2 Fab & Easy DIY Clutches

Hello everyone, I've been gone for a little while to focus on other projects but I am VLOGGING now on Youtube. Catch my first tutorial here. There is a little sound issue in the intro but it passes in 1 minute. Let me know what you think! And please be sure to subscribe to the channel, loves.

"Classic Man" by Jidenna

My favorite new video. All these beautiful people with extra fly vibes excite me plus it has a dope message.
 

How Does Your Heritage Affect Your Style?

I would love to go back 1000 years and have a makeover to look like my ancestors. Very cool experiement.

How to Incorporate Pantone's Color of The Year "Marsala" Into Your Life

Pantone has named "Marsala" the Color of the Year for 2015. It's a shade of red that we haven't really seen much of so it's FRESH! Marsala is a warm, mood-shifting color for me. Before I knew it was gonna be the Pantone Color of the Year, I had already bought a "Marsala-esque" lip color by Maybelline called "Plum Paradise" that I absolutely love. It isn't a "look at ME" red...it's more of a "LONG for me" red!  Instant sophistication!

 Here are some easy ways to bring this sultry, head-turning color into your life.

A great pair of leather pants by Rebecca Minkoff.

A solid dress ala Beyonce in a Marsala dress at the Billboard Women in Music Luncheon

Marsala home accents: rug and throw pillows

Marsala Love Seat

Marsala Nail Color

Mac and Nars both have a Marsala Lip Stick

How will you incorporate the color Marsala into your life?

The Style Social in Philadephia

Annually in Philadelphia, the Style Social brings international fashion to buyers, press and consumers in a local market to present collections that might not otherwise be seen.   

Each Style Social also draws fashion, art and design talent from the community to offer local artist and designers an opportunity to present their work alongside international fashion designers.  This year's Style Social and Launch Party, happened on Wed, Faeb 12, 2014 and featured Macy's Fashion Incubator as wwell as fashion designers from Italy, Hungary, Colombia and Franc. It occurred to celebrate the success of the Incubator designers as they launch their collections in the international fashion market.

In a unique setting combining art, fashion, design, with an emphasis on sustainability, the event was hosted by The Transfer Station, an ambitious entrepreneurial project imagined to revitalize the Manayunk neighborhood, with local businesses and restaurants supporting the event with their signature offerings.

The Style Social and Launch Party was a collaboration between Macy’s Fashion Incubator, which is a one-year intensive designers-in-residence business training and ongoing mentorship for selected Philadelphian fashion designers to provide all of the resources they need to launch or grow their companies in the city of Philadelphia; and international showrooms Bel Espirit and Showroom International.  These two Philadelphia-based showrooms carry international ethical fashion designers and well as highlight and support each brand’s ethical principles and global ethical initiatives such as Andes Made, a line of premium alpaca scarves, socks and accessories for me and women .

Andes Made

The event was a combination of a runway fashion show with a complementary display of fine art, accessories, home décor and furniture; much of which was available for sale through the Transfer Station. As an innovation resource center for entrepreneurs located on Main Street in Manayunk, the Transfer Station provides a retail market space, co-working spaces, artist studios, creative labs and tailor-fit solutions to work, create, sell and collaborate with like-minded individuals.

Some of the works of the fashion designers were proudly displayed on the handcrafted furniture from one of the area's finest emerging makers: Don Yacovell. 

"...(my) designs are simple. They are meant to highlight the natural look of the wood, not fancy moldings. I mostly work with local domestic hardwoods such as cherry ,black walnut or maple.I look for wood with "character" cracks ,knots ,holes, and color variation. I like to highlight any marks left behind by the original craftsman when I work with salvaged lumber. Seeing the history in an old piece of lumber just enhances this style of furniture."

Don Yacovella has work for sale at The Transfer Station in Manayunk.

Learn more about Don Yacavella here.

Stay in the loop of what's happening on Philly's style scene by following Bel Esprit showroom in Twitter @bel_esprit.

Have a FABULOUS 4th! xoxo

Have a FABULOUS 4th! xoxo by jypseadotcom featuring river island

Summer Lunch Break

Summer Lunch Break by jypseadotcom featuring rock boots

Leave the office during your precious lunch break! The streets are your runway; show off your cute outfit and stylishly packed lunch in the Jypsea LG "Boot Lover" Sketchbook Series canvas lunch tote bag.

Designers to Watch: CUSHNIE ET OCHS

NYFW Feb 8, 2013

Jypsea Leathergoods at Creative Grove Artist/Designer Market Tomorrow

Natural fiber belts $55

Whipped these waist-cinching belts up this afternoon. Buttery soft leather with burlap is the perfect juxtaposition of textures. The elastic back creates the perfect fit and gold finished magnetic snap makes them so comfortable to wear.
Would look DREAMY with floaty dresses from Anthropologie, don't ya think?

I will have these  for sale tomorrow, 8/17, at Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market. 3-9pm It's located right outside of the Jersey City, NJ Grove St PATH Station.
 Looking forward to meeting so many new people tomorrow. If you can't make it, you can find these online at my site, Jypsea.com.







  
 Other available pieces include the following and so many NEW leather goodies for the courageously stylish.

earrings

clutches

cuffs

leather jewelry

Dean Hall Style Series: Coming August 2012

I'll turn on the TV for this.

Meet the Artist: Meca McKinney

I am super excited to announce that my library here in town, which has a lovely art exhibit room, is doing a solo show for the full month of July of my work. The artist recpetion is today from 2-4pm. Come see my first bags ever, sketches, mood boards and inspiration as well as pieces from almost every collection I've created thus far.

Get more info here: http://www.willingboro.org/index.php/exhibits-and-displays-leftmenu-209/exhibits-leftmenu-211/987-meet-the-artist-meca-mckinney

Happy Independence Day! Fashion DIY

Source: thebeautydepartment.com via Etsy on Pinterest

Make Your Own Nail Polish!

Super cool DIY project and super EASY! Get the simple instructions here: http://www.delightedmomma.com/

Color!

Source: munaluchibride.tumblr.com via Jackie (Munaluchi on Pinterest

Launch Party Invite for Koa Kristina Collection Launch

New online boutique carrying Jypsea Leathergoods launches 4/28 and YOU are invited to the celebration:

Jypsea/Meca McKinney Calendar of Events

4/20 6-11pm
DESIRABLE MAGAZINE PRESENTS SHOP, INDULGE & MINGLE
featuring Jypsea Leathergoods
Karma Boutique and Blush Spa Lounge
29 & 31 Halsey St
Newark, NJ 07102
RSVP

4/21
Grand Opening of TOUR COUTURE, a fabulous new store in Brooklyn carrying Jypsea Leathergoods.
Location and time TBA

4/22 3-5pm
sew, SWAP, style-- an Earth Day fashion party at Style Haven boutique. Trade what's in your closet for what's in the closet of other fly fashionistas! ALSO, learn to turn items around your home to new fashion accessories! I will be giving this FREE eco-fabulous workshop. Come!190a Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 3-5pm

4/28 8-11pm

Koa Kristina Collection Official Launch Party, a fabulous new online boutique carrying Jypsea Leathergoods.
O'Connell's Bar & Grill
111 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

5/5 12-3pm
"Treat Yourself Like ROYALTY" Trunk Show and Pampering Event @Majesty Loft

featuring Jypsea Leathergoods and jewelry designer Bridgette Nichole
Enjoy the fashion show and shop while enjoying decadent treats from chefs Zakiyyah Hasan of Many Mini Things and Chrissana Harris of Cookie Bottom. 'Ask a Stylish' workshop will be hosted by boutique owner and wardrobe stylist Corin Wright of Style Haven. Receive an instant spring makeup update from the on-site makeup artist.
Cost: FREE! Swag bags to first 25 attendees.
Majesty Loft
194 Market Street, flr 3
Newark, NJ 07102

5/12 10am-12noon 
"So You Want to Be a Fashion Designer"
6 week series taught by Meca McKinney (me)
South Jersey Center of the Arts
123 South Elmwood Road
Marlton, NJ
(856) 985-1009
Register via email jypsealeathergoods@gmail.com 

5/12 8:30am-3pm
Y.E.S. Conference--an annual economic program for girls 12-17
I will be a guest speaker!

New Jersey Institute of Technology
199 University Ave
Newark, New Jersey 07102

http://www.yesconference.org/

 

7/1-7/31 

Jypsea Leathergoods will be on exhibit at Willingboro Library's art gallery. Opening reception 7/7.

Time and location TBA.

 

 




Learn more at www.Jypsea.com

Press Release: Sew, Swap and Style for Earth Day Style Haven Boutique in Montclair presents Earth Day Swap Party

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2012
For more information contact: Corin Wright (973) 233-1900 corin@shopstylehaven.com

Sew, Swap and Style for Earth Day Style Haven Boutique in Montclair presents Earth Day Swap Party (MONTCLAIR, N.J.)

(April 11, 2012) – In the world of fashion, vintage is the new—well, new. Style Haven Boutique, one of downtown Montclair’s newest vintage and secondhand clothing boutiques, hosts its inaugural Sew, Swap, Style swap party on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. A swap party is a great, budget-conscious and eco-friendly way to update your wardrobe because you’re swapping clothes and accessories with others instead of just throwing them away. Style Haven Boutique’s Sew, Swap, Style gives a second life to those clothes and accessories you once loved. For every item that is brought in to swap, you receive one ticket for that item. Designer items receive 2 tickets. If you bring in ten items, you receive at least ten tickets, which equal at least ten opportunities to swap. If you want to do your part for Mother Earth but you’re not quite ready to bid adieu to your duds, don’t fret. Accessory designer, author and New Jersey native, Meca McKinney, stops by Style Haven Boutique to give a demonstration about making funky accessories using materials found in your home. Style Haven Boutique officially opened its doors in downtown Montclair March 17, 2012. With an arsenal of vintage and secondhand pieces, current trends and emerging designers, each item is carefully selected by boutique owner and veteran wardrobe stylist, Corin Wright. Style Haven Boutique offers a full shopping experience including on-site alterations, style consultation, personal shopping, bridal party styling, personal styling and ladies’ night out. For more information about Sew, Swap, Style, call (973) 233-1900 or visit ShopStyleHaven.com. Visit Style Haven Boutique at 190A Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, N.J. 07042.

"The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self Respect" ~The Quintessential Urban Etiquette Book for Today’s Teen Girls

“The DivaGirl's Guide,”written by Cheryl Ann Wadlington and Sonya Beard, released March 5, 2012 and available on Amazon.com, is packed with helpful hints, awesome advice and easy activities, so today's girl can make wise decisions as soon as she starts reading! 


This book shows girls they can be cute, popular, smart and successful without trading on their sexuality or self-worth. This is a girl's hands-on guide to life, advising her on fashion and makeup, getting along with friends and boys, and handling herself in the real world while keeping her cool points. It also addresses more serious issues that affect her self-esteem and her ability to succeed. This book isn't full of random "shoulds" to memorize. It explains all the "whys," so today's girl can make wise decisions. Over many years of operating her popular modeling seminars, self-image workshops and urban charm school, the author has talked to--and listened to--thousands of girls. She knows their interests and struggles; she understands where they're coming from and where they're going. She's that big sister who believes in them and says, "You can make it!"

Learn more: http://www.cherylannonline.com/

Change Clothes

"Throw on a suit and get it tapered up." ~Jay-Z, Change Clothes. He looks quite dapper as GQ's Man of the Year.

Socialite's Closet

Check out the wonderful things Socialite's Closet had to say about my line, Jypsea and specifically, a review of the fingerless leather gloves I sent her.

Read the full post here.