Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts

11/04/2013

Design Files - Jewelrymaking, My Designs

11/04/2013
Design Files - My Jewelry Designs
Just over a year ago I began this blog and over the course of the year the look and the feel has evolved. In the beginning you want to write about and highlight every interest you have, posting as often as you can.
Here is the first post I wrote describing and illustrating my jewelry.
Unfortunately, with my varied and different interests, you begin to burn out by trying to cover all the topics. At last I think I've hit a balance and thoroughly enjoy curating what the web has to offer in the way of needlework ideas and building on that.
Another deep passion I've had just about all my life is making jewelry, from friendship bracelets to metalwork. I've run the gamut of making jewelry for friends and hosting jewelry parties. Sadly, like any handmade creation, unless you have gone through the process, you do not realize just how much work is involved.
Jewelry can be anything you wear for adornment. I've worked with all different mediums, love them all and continue to make and remake pieces when the desire and inspiration hits.
What is particularly effective is adding vintage parts I've collected to the mix. Plastic, glass, semi-precious stones, yarn; it's all good!

3/16/2013

DIY - Soft Shapes In Jewelry

3/16/2013
DIY - Funtastic Yarn Jewelry
Images | vogue.com
There's something special about jewelry that doesn't take itself seriously. Jewelry is a decorative accessory, you don't need it but oh how appealing it can be.
This piece of adornment can be anything that makes me feel stylish, gives my outfit a shot of colour, texture, a playful lift.
Soft yarn "jewelry" has really grown up and become sophisticated.
Whether it's crochet, knit or macrame, the result is textured and tactile, begging us to touch it.
Tory Burch has fun with her accessories for the Spring season. Straw, shells, crocheted balls and pompoms in bright colours bring a smile to your face.
These accessories have an added benefit, they are easy and fun to make.

Read further for wonderful inspiration and tutorials on how to make some of the components in the soft jewelry.

11/21/2012

In Fashion

11/21/2012
StyleNotes - Black and Gold
All Dresses | Zara
Jewelry | Bracelet, Givenchy - Earrings, Asos - Necklace, AldoAccessories
All Dresses | Zara
Jewelry | Drop Earrings, Aurelie Bidermann - Ring, Emilio Pucci - Necklace, Aurelie Bidermann
The little black dress. Ever since Coco Chanel introduced us to that easy, wonderful way of dressing, we have become obsessed with the LBD.
Well, it would appear that Zara has all the bases covered when it comes to the basic black dress.
Velvet, peplums, pencil skirt, maxi, dolman sleeve and leather (faux leather). Just like jeans, you need more than one for different occasions.
What goes better with black than gold? There are so many beautiful accessories that are available at any price point. So, bring the holidays on!

10/31/2012

In Fashion

10/31/2012
StyleNotes - Accessories - Going for the Bold
Taylor Thomasi Hill - Artistic Director, Moda Operandi | coolspotters.com
All Accessories | forever21.com
During the fashion show seasons, streetstyle becomes a sport. Many of the fashion magazine editors, fashion bloggers and important retail buyers have become celebrities just by dressing right and playing to the camera.
In each instance you find that accessories play a major role in how the fashion look is put together. Granted, each player has their own personal aesthetic, be it quirky, casual or rock and roll. The "style" is the end result you see.
I have always loved accessories, the quirkier, the better and they do not have to cost a fortune. It's being fearless and bold when putting the accessories together.