Fashion Finds

Spiky sweater top, ChykShop skirt, Suede boots and aqua t-shirt scarf from UrbanChyk

Handmade Leather Necklaces

Strolling through the sidewalk arts and crafts area of Kyiv, Ukraine, we came across a number of handmade leather items. Some of our favorites included handmade leather necklaces. We decided to try and make some similar necklaces for sale in our boutique in Kyiv. Our necklaces were made to be statement pieces and were a little bolder than the ones we were seeing on the street. They sold out quickly, so it is time to make some more. Here is a look back at those we made last year. Be on the lookout for ChykShop leather necklaces in the near future!

Rockabilly Style

Without realizing it, I have been a fan of Rockabilly style for quite some time. I love the retro, fun accessorizing with bandannas and hair bands and actually wear them for functional purposes as well as for fashion flair.

Before harvesting my blueberries, kiwi, cucumbers and tomatoes this summer, I have often grabbed a bandanna or big hair scarf to keep my hair tied back and out of my way. I was not aware that I was rocking the Rockabilly Style that is becoming so popular.

Wikipedia defines Rockabilly as:

"...one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s. The word comes from the words "rock" (from "rock 'n' roll") and "hillbilly", the latter a reference to the country music (often called "hillbilly music" in the 1940s and 1950s) that contributed strongly to the style's development..its origins lie primarily in the Southern United States."


I have decided to create some headbands for sale in my etsy shop. Check them out here.

For the Girlie Chyk

Handmade pink bow headband can be worn with a casual outfit or a nice black dress for a fancier look. The headband is made from left over fabric used for a ChykShop hot pink mini skirt.

The bow can be paired with a set of heel hats, also made by ChykShop. Both of these pink items are fun to wear when you are feeling like a girly girl and want to add a touch of pink to your outfit.

Bring on the Heel Hats

One of the fashion trends I am looking forward to for Fall would have to be the resurgence of shoe embellishments. At ChykShop, we call ours “Heel Hats” because of the way they change the look of and personalize shoes. Ours will largely be created as one-of-a-kind or few-of-a-kind, just like our clothing, to retain that individualized feel. After all, we all like to have something that is kind of unique to us…something that feels like it is really made just for us and captures our personality and fashion flair.

I have already confiscated a few of these Heel Hats, before they could be listed for sale on the site. The more complex Heel Hats actually cover the heel and often tie up around the ankle. They make a bolder statement than the simple shoe clips shown below, but I really like the way they dress up a basic shoe.

The simpler Heel Hats are my favorite because they clip on and can be worn anywhere on the shoe…at the toe or near the heel. These heel hats change the feel of the simple red pump I am wearing.These would be great on black shoes, as well.