No one noticed that 4+ month long lapse in posts, did they? What lapse in posts, you ask? Exactly. Moving right along…
Where I’ve been:
Atlantic Fashion Week
In June, I showed at Atlantic Fashion Weeks’ Fashion Market. There are not enough synonyms of awesome to describe that experience. The creativity (and sass) was palpable, I loved it. I am currently scheming up a potential runway collection for next year. I would like to highlight ‘scheme’ and ‘potential’.
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| The Stella Polaris booth at Atlantic Fashion Week |
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB.
I love creating jewellery for bridal parties. Nothing makes me happier than to see a bride and her party excited to wear the jewellery I custom created for them. Unfortunately it’s rare that I get to see everyone dolled up and adorned (brides, please consider inviting the jewellery designer, we’ll stand at the back and only eat the salad, promise!) so I was delighted when I got the invite and my cousin-in-law asked me to design the jewellery for her wedding.
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| Four of a kind |
Art vs. Craft, Halifax
This was a fun show! It was the first year for this event and as time goes by I’m sure it will only get bigger and better. I met some really cool and talented people and was grateful for the opportunity. I did a dry run of the Stella Polaris Fall/Winter 2011 collection and showed a few new paintings. I encourage you all to keep your eyes and ears open for the Art vs. Craft sequel next year!
Ottawa
This was mostly a leisurely excursion, although I naturally found the time to squeeze some jewel shopping in. I found this cute little consignment shop that was having a huge sale and picked up some awesome pieces to upcycle into the collection; brooches become pendants, earrings become beads, bracelets… stay bracelets, but get a modern twist.
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| Turntable pendant |
On a personal note, I felt very fortunate to be in Ottawa to personally pay my respects to Jack Layton. Like his politics or not; his energy, focus and determination was admirable. His perseverance inspired me, especially over the last year, and I was very sad to see that light go out.
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| Taking a moment for Jack |
What’s Next:
· Fall/Winter 2011 Collection to be posted on Stella Polaris Studios Facebook page.
· When and where you can find Stella Polaris at the Keith’s Brewery Market in Halifax.
· Details about a new shop.
· Next blog post: Jewellery Myths and Preoccupations that Piss Me Off
