Mixed Fashion Design: necklaces

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Indie Designer Spotlight - MyBLACKShop

We all know that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but who said you can't have more than one?

For elegance with a twist, there are the exquisite beaded creations of MyBLACKShop.

This Phillipines-based independent label specializes in using natural, semi-precious stones to craft their unique pieces. The items from the current collections were all handmade by designer Hazel Ilagan in an effort to create "wonderful pieces of art through fashion accessories."

A high level of skill and talent is employed to make lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces that serve in intensifying the beauty of the women who wear them.

MyBLACKShop fashion accessories make great gifts for any woman with a love of bold, colourful jewelry. The prices of items range from US$26 to US$89.

If you want to purchase one of these items or simply see what else is available, go to the MyBLACKShop website.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Indie Designer Spotlight - Xlique

It's not often that I get really dressed up to go out to someplace fancy, but on the occasion that I do, I like to look fabulous. Even though I love large jewelry, there are some smaller pieces that speak just as loudly but in a totally different way.

Xlique (pronounced sleek) is a

Singapore-

based independent label that features women's accessories, mainly earrings, necklaces and bracelets. All the items are 'lovingly handmade by two best friends with a penchant for all things pretty and unique'.

The beautiful designs of Xlique include wire pendants/necklaces with Swarovski crystals, precious stones, and some cute charms which are used to give each piece character. They believe in individuality, and that every one of their creations is not only elegant and gorgeous, but also tells a story.

The prices for their one of a kind pieces range from US$2 to US$50 and they ship internationally.

Click here to go to the Xlique store to see what gorgeous, funky pieces they have in stock.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Fatal Attraction 2 - Statement Jewelry

Oh, how I love statement jewelry! I love it, I love it, I...okay, you get the point. I was born in the late 80s, so technically I cannot be called a child of the 80s since I didn't experience very much of it. The one thing that seemed to have rubbed off on me while I was there, however, is the love of big, bold jewelry. Anyone else out there like me?

I recently purchased this pair of white and gold flower earrings from a garage sale for $2.

I asked my mother, who would remember the 80s vividly, what she thought and she said "they are a bit old fashioned." Maybe they are, but I think they're lovely. Or maybe I was blinded by the beauty of a total bargain. In any case, that's the nature of fashion; many things that seem to be dead and gone make a trendy appearance a few decades later.

You can wear the absolute simplest outfit and pair it with a cocktail ring or a big, sexy earrings and it makes everything a whole lot more interesting. Trust me, statement jewelry can be one of the best conversation starters. With anyone who is willing to listen of course.

Incorporate some bold jewelry into your collection with the pieces below.