Tie the knot

Seeking an easy way to create a new look? Tie a knot in your old necklaces, ribbons, and leather cords. 

Here's my low budget version. Icing necklace, $12, tied in a knot.

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Sundance Nomad's Necklace, $238

This necklace from Sundance Catalog is a great model for tying your own charms onto a leather cord or just tying up an old charm necklace into a new style.

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One of my tying jobs
--a Stella and Dot charm on a piece of twine.

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A cross between a scarf and a necklace, I love the substance and texture of silk and felt ribbons. Tie your own or consider the many looks you can create with this reasonably priced design from Garnet Hill.

Garnet Hill Botticelli's Niece Silk Ribbon Necklace, knotted and unknotted, $39

Garnet Hill Botticelli's Niece Silk Ribbon Necklace, shown above, $39

Garnet Hill embellished tie bracelet, $54, worn as a necklace

More tips for revitalizing the items you already own here