Imagine if you wore one like this:
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| From the blog www.wilmaandwinston.com |
30 June, 2011
Rethinking Watches
Rankin's new collection for Swatch...
Imagine if you wore one like this:
I have a few older watches that I cannot get rid of for sentimental reasons- I am excited to try this idea.
Imagine if you wore one like this:
29 June, 2011
Outer Banks Themed Jewelry
These are gruesomely appropriate considering the Outer Banks' history. The Outer Banks are the Graveyard of the Atlantic where hundreds of ships crashed against hidden rocks and sank. Sometimes deliberately lit bonfires lured ships into those rocks. Ocracoke, near Hatteras, was Edward Teach's hide out. Better known as Black Beard, he was a cruel, vicious pirate and close personal friend of various North Carolina governors. These earrings are perfect for sitting around the bonfire on the beach, telling ghost stories...
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| Poseidon's Feet earrings, 14kt gold filled wire, ceramic, smokey quartz, and glass from www.robincharlotte.com |
27 June, 2011
At the Beach With Kathleen Johnson
When you read this, I shall be at Cape Hatteras, sleeping with the window open so I can hear the ocean all of the time. Finally! I miss that sound; when I need to calm and center myself, I remember the sound of Atlantic breakers cresting and booming.
Perhaps Kathleen Johnson hears the same. Her Encrusted series was inspired by the effect of the ocean on metal objects.
Perhaps Kathleen Johnson hears the same. Her Encrusted series was inspired by the effect of the ocean on metal objects.
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| Barnacle ring, silver, enamel, aquamarine, and moonstone |
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| Encrusted peridot, silver, enamel, and peridot |
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| Encrusted silver and enamel (?) |
25 June, 2011
I See A Red Door and I Want To Paint It...Noir.
Another by Kathleen Johnson. This ring is from her Noir collection, and is also available at www.notjustalabel.com. It is silver and hematite, and you can choose to have the inside of the ring polished to a high gloss. Fabulous!
Another great classic black collection that is NOT basic is from Lyon Fine Jewelers. This company also lets you participate in your jewels' construction. You may choose between silver, 14kt gold, and 18kt gold- all of which are then made solid black with rhodium. Best of all, the price listed changes depending on which metal you choose. That's SO considerate! And the designs are drop dead gorgeous.
Another great classic black collection that is NOT basic is from Lyon Fine Jewelers. This company also lets you participate in your jewels' construction. You may choose between silver, 14kt gold, and 18kt gold- all of which are then made solid black with rhodium. Best of all, the price listed changes depending on which metal you choose. That's SO considerate! And the designs are drop dead gorgeous.
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| La Nouvelle- Orleans in black jade and rhodium plated gold- this ring has attitude and kick-assedness to spare |
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| 3 carat black diamond ring, Beaujolais |
24 June, 2011
Kathleen Johnson's "Jewelry"
Kathleen Johnson, found at www.notjustalabel.com, makes wonderful jewels. She also pushes boundaries to make the viewer ponder her own relationship with jewelry and her body.
In her own words: This body of work combines recognizable jewelry pieces with contemporary materials to create subtle body adornments to be worn directly on the skin. Jewelry castings made from prosthetic gelatin are attached to the wearer using prosthetic adhesive; the pieces are then made to look like part of the skin using prosthetic gelatin blender and rubber mask grease paints. Kathleen's pieces aim to decorate the figure in a delicate way, appearing to emerge from the skin itself; to adorn the body while emphasizing the natural beauty of the human form.
I love the photos, but the objects look too much like scars. Edgy is one thing, but these make me wince. They definitely emphasize the body's beauty, but marr it.
And these are closer to adhesive tattoos than jewelry. What do you think?
More of Ms. Jackson's work to follow...
In her own words: This body of work combines recognizable jewelry pieces with contemporary materials to create subtle body adornments to be worn directly on the skin. Jewelry castings made from prosthetic gelatin are attached to the wearer using prosthetic adhesive; the pieces are then made to look like part of the skin using prosthetic gelatin blender and rubber mask grease paints. Kathleen's pieces aim to decorate the figure in a delicate way, appearing to emerge from the skin itself; to adorn the body while emphasizing the natural beauty of the human form.
I love the photos, but the objects look too much like scars. Edgy is one thing, but these make me wince. They definitely emphasize the body's beauty, but marr it.
And these are closer to adhesive tattoos than jewelry. What do you think?
More of Ms. Jackson's work to follow...
23 June, 2011
U2 In Concert!!!!
Last night, my dearly beloved and I saw U2 in concert in Baltimore. It was a wonderful spectacle- Bono and the boys put on a show that would make Roman emperors green with envy. The venue was huge; U2 was one of the three bands touring that could take a space that size and make it their own.
The crowd was mostly aged 30s-50s, which could account for the lack of pot smoke. I got a good whiff of someone doing something they shouldn't once, and it did not last long. That was surprising; I expected a LOT of dope smoking since it was an outdoor stadium. There was more spliff in action when Robert Plant played Constitution Hall than there was last night. Does that mean we are all old?
Speaking of old, there was a 90 year old fan a few seats down from us who stood through the concert like the rest of us. She rocked the black diamond vibe too- wore a black diamond tennis bracelet, a 2 carat at least black diamond ring (could have been a large, inky sapphire), and black glass dangle earrings. I want to be her when I grow up. My homage to the band was red nail polish and a big garnet cross, "...girl with crimson nails and Jesus 'round her neck, moving to the music..."
Lots of politics of course. Great that they showed photos of the crackdown on the Iranian Green movement for the song "Sunday, Bloody Sunday." It blew me away that Bishop Tutu gave a video clip for the show! One of my friends had the privilege to escort Bishop Tutu for a day, and during that day Bishop Tutu's primary interest was my friend and his spiritual well being, not in himself or the scheduled events. We should all be so focused on what we believe is important. It was righteously cool that the astronauts in the Space Station made an appearance on the big screen too.
Now- if only The Goo Goo Dolls would tour on the East Coast. Guys, I've been waiting literally for YEARS for you to head this way! Please come! U2 was on the bucket list, as are YOU! I promise I'll get a ticket (two tickets) if you'll head this way!
(BTW- the other two bands that could fill that space would be Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. They can come on back too!)
The crowd was mostly aged 30s-50s, which could account for the lack of pot smoke. I got a good whiff of someone doing something they shouldn't once, and it did not last long. That was surprising; I expected a LOT of dope smoking since it was an outdoor stadium. There was more spliff in action when Robert Plant played Constitution Hall than there was last night. Does that mean we are all old?
Speaking of old, there was a 90 year old fan a few seats down from us who stood through the concert like the rest of us. She rocked the black diamond vibe too- wore a black diamond tennis bracelet, a 2 carat at least black diamond ring (could have been a large, inky sapphire), and black glass dangle earrings. I want to be her when I grow up. My homage to the band was red nail polish and a big garnet cross, "...girl with crimson nails and Jesus 'round her neck, moving to the music..."
Lots of politics of course. Great that they showed photos of the crackdown on the Iranian Green movement for the song "Sunday, Bloody Sunday." It blew me away that Bishop Tutu gave a video clip for the show! One of my friends had the privilege to escort Bishop Tutu for a day, and during that day Bishop Tutu's primary interest was my friend and his spiritual well being, not in himself or the scheduled events. We should all be so focused on what we believe is important. It was righteously cool that the astronauts in the Space Station made an appearance on the big screen too.
Now- if only The Goo Goo Dolls would tour on the East Coast. Guys, I've been waiting literally for YEARS for you to head this way! Please come! U2 was on the bucket list, as are YOU! I promise I'll get a ticket (two tickets) if you'll head this way!
(BTW- the other two bands that could fill that space would be Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. They can come on back too!)
22 June, 2011
Trend alert- updates for your jewelry box.
These are the trends that I see people wearing...
Stud earrings- do these reflect the difficult economic times? The high price of gold and other precious metals? No matter the reason, there are fantastic stud earrings out there now.
Crystals- again, are these a reflection of difficult economic times? Crystals give a mighty rock shock for much less than precious stones. Agate, a cryptocrystaline form of quartz, is very popular now sliced and dyed.
Line bracelets- also known as tennis bracelets- with larger stones...more of them on the red carpet, worn simply. Check out this beauty, designed by Angelia Jolie...do you think the increased security in Columbia has resulted in more fine emeralds showing up in jewels?
Stud earrings- do these reflect the difficult economic times? The high price of gold and other precious metals? No matter the reason, there are fantastic stud earrings out there now.
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| Pippo Perez in black diamonds and 18kt white gold www.ylang23.com |
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| Birch bark at www.bettula.com |
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| Rock crystal at CoutuKitsch www.etsy.com/shop/coutukitsch |
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| Crystal ring by xVelvetx at www.etsy.com/shop/xvelvetx.com |
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| Toosis earrings in amethyst, sterling silver, and gold at www.boticca.com |
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| Agate from www.Lodichka.com |
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| Ms. Jolie's jewelry does NOT sell on Etsy. |
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