Photoshoot!

Just a sneak peek of a photoshoot I participated in with the lovely Shayla Torres .

I can't wait to see the final photos!

They used some of my existing jewelry as well as a few new pieces (like the one above).

Stay posted for updates!

luv,

Vanessa*

Tea for 2(sday) : Bigelow Vanilla Chai

Good to see you guys again! I needed to take a little break from the internet, but after a spell of rest, and tons of inspiration, I'm excited about blogging again! I thought I would start out with a bit of a challenge.
Welcome to the first (nearly late edition) of Tea for 2(sday).

I figured this was a great way to tap my love of the dark warm brew.  I also used this as an excuse to try out some new photoshop tricks. And so I drank tea and learned how to edge my photos and add tint and hand-written text! I used this fantastic tutorial to scallop the edges of my lovely photos of tea.

It's just my sugarlumps bump ba bumpThey look so good, that's why I keep 'em in the front.- Flight of the Conchords   I didn't have to look any further than my cabinet to find my first subject. I always keep Bigelow Vanilla Chai on hand. It's my favorite everyday black tea. Some bag Chai is overly spiced (one that I bought had black pepper in it and was Very noticeable). This is very mellow and tastes fabulous plain or with cream and sugar.  

Bigelow describes this tea as:

Explore the mystery of Chai. India is a land shrouded in mystery. From the beauty of the Taj Mahal to the markets of New Delhi, it is a country unlike any other in the world. For centuries, the drink of the Maharajas has been equally mysterious - an ambrosia called Chai. Chai is a delightful blend of tea and exotic spices. It is often brewed with milk, which gives Chai a wonderful, creamy characteristic. In Bigelow Vanilla Chai, we have added vanilla, offering you a whole new dimension in Chai. A sure way to please your senses and enchant your taste buds.
Ingredients: black tea, spices, natural and artificial flavors (soy lecithin)

I recommend this tea to the casual drinker, and a lover of spicy, sweet flavors. I love mine strong, with sugar, cream, and ginger snaps! You can purchase it at most grocery stores (at least in the south east:)

Luv,

Vanessa*

Creative Loafing @ Niche

Creative Loafing Magazine also photographed the Niche party. They had slightly better cameras than I. Here's a few select shots.




Hey Look it's Stephanie! She is one of the owners of Niche.
Is that a 12 year old? No! It's Vanessa. They caught me standing alone which is how I spent most of the night. Still enjoyed myself and met a few awesome people. I'm SO excited to be a part of the Niche name with Corvidae Jewelry!
I'm extremely excited to hear that I've already sold two pieces! Stay tuned for news.

Luv,
Vanessa*

(just so we are clear, none of these are my photos. Found them all HERE.)
Vanessa*

Party at Niche

I was invited to a Fuse drink sponsored party at Niche the same day as my jewelry went in. I went armed with my iPhone to capture photos. They were so... iPhone that I opted to run them through an instamatic app(Shakeit light). Yeah, yeah, I know. Hipster.
Anyway, here is the photos! Yay!

Hey Look! It's Corvidae Jewelry!

I want ALL their shoes.

The party was a huge success and the place was hoppin. More photos to come from real photographers!

Luv,
Vanessa*