To expose myself, I love when someone asks where I got something and I get to say it’s vintage or thrifted. Basically, “I’m sorry, but you can’t also buy it” (a little friendly, unintentional gatekeeping). I love finding things that you don’t just see everywhere. The more unexpected, slightly insane, vibe-y pieces that make people stop and ask where you got them, the better.

For years, I’ve collected random “things” I knew I’d eventually want to turn into something I could wear because, as a Taurus, it is my duty to find beautiful and tactile nonsense. I’ve gathered a pretty ridiculous collection of funky, distinctive pieces, and now I’ve decided to put my friendly gatekeeping to good use and turn them into a collection of necklaces with a lot of personality. This started as nothing more than a hobby (& irresponsible use of my hard-earned funds).

I’ve sourced everything from NYC thrift shops, markets in Greece owned by locals, street vendors in Paris, artisan shops along the Côte d’Azur, Portobello Road Market, estate sales in the middle of bumf**k South Carolina, garages outside Nashville, a few good ole’ dazzling Depop finds, and a whole lot of random places I find myself. This is a well-traveled collection of fun pieces rooted in the fact that I love the hunt, and I love finding something that makes a killer outfit.

Every piece is different, a little unexpected, and something I’d genuinely beg to wear myself (I’m lowkey emotionally attached to each one and will be emo when/if they sell). But since I live in a 350 sq ft apartment with a lovely roommate, it doesn’t exactly make sense to have an excessive amount of rad statement necklaces lying around. So, I hope they all find their perfect home and make you feel like you found something that’s completely yours, because there’s something pretty cool about knowing you’re the only person in the room wearing it.

If you read all that, I’m flattered.

xo, Louise