Quest for Precious Gems…..

Just got back from New York buying materials for my Midsummer & Fall 2010 collections.  I was going through the pics we took while walking around and I came across this pic my Honeydew secretly took of me probably out of sheer boredom. LOL! I’m in a turquoise phase right now but I did manage to stay focused and buy some of the things on my list. While shopping I ran into a native Detroiter Rayeshia who moved to NY and is a fellow jewelry designer! She was so nice and of course dressed to killed.  My inspiration for the midsummer collections is sand, sea, sunken treasure, & mermaids. Enjoy!

Time is an Albatross around my neck…

Last thursday I went thrifting after work & I got a call from my Honeydew about going out to watch the Cavaliers vs Celtics game.  As I hurried to the counter to pay for my goods I started thinking about what to wear.  Over the course of my 45 min drive I came up with a dozen possible color combos & outfits inspired by my shopping.  Of course Honeydew was waiting for me when I pulled up and ready to go and he didn’t look happy.  Apparently he had been waiting for me for 20 mins but I told him I needed to go inside for a second aka change clothes & jewelry which usually works.  But he wasn’t buying it and proceeded to rant about my tardiness and that it takes me to long to get ready, Nonsense.  However to keep peace I kept my work outfit on which too stiff for the bar. But it got me to thinking about my wardrobe & my process for getting dressed.  I think in color first, outfit second which can be time consuming then I thought about a impromptu date we went on and I was ready in 10 mins:

 It was a white tee & jeggins and I threw on the blazer I had been wearing all week pumps & scarf and I was ready and we had a blast.  Neutral top, jeans, & colorful bold accessories will be my uniform for the summer.  This is what I’m wearing to work & to meet Honeydew for an early dinner.  Enjoy!

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Spring oh Spring Where are you?????

I’ve been dreaming about spring since January and my dream hasn’t quite been realized yet.  A couple of times I thought I was going to have to break out the winter coat but I learned to layer creatively and to mix summer dresses with heavy sweaters. Now I find my self daydreaming about 80 degree weather, white sand beaches, seashells, and vintage romper.  On the jewelry designing front I have been drawn to statement pieces. Enjoy!

                      

Spring 2010 Trends Inspirations…….

The February fashion magazines issues are my absolute favorite issues to buy! I caught a cold over the holiday so that gave me an excuse to lay around surrounded by  a ton of magazines undisturbed.  Here are my 3 fav spring 2010 trend shots:

Religious inspired accessories, neutrals, crystals, prints, and bold playful jewelry.  Those are the trends I'm going to focus on in my as I design my Spring collection and as I style my spring wardrobe.  What trends are you going to follow for Spring?

Hot off the Press……

I just shipped out my last Christmas orders and I couldn’t help but share my three “hot” Christmas items: charm bracelets, headbands, and the men's Keys to the Kingdom necklace.

 

 

 

 

 

These items will be available in the store by the end of the week! Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays….

I love the Holidays and they give me and excuse to get all dressed up!  Here is one of the outfits I wore:

 

The Butterfly earrings were my inspiration for this outfit, they go with everything.  I finally have more of these beauties in brass or gunmetal and of course you know I can customize them for you.  There are also a matching pendant, headband, ring available.  Besides dressing up I also got a lot of designing done last week and here is the debut of my Secret Garden charm necklace & bracelet:

Here is a sneak peak at my Serene Buddha & Ancient Warrior Men’s collection that will be in the store next week. Enjoy!

 

“Pretty Wings, Pretty Wings…

Am I the only one who doesn't know what Maxwell is talking about in that song? Anyway, when I say pretty wings, i’m talking about butterflies!

The Butterflies are the 1st installment of my Winter Garden Collection. I came across these flat metal pieces in a couple of different shapes and I thought they were interesting so I bought them. Then I took them out the package and lost my creativity and they went to the bottom of my craft pile!  Last, night I was looking for something and I saw them and my idea came back to me and behold these beauties:

  

They are not in the store yet until I figure out 1st where I bought them & 2nd can I get some more. Enjoy!

“I’m in the mood for love…”

Yes, I'm a romantic and I can’t live with out movies & novels with a side or romance!  Last night I finished the first installment of my romance jewelry collection: Kiss Scene Part 1 Verse 2.

It a pendant that reads: “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth for thy love is better than wine” in a bejeweled frame.  When I woke up this morning I was in a romantic mood so I dressed accordingly, with a look worthy of sightseeing in Paris. Enjoy!

 

Blessed are the pure in heart…….

I need that affirmation after last week everything that could go wrong went wrong!  Everything I created last week I hated, the materials I order were lost, my trusty tool broke, and another didn’t quite do the job.  But that’s all behind me now I’m starting a fresh week with the Pure in Heart set.  Enjoy!