Thomas Sabo - so rock ‘n’ roll

Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 9th, 2010

thomassabo_redheart Thomas Sabo - so rock n rollI don’t know of many rocknroll artists who are customizing their own jewellery and then starting their own jewellery company, but that’s exactly what Thomas Sabo did over 30 years ago.

Thomas Sabo travelled to Goa, where he bought local silver chains and statement pendants as a way to customize his rockstar look. His jewellery was so popular that he started to sell the Goan silver to eager customers in his home town of Lauf an der Pegnitz in Bavaria, and in 1984 he set up his own jewellery company there.

I bought some Thomas Sabo jewellery a few years ago with my per diem while while I was on tour with Billy Idol, and I still get comments on the the pieces every time I wear them!

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Brooklyn Charm Shop

Posted by Rachel Wood on June 20th, 2010

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Recently in NYC I’ve gained a few new makeup clients, one of them is the very talented jewelry designer Tracie Howarth, owner of Brooklyn Charm. I’ve worked with Tracie on various fashion events and recently did her makeup when she was being interviewed for ABC TV in the USA.  What’s really special and unique about Tracie’s store Brooklyn Charm is that it’s a place where you can create your own jewelry. Along the walls and tables in the shop are spools of various chains, boxes of various charms, containers of stones and gems. You’re given a tray to collect the items you like and Tracie or one of her talented staff will then assemble the necklace or bracelet for you. If you want to learn how to make your own jewelry, there are classes held at the store on various evenings. I  think the concept of this store is great because you really are guaranteed to get a one of a kind creation. Tracie also sells vintage rings, pre-made up pieces and various other pieces of jewlery.

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Fairytales and Post it Notes by Aartthie Mahakuperan

Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 14th, 2009

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I’ve always had a weakness for whimsical jewellery and I love these necklaces by Aartthie Mahakuperan.

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Aartthie Mahakuperan lived in Saudi Arabia until the age of 6 and then moved to London. She loved clothes and playing dress up, and she’s a huge fan of funky house music, going dancing and Harry Potter!

She always wanted to do something creative so she finally quit her office job and starting making jewellery. Aartthie has a stall at the Backyard Market in Brick Lane - just look for the stall with a birdcage that has shoes sitting inside it. You can also check out her site at: Fairytales and Post it Notes.

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Quirky Accessories - jewellery by NEVER

Posted by Blue Mae on June 13th, 2009

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I recently have been collecting many trinket necklaces. Odds and sods have been an obsession of mine for quite a while, but now to my delight I realise there are so many more pieces I can find to make quirky accessories!

Spoons - now who really thought one year ago a teaspoon would be even remotely cool. Well, they are now! After pondering around Brick Lane market I found the jewellery stand "Never" and it’s my best find of the year (so far)! Everything they sell is beautifully wonderful and whimsical that you could put on a chain - from broken watch faces, spoons and more. NEVER sells beautiful one-off vintage jewellery pieces. So I have began collecting their pieces.

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The teaspoons are my favourite but there’s anchors, bullets - something for everyone’s quirky side. I found they make really great gifts; my friend was thrilled with his.

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As much as I would like to hate Lady Gaga she is helping bring back the quirky side in everyone’s lives. So she likes teacups, I like teaspoons! It’s a weird and wonderful world! Check out Never on http://www.myspace.com/wearenever or head over and find them at the BACKYARD MARKET, Brick Lane, every Saturday and Sunday. Also they are at the boutique shop BLUE MUKET, 188 Brick Lane, every day.

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Michelle Obama wearing a St Erasmus Necklace

Posted by Rebekah Roy on May 18th, 2009

michelle-obama-pieter-erasmus Michelle Obama wearing a St Erasmus NecklaceI love when a celebrity or public figure wears a hidden gem. It’s so easy to play it safe and chose a well known designer. I think you have to have true style and confidence to wear something just because you like it, and I think it’s great because naturally I want all the small designers I know to become big designers.

Michelle Obama has been wearing everyone from Michael Kors to Jason Wu (he designed her inaugural gown - he’s only 26 and had no idea Mrs. Obama was going to wear the gown until he saw it on TV) and now Pieter Erasmus’ necklace!

Pieter Erasmus is the designer behind ST•ERASMUS. He has cultivated a style which combines traditional techniques with contemporary forms and materials. His designs are steeped in cross-cultural inspiration, an african-european fusion. Pieter has designed jewellery for Givenchy, Matthew Williamson and Roberto Cavalli. I really like his braclets as they have a vintage inspiration but also feel very modern.

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