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A Helping Hand

Posted in art, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , on June 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »

donna karanDonna Karan is helping the artists of Haiti find a larger audience for their products. “Through the Haiti Artisan Project, Donna Karan, Urban Zen, Russell James and Nomad Two Worlds have collaborated with designers, artists, photographers and videographers to present the potential of Haiti’s creativity to a wide consumer and design base both nationally and internationally. The project promotes economic development by supporting artists through a program that emphasizes the beauty of their gifts and the wisdom of their culture.”

BTW…the following link will appear on Ornamental Elements for awhile. The latest Belle Armoire Jewelry includes my Sea Urchin Stunner necklace.

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Downtown Vibe

Posted in color, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on October 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Donna Karan’s designs are an expression of who she is as a woman. “Donna Karan’s 1985 debut ready-to-wear collection, Seven Easy Pieces, was revolutionary in its simplicity. After spending a decade at Anne Klein, Karan perfected her approach to easy chic looks for working women. She has translated her downtown vibe into everything from the initial ready-to-wear line to couture designs as well as intimate apparel, fragrances, home decor, hosiery and more.”

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Love the Design…Not the Concept!!!

Posted in fashion, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , on July 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »

The featured design is beautiful…but it is actually gold dipped butterflies. Leaves yes…butterflies…NO!!! (She has a similar necklace with gold dipped leaves.) I discovered Aurelie Bidermann jewelry at the Urban Zen Foundation. The Foundation and Urban Zen store founded by Donna Karan “contributes 10 percent of net sales to benefit the Urban Zen Foundation, a public charity dedicated to promoting well-being, empowering children and preserving cultures.”

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Design with Bite

Posted in earrings, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 21, 2010| Leave a Comment »

I could not help myself…sorry…the pun was perfect.  InStyle’s “As Seen on the Runway” article is entitled Tusks & Teeth. Quoting…“Rhino and shark inspired accents are a natural match for slinky vests and leather or denim minis. But please, no animal prints.”

The sterling earrings are from IJA Designs. Additional designs can be found at Tory Burch and Donna Karan.

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