DIY
I had the wantsies for a Sydney Evan Disc Necklace as worn by the lovely Lorraine Stanick but what I didn’t have the wantsies for was parting with $1020 to get it. Eeek!
I searched everywhere for a cheap dupe online, but I just couldn’t find one that was big enough/ sparkly enough/ dirt cheap enough.
So I set about fashioning my own.
I took one pair of drop disc earrings from the current Oasis Sale £4
These were good because they had a fixed eyelet already soldered to the top of them, meaning adding a chain would be wee buns (easy peasy)!
I just used a pair of pliers to detach the bar from the disc. Then took an old unused necklace and fed it through.
Voila!
I think it’s really classy, although I would like a finer open link chain but that’ll be easy enough to pick up for a few quid in Accessorize or the like. Most importantly it has satisfied my want. When I get bored of it I won’t feel guilty tossing it. Especially for £4.
My top is from Tesco, I think it was around £12. Just really loved the slogan and print 
Not much planned for today, we have all 4 kids all weekend so that should be …….. fun? 
I also have a tonne of housework to catch up on. Thankfully Noah has decided all things cleaning related are AMAZING!?! So I have a little helper today!
That's my boy!
Mr Mop
You could eat your dinner off it!
Have a good weekend whatever you get up to, and much love to all you kind and wonderful people. You know who you are
xo
1Martina
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 13:43
Lovely that your back I missed reading your blog,I kept checking in to see where you were!
You always cheer me up and I love to have a nose to see what you have been buying and the like,keep it going and have a great weekend! X Martina
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thanks Martina, that’s so lovely of you to day
xxx
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2ams
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 13:56
Purty! also lmao at the cleaning cart – thats good training right there!
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Gotta start him young! He’ll make someone a fab hubby! lol
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3Emma
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 14:00
Well done! I love a bit of improvising! Get a sense of satisfaction like no other…and is also great to save those pennies too x
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Yes I did, I know I didn’t have to much but I was just amazed I could operate the pliers without losing an eye. I think I might try some more crafty stuff, its fun
xo
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4holly
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 14:04
wow that looks great i want one but not at the hefty price will have to hot foot it to Oasis! Have a busy but fun filled weekend Arlene1
xxx
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Thanks Holly! You too gorgeous xo
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5Nic
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 14:54
Looks great, I’ve said it before but i love your blog, always something fresh and interesting. Wish I could get my boys (4 & 2) interested in cleaning, unfortunately they still think making a mess is the fun part!
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Auch Nic I really appreciate that kind comment *heart swells*
I remember that stage well, not fun… well fun for them but not for you lol xox
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6ellamarie84
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 18:00
I love your Lorraine dupes you’ve been doing! That necklace is very clever and very cute!! I’ve been salivating over the love ring and disc necklace (albeit the smaller one, which I think is $500..but still super spendy to me!) but I can’t do it! Love the pics, what a cute little helper!! Have a great weekend Arlene xox
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
super spendy lol! You have a great weekend too Missis!! x
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7Alethea
wrote on 23 July 2010 at 18:57
You’re so crafty Arlene!!!It is such a good dupe. I just checked out the Sydney Evan ‘wing’ necklace-very pretty.
You little boy is so cute-long live the days where he will pick up after himself. You are training hime well
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dressjunkie Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Isn’t it? So darn pretty but way too pricey imo.
Noah needs to concentrate his efforts on cleaning his own bedroom rather than my kitchen but for some reason that’s not as appealing to him. Rats!
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8jenny9119999
wrote on 28 July 2010 at 9:14
Send Noah round to my house when you’re finished with him;)
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9Tina
wrote on 13 August 2010 at 0:33
Very cute (esp for what it cost you)!!!
x
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