10 posts tagged “wedding”
This week I have been posting some of the new items for the 2009 - 2010 season. I haven't been able to properly work on my jewelry for a while, because of other responsibilities, so I finally get a chance to play with some of my new beads and gemstones.
This Easter, I took a nice trip with my best friend to New York, where we both got the chance to buy some lovely beads in the Fashion District. Some of my favorites were these luminous faceted prehnite drops, which boast a perfect spring green color. I paired them with lustrous button-shaped pearls in two sizes, tiny faceted peridot rondelles and icy blue moonstone rondelles.
The delicate color palette was perfect for a regal set of princess-length necklace and matching cascade earrings: The Faerie Queene set. Named for the famous poem, it really reminded me of a mythical fairy: delicate, regal and beautiful. The necklace features a handmade chain of pearls and gemstones, individually wrapped in sterling silver wire. A lovely prehnite is the focal pendant, topped with a cluster of pearls and gemstones. This necklace is a bit longer than what I'm used to making, with 18 inches of pure luxury. The earrings feature gradating sizes of pearls, with subtle accents of peridots and moonstones. Each bead has been individually set on a sterling silver chain.
I will be gradually adding more of the new pieces to my Etsy shop!
Hello!
After a crazy long time, I finally decided to write something on this blog. I've been extremely busy with a couple of projects that are not my jewelry line, for a change. :)
First of all, we're getting married in less than a month!!! That alone should explain why you haven't seen me around! We're excitedly finishing the last things from our wedding to-do list: talking with the florist, learning to dance bolero and looking for some decorations for our site.
We'll be getting married at the Villa Caletas Hotel, in Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. Here's a picture of the gorgeous site. :)
My thesis is due in June, so I have lots and lots of work ahead of me. The project consists of two parts: first, a theoretical study of the relationship of art and fashion, fashion as a form of communication and the relationship between fashion and women. The practical part of this thesis is an exploration of the concept of artistic dress through three dresses that have oversized, constrictive and impractical proportions. Right now I've almost finished one of these dresses and the other two are still in progress.
And last but not least... we have a cat! Please welcome little miss Lana, a tiny but astoundingly cute Himalayan cat. She's been with us for about two months now. She loves to keep us company and to closely supervise any activity, especially those related to my thesis (yikes!). She's very energetic and playful, likes to talk a lot and is just a sweetheart. A little bit after we got her, we learned that Lana is affected with feline leukemia virus. This was probably contracted through her mom and dad, and has caused her to be quite susceptible to infections and the like. This whole situation made us extremely sad, and so I urge all cat owners to have your kitties vaccinated against this disease. Lana is under close supervision from her vet and we hope that with lots of loving care she will live with us for many years. :)
Here's the official portrait of Her Royal Cuteness!
I just listed a couple of new hairpin styles in my Etsy shop. They're part of my new Resort 2008 collection!
The Flor Blanca Hairpins feature lovely and delicate white organza flowers with sparkly centers (made with Swarovski crystals and seed beads). The multi-layered effect on these hairpins speaks of romance and tropical sunsets. The organza is a pure white color, perfectly accented by the Aurora Borealis effect on the Swarovski crystals.
This style is a departure from my regular beaded jewelry and accessories, since it incorporates fabric petals. Each petal is handcut and shaped to form a fabulous bloom. I have been experimenting with some new techniques for creating fabric flowers, and I hope to soon be able to launch a line of bridal accessories with satin, organza and tulle flowers.
I just love the colors in this one! The mix of subtle dusty rose crystals with blush-colored pearls and sprinkles of light champagne is fabulous when paired with the oversized shell flower. The Hibiscus Hairpin is one of my personal favorites from my new collection and has a definitely modern/tropical feel.
The Hibiscus Hairpin features an oversize shell flower, made with luxurious, iridescent mother-of-pearl ovals. It is accented with three undulating stems of sterling silver wire with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls.
The subtle palette of ivory, dusty rose and light gold will be a perfect accent for champagne gowns, while the exotic design is reminiscent of the lush tropical vegetation.
Soon my Etsy shop will be filled with more of my favorite variety of things: those that are shiny, sparkly and colorful. Here's a little preview!
My new Resort 2008 collection was inspired by the Austral summer, the kind of summer I get to experience every year. The pieces have a distinct tropical feel, some of them are elegant and refined, others are more casual and colorful.
The lovely Ikebana Hairpin was featured today in the very stylish blog Handcrafted: The Cure For The Common Wedding. This is what they said about my piece:
"Today's Indie Star is Pavoreal. There are some really pretty tiaras and combs, awesome hair vines, and great hairpins. It was this really unique hairpin that caught my eye first. I thought it was interesting that she is a graphic designer. Most of the people I have run into with a graphic design background are doing stationery. She has been working with wire jewelry since her teenage years and has developed a very nice style."
Don't forget to visit this blog to take a look at their amazing selections for the modern and creative bride!
Fabulous Peruvian opal marquise cut briolettes give this hairvine a very organic and sophisticated look. The lovely gemstones range from opaline seafoam green to greenish white, with a few inclusions. The gorgeous, faceted opals are paired with freshwater pearls and Golden Shadow Swarovski crystals for added sparkle. This lovely hairvine is a unique piece and will be the perfect accent for a romantic garden wedding.
The Madreselva Hairvine is a one of a kind piece, entirely handmade with sterling silver wire. Since the moment I bought these fabulous opals from one of my favorite Etsy sellers (and a fellow Etsyluxite), I envisioned turning them into stylized leaves for a romantic headpiece. I just love the result!
Enjoy!
I adore the refreshing color palette of blues and whites, accented by moonstone and aquamarine rondelles. The centerpiece for the necklace and cascading earrings are some gorgeous aquamarine drops from Tamara's shop. The large briolettes look fantastic with Swarovski crystals in Pacific Opal, Light Azore and Indicolite, with some white Swarovski pearls sprinkled about. The blue flashes in the tiny moonstone rondelles give some lovely color accents as well!
This is one of the most luxurious and time-consuming pieces in this collection, but it still retains a modern and stylized design. The crystals and gemstones dangle form sterling silver chain and form clusters in the front part of the necklace. The back of the necklace is much more simple and light. The Waterworks is definitely a regal piece, perfect for a wedding!
I'm currently working on my new designs for Fall/Winter. I got a ton of new beads and some fabulous, fresh ideas that I'm dying to turn into sparkly pieces! The new autumn colors look really awesome, a decadent palette of gold, topaz, smoky quartz, champagne and copper, mixed with gold-filled wire and creamy freshwater pearls.
I'm also experimenting with new textures, such as iridescent mother-of-pearl, mixed with pearls and shiny crystals. I love the abstract feel of this piece: are those flowers? butterflies? leaves? I'm always trying to turn the nature-inspired pieces into contemporary tiaras and jewelry that reflect that inspiration but are much more modern-looking.
So this new collection will be arriving in my shop soon! Enjoy! :)
Inspired by MsBelle's blog! My 50th Etsy sale was this past Wednesday, and I sold this pretty hairvine to one of my fabulous customers:
The Moonlight Hairvine has always been one of my favorites. It's constructed of very thin sterling silver wire, twisted to for a delicate little garland. A combination of Swarovski crystals, moonstones, freshwater pearls and Celestial crystals was my inspiration for this piece. The subtle flashes of blue in the moonstones are echoed in the AB coating of the Swarovski crystals, while the warmth of the natural pearls is a great balance for the cool crystals and gemstones.
