Carolina Herrera F/W 2011-2012

I know that I am a bit behind the times with this posting.  However, I just discovered Video Fashion! Daily on Hulu Plus and saw this collection.  BREATHTAKING!  I think she is my new favorite designer. I LOVED almost every piece and I never say that about high fashion.  Of course, the inspiration behind the collection was the "real woman" as the designer explains during an interview.

My favorite piece:

I love the colors.
I love the shape of the skirt.
I love the vivid print and color interaction of the blouse.

I know that everyone will be shocked that the girl obsessed with green likes the blue pieces from the collection.

The lines are beautiful.

The length is perfect.

The shoes are an amazing accent.

I could see myself wearing this to court (with a jacket of course).

This collection truly is about the "real woman."

The pants are amazing.
I like the jacket.  It has an amazing neckline.

The lines created by this are splendid.

Dutch Tulips

These were my submission for the Art Bead Scene blog March 2012 challenge for which the inspiration was le moulin au poivre by Vincent Van Gogh. The hematite beads are lampwork glass beads by radiantmind on etsy. I didn't get them upload to flickr in time to be part of the blog tour. 

I handmade the earwires.
Approximately 46mm/1 13/16"








Inspiration is a piece by VanGogh:

Black Ice Bracelet and Earring set

This set is from my Gatsby Collection (a collection of art deco inspired pieces named after the book The Great Gatsby that is set in the "Flapper" era).
I handmade the earwires.

Earrings: 38mm/1 1/2"
Bracelet: 6 3/4"
Sizes are approximations.

Pinterest

I just joined Pinterest. 

Spring Fashion

According to Who What Wear these are the trends this spring:

Statement Earrings
Hawaiian prints
Boxy coats
Pastels
Woven accessories
Sporty Attire
Peplum tops (flares at hips or has dropped waistline)
Ankle strap shoes
Monchromatic suits
Flowery Appliques
Envelope skirts (folds or front slit)
Heavy metal belts
Drop waist dresses (1920's Flapper style)

It seems that my Gatsby line is perfect for the Flapper style dresses and statement earrings.

February ABS Blog tour

The February blog tour is out.  This is the first time I have had a submission pictured in the blog.  I hope you enjoy everyone's submission.  I actually had a second submission that is detailed in my previous blog post.
The ABS flickr page shows all of the February entries including my second submission.  I like to click on the first picture and then hit "older" to see the next submission.  Please comment if you like someone's piece.  It always makes me smile when I get a comment. 

Jagged Cliffs

This is my second submission to the February ABS blog challenge.  It was a very inspiring piece.

The focal/charm is from Dream Catchers in Galena, Illinois.  The inspiration piece had what I would call "jagged cliffs."

I thought that the wavy wirework would replicate that.

The intricate Celtic design kept the theme going.

I decided to try a new clasp design.  It took some time to perfect the piece but I think that clasp turned out nice.

INSPIRATION PIECE:

The Conference of the Birds by Habiballah

Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din `Attar

 ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan)