Creative collaborations are quite possibly my favorite activity outside of creating the jewelry itself. This one was a 5280 Magazine feature on flora and fauna inspired jewelry.
http://www.5280.com/2018/03/flora-and-fauna-inspired-jewelry-to-wear-this-spring/
There is nothing better as an artist than sharing your work with a live audience. My part in the NYC jewelry exhibition Complete Parts, and why it is time to rethink the trunk show.
The Forty Elephants were a notorious all-woman crime syndicate that ruled London's West End. Their leader was a woman named Alice Diamond, also called Diamond Annie.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty_Elephants
There is nothing quite like the holidays. My holiday collection of one-of-a-kind pieces runs from Hollywood inspired bling with vintage and rhinestones to natural stones.
Herkimer diamonds are not actually diamonds but double-terminated quartz, known for exceptional clarity and found looking as if someone had faceted them.
No matter your style, add some sparkle with Herkimer diamonds and modern crystal points, minimal pieces with a long life after the ball drops. Layer several for extra impact.
Looks that embrace the tropical spirit of the Palms Collection and ground it firmly with fall styling, from boss lady during the week to brunch with friends on the weekend.
My first year in the Alien Life Fashion Show, in its biggest installment yet: ten designers, over 30 looks, and a sold out audience of over three thousand at The Fillmore.
https://xposermagazine.com/alien-life-fashion-show/
Fierce in the City returns for its second installment, pairing live musical talent with a runway of Colorado's top designers, produced by fashion designer Salwa Owens.
http://fashiondenver.com/2016/09/07/7681/
Urban Nights is Colorado's largest outdoor fashion extravaganza, and it generates financial and educational support for Urban Peak, a nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness.
http://www.westword.com/slideshow/models-strut-the-runway-at-urban-nights-8257954