DIY Matte Black Accessories

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Dangerous Weapons

Christian Louboutin

Alexander McQueen

Jypsea Leathergoods

Christian Louboutin

 

 

Knock 'em dead! ;)

RAW NEW YORK presents THE BLEND: A MIX OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Blend music, dance, fashion, photography, and ART together in one night and get RAW NEW YORK CITY THE BLEND Artistic Showcase at M1-5. RAW NYC takes over M1-5 Lounge each month to transform the nightclub into an art gallery. 
The night will begin the night with Tierney Boisvert, a soulful jazz musician. Then, the beautiful voice of Marisa Ray. Followed by musicians Alex Montañez and Kiirstin Marilyn. 

There will be a presentation of a fashion show by Elizabeth Ahn with accessories by Keino Glennie and makeup design by Gabriella Golan.

 
Several visual artists will scatter their art all over the venue. Visual artists include: Yasmine, Scott Michael Ackerman, Ethan Boisvert, Daniela Fertitta, Un'style'dDesigns, RADICAL KID, Christiano Constante, Nelson Santiago, Rachel Wilkins, Michael Casiano, Chosen the artist, Kia Chenelle, James "Doc" DeSalvo, and Jacob Taylor.

Cocktail attire and 21+

To purchase tickets go to www.RAWartists.org/newyork/theblend

RAW is a multi-faceted arts organization that feature emerging artists in film, fashion, music, visual art, performing art, hair, makeup, accessories, and photography.

RAW plans, promotes, and produces monthly showcases in 22 plus cities around the country. By the end of 2012 RAW will be located in 62 locations worldwide!

To find out more about RAW please go to www.RAWartists.org

Jypsea Chick in the U.K.

British fashionista, Toshin Kuro, looks stunning in flowy silouhettes while rocking a salmon colored leather Jypsea clutch.

Salmon clutch upcycled from a leather skirt

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Trendspotting: Polka Dots

Picture: AFP

So, this is the thing: I was a pre-teen in the late 80s, early 90s and you know what that that means: polka dots mean Kwame! LOL And Hip Hop legend, Biggie put that to bed with his line, "your life is played out like Kwame and those effin' polkadots." WOW. Smh

SOOOO.....to see that it's the "next big thing in fashion" again has me on the fence. The Marc Jacobs photo on the left, it NOT haute, imho. Who wants to look like a dalmatian? Not I. But these fashionistas below have pulled it off. I personally own a polkadot dress in navy and white that I purchased a year ago but these  are TINY dots. I just don't see me doing the big polka dot "Kwame" thing but I do think a few polka dot accessories will find their way into my wardrobe and I give props to those who have pulled it off.

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Picture: BRIDGET FLEMING

Folake of Stylepantry.com

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New Goodies!

This is the 1st time I've combined feather, jewels, and metal adornment to a leather headband.

I really like these and will make more. They have a "fascinator" vibe but more casual. All handmade.

All one-of-a-kind. All one size fits all. All $55.

inquiry@jypsea.com for inquiries.

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Yellow & turquoise curly feather trimmed with a vintage adornment & matching metal chain.

Olive green leather, brown feather + peacock feather headband trimmed with antique gold pyramid studs and antique gold chain.

 

For a bride?  White leather & feather headband trimmed with Swarvoski crystal rhinestones and gold chain.

Hypno Ears

One of the amazing designers featured in my book "ENVISION: The Young Accessory Designer's Guide to Collection Development" (now available at Amazon.com) is Olivia Thompson, owner/designer of Hypno Ears. She recently gifted me with a custom pair! I asked for mine to be the color of the sun, since I am a total sun worshipper and in just a few short days, mine were delivered.
How cute is the packaging? And as you can see, I am staring intensely into my laptop wearing mine and  NOTHING else! Not even lipgloss or nail polish. :) Freshly showered after a great yoga session at home (see the mat on the floor), before I know what clothes will adorn me, I first choose my accessories--as any true accessory lover would.

But don't sit there coveting MINE. Get your own at Hypnoears.com. They are also now available at ID retail store in Annapolis Mall.

Be like Olivia and learn how to design a collection to present to stores. Read my book ENVISION: The Young Accessory Designer's Guide to Collection Development. Get the softcover or download it instantly.

New Goodies!

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I don't know what inspired me to stud everything I made this week but I'm pleased. How about you? Learn more about my work at Jypsea.com.

New Goodies!!

Tan leather double wrap snakeskin cuff made from a jacket collar $45.

Tan leather double wrap green snakeskin cuff made from a jacket collar $45

 

Olive leather double wrap green snakeskin cuff made from a jacket collar.

Leather and snakeskin corset $60

Email me at inquiry@jypsea.com for more info.
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Now GO FORTH! :)