Friday, April 15, 2011
Alexander Mcqueen
Once the design director of Givenchy, The Met is holding an exhibition for Alexander McQueen, May 4th through July 31st. Click here for more information. Pretty darn amazing.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wedding Gowns
Since the royal couple is about to get hitched, there's a lot of buzz on what wedding gown she will wear. I came across this site and the wedding gowns are gorgeous. The photo below is an Elie Saab Couture gown. Click here to see the other high end designer gowns.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Biphu Mohapatra
This webisode on Closettour is webby nominated, and I think it deserves a vote or two or three thousand...
I was mostly interested in how many pieces some of Bibhu Mohapatra's dresses were, but then got sucked into the rest of it. Watch it below, and if you like it, click here. This will tell you how to vote!
CLOSETTOUR Webisode 3: Making It from Jenni Avins on Vimeo.
I was mostly interested in how many pieces some of Bibhu Mohapatra's dresses were, but then got sucked into the rest of it. Watch it below, and if you like it, click here. This will tell you how to vote!
CLOSETTOUR Webisode 3: Making It from Jenni Avins on Vimeo.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Bridal Week - Amsale
I always keep up with Amsale since I used to work there. I learned a lot at this company and from Amsale herself. See the collection here.
Bridal Week - Oscar De La Renta
Hey Y'all,
As I've mentioned before, Haute Couture doesn't exist in the U.S., but one reason why I got into bridal is because of the intricacy of the gowns. It's bridal week here in NY right now. See below Oscar De La Renta's Bridal Spring 2012 show :
As I've mentioned before, Haute Couture doesn't exist in the U.S., but one reason why I got into bridal is because of the intricacy of the gowns. It's bridal week here in NY right now. See below Oscar De La Renta's Bridal Spring 2012 show :
Watch live streaming video from oscardelarenta at livestream.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Japan Tsunami Relief Fund Continued
Haute Couture topic is on hold:
Continuing with the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund. I'm also building my website and below is some work in progress:
Q&A
How do I purchase jewelry that will go to the relief fund?
Click here.
I've gathered all photos of the jewelry onto this posting for your easy reference. Take a look below along with pricing.
Why is one of your collections called After The Storm?
This collection was inspired by a break up. It feels like a storm when I go through all the emotions that a person has in three days. After the third day, the sun came out and creative thoughts flowed through. By the way, it only took three days because it was only three months out of my entire life.
What is the concept behind this?
Not a new concept but nature. I picture a huge storm blowing the trees and the rain pouring onto the leaves. Once it ends, there's a stillness to it all...
THEN, it hit me. After seeing all the news on Japan, I decided to hold a fund drive until April 14th, 2011. It really pushed me to make pieces, as the tsunami is Mother Nature calling, and bringing people together to help.
I mean, this jewelry is RAW. It's right there, in front of you with no hidden meaning behind it. Nature is just like that. It can surprise you of its frailty and it becomes evident that the fragile aspect is the real strength.
Why is the stainless steel collection called Wabi Sabi?
It is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. I just want it this way.
What are the materials?
Metal and Stainless Steel. Stones and Crystal Charms. Depends on the collection
What is your style?
I aim to be effortless. Throw on jeans, button down, and accessorize it without thinking about it. It might look good with army boots or stilettos. Just a suggestion.
How do you describe your pieces?
I want my jewelry to represent strength, resilience, with a balance of femininity and softness. You've gotta have the yin with the yang to have balance. Just like in relationships.
What are your life goals?
To do a few fights in Muay Thai before I transition into yoga and meditation.
To design like a b*tch. I can't help it though. Visuals keep popping into my head no matter where I go, what I do - it's who I am.
To grow spiritually so that I may feel more settled with the world and the factors that effect your equilibrium.
To empower. Help women, children in impoverished countries as this is the reality of the world.
To love. I mean really love... someone.. with passion, loyalty.. it's that deep powerful connection with another person that drives me to keep going.
Better Photos Coming soon (I know I'm repeating myself but I'm just sayin... )
Continuing with the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund. I'm also building my website and below is some work in progress:
Q&A
How do I purchase jewelry that will go to the relief fund?
Click here.
I've gathered all photos of the jewelry onto this posting for your easy reference. Take a look below along with pricing.
Why is one of your collections called After The Storm?
This collection was inspired by a break up. It feels like a storm when I go through all the emotions that a person has in three days. After the third day, the sun came out and creative thoughts flowed through. By the way, it only took three days because it was only three months out of my entire life.
What is the concept behind this?
Not a new concept but nature. I picture a huge storm blowing the trees and the rain pouring onto the leaves. Once it ends, there's a stillness to it all...
THEN, it hit me. After seeing all the news on Japan, I decided to hold a fund drive until April 14th, 2011. It really pushed me to make pieces, as the tsunami is Mother Nature calling, and bringing people together to help.
I mean, this jewelry is RAW. It's right there, in front of you with no hidden meaning behind it. Nature is just like that. It can surprise you of its frailty and it becomes evident that the fragile aspect is the real strength.
Why is the stainless steel collection called Wabi Sabi?
It is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. I just want it this way.
What are the materials?
Metal and Stainless Steel. Stones and Crystal Charms. Depends on the collection
What is your style?
I aim to be effortless. Throw on jeans, button down, and accessorize it without thinking about it. It might look good with army boots or stilettos. Just a suggestion.
How do you describe your pieces?
I want my jewelry to represent strength, resilience, with a balance of femininity and softness. You've gotta have the yin with the yang to have balance. Just like in relationships.
What are your life goals?
To do a few fights in Muay Thai before I transition into yoga and meditation.
To design like a b*tch. I can't help it though. Visuals keep popping into my head no matter where I go, what I do - it's who I am.
To grow spiritually so that I may feel more settled with the world and the factors that effect your equilibrium.
To empower. Help women, children in impoverished countries as this is the reality of the world.
To love. I mean really love... someone.. with passion, loyalty.. it's that deep powerful connection with another person that drives me to keep going.
Better Photos Coming soon (I know I'm repeating myself but I'm just sayin... )
STAINLESS STEEL COLLECTION : WABI SABI
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| Letta : $45.00 |
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| KRYSTA: $40.00 (Mixed Media bracelet - sterling silver/metal/stone. Part of the Wabi Sabi Collection) |
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| ASANA : SOLD! (Retouched by www.digital-ding.com) |
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STAINLESS STEEL : ARAN - $65.00 |
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| STAINLESS STEEL: AVERY - $45.00 |
COLLECTION : AFTER THE STORM
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| DANIE : $45.00 |
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| SIRI : $66.00 (Mixed media - metal and sterling) |
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| LEVI : SOLD! |
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| JADA : $48.00 (retouched by www.digital-ding.com) |
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| Bena : SOLD! |
Danica : $38.00 (www.digital-ding.com )
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| MARLOW : $102.00 (retouched by www.digital-ding.com ) |
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| STACIA : $130.00 |
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| Sage : $110.00 (retouched by www.digital-ding.com) |
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| MAYLOR : $50.00 |
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| ARIA: SOLD! |
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| DELLA : $22.00 |
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| RAINA : $52.00 |
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| Clarisse : SOLD |
Monday, March 14, 2011
Japan Tsunami Relief Fund
I want to take a few days to concentrate on Japan.
The hardest part of being human for me is watching the human race destroy the human race... another difficult part is watching natural disasters. I know that it's nature and nothing can stop that. She will shift as she always has. It still breaks my heart to watch people pass on so quickly, unexpectedly.
I haven't done a photoshoot nor taken beautiful pictures of my jewelry and the website isn't set up. However, if you scroll down and take a look at my jewelry, the prices are listed below. If you'd like to purchase a piece, I'll donate 30% of net sales (shipping cost will be included until April 14th) to All Hands for the Japan Tsunami Relief fund between now until April 14th. Email me personally at minna@minnak.com and transactions will be done through Pay Pal. I'll follow up to let you know the donation has gone through. I'll also keep posting new jewelry until then.
On a postive note: Happy pi day. (it's 3.14 - I know, very nerdy but I love it. Wait until its 2015 - 3.1415)
P.S.
Refunds are allowed up to 10 days once it's shipped, but I am not able to give back 100%. Total - 30% of donation - shipping cost - 10% restocking fee will need to be deducted from total. Damaged items that are shipped back will not be refunded so it's best to ship as it was originally packed. Thank you for understanding.
Assessment Team Lands in Tokyo from All Hands Volunteers on Vimeo.
The hardest part of being human for me is watching the human race destroy the human race... another difficult part is watching natural disasters. I know that it's nature and nothing can stop that. She will shift as she always has. It still breaks my heart to watch people pass on so quickly, unexpectedly.
I haven't done a photoshoot nor taken beautiful pictures of my jewelry and the website isn't set up. However, if you scroll down and take a look at my jewelry, the prices are listed below. If you'd like to purchase a piece, I'll donate 30% of net sales (shipping cost will be included until April 14th) to All Hands for the Japan Tsunami Relief fund between now until April 14th. Email me personally at minna@minnak.com and transactions will be done through Pay Pal. I'll follow up to let you know the donation has gone through. I'll also keep posting new jewelry until then.
On a postive note: Happy pi day. (it's 3.14 - I know, very nerdy but I love it. Wait until its 2015 - 3.1415)
P.S.
Refunds are allowed up to 10 days once it's shipped, but I am not able to give back 100%. Total - 30% of donation - shipping cost - 10% restocking fee will need to be deducted from total. Damaged items that are shipped back will not be refunded so it's best to ship as it was originally packed. Thank you for understanding.
Assessment Team Lands in Tokyo from All Hands Volunteers on Vimeo.
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