Throwback Thursday: Fashion of the 20s

It's time for a look back on some fine fashion from days past. This week, the 1920s.

Looks a lot like our Cascade Necklace, no?

How to get perfect 20s curls.

Fashionable friends.

Gorgeous headband.

Music and melancholy.

Artisan Families: Meet Christian's Daughters

By Jason Hendsch
Visiting with the artisans in their homes is one of the perks of working in production. Each family warmly welcomes me into their homes and there are always kids running around to interact with. Being kids, they also pepper me with questions about where the products their parents make end up and who buys them. Today, I have decided to introduce you, Andean Collection supporters, to Christian and Viviana's two daughters. Their names are Ariana Estefania and Emily Kristhel.

Ariana's favorite city in Ecuador is Otavalo because of the beautiful vistas and clean streets Her favorite pieces in the collection are the Manabi necklace in sunset and Tagua bib in bluebird. She aspires to be an accountant after graduating from university and would some day like to travel to New York.
Emily is seven years old and her favorite piece in the collection is the Riverbed bracelet in ultraviolet. Her favorite city in Ecuador is Guayaquil because of the shopping malls. She aspires to teach swimming when she is older and would some day love to meet the people that wear her parents creations.

Too good to be true? No way! My favorite Flash Sale accessories.

This week Andean Collection is hosting it's biggest Flash Sale Ever, specially curated with some of our hottest items up to 70% off. Here are some of my favorites. The items are limited, so get 'em while they're hot! Oh, and shipping is FREE. Just til Thursday.

Accented Tagua Necklace
WAS $35 NOW$17

Tropical Necklace
WAS $36 NOW $11
They are so fun to layer. Get your favorite colors and make a statement.

La Palma Necklace
A light statement necklace. I love it because it looks great all four seasons.
WAS $78 NOW $38.50

Del Sol Hot
The wide brim and chic ribbon make it perfect for a summer day.
WAS $108 NOW $53

Sofia Earrings
Everyone on the Andean Collection team is in love with these earrings. A beautiful pop of color and they can be dressed up or down.
WAS $44 NOW $30

Tight rope walking on the streets of Quito

At many busy intersections around Quito you'll find different types of street performers trying to earn a bit of money. They are an unusual bunch, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and the occasional fire breather. The light turns red, traffic stops, and for the next 90 seconds or couple minutes (depending on how annoying the light is!) they do their very best to entertain, hoping you'll be sufficiently delighted and impressed to give them a bit of spare change.

The most amazing performance i've seen however was a man who in the space of a red light managed to throw a rope across the road, set up a tightrope, hop up, compete a whole juggling routine with his female partner, gracefully jump back down and pull down the tightrope all before the light turned green!

Throwback Thursday! Child of the 80s

It's throwback Thursday! Lets take a look back on some old school fashion trends. As a child of the 80s and 90s, there is just so much retro love to spread. Yes, I wore all of these items at one time or another while growing up in Boston.

Stirrup pants. So bad.

Giant, weird hat inspired by Blossom.

Hypercolor Shirts

Doc Martins. I went throw a rebellious phase in high school.

Manic Panic. Gotta have bright locks.

Flannel around the waist...check!

Slap bracelets!