Pink sandwich manicure - layering technique

The infamous Candy Shop by Debora Lippmann though gorgeous has two disadvantages: it's very expensive, and gives only a pink+ multiglitter option of its owner.
Let me show how to get the same (if not better) effect using your stash.

I used layering technique in the following order:

Color inspired collages

They are so easy and fun to make! Since the collage style usually implies the superiority of the color and image quality over the idea\product itself, it becomes crucial to have stellar photos of one's craft\art\work.
I hope this treasury list I recently posted on Etsy will aesthetically please your eyes!:))

Summer is around the corner!

And so is my vacation with beloved mom, trip to New York and Boston.. and obviously - more time to make new designs! Hurrraaaay!!!
And for now  - look what cuties just arrived!:))

 

Stay tuned - more is coming soon!!

How to accessorize a drop waisted grey dress

I was recently asked for advice how to accessorize a drop-waisted dress. And not just a dress, a grey dress with drapes around the hips.
First of all, the 1920s shape of the outfit definitely changes any girl’s figure. It can make you look a bit boxy, and without a proper accessories - quite dull.
However, since the color is so tame it actually is a perfect canvas to show off some of your best jewelry!
I will concentrate on the proportions and styles of the jewelry you could wear.
The color choices are mainly dependent of the hue of your grey. You definitely want to add a pop of color in any case, but yellowish/greenish grey will ask for warm colors, including gold/green/orange/turquoise, while pinkish/bluish grey will look amazing with purple/silver/deep blue and etc.
The only one metal i wouldn’t suggest straightforwardly is copper/brown. It will be tricky to make it look good with all hues of grey.
Well, there are at least three quite different ways to come about the task of accessorizing grey drop waisted dress.
I made a couple of sketches that are shown at this collage

1. The left sketch: Contemporary and casual
Let’s start from the first one on the left. Here we have a long statement pendant, that will add a lot of movement and highlight the elongated silhouette created by the dress. Absolutely stunning if you are 6-7 feet tall!
If you are also lucky to have a long neck you can add some long dangles, that match the pendant but are not that prominent.
2. The center sketch: Shiny and classic
Many-many strands of metal with bright graduated beads will break the box of the dress body part, add a lot of movement and sparkle! You can edit this one according to your personal taste. Some women like it glittery, some bold and colorful, some modest and elegant. The most classic way is given to us by 1920s fashion magazines - multi-strand pearl necklaces.
3.  The right sketch: Bold and edgy
I guess this is my personal favorite. You will need a bold statement necklace and bracelet for this one, while earrings should be short and simple, just reflecting the overall color palette. Large semi-precious gemstones wrapped in wire or chains, shimmery, sparkly texture - will attract a lot of attention and create an stylish edgy look.
 I gotta say that if your dress is not very curvy friendly, jewelry styling #3 won’t help much and might even increase the “bumpiness” of the look. In that case I would suggest the 2nd style as the most savvy one.

I hope this little “gray dress tutorial” will help some of you, Girls!
Let me know your ideas and thoughts!

Cloud mania in the middle of the summer

Do you remember what I told you before about the bird obsession flooded the handmade market Etsy couple of months ago?
Haha, a new star is coming to the town! - Clouds!
If you don't believe me just go to Etsy-jewelry and type "clouds". You will be up-ended by millions of " visible mass of droplets ... suspended in the atmosphere" hanging there!
Now the best of the best - one-of-a-kind multimedia pieces. Every single one shown here has a unique character, and an original designer specific look:


Links to the items: freeforged, DanaCastle, thisilk, Laladesignstudio, 6shadowsjewelry, bonheur, MisoPretty, smileforsuzy, yeahimgroovy, BlackWaterSiren, yasminellis, thebirdsofafeather

Don't you want a cloud on your ears already?:))

There are several classical ways to make a cloud in the jewelry world: to wrap wire in coils with or without soldering, cut the cloud shape from a metal sheet or make it with metal polymer clay. I could not resist the possibility to show you some really sweet examples:



Links to the items: LichenAndLychee, bethtastic, TheAngryWeather, maryandjane, passionflower, Epheriell, hartleystudio, Joannarutter, Shoogi.

However, the most popular way to make a cloud jewelry is to buy a cloud charm/link/focal component, for example here, then to add some cute embellishments (or not) and sell. Although I absolutely love some of the designers' interpretations this way is less beneficial for them, since there can be so many repetitions:



Links to the items:
amyfine, EliceShop, joojooland, marikaking, BeaucoupBandit, Beadsforpeace, boutiquepinkdiamond, Shoogi, FleurAvenue

Well,the trend is obvious!
Now it is up to you to decide, if it's gonna rain today;)