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Lulu Peyote Beaded Bracelet

Plus, a summer sale and how to look slimmer in five minutes

By MARIE C. BACA
Updated 12:22 PM PST, Tue, Aug 11, 2009

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Roia O'Brien via Etsy

BEAD IT: We're impressed with anyone who does anything remotely crafty, but you have to agree that this bracelet is ridiculously awesome. Local jewelry maker Roia O'Brien strung together hundreds of beads to create this photographic-like image of flapper Louise Brooks ($468).

SUMMER SALE: AC clothing and bags are now on sale at Afterglow in Oakland. Be sure to check out the cowlneck babydoll tunic.

SLIMMER IN 5 MIN: What's the fastest way to look slimmer? Use makeup to create contours on your face-- you'll look like you lost five pounds in about five minutes. Want to know how? Take a look at this article from Shopplr.

First Published: Aug 10, 2009 1:22 PM PST

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