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Recycled Vinyl Bangles

These versatile eco-friendly bangles are made out of vintage black vinyl records, and are only $2.99 each. You can purchase them from Red Hot Dan here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26984864

Red Hot Dan also has thicker bangles for sell for $7.99 listed here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28706994. The bangles are great for both men and women.

Be sure to check out Red Hot Dan's entire store, which can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6537217. She offers all kinds of fantastic items made out of recycled materials.

Shoes from OldBaltimoreVintage

These classy size 9 vintage black patent heels are from the 1960's and still in excellent condition. The uppers aren't made out of actual leather, but they definitely look like it. OldBaltimoreVintage is selling the shoes on Etsy for $30. See the listing for more details, including measurements: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28847889.



These basic black pointy toe flats from the 1980's will go with just about anything. They're labeled size 7.5 (Women's)/Euro size 38, and available here for $14: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28970770.



These 1980's vintage black suede ankle booties look really comfortable. I'm definitely a fan of the zippers and brass buckles. The booties are size 7 (Women's) and are available here for $32: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27591283.



I adore these 1980's vintage Nine West brown leather lace-up boots with stacked heels and gold metal eyelets. They're labeled Women's size 8.5/Euro 38.5 and available here for $28: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28573243.

Upcycled Clothing by GossamerHolloWear

GossamerHolloWear is selling this versatile and stylish ensemble called the "Safety Pinup" ensemble for $35 on Etsy. Click here for the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27866231. The first piece of the ensemble is a white shirt with black polka dots (US Women's size Small/Junior's size Large). The shirt has removable safety pins and grommets for easy cleaning and rearranging.

The second piece of the ensemble is a black skirt with white pinstriping and ruffle at the bottom (US Women's size 8). The skirt also has a black patch with sewn-on grommets and red ribbon.




This upcycled jacket named "Victorian Secret" is both elegant and edgy. It comes with an attached cameo necklace and a matching vintage cameo keepsake box. The jacket is a US Women's Small or Junior's Large, and is available here for $17.50: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28075979.



This gorgeous buttoned shirt named "Midnight Flight" has been decorated with glittering handpainted wings. It's made out of lightweight, stretchy material, and has been labeled One Size Fits Most. The shirt is very versatile and looks great worn as a wrap or with a belt. You can purchase it for $15.95 here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27862409.

Vacuum Tube Necklace

This amazing vacuum tube necklace is available for $25 on Blingaling's Etsy store. Go here for the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26755171. I love peering into the vacuum tube - it looks like its own little world inside. Blingaling also sells other items made out of recycled materials.

Upcycled Jewelry - Today's Theme: Eyes

Husband and wife team CLAMORED is selling this pendant titled "The Eye" from their RECYCLEry line for $5 on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12395926). The pendant was made with Plexiglas and salvaged paper clippings and sealed with a non-toxic varnish. CLAMORED also has over 160 high quality items for sale on Etsy that were made from materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfills.



These incredible earrings with doll eyes, white dangling feathers, antique scroll patterned metal, and bezels made from aluminum soda cans are available for sale for $19 in fancifuldevices's Etsy store. Click here to see the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24038381. There are over 60 other beautiful and unique items for sale in fancifuldevices's store as well. Like these earrings, many of the items for sale in the shop include soda can aluminum.

An Eclectic Mix of Accessories

This vintage skeleton key necklace with antiqued brass mechanical bat wings and hourglass charm is absolutely gorgeous! The wings flutter while you wear it, which makes this lovely necklace even more interesting. COGnitive Creations is selling the necklace for $75 on Etsy. Go here for more information: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26809403. There are over 150 other beautiful works of art for sale on COGnitive Creations's Etsy store too.



This stunning necklace named "The Keeper" is both elegant and nostalgic. Three different eras are brought together in this piece - the art deco pocket watch in the center is from the 1940's, the smoky chandelier prism is from the 1920's, and the skeleton keys are from the Victorian era. The necklace is available for $86 on Etsy at the Opulent Oddities store. Click here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19191775. Opulent Oddities also has over 100 other items for sale, so I recommend browsing around the store.



This lovely Steampunk pocket watch necklace is available for $34 on Etsy at Stars Dreams and Jewels's store. The pocket watch case is filled with watch gears, wheels, and vintage watch part tidbits encased in resin. Go here for the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20931570. Stars Dreams and Jewels also has almost 100 other items for sale. Jeanne, the artist/seller, often reuses packaging materials to help the environment and to lower shipping costs to customers.



TheSnag is selling flower hair pins on Etsy for $7. Go here for one of the listings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25288053. Each flower pin is made from 100% recycled bicycle innertube and chain links! TheSnag also has many other items made from recycled materials available on Etsy, so I recommend browsing around. Also, visit their new Etsy store, TheInnerWorks (theinnerworks.etsy.com). I love the eco cuffs and these earrings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28524874.



This captivating pendant featuring an eye peering through an old-fashioned keyhole is made out of a bottle cap, and is available for purchase on Pir8t's Etsy store for $8. Go here for the Etsy listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23231615. Randi, the artist, creates many of her pendants using recycled (and some new) bottle caps, her own drawings, images from magazines and collages, and miscellaneous materials. She also has over 100 other items for sale on Etsy and her own website (www.pir8t.artfire.com) where you can also purchase items.



This necklace features a pendant made out of olive green glass from a broken reclaimed soda bottle from the late 1800's. It's available for $64 on Etsy at the Bottled Up Designs store. Click here for the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25847094. Artist Laura Bergman reclaims antique glass and bottles from the woods and rural farmland for the sake of the environment and wildlife. In addition to this necklace, she has plenty of other beautiful items for sale on Etsy.



This darling ring features two vintage buttons, one clear and one blue. Creative Castaways is selling the ring for only $6.50 (including shipping) on Etsy. Go here for more info: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25947776. Creative Castaways has over 90 other items for sale as well. Many of the items are under $10.