What should I name her?

My dress form arrived today.  I am over the moon with excitement at some new projects in the works.  Hmmm...  In the meantime, I feel like this lovely lady needs a name.  Suggestions anyone?

The Art of Play...or...Letting my Mind Wander with Purpose

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I got stuck. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, I want to know your secret :) I was stuck on how to move my business along. What direction I should take it in. What was working and what was not, etc.

A few months ago I went on a massive experimentation trip. I dabbled in this and that, always getting caught up in the moment but ultimately not satisfied with the end result (that's where perfectionism can be a pain). So a week ago I decided what I needed to really do was think, without distraction and in a calm manner. But I'm really to hyper for that, I drink way too much coffee and have a "go, go, go" personality. Other than filling orders, I did not work on the jewelry business in the traditional way.

That is when I decided to do some free form stitching. I began sewing beaded brooches because it made me sit, it made me be still, and it allowed me to think. The meditative process of free form stitching helped me focus and solidify where I wanted to take my business. I can't express how much this helped in really letting my mind wander and brainstorm. I came up with two plans for the spring - ideas that have me very excited!

So I guess this post is for all of you who ever get stuck...find something you can do to let your mind brainstorm and most importantly give yourself permission to do it!

xo
Laura

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Funny Photo of the Day

There must be kitty treats in here somewhere!

Branching Out

Branching out and obsessing over new ideas.  Will keep you posted to a new launch soon :)

Fashion Week - My picks or I must have that dress!

Photo Credits:  (1), (2), (3), (4)

Fashion week has come to close here in NYC.  It certainly is hard to think about spring fashion when I'm still in denial that it's September.  Nevertheless, I look forward to seeing what will be transpiring come 2012.  My hands down favorite outfit is photo 1.  Jason Wu has captured spring in New York - black with flirty fabrics.  Photo 2 - Band of Outsiders - love this collection.  It reminds me of spring in Paris.  There is a gorgeous French influence in this collection.  Photo 3 - love this sexy/textual number by Marchesa.  It evokes a 1920's feel to it.  Love it!  Photo 4 - can you resist the layering of fabric and exquisite details in this dress.  Who's ready for spring?  I am!

Fall 2011 Jewelry

 Whew, it's finally here --- new jewelry for Fall 2011.   Above are a few samples of new pieces in the collection.  To view full collection, click here.  I'm not sure how Fall got here so fast, just the other day it seems it was Spring.  Speaking of Spring - this is Fashion Week here in New York, so I hope to have a few pictures of my favorite designers up on the blog soon. 

August Lust List

 

 Photo Credit:  (1), (2), (3)

It may be a small lust list, but it's a very MUST have list!  Though I'm not sure I can justify the cost of the first two.  A girl can dream about: Loeffler Randall shoes, a Sophie Theallet resort collection dress, and this super sweet necklace by Laurie Poast of ARTISANIEeurope.