Hellllooo out there!
Welcome to the blog! I feel that I should say something meaningful, witty or poignant to kick off my very first post but, I'm not really into that crap so let's just get on with it, shall we friends?
I started this blog for a very simple reason; I promised a friend that I would. Haha, take that, poignant! Seriously though, blogging is something I have approached very warily for many, many years. I guess I was never comfortable with the publicity of it all. I'm still a bit leary of the situation but if you'll be gentle with me then I'll be gentle with you. In truth, I started this blog because I absolutely love jewelry, fashion, art, design and the creative process. I hope that this blog will be an avenue for me to share my designs, ideas, thoughts, interests and commentary on all of the above. While I'm going to be mostly discussing my own works, experiences and etc., I also hope to highlight as many other other solid, East Coast artisans as come my way. There is so much raw, blinding talent out here that you really just have to talk about it. I'll also inevitably talk about 'mainstream' jewelry/art/fashion because I probably won't be able help it. I toally just referred to Marc Jacobs as 'mainstream'. Guity pleasures.
So, who am I? I'm a jewelry designer, an artist, an art lover, a fashion fanatic, a sarcastic, a linguist, an optimist, a skeptic, a Sagittarius (if you dig in that kind of thing), and a people person. I'm also stubborn, seldom on time and super allergic to band-aids but, who cares? I have been the very proud owner and artist behind Stella Polaris Studios (formally Em Elle Designs) since January 2009. Before that I crunched time in every single position the retail world had to offer. I have been a buyer (my favorite!), an exhibitor, a consultant, a designer for another line, a merchansider, a manager, all the way down to a cashier, a greeter and a folding wench. (While we're talking folding wench, can I just have one brief moment of retribution? I've been waiting ten years for the chance to say this publically; I worked at the Gap for $5.85/ hr. No wait, let's really drive this home: I worked Christmas Eve and Boxing Day at the Gap for $5.85/hr. Those memories were the driving force throughout my university career lest I ever have to fold a bulky, shitty fleece hoodie ever again). More fortunately my work has allowed me to talk to people from all over the country, the world, from all cultures, social classes, expertises, circumstances and backgrounds. In short, respect me because I have seen and heard it all. One of these days I'm going to post about my top ten worst retail experiences of all time and trust me, it's Stephen King material folks. Alas, I digress..
I'm really excited to get going on the next few posts! I have been planning and buying for my 2011 collection and am really looking forward to showing you all a sneak preview! If you aren't familiar with the line check out my website: http://www.stellapolarisstudios.com/. I'm also on Facebook too, just search 'Stella Polaris' and I'll add a proper link tomorrow/the day after/very soon when my internet focus factor is at a full 10 again.
Until next time, goodnight out there.
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