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You are an ambassador of the
brands & designers you wear everyday..."Claim It. I Do." ~ Lady Yvette
I'm always discovering new jewelery designers with such ease....the Universe is incline to my NEED for accessories, I guess. ;-)
The Universe is also incline to my pristine taste and eye for eclecticism. My spirit is adventurous thus always leading me to learn and experience new things. We all are to some degree. It's what we take from those experiences...how we mix elements of our memories and integrate them in our lives...right?!?
Well, Jessica Ricci is the "Indiana Jones of Jewelry"; a world traveler and artist inspired continuously from her adventures. Her work stands out because of it's hand-crafted rawness and simplistic eclecticism. Her experiences as a journalist, English teacher, traveler and artist translates into jewelry that has a story.
To cut to the chase and shop a few of my favorite collections and check out her work, click the images above to go directly to these collections on her website, www.jessicariccijewelry.com.
I sit here daydreaming...I'm on this quest in finding the right inspiration to create a mood board for this special project of mine and as I am seeking out these specific ideals of mine I remember a dream...
A dream of... exquisite grandeur. royal stature. lady-like demure. amazonian goddesses. whimsical fantasy.
Words to describe a feeling. a person. a world. Perhaps someone such as she...Lady Yvette! AHH...YES, indeed.
Allow me to introduce an AMAZING designer I know you should keep those pretty little eyes on...Originally from Cebu, a province of the Philippines this destined designer was discovered back in 1994 during the MEGA magazine Young Designer of the Philippines competition by fellow Filipino designer, founder and CEO of The Natori Company, Josie Natori. Natori offered this designer an apprenticeship with her company which fueled the love for detail and haute couture. With many awards and accolades under his belt it only makes sense that he is in high demand. Music icons J.Lo and Katy Perry have recently wore his embellished creations for the world to see and fashion icon Heidi Klum fell head over heels with his artistry - so much in love back in 2008, she invited him to design 18 dresses for the finalists of T.V. show, Germany's Next Top Model. Since then he has been invited back 2x. This Dubai-based designer caters exclusively for the elite Arab client but will soon venture outside of the UAE and open showrooms in New York and LA this year...
It will officially be a YEAR since I've shared a posting on my blog and I am not sure how I feel about it but know I am inspired to share again! :)
No apologies this time because there are really no excuses for my hiatus...except I just don't do well with commitments. Period. Well, as odd as this may be; me sharing this with you all (my fellow Fashion Ambassadors™) - it's sadly the truth. However, I am quick to admit it because this is my first step toward changing that! ;-)
So in saying that I would like to share that I am no longer with Signature Hits magazine as online fashion editor or fashion director (creative director, really). I became fashion director of the magazine and produced a cover shoot for their supposed Fashion Issue back in September 2010 but, that's a loooooooong story...
(left: cover of the magazine that never went to press; the initial vision/mock-up cover for fashion editorial story in SH mag)
...My blood, sweat and anguish went into the shoots. I produced and creative directed a shoot featuring Michael Kenneth Williams of the hit HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire". It was a post-apocalyptic themed shoot that focused on 2010 Men's Fall looks of the season. It was very exciting because this WOULD HAVE been MKW's first cover PLUS, it was my first time working with a celebrity and first time coordinating such an involving shoot which I wanted to be EPIC (my new word of the year)! Unfortunately, it never went to press with Signature Hits magazine and as I was writing this, I contemplated whether I should post the image of the mock-up cover on my blog - as you can see I did it. ;-) Not for nothing, though I came up with the concept breakdown of the shoot originally for Tyson Beckford (he originally was our poster boy for the fashion issue) and of course, something went down where that wasn't an option so, the publisher plus his marketing team scrambled to find someone else and got Michael Kenneth Williams. Not exactly someone I would have chosen for a "Fashion Issue" but my motto is very congruent to Tim Gunn and we just made it work. Anyway, I was very detailed in translating to my production team what was envisioned for this shoot. Take a look for your self ---------> Michael Kenneth Williams CoverShoot Production Breakdown (***note: I scouted locations for this shoot and the images you see of the locations were take by Yourz Truly ;)
Honestly, I could go on about what happen but to make a long story short I still got the spread published in AMMO magazine even though it did not go to press with the intended magazine...
Well, I am now working as Sales Generation manager for BCBG Max Azria in SoHo and it will be a year with the company in August! We made our numbers across the board for the month of June and finally have a Store Manager!! Go SoHo!!! I love my job for now but I am putting my energies into eventually creating again....Sharing my inspiration...introducing talent...sharing experiences....Please stay tune.
About a year ago, I thought of a fashion editorial that had to do with the homeless in NYC. I wanted to make the models look like bums on the street but with high-end fashion.
During the course of two months since I last wrote a post on my FANTABULOUS blog..lol..(I know its been too long - shame on me) I came across soooooo much I could have shared with you that I failed to. And I totally see the importance to at least give you all something once a week....right??!?!? My apologies and from this point on I will (..omg, am i really making this commitment??..) update my blog weekly.
Okay. SO what's new? Everything!! Did I mention I started school again to finally obtain my Bachelor's in PR & Marketing with a specialization in Project Management? Oh, and I hold the title of online fashion editor of Signature Hits Magazine, a re-branded young professional lifestyle magazine that has soooooo much potential. Can't wait to see where we take it...First issue is out on newsstands...Where?? Well, from the sounds of it you can get them on newsstands and shops primarily in Times, Herald and Union Squares. Note: we are NOT square...LOL!
Oh, and on Memorial's Day I filmed & starred in my own scene in an Indie short film shot by Saatchi & Saatchi Italy creative director, Stefano Maria Palombi. It's called "Haiku in Brooklyn"...a collection of 32 haiku that make up this short film. He wants to transition into directing films from creative directing ads...so let's see where this goes and I will definitely keep you updated on what film festivals this may be entered in...
Summer is right around the corner and I believe LOVE is in the air...LMAO!!! Well, the love for the fashion that is...hehehehe. Sex in the City 2 is finally out and I still haven't seen it yet however, I plan on making a day of it...The Stories. The Fashion. The Adventure. - just what I live for and you should too...Everyday a story begins; everyday is about looking and feeling good and everyday is a total adventure for me and my friends!!! I am hoping to round up the Ladies and go into the city and preview SATC 2 with brunch to follow at Sweetiepie in the West Village. One of my extra FANTABULOUS friends introduced me to this adult plus kids palace of fantasy, imagination and fluff...so girlie and dainty and I fell in LOVE. Perfect day with the Ladies...right?? I want to even go as far as to dressing up for the occasion and do an impromptu photshoot...WHY NOT??? Well, we shall see how that all pans out...
Oh and did you get the book?? - I did! ;-) I put it on my coffee table...or lack there of...lol
You know lately, I've been inspired by so much I can't even keep up...I get so overwhelmed by looking at everyone's creativity, fashion sense, inspiration and it's all so innovative, stimulating, and evocative...I'm moved & inspired continuously...
I thank: YourBestKeptSecret - a true artist mind Carolyn Chapelle - my mentor & fairyGod sista;-) Vallissa Yoe - represents an artistry of style that's badd azz people...anything goes. Alicia P. - wearing out her necklaces and hope ur noticing. Anotha true artist mind. Sarah Aphrodite - foreva my love & looking forward to future endeavors. The Sachika Twins - watch out & take notes...I am. Alisa Maria - the anticipation is killing me! Carol Miranda - ALL woman & connected - spiritually & literally ;-) Fidgy Fab- fashion bubbly runneth over Lee Avant - make your presence known StuffFlyPeopleLike.com - on it every step of the way...I try to keep up FresherThanChris.com - finally smilin' and always shining Delphine Diallo - Woman.Power.Africa.DOPEPhotographer.Perspective. Trevor Bonner - the one who introduced me to the new word "FANTABULOUS" Amy Gruszewski - she lives out the musik in her head!! My Sun Shine! Julia Brown - her music moves me & video I styled coming soon. Kevin Ewing - I heart you too..;-) All my girlfriends with kids and still Fly: Kirsten, Beatrice, Tiff, Sara, Jessie, Rosalyn(soon to be), Lindsay, Samantha....
Again, I promise to share what inspires me and hope you continue to follow my journey as Fashion Ambassador. (Oh and btw, I think I am coming closer to finally designing my graphic logo for my brand, Fashion Ambassador, thanks to my sista...and I will soon reveal the philosophy behind it...Again, it's all a work in progress)
Claim it. I do. ;-) (my tagline...and I have a great story behind it - coming soon.)
So a friend forwarded me an article the other day through Facebook. He brought to my attention that Michael Kors is starting a new model trend where he will no longer hire little girls (under 16 yrs old) to model for him which is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT in my book!! I mean this makes total sense because I am tired of seeing babies trying to selling me luxe fashions...aren't you? Instead, I picture myself modeling and living in those fab frocks! I mean who doesn't?...
With that being said, I'd like to share with you a few models that will be returning to duty as the fashion ambassadors of the 2010-2011 Fall/Winter ad campaigns; serving as the faces of the luxury brands we most desire...And you'd be delighted to know that they are well over the rightful age of puberty. ;-)
Last month, Karl Largerfeld was spotted in Manhattan shooting models Freja Beha Erichsen and Abbey Lee Kershaw, both 23 for his 2010-11 F/W ad campaign for Chanel. It was confirmed by Andre Leon Tally, that Largerfeld was in town shooting for his Fall FENDI campaign, as well. The current face of FENDI, Anja Rubik, 27 reportedly, will return as the poster girl for a second season....(photocapture above courtesy of FENDI) via fashionologie
Karlie Kloss, 17 (over 16 and will turn 18 in August), VOGUE'S favorite model of 2009, who I am sure you haven't seen enough of is going to return again this year as the face of DIOR. Her All-American but transformable look, I guess is still in demand...Steven Miesel will also return in photocapturing the beauty and former editor of i-D Magazine, Edward Enninful is set to style the shoot.
I must say though, she's been ALL over the place since 2008 and where have I been?? She has really has made quite a presence in the fashion industry...VOGUE Italia & America covers, Nina Ricci, Hermes, Alexandar McQueen ad campaigns and catwalks from here to Paris!! WOW!
Now, the classic American designer, Michael Kors just wrapped his 2010 Fall campaign which was shot in L.A. and Carmen Kass, 31 (can you believe her age??...ahhhh, yes she give me hope) is once again the reigning face of this brand along with male model, Noah Mills. And I am assuming that the brand wants to stick with what they know because photographer Mario Testino has photo captured the campaign once again! via Culture Snob
Thank God for Michael Kors taking a stance on this trend of not using models that are not still in grade school. I mean, c'mon...let''s be real, most women that can afford luxury fashions are not 13 - 14 yrs old. Anyways, with the 2010 Fall/Winter collections like VOGUE's online editor Caroline Palmer writes, "Fall 2010 is fashion's coming of age."...Well, I salute to that!
In looking for inspiration and photographers to work with in the future on fashion-related projects (I have a few things up my sleeve) I thought I would share photo captures of creatives in the game building their body of work. My eye for talent is something I pride myself on and think these photographers have something...Hopefully they will be willing to work with me in the near future...
Stylonomics 101 : ACCESSORIES make the outfit
