Showing posts with label brooklyn designers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brooklyn designers. Show all posts
Monday, April 8, 2013
Building Relationships
I had the pleasure of getting in touch with NBC Host of Open House NYC and LXTV Sara Gore and her stylist Kat Rappaport. They are very sweet down to earth ladies. Here is Sara wearing her Regal Sovereign fishbone earrings and bracelet on this mornings taping of LXTV. 
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Art of Living
On my train ride home this evening I came across a quote that brought about deep thoughts. "Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakes." - unknown
This caused me to think about how at times I've focused on others success' and often longed to be in their shoes. That was me dreaming. And I would often daydream of what it would be like if I could be exactly where that person was that I once idolized. Once I matured into my own self I learned to focus on my personal goals and compare less of what God has planned for another ones journey in life. I'm sure I'm not the only one guilty of this but it is important that we continue to live and discover our own purpose in life. Some things are out of our control but I have noticed that when I put my trust in the creator I go on living in faith. Prayers may not be answered immediately but the promises that we're given do arrive at the appointed time. I am more awake now than ever before.
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This caused me to think about how at times I've focused on others success' and often longed to be in their shoes. That was me dreaming. And I would often daydream of what it would be like if I could be exactly where that person was that I once idolized. Once I matured into my own self I learned to focus on my personal goals and compare less of what God has planned for another ones journey in life. I'm sure I'm not the only one guilty of this but it is important that we continue to live and discover our own purpose in life. Some things are out of our control but I have noticed that when I put my trust in the creator I go on living in faith. Prayers may not be answered immediately but the promises that we're given do arrive at the appointed time. I am more awake now than ever before.
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www.regalsovereign.etsy.com
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Art of Work
So I have been MIA on my blogging as I have been extremely busy building and launching my website www.regalsovereignjewelry.com That very day I received orders and of course I had to get right to work and complete the task. Everything is a work in progress. I know as an artist I'm constantly growing and evolving into the person God is molding me to be. After all, I am the clay and he's the potter. In previous blogs I talk about doing things myself. I don't know if it's because I feel if you want something done majority of the time you have to do it yourself otherwise it will only get done on someone else's time.
The reason I decided to make my own site is because I was asked to be featured on a site that promotes up and coming designers. The website will be launching soon as they are still working on it however, they wanted a lookbook and photos of my jewelry to add in the designer section. Low and behold I did not have a lookbook so we were trying to plan a photo shoot. When you're starting off you have to spend money before you begin to see any profit.
To make a long story short I did some research and came up with how I could shoot my jewelry without a budget. Then I realized, if I was going to do all this to be featured on a website why not go the extra mile and make my own website right now to be more accessible to sell and get my line out there. Yes, it's a lot of work to do all these things myself but if I don't want to get ahead of myself and start spending lots of money on a web designer, photographer, models, etc and figure out a day that works for everyone then I just have to do it in my down time. Like I said this way I know it will be done when I want it done. There will come a point in time where I will have to hire help but for now this is what I'm working with. Hopefully the site does well and that time will come soon. :-)
In closing, I wanted to share a letter from Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin. He titled this The Art Of Being Oneself, "My lifestyle is continually changing with the times, anticipating trends and inventing my own fashion. My fashion is renewed by my desire to understand and discover new trends. Fashion should represent freedom; freedom for the person who wears jewelry and freedom for the person who creates it. Fashion should enhance the personality of everybody; it is an art, but the art of being different and should increase the ability of today's women to feel more comfortable in their own role." In relevance to the art of work, Roberto Coin has a unique angle in his approach to his consumers. His work is inspired by an ancient Egyptian legend and each piece is marked with the signature hidden ruby that is placed where it will touch the skin, blessing all who wear it with a long life, health and happiness as that is what the ruby signifies.
www.regalsovereignjewelry.com
The reason I decided to make my own site is because I was asked to be featured on a site that promotes up and coming designers. The website will be launching soon as they are still working on it however, they wanted a lookbook and photos of my jewelry to add in the designer section. Low and behold I did not have a lookbook so we were trying to plan a photo shoot. When you're starting off you have to spend money before you begin to see any profit.
To make a long story short I did some research and came up with how I could shoot my jewelry without a budget. Then I realized, if I was going to do all this to be featured on a website why not go the extra mile and make my own website right now to be more accessible to sell and get my line out there. Yes, it's a lot of work to do all these things myself but if I don't want to get ahead of myself and start spending lots of money on a web designer, photographer, models, etc and figure out a day that works for everyone then I just have to do it in my down time. Like I said this way I know it will be done when I want it done. There will come a point in time where I will have to hire help but for now this is what I'm working with. Hopefully the site does well and that time will come soon. :-)
In closing, I wanted to share a letter from Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin. He titled this The Art Of Being Oneself, "My lifestyle is continually changing with the times, anticipating trends and inventing my own fashion. My fashion is renewed by my desire to understand and discover new trends. Fashion should represent freedom; freedom for the person who wears jewelry and freedom for the person who creates it. Fashion should enhance the personality of everybody; it is an art, but the art of being different and should increase the ability of today's women to feel more comfortable in their own role." In relevance to the art of work, Roberto Coin has a unique angle in his approach to his consumers. His work is inspired by an ancient Egyptian legend and each piece is marked with the signature hidden ruby that is placed where it will touch the skin, blessing all who wear it with a long life, health and happiness as that is what the ruby signifies.
www.regalsovereignjewelry.com
Friday, September 3, 2010
Work Ethics
In any business you have to have a set of values based on hard work and diligence. This includes being reliable, taking initiative and maintaining social skills while setting and executing your goals. When you say you are going to do something have follow through. If you run into obstacles keep in communication so people don't think you are flaky. After all, nobody wants to feel like their time is being wasted as it is much to valuable. Get the job done. With that said I was asked to get backings for my earrings to better display them for sell at the boutique. I got right on it and quickly planned out what I could do to come up with a creative earring card holder that will make my pieces stand out. All the while I kept the manager of the store abreast of my plan, when I ordered, when I received and my finishing touch. The day I received my business cards I was in the store setting up my displays. I wasn't playing around because time waits for no man or woman. Here are a few visuals so you can see what I did. I added gemstones like I said I would on the card to enhance the elegance of the cards appearance. Being Regal is what my line is all about.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Fashion's Night Out 2010
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It's that time of year again! Fashion's Night Out September 10, 2010 NYC style. If you aren't in NY at the time don't fret my pet...you can check out the hundreds of NYC retailers online and see if they will be selling their FNO collection online. Hey, it's worth trying! Anyhow, the flyer above is for an FNO event at Callalilai. One designer will be sharing her fall 2010 collection while I will have a few paintings on display (and also for sell) along with my jewelry. :-) Stop by if you're in the area if not...well, I guess you will just have to see when I post online. Until then!
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Start Spreading the News...
In the great words of Frank Sinatra I want to spread the news. My news to be exact. I am a designer among other things based in New York. I have been living here for the past two years by way of California. I came to New York with a vision and a dream so big that I couldn't wait to share it with others once things started to come to fruition. It took some time but now I have made new friends in a huge city that many can find to be overwhelming and cold and I don't just mean the weather. Anyone that has been here knows it can be rude but an oh so real place and I would prefer this over any wool over the eyes. Yesterday marks the day I finally was able to put some of my handmade jewelry in a boutique. Now, I don't want to get overly excited but when I think back to before I came here this is something I've been wanting to happen for the past few years. It's all finally happening and I am glad to be a part of it here in New York. This is my time, my journey and my story and I want to share every bit of it with those that are fighting for the same title called success. If you are ever in Brooklyn stop by Callalilai as I am grateful to say that this is the first boutique to carry my one of a kind pieces.
www.regalsovereignjewelry.com
www.regalsovereign.etsy.com
www.regalsovereignjewelry.com
www.regalsovereign.etsy.com
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