optometrist lenses (you know, the ones used to test your vision… “lens 1, or lens 2… lens 1, or lens 2″)!  There is also a vintage set of spectacles in the mix, a few gold beetles, beads, fresh water pearls and a shit load of chain!  Another statement piece that is adjustable and ready to wear with a tee and a tweed or leather jacket. Made from hand picked vintage optometrist items, only one necklace is available.

Hope you are in love with these pieces and the stories they tell!  Each piece is made by exclusive vintage pieces picked & made by yours truly.  I’ve taken photos of these exclusive pieces on models, so you can see how they lay on the body.  I’ll share more pieces with you this week!

Please leave a comment below or email me, I would love to hear from you!

xoxo,

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As you might already know, Atomic Cowlick has a slight edge in everything we do: designs, photography, branding and every day adventures.  So, why wouldn’t we take our individual style & edgy ways into our home?

Being a lover of vintage style and antiques, I often mix items from the past with those of today to create a unique look.  Inspired by the old and new, it’s always a fun challenge to push my boundaries and see how I can re-purpose things to help create a look that’s definitely NOT vanilla.  No “shabby chic” shit here, just grit, good design and some creative ways to spice up decor.  We will go through how to make beautiful vintage items a bit more sleek, industrial, and sometimes with a Southern Gothic flare without breaking the bank.

I found that while living in the South I’m slowly seeing a part of an amazing culture that has a dark underbelly to it.  I intend to keep digging deeper to share some adventures, insights and amazing finds!  Starting in November, Atomic Cowlick will have a special “For the Cave” section offering some new & old edgy vintage items for you to purchase.  Some items might be hard to find and rare, and others just fun.  Keep an eye out and register to be the first to learn about new items.  Sign up here.

xoxo,

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