http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#8269a48a-8c30-4e87-b623-af4d5792843c Thanks, that makes sense. I tend to buy old pieces and put them together for hair pieces. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:20:18 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#8269a48a-8c30-4e87-b623-af4d5792843c $item.owner.firstName 2008-07-25T14:20:18Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#fefdb5fe-03ec-461a-baa3-3ce441128173 Oh, it's not rude. I understand the reasoning behind the question. The answer is in the hair. Yes, the question is about all jewelry, but we tend to wear a lot of jewelry in our hair. Ponytail clips, barrettes, headpieces, components, etc. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:54:57 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#fefdb5fe-03ec-461a-baa3-3ce441128173 S 2008-07-25T07:54:57Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#847d34fb-fdf0-40f9-b78b-7022d08a2505 I don't mean to be rude, however, what does this have to do with makeup and jewelry??? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:23:35 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#847d34fb-fdf0-40f9-b78b-7022d08a2505 $item.owner.firstName 2008-07-24T05:23:35Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#462b2dd4-ab5b-4502-9daf-4c4a1b50ecbd Me too. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:50:52 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#462b2dd4-ab5b-4502-9daf-4c4a1b50ecbd Ne`ume 2008-07-24T00:50:52Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#d1b80905-04dd-42de-a5f5-389c6a32b283 Like everyone else on here I buy something that I like. If it has some flaws in it I try to fix what I can. Even if I can't fix it I tend to keep it and use it on some part of my costume since to me everything has character to it. I used a really old kuchi earring on a black headpiece because I decided that if I were to buy a new one it would be WAY too bright and silvery for the look I was going for. Also, I had a huge bundle of coins from the Middle East to stick on a bra and they were all nearly the same except for this one that had a piece of turquoise bead in it *if you know me I'm a turquoise FREAK*. I used it on my first coin bra. To this day when I wear my bra I can still point out that little rickety old coin with the turquoise bead. :-p I think flaws sometimes give pieces a reason to be special to us. :-) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:25:44 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#d1b80905-04dd-42de-a5f5-389c6a32b283 April T. 2008-07-21T02:25:44Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#0778cb16-0e27-4b91-a9ff-472e55e1680c Most of the time I prefer to buy the authentic old stuff. I guess I feel like I'm wearing something that has a story which goes hand in hand with the story of bellydance and it's history. I do have a couple of newer pieces but for some reason love my old stuff more. I look at it and wonder who made this and who wore this piece before me and what was their story and history. I won't buy if it has sharp pieces or shoddy construction, so in that regard I am particular. Don't want to get stabbed while I'm dancing. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:42:19 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#0778cb16-0e27-4b91-a9ff-472e55e1680c Leana 2008-07-19T17:42:19Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#391ecf27-f6f7-42db-b8eb-ee9ba4c9946e I love you guys!!!!!! These are great stories! Thank you for your input! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:57:39 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#391ecf27-f6f7-42db-b8eb-ee9ba4c9946e S 2008-07-18T20:57:39Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#d115c33f-b446-4dcd-9417-7ffa56d98481 I am also guilty of this. It all started when I was young and read this story book about how a little girl got a ring as a birthday present and put it on her ring finger. As a result, all the other fingers were jealous and went on strike until she decided to wear the ring on a different finger every day. Ever since then I try to be as fair to my things as possible (wear all my tshirts for an equal amount of time, buy things if I feel sorry for them, etc), even though it is completely irrational. I had no idea other people felt this way. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:56:33 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#d115c33f-b446-4dcd-9417-7ffa56d98481 Laura 2008-07-18T18:56:33Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#2d571c4d-0c47-44ee-ac87-6576304d27a6 I'm also guilty of buying things because I feel sorry for them (but that's another issue altogether). Dood! I've done that too, though not with jewelry. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:48:03 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#2d571c4d-0c47-44ee-ac87-6576304d27a6 $item.owner.firstName 2008-07-18T18:48:03Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#1bee4daa-0860-4d21-9284-2f1999a98107 I buy jewelry simply based on whether or not I like the piece. Some of mine is old or expensive stuff, some is cheap stuff that I am almost embarrassed by but I like it, so....I'm also guilty of buying things because I feel sorry for them (but that's another issue altogether). I will tell you though that with the exception of my sister and mom (who look for unusual and slightly "ugly" things for me), when I get jewelry as a gift it is usually new pieces that are a better quality. I know my hubby's picky about what he buys me and doesn't understand how I would buy some of the things I have picked up. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:54:02 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#1bee4daa-0860-4d21-9284-2f1999a98107 Belilah 2008-07-18T15:54:02Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#c430c5dc-b137-40c4-898e-c8a0183c17ad I have to like the piece. I am currently wearing a brand new pair of Afghani earrings that I absolutely adore, and I am also wearing two bracelets whose age is unknown, but one has heavy wear patterns on it and some missing stones. I love it for its beauty and sense of history and solid construction. I cannot afford the old, solid silver stuff that I sometimes see in magazines like Ornament. I really dislike the ultra cheap jewelry that seems to be made of tin and feels very light and shoddy. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:34:07 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#c430c5dc-b137-40c4-898e-c8a0183c17ad $item.owner.firstName 2008-07-18T15:34:07Z http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#1b1b8eb7-6a81-47b1-8f54-2ce28349c27f So, when you ladies buy jewelry, and belt and jewelry components, do you care if it is old or new or where it is from; or is it good as long as it looks right? Would you buy new stuff in the old designs (reproductions)? Would tou pay a little more for better construction or better fit (such as the cuffs)? Or is it all about authentic jewelry from "over there" regardless of sharp pieces, missing pieces and often shoddy construction? Please don't take offense to any of these questions. I do have some training in metal work and jewelry..... my instructor would have chewed my a-- if I had turned in something with the kind of workmanship I've seen on some of this stuff..... so I'm very curious!!! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:33:07 GMT http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/03b65c61-41b1-493e-af7f-055412eb3b6b#1b1b8eb7-6a81-47b1-8f54-2ce28349c27f S 2008-07-18T04:33:07Z