New Spring Bric-a-Brac pieces

Take a peek at the new bric-a-brac jewellery that has arrived in store this week from Odd Bird:

Created by combining a variety of stampings, charms, vintage lockets and even some watch faces, these brooches are sure to add dazzle to a plain looking coat, vest or sweater. Those tiny lockets even open up, how cute is that?

Also a few new locket necklaces too:

Two Terriers!

Fantastic Mr Fox!

These new pieces are sure to find their way into your "style" this Spring!

Carrying Summer Clothing into Fall

The summer heat is on! Odd Bird is not quite ready to get into Fall just yet….as she still wants to enjoy the hot & humid weather for a while more.

Check out some of Odd Bird's printed Summer attire, this time being modelled on an actual human (rather then the usual mannekin) and accessorized with pieces from the store's members.

When the economy's tight many customers want clothing that can be carried into the next season. But they are usually unsure how to do it. Its surprisingly easy to build up an outfit to wear into another season. Don't be discouraged by colour either: if you love pink & it suits you why not wear it all year round? Don't think that's its just for one season like Spring! The trick is accessorizing & layering to either pump up or tone down the outfit for the season or occasion.

So the first outfit is for wearing during the summer weather & the second outfit is layered up a little for the transition into the cooler weather as Fall approaches.

The latest Odd Bird summer offering: the Rose & Scissors T-dress! Here it is worn with a resin ring & vintage rose necklace. Isn’t that outfit adorable with those polka-dot shoes?

Here's how it can be worn for cooler weather or for a more business-casual look: Mohair shrug, tights, chunky necklace & Damask bag.

The Bunny T-dress, worn with a shell-disc necklace & resin ring....barefoot for fun-in-the-Sun time by the pool or at the beach!

Then toned down with accessories in shades of black, white & grey: Sweater shrug, argyle socks & daintier necklace. What a cute outfit for Back-to-School!

The Songbird Pocket Tunic/Babydoll dress worn with bold & bright necklace & earrings. The jewellery isn’t exactly a matching set but look how nice they compliment both each other & the print on the dress!

Who says you cant wear white after Labor Day?

Now the dress is worn over cropped pants with tall boots & a chunky chain necklace. We used a teal coloured sweater shrug here to keep the outfit bright & fun....but if you wanted to tone it down then obviously a darker shrug would be worn instead.

Summer Scarves

Scarves aren't just for cold weather...they are great for wearing while walking along breezy lakes & oceans or inside over air-conditioned buildings during the summer months too. We have some lightweight jersey cotton ones with fun prints by Odd Bird at the moment.

Arabian Horse on gorgeous teal

Dancing Bear on baby blue

Laughing Fawn on white

(There's also a few other colour/images not shown here)

A Dress Some"Bunny" Will Love!

Some times in the summer months ladies aren't into the frilly/

fancy dress thing but still would like to wear something thats well...still girly! But also comfortable in the hot weather. A t-shirt dress can be the answer to that dilemma....and Odd Bird has just the thing as part of the Summer offering. It may be a basic cotton t-dress but it has the sweetest Bunny image printed on it!

But this dress doesn't have to be just for Summer, you can carry it into Fall by wearing it with darker coloured leggings, jeans, sweaters etc. Then in the Spring with lighter & brighter acessories. And this dress looks nice when worn with a belt too.

If you look closer at the fabric you'll notice that it is ash grey woven with Sea Foam green...another detail that makes this dress simple & sweet!

Wild About Odd Bird Jewellery!

We love Odd Bird's bric-a-brac jewellery. The pins and necklaces are the perfect way to jazz up an outfit. Right now, our favourites are the animals. Featured below is an elephant necklace and goldfish and cat pin. There are more amazing pins, necklaces and earrings in store, so come by and check them out!

Rock on this Summer!

Odd Bird has something fresh & new for the Bric-a-Brac line….introducing the Beach Collection!

These are all made using genuine pebbles & beach glass so size & colour will vary. These pieces are truly very one-of-a-kind! And because of this, the collection is extremely limited.

Earring threaders with teeny tiny pebbles & another made with much larger ones

More threaders, the one on the left is beach glass

2 different pebbles on a chain make a really neat necklace

These pieces are perfect to wear at the beach, for those who love nature or for anyone who loves to ”Rock On” haha!

Oh Baby (doll) !

Summer's almost here!

Time to start breaking out all the warm weather wear....

And what's perfect for summer?

The new Babydoll tops from Odd Bird ! Just arrived in the store, they are a stretchy "One-Size-Fits-Most" style & made from a light knit 50/50 gauze material that makes them slightly see-thru...however they are meant to be layered over something like a tank top or long sleeved shirt unless you are feeling particularly daring, haha!

These babydolls also work as great bathing suit cover-ups at the beach or pool too....oh and did we mention they are super flirty too?

You may have a hard time deciding on one because there's 2 babydolls to choose from:

A pair of scissors are clipping a rose on the poppy pink babydoll....

The rose is the ultimate flower for the warm season...why not wear it proudly all summer long?

"Know Your Bird Parts" is printed on the denim blue babydoll....

This kind of information might come in handy if your ever on a Quiz Show!

Vibrant Vintage Goodies

We've got a re-stock for the Bric-a-Brac collection from Odd Bird. This jewellery is made from combining vintage cellulose odds & ends. Odd Bird has selected lots of vibrant colour combinations this time around so you can count on being noticed when wearing these pieces!

Horse'n'Heart, Mr. Tophat Bird, 2 Afghan Hounds, Carousel, Wise Owl & a Songbird as big, bold & beautiful brooches!

Orange, aquamarine & peach Eiffel Tower dangle earrings, each adorned with flowers or a leaf....so cute you'll want one of each set to co-ordinate with all your outfits!

Go vibrant & vintage this Spring!

Chippy Skort!!!

Here's something fun for those who want a short & sexy look without being too...ahem, revealing: we have cute skorts in the store right now! The heather grey skorts are printed with a chipmunk image that's just too cute.

So one can wear them for bike riding, hiking, jogging or just hanging out on the dock at the cottage without worrying about exposing themselves since they have "hidden" shorts inside. They work worn over leggings too.

So get yourself some if your looking for an alternative when tired of wearing shorts & skirts all the time in the warmer weather!

Spring into pastels!

You may have noticed a lot of B&W pieces this year for Spring. Many of us don't want to dress to match a dreary economy! And some of us don't look good in "non-colours" anyways. Look to the Fresh Collective for colourful inspirations this season, starting with accessories!

Shades of baby blues & pastel pinks are no longer just for Easter or baby wear....check out some of Odd Bird's latest accessories for Spring:

Hair pins featuring Blue Gigham Teddy silhouettes, dabs of Ivory "icing" & Pink Tartan Hearts with a tiny bit o'bling!

The Icing ones look yummy enough to eat.....

Looking for delicate & dainty dangly earrings? There's pastel threaders featuring tiny translucent bows & leaves....simply adorable!

Finch Mini-Skirt!

Odd Bird has transferred her popular (on the domino jewellery) Goldfinch image onto mini-skirts for Spring!

These are cotton fleece draw-string skirts so they are smooth on the outside but soft & cosy on the inside. This makes them perfect to wear over jeans, leggings or even bike shorts during in-between weather. And they are form fitting A-line style which guarantee to look super cute on you!

The Finch is printed in bright yellow ink onto charcoal grey...great for those who like to wear dark colours but with a "hint" of colour. A more subtle way to welcome Spring perhaps?

These are available in sizes S to XL but as always with Odd Bird wear, in limited quantities so be sure to shop early.....and who doesn't want an excuse to come down to the Fresh Collective to try on new clothes for Spring?

Feather and Swallow earrings

More fun pieces by Odd Bird Designs! Swallows and feathers on earrings pendants and more. Check out the great selection of jewellery like this at Fresh Collective today!

Fun Spring Brooches!

Odd Bird Designs has a whole whack of new spring bric a brac pieces! Brooches, earrings, necklaces and more, and all for great prices. These are a fun little treat, whether for a little gift for a pal, or a well-deserved gift for yourself! Come on in to Fresh Collective today to check out all the new spring jewellery by Odd Bird Designs, and by our 8 other Toronto jewellery designers!

Spring scarves!

While the weather is getting more spring-like, a lightweight scarf can take the chill off. Printed with the same popular vintage images Odd Bird uses on the domino pendants, these scarves are a fun way to add whimsy and color to any outfit while keeping cozy till the warmer weather really hits!

A gorgeous bubble knit shrug!

A shrug like this from Fresh Baked Goods could make the most ho-hum tank and jeans outfit totally first date great! A pin (Odd Bird) and a bracelet (Precious Pink) add just the right touches!

Black and Red-y to go!

Go out and have some fun in this cute outfit! The little jacket is from Mandala Designs, and would be great for fun or work, depending on what you wear it with. The skirt is Fresh Baked Goods, and it's a great fit, skimming your curves through the hips and flaring out just enough at the bottom. We topped it off with a necklace from Odd Bird.

Layers of necklaces

Accessories are better in pairs. Why not mix and match two fun necklaces in the same tones? These turquoise cubes from Precious Pink Designs go perfectly with the birds from Odd Bird Designs.

A cluster of pins

Add a touch of whimsy to any outfit with a cluster of pins. We chose a dog theme here, but you could mix it up, or match a funny mix of things by color. We have loads of fun brooches and pins at Fresh Collective, made from all kinds of materials, and with all kinds of themes. Come and have fun picking up a couple for yourself, and do some gift shopping too, while you're at it!

Brooches by Odd Bird

Odd Bird Designs is famous for domino pendants, but lately our resident odd bird is making a cute and quirky assortment of pins, hairclips and pendants from vintage plastic jewellery pieces. That's part of the fun of shopping at Fresh Collective! Our designers get to stretch their creative wings and try new ideas, so you never know what you might find! Designers bring in new pieces almost daily, fresh off the sewing machine or jewellers bench, and many items are one-of-a-kind, so check in often!

Selected Odd Bird jewellery on sale!

All Glass marble pieces by Odd Bird is now 30% off!

This sale includes all Glass marble bracelets, rings, earrings, hair pins, cufflinks & pendants so at these discounts you can afford to stock up!

Also check out the Odd Bird "Bargain Bin" for other great deals!