My BEADialogy...

A special gift for a special bride - Soo Chin

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0000

I was invited to attend my dearest friend Soo Chin & her hubby Jason's Register of Marriage ceremony on 22th November, 2011. So honored that she agreed to let me personally design and handmade a set of tiara, necklace and earrings as a gift for this memorable event.

After getting her approval of selections of beads, color tones, style, shape & other details, I started working on this set of bridal accessories.

Sharing with you are some photos of my work progressions that I've custom made with all my love. For the happy couple... Congratulations Mr & Mrs Tong... I'm super happy for both of you... xxxxx

Selection of beads: Off white shell pearls, Multi color coated Swarovski crystals in various shapes
This little tiara has a nickel hair comb base and decorate with her choices of beads. It is just something classy and elegant.

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Delfina Delettrez & others

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

DELFINA DELETTREZ
Fashion should be Fun...Remember the bees theme jewelry of Delfina's 2011 collection? Well she continues her playfulness with the latest Spring 2012 collections... Here are the pieces I adore most especially the bangles and rings.
Necklaces:

Wearing a little purse on your neck...how fun

I wander if this scissors is usable ;p

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Aurélie Bidermann & Eddie Borgo

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Designing beaded jewelry & blogging made me constantly searching for new idea, knowledge and inspirations... No matter what I drawn to, I wanna know, learn and study more... I love to study my favorite selections of fashion/jewelry designer's characteristic and always longing to see their newest creations - I admire their great talent, visions, message within their work is certainly what I defined as their "ART".

Aurélie Bidermann

How can u not be attracted by these awesome necklaces with exquisite craftsmanship by Aurélie Bidermann, a French jewelry designer... Needless to say more... I hope you love the pieces that I've chosen ...

Necklaces:

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Dolce & Gabanna, & Alexander McQueen

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Dolce & Gabanna

Have you ever thought of adding food to your accessories... here are some playful pieces by the greatest duo Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2012 Jewelry collections... my favorite pieces are those with pastas and chilis... Playful but still very fashionable. :)

Charm bracelets:

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Hervé Van der Straeten

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Hervé Van der Straeten

Browsing through this talented French designer - Hervé Van der Straeten's Spring 2012 jewelry collections, he still maintain his own identity... bold and new age minimalism..

Sharing some pieces of his latest jewelry creation... seems like bangles are still H O T!

Necklaces:

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Tom Binns & Giambattista Valli

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

TOM BINNS
Spring 2012 jewelries are filled with bright vibrant colors, let's take a look at some of my favorite pieces of Tom Binns - an LA based jewelry designer's latest collection, it's so cheerful, eye catching and pop...

Candy colors necklace..

I adore this one...love the center ornament

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Lizzie Fortunato & Dannijo

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:48:00 +0000

I love chunky, unusual, weird (as some people said) and eye catching jewelry especially designs from Dannijo & Lizzie Fortunato's 2012 Spring collection. Sharing here with you are some beautiful statement pieces which I love and can't stop analyzing their details and how they put together...

Which one do u like?

Dannijo

loving this piece, certainly very different from those we normally seen

I love how those colorful skulls bind together with antique coins...

Jewelry Spring 2012 - Erickson Beamon & Dana Lorenz (Fenton & Fallon)

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:28:00 +0000

Sharing some of my most favorite pieces of Spring 2012 jewelry collections these awesome designers... as usual, I always start with:

Erickson Beamon
It's not easy to work with many colors while designing, but there's no problem with EB... Beautifully combined colors and materials, this collection seems romantic and stunning to me... here are 2 of my most favorite pieces of the whole collection.

I love the detailing... so delicate and like an art piece.

3 layers multicolor necklace... I love it!

Fenton
Jewelry designer Dana Lorenz of Fenton never fails to amazed me, this new collection are filled with fantasy too - spring pastel colors that feels cheerful like I'm in a candy store. Here are my most heart pieces, hope you like them too:

A statement piece indeed

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

In my previous 3 posts, I have featured Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 collection in details - Beauty, Outfits, Jewelry and Shoes but I think you should view the fashion show to really feel the mood that the designer created. Enjoy.

(please stop or mute music player at top of the blog to fully enjoy the video)

I totally HEART Sarah Burton!!!

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW part iii - shoes & jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:07:00 +0000

In my previous post, I shared my picks of the collection's beauty and those amazing outfits, now I want you to take a look at the jewelry and shoes. The only jewelry appeared in this collection are Indian inspired bracelet rings in different colors and the gladiator wedges - perfectly marrying the whole look. Bravo to Sarah Burton, the mastermind of Alexander McQueen, this Spring 2012 collection is certainly a great success.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW part ii - the collection

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0000

I have been a true fan of Sarah Burton's work since I saw her first collection for Alexander McQueen. She "Wow" me again with her Spring 2012 Ready to Wear collections. I wanna say "I love the entire collection!!!" Yes, every piece of them, plus all the accessories... it's 3000% magnificent!!!!

"This is a collection about excess," said Sarah Burton, McQueen's creative director, before the show. "It's an exploration of ideals of beauty at their most extreme. We go to such lengths to adorn ourselves that we almost become our clothes or are taken over by them."

I personally think that this collection is more couture than ready to wear line - I read about that all 34 outfits are made in UK and France, all hand sew - some by Sarah herself. The collection includes the empire waist line, ruffles, pleatings and draping techniques, exquisite beading, the bold colors and the selections of different fabrics in each and every outfits. They are just PERFECT!!!

Here are my selections of some of the strongest pieces which I adore most...although I love them all but I'm sure you'll agree with me.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW (part i - Beauty)

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Ready to wear fashion show was held on 5th, October 2012 in Paris. This is one of the most magnificent fashion show of the season that I won't miss to feature here.

The designer Sarah Burton presented the collection with edginess and a touch of femininity. I love the whole collection, plus the way they styled the models - they looked like goddess form another world!

Now let's take a look at the make up, hair do and hair accessories. You'll love the translucent make up, tidy hair style and the most creative veil, in different designs.

Beauty

Whitney - White flowers with Silver Necklace & Earrings Set

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:28:00 +0000

I love this cute white flower with a clear rhinestone and decided to make something feminine and sweet.

Combined with similar color tones like Clear, Silver, dark grey, Metallic so that it's easy on the eyes and the main reason, can be easily goes with any outfits from casual chic to evening cocktail. Made a matching earrings, which can be use together for more formal occasion and separately depending on wearer's liking.

I had used the similar white flower and made a set of more elaborate set as a gift for a friend's wedding dinner party and it goes well with her cute floral cocktail dress. check out here.

For Whitney set, I used
Beads:

Nickel & white 5 petal flower with clear rhinestone charm,

Nickel faceted cutting hexagon puffed coin shaped metal beads,

Silver plain rounded shaped glass pearls,

Metallic grey faceted cutting puffed roundelle glass beads,

Clear faceted cutting with multi color coated teardrop shaped glass beads,

Nickel & clear rhinestone Swarovski crystal pendant.

Nickel thin chain.

Findings and Finishing:

Nickel based findings and chains,

Necklace finishing with nickel lobster clasp.

Measurements:

Necklace neckline - 40cm and another 10cm extensions,

Length of dangling drops - 6.5cm.

More detail pix:

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 3) Shoes, Bags & Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0000

(please disable music player at the footer to enjoy the video)

I have featured Armani Privé Haute Couture Fall 2011 show's Beauty & Head gears (part 1) & my favorite selections of the Collection (part 2) in my previous posts. Have you notice those beautiful accessories, bags and shoes that completed the whole look? I have lots of images here to show, let's take a look:

1. Fashion Accessories

I do spotted some lovely fashion jewelry, here are the ones that caught my eyes.

A chunky crystal ring

Love this black Onyx ring.

A stylish bangle.

**There are lots of Japanese Origami inspired belts with bows, it completes the whole look.

2. Shoes
Simple pointed pumps in different colors and some with printed Japanese inspired patterns, here are some of my most favorite ones.

Now let's see the "Hot Stuff" - Yes those lovely clutches which I can't wait to show you...
3. Bags
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Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 2) The Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:54:00 +0000

In my previous post of Armani Privé Fall Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture (part 1), I shared the theme, art directions and beauty of the runway show which was held in Palais de Chaillot on 6th July, 2011 in Paris.

Using Japanese visual icons from parasols to roses and delicate reminiscent of the sakura, cherry blossoms prints, kimono silhouettes, obi belts, origami folds etc...in tailored suits, dresses and accessories - smoothly blending the old traditions motives with a new look. Colors from pastel prints to vivid eye catching color lit up the whole show. As always, Mr Giorgio Armani showcased his collections in class, sophistication and with meaningful message.

I hope you like the selections that I have selected, here are the photos of the outfits which I love most of this collection, seeing is believing...

modernized kimono top

Love the contrasting colors in this printed pant suit.

Another modernized kimono top

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 1) Intro & Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:28:00 +0000

Another great show which I must feature is the Giorgio Armani Privé Fall Winter 2011/12 Haute Couture which inspirations came from Japan - as we all know that the country recently suffered from tremendous earthquake and tsunami on March this year. The famous Italian designer, Mr Armani paid homage to Japan, also has been financially supporting via a program that creates scholarships for impacted children through UNESCO. He made a donation preceding his runway presentation and I think he wants the world to remember and continue to support and help Japan through this Privé runway show which was held on 6th July 2011 in Paris.

Tons of images to share, I am breaking this topic into 3 parts:

part 1 - Introductions, hair, make up and head pieces in Beauty,

part 2 - Selections of my most adore pieces of the amazing collections and

part 3 - Accessories especially All those lovely handbags that I am dying to share.

Beauty

Repost - Fall Winter 2011/12 Givenchy Haute Couture show

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Referring to my previous post, I received a feed back from a friend who wishes to see more details of this collection. So I went searching for more photos of this show but then I think it would be great if I can provide more visual so that my readers can take a closer look at these breathlessly beautiful gowns.

Found 2 videos, one is a simple introduction of the pieces displaying at the back stage of the show and another included an interview of the talented designer - Riccardo Tisci by style.com reporter, explaining the process of the collection and zooming in each piece of "Work of Art"... I almost hold my breath when I see those magnificent craftsmanship and bead work.

Enjoy Your Givenchy Moment!

"A backstage look at Givenchy's Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture"

Interview and details of the couture footage:

Fall Winter 2011/2012 VALENTINO Haute Couture

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo for Valentino Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture show on early July in Paris was inspired by the Russian aristocratic emigrants who came to Paris after the Revolution.

Both designers successfully brought modernized Medieval princesses to live.

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo

A fleet of tall, super-thin ethereal-looking models with hair in braids piled Heidi style on their heads, paraded day to evening pieces which are made of ultra-luxurious fabrics executed with faultless cut, and yet offered a new take on a traditional theme.

Love their make up - clean, youthful and radiance.

Slim-fitting and crafted pieces from mixtures of heavy to light gorgeous fabrics like velvets, gold thread brocades and Chantilly lace etc... in black, red, whites, silver and pale colours of gold, nudes, creams and that accentuated the feel of lightness.

Fall Winter 2011/2012 - Chanel Haute Couture Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This is part 2 of Fall Winter 2011/2012 Chanel Haute Couture show which was held on 5th July, 2011 during Paris Fashion week. I have featured on beauty and the art directions of the runway show in my previous post, now let's see the collections.

The colors of the outfits are the usual black, white, grey, navy and magenta. There's the signature Chanel tweed suits, different lengths of dresses and skirts,wide legged pants all with the accent of 1920's. with details of ruffles, pleating, feathers, beading and more. Styled with fingerless gloves and high boots which made of different materials and a simple pump with blue neon light. No jewelry and handbags are shown which is a huge disappointment to me... may be Karl wants viewers to focus on their couture.

Selected several images of my most favorite outfits of the runway show. I originally placed smaller size images as to fit and reduce the length of the post, but then I realized that readers can't really see the details of the couture. Overall view, this is the most impressive show so far and I hope you like it too.

The signature Chanel tweed suit

Fall Winter 2011/2012 - Chanel Haute Couture Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:54:00 +0000

Chanel Fall Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture show was held on 5th July 2011 during Paris fashion week, it's obvious that is pure Coco Chanel. The genius, Karl Lagerfeld, (the head of designer and art director of Chanel, also of his own label fashion house, as well as the Italian house Fendi) showcased a full collection of day to evening wear.

The set was dark as usual and the backdrop for the show was a neon-limned mock-up of the Place Vendôme, with the runway took the form of a dark city street complete with lamps, building facades, a starry night sky and a huge Chanel statue as the center piece where model parade the collection around it.

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Givenchy Haute Couture

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:34:00 +0000

Chief designer of Givenchy - Riccardo Tisci showed us lightness, fragile and sheerness for the brand's Fall Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture show. Only 10 pieces are presented and almost all are in white, but each outfits are crafted with extreme details of embroideries, intricate beading with pearls, gems, feathers etc... on sheer delicate fabrics. Givenchy has never disappoint to show off their superb craftsmanship, all of the outfits are time consuming hand work and only the elites of this field be able to produce such incredible work. I personally think that the models look like ancient angels, so graceful, effortless and elegant!

Needless to say more, I have selected a few pieces of my most favorite pieces... Again these are purely the FINE ARTS OF COUTURE!

Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture show - Christian Dior (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:40:00 +0000

It's Paris fashion week again and the famous Christian Dior had their Fall Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture show on 4th July, 2011 by Bill Gaytten whom I had introduced in my previous post featuring hair, make up, headgear, fashion jewelries and shoes. I'm uncertain with the main theme but everyone has their own point of view. My favorite outfit are the simple green and brick red long dresses, silver ribbon details and the clown finale gowns. Wandering what's yours?

The opening :

Beautiful beading

Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture Show - Christian Dior ( Part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:55:00 +0000

I have been waiting for Paris fashion week's Fall haute couture shows scheduled from 4th to 7th July 2011 since March ... counting down every day. Normally Fall Haute Couture show is the best and most dramatic of all season and world class design houses showcase their incredible magnificent pieces. Finally this is it... And I can now share my excitement with you here.

Bill Gaytten, an English man who has worked along side with John Galliano (the formal chief art director of Christian Dior and the House of John Galliano) for 23 years finally stepped out and presented a haute couture show on 4th July, 2011 in Paris fashion week for Christian Dior. I'm sure this will be a HOT topic in the fashion world.

I understand each designer has their signature, taste and different design point of view, I'm here to share what Bill Gaytten has done to put up his 1st Haute Couture show but not comparing their work - even thought I miss John's creations terribly. For me, this show is not as dramatic and spectacular like Galliano has done previously. . There are a few pieces of outfits are quite adorable as the House of Christian Dior is one of the world's top couture house with incredible unique craftsmanship. I'm confused of what's the overall theme is after seeing all the collection, from the crazy paving jackets with ruffled collar to bar jacket, light organza/chiffon dresses, heavily ruffled dresses with fancy trimmings etc... There's a lot going on and mixture of pastel colors indeed...the abstract make up, artistic hair pieces & head gears, chunky fashion jewelries and accessories.

Judge for your self, posted tons of photos courtesy of style.com in this post. Here are some interesting ones plus some selections of my favorite outfits.

1. Beauty: Hair and Make up

Hats & Headgears:

Delfina Delettrez Fall 2011 Fashion Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:19:00 +0000

She may be young, but she's fierce and is already a superstar in the fashion world. Delfina Delettrez - a beautiful talented designer, a fourth generation of the Fendi... now has a brand of her own in jewelry designing since her 1st collection in fall 2007 in Paris which gain international press. I have posted my selected favorite pieces her creations in some of my previous posts, but I think she deserves to be feature here solely.

Delfina Delettrez has a rich background - born in Italy, spent her childhood between Rome and Rio de Jeneiro while attended French school, and later studied at American high school. She did 3 placements at Chanel's style office for haute couture in Paris. Her jewelry portraits her personality - Young, playful, unusual, Gothic and romantic. She love to work with different types of metal e.g. copper, silver, gold, iron, ceramic etc... combine with a variety of crystals, gems, semi precious stones, bones, leather etc... Each pieces of jewelry is a Wow factor.

Apart from some of her pieces which I featured in my previous posts, here's a unique bee series by Delfina Delettrez Fall 2011collection... different from her usual skulls, goth theme which I am really impress and MUST share...Enjoy!


Bee hives with bees necklace & earrings set...

MAWi Fall 2011 Fashion Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Veron) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:58:00 +0000

I fell in love with Mawi's collection immediately few years ago, after seeing her magnificent collections spread in London fashion week's report. Since then I have always anxious to see her next creations.

Mawi Keivom, an Indian-born designer started her namesake accessories line in 2003 after starting out in women"s wear at Isaac Mizrahi in New York. Growing up in Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand among others, Mawi credits her nomadic childhood as a defining influence on her aesthetic, “It made me see the world from a different perspective, this exposure obviously translates into my work”, she says. “There’s always a collision of cultures and underlying influences that you can’t pinpoint.” She’s right – jade tusks, jewelled insects, molten skulls, sharp metal spikes, and angled geometric shapes all form part of her collections.

Her designs are contemporary style with traditional influences, mixing the old and new, wisely selected materials and each piece is surely a statement piece. What I really love about her designs is the originality of each piece, different and can immediately recognizable... How awesome!

Let's take a look at Mawi's Fall 2011 collections, which I have selected from http://style.com here a few pieces of my most favorite pieces that a so intricate and beautifully done.

Bracelets/Bangles:

This is my favorite piece, love skulls and gems settings all around this bangle... stunning!

spiky bangle with different gems

This is definitely a collector's piece! Love the texture of the bangle.