New pieces

Shockingly, I have been working,pretty hard, at my table. I've been slowly tapping into my creativity to build new pieces. I'm still on a bit of a tribal kick, but I've been visiting some alternate influences as well. I'm digging SciFi posters and art (especially vintage stuff). The colors and textures are lovely and still use a lot of geometric shapes that I'm digging. So these are some of the first jewels rolling of the line.

My "Red Planet" necklace is available in my shop --> HERE
It fetures two of the summer's hottest colors, mint and coral, as well as robin's egg blue vintage glass, black carved bone, and brick red Agate.

Keep checking back, I have more pieces to put up soon!
Luv,
Vanessa*

Fashion Soul

I attended Fashion Soul in South End Saturday night. This event was held at Dharma Lounge in South End Charlotte. This was my first runway event, and it was super exciting because all the talent was local. The crowd was extremely diverse, and the show was overall pretty darn good. My photography, however, was not. So bear with me. I tried to post my best shots, so I had to skip a bunch of outfits. I hope to find better shots online later. If I do, I will post.

First up on the catwalk was Niche (yes the same one I won't shut up about. I love their stuff OK.)

I REALLY love this dress. I wish I could have gotten a better photo for you.

The guys were looking fab. Pretty sure they are carrying Enemy TO Fashion bags.
Love the subtle styling additions: the great tights above, the nude belt and ankle socks below.

AWWWWWWWWWWW! Those shoes!


Pretty sure Stephanie did the hair as well as the styling. How awesome is this?!

The second set was by The Frock Shop. Unfortunately these were my worst photos. The Theme was Parisian Safari and it really embodied elegant adventure.




I really wish I could have gotten more photos. :(

The third set was my least favorite. It was kinda all over the place and sort of matronly. I did like a few looks, but over all not my cuppa tea.




Above was my favorite. The big billowy white skirt looked lovely. It caught the breeze just a bit as it came down the catwalk. Below was my least. This was one of several looks that just seemed to scream "Dynasty" and not in any good way.

This looks like a bad devil Halloween costume, and it's styled AWFUL. If the shirt is gonna show the bra then OWN it. Red sparkly bra please. Or go sure risque and skip it all together.





This collection was by Cigi Guzman. She designs a line called John T. Fellow. I love it. There were bow ties and shorts all throughout. I wonder if Boyfriend knows what he's going to be dressed like all summer. I've been dropping hints. I think the hints are going to become presents soon.




The final collection By Joey Hewel was the most Artsy and fantastical. Kinda looked like it was designed for Lady Gaga. Especially the first one.

I mean come on. Can't you see Gaga at an awards show in this?


This was my favorite look to walk the stage all night. Love it from head to toe! The colors, the capelet, the heels, the tattoos. It killed me a little.


This was just breathtaking to watch walk down the runway. It fluttered like a butterfly's wings (which may have actually been what he was going for as flight kinda seed a theme)

Those two in the front were also gorgeous, but I didn't get good photos. The heels were just amazing. One had butterflies all over, the other had flowers.

The show, overall was very exciting to see local real talent on a stage in Charlotte. It really does show that Charlottetiean artists DO know what is going on it the art and fashion world, and they are eager to add their own voice to the loud world of fashion.

Luv,
Vanessa*

p.s. check out Sarah's review @Stitch Machine!

Scott Partridge

I LOVE the artwork of Charlotte, NC artist Scott Partridge. His style ranges from Scientific illustration to modern digital art with a natural feel. I could go into all sorts of art theory as to how he uses modern unnatural technology to create such natural, approachable artwork, but I'm just gonna comment on how FREAKING cute his stuff is.



I have a print of the Sparrow above. He sits above my desk and makes me smile.

I specifically chose all the digital birds as I'm drawn to them, but he does so much more. Perhaps I'll show off his scientific illustrations soon. They are beautiful, and I'm kinda loving sea critters right now.
Please check him out on his web page Jevaart.com

Luv,
Vanessa*
Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for this post. I just love his work.

A Day Late (and pretty short too)

This is a reeeeeaally old drawing my sister did. It's based on the Brian Andreas poem :
The Easter Scorpion.

You don't have to believe in the Easter scorpion, but it'll still put a little more juice into the whole idea of putting your hand into dark places looking for eggs
~Brian Andreas

Check Out Brian Andreas HERE

And Alicia HERE

Hope your Easter was Hoppy! (LOL)
Luv,Vanessa*

Nests

Sticks And Stitches
with Susan Edmonson
SATURDAY, NOV. 20 || 10:30 a.m.

These one-of-a-kind stitched and beaded necklaces can be done by hand or on a machine free-motion. The base is painted canvas with trees, branches or flowers for the stitching. The rest is fabric, threads, sticks and whatever your heart desires that can be stitched on! The chain is a simple beading technique, but can be customized through placement and selection of beads.
Fee: $85; includes all materials except brass pendant. Level: Beginner.

To reserve your spot for any class: 704-376-3331

Susan Edmonson is an incredibly talented quilt and mixed media artist. I'm extremely fortunate to have met her, and very flattered that she likes my jewelry (and wears it frequently!)
I always feel so inspired after talking to her. So if you live in Charlotte (or within 100 miles. she's worth the drive) Call Beadlush (704)376-3331 and reserve your spot right now! Now Now GO! Why are you still reading?!
Call!

Luv,
Vanessa*

Go by and see these lovely artists in action!

Luv,
Vanessa*