As consumers, it’s easy to get so caught up with constantly buying and discarding new items that we overlook the value of older pieces entirely. Trends come and go, but sentimentality can imbue familiar accessories with fresh potential.
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We’ve all been there. We’re looking at our outfits and feeling like there is just something missing. This can be because you have not accessorized your outfit. You’re in luck though because there are lots of ways to add a sense of uniqueness and completeness to an outfit with accessories.
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When hearing the term “junk drawer,” a lot of random things may come to mind, whether that be a pair of scissors, old pieces of candy, or even a few rusty nails. However, for Katie Means, the randomness of a junk drawer is partially what inspired her to start creating jewelry.
Katie Means is a freshman at Missouri State University majoring in Elementary Education and is also the owner and designer of Means Beads, a handmade beaded jewelry shop. Means Beads, created in June 2021, is an online shop that carries custom beaded necklaces, phone charms, bracelets, and earrings.
Lauren Hill is a sophomore at Missouri State University, and majoring in fashion merchandising and design with a minor in marketing. On top of that, she is also the creator behind Lololuxs. Lololuxs is a jewelry store consisting of handmade necklaces, beaded bracelets, rings, and earrings.
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