Elize - Smokey Grey glass beads Choker Necklace

A client wanted me to custom make a choker which does not make her neck looks short.  Hmm...What  a challenge - chokers normally consists of 3, 4 or more strands of beads that covered most of the neck.  The choice of beads is essential, I think transparent beads is a good choice.

While looking through my beads collections, found some lovely Grey smokey faceted glass beads and Swarovski beads which are perfect for the choker - I immediately have a design in mind... I want to make a choker with lots of details.

Color scheme:  Grey Smokey  ( light and darker tones) Clear and silver.

Beads and Materials:   Swarovski crystal pendants, Metal filigrees and connectors

Findings and Finishings:  Nickel Metal findings with pin techniques, finished with lobster clasp and added another 10cm extension footage chains.

I always like to start constructing at the center then work my way to the sides and  back, then the dangling pieces.

Mixing different sizes and shapes of grey smokey glass beads like puffed coin shapes, rounded and teardrops - all with faceted cutting with glittery effects and decorated with suitable size bead caps.  

To add more drama to the necklace, I attached strands of nickel metal chains at the sides and center of the neckline. 

Work in Progress:-

Chokers which normally has full strands of beads will actually shorten the neck of the wearer, I decided to lessen the beads by  mixing footage chain with a  "V" shape to lengthen wearer's neck.

GUCCI - Picks of the best of 2011 Fall RTW (part 4) Episode 2 - Accessories, bags and shoes

I hope you have visited my picks of Gucci's Fall 2011 Ready to Wear outfits at my previous post, I would like to feature here the accessories, bags and shoe.

Many interesting accessories which are used to glam up the look of this amazing collection...there are scarfs, thin belts, bordeaux hat, rings, glasses, brooches etc...Let's take a look..

GUCCI - Picks of the Best of 2011 Fall RTW (part 4) epsd 1

First and foremost, Happy 90th  Anniversary to one of the world most famous brand. - GUCCI.  For their 2011 Fall Ready to Wear fashion show, the creative director, Frida Giannini brings back 1970's glam with mixtures of autumn colors brighten to the runway.

This collection feasted my eyes with tailored jackets, coats, loose legged pants, cardigans, dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, bow blouses, harem pants, vests and many more...

Using a mixture of furs, mohair, pythons, leathers, hard and soft fabrics like chiffons, velvets etc...used in not only their outfits but also their accessories, footwear and bags.

There are so many to share here, so I have to break this post 2 episodes...

Firstly, let's take a look at the outfits, details and styling, hair and make up of the runway show...will focus on the accessories in the 2nd episode.

Here are my picks of the styling and color combination... ENJOY!!!

Lets take a look at the beauty and hair do of the show. Make up enhanced models' eyes with extended lashes and lip color are dark red to maroon tones and with matching nail colors.  Their hair are pulled back with low pony tails decorated with different color feathers.

 

I am amazed with the different autumn colors mixing perfectly in one outfit... tones of Blues, Sea greens, purple, orange, mustard, red, grey, etc...  My most favorite ones are:

Belanciaga - Picks of the Best of 2011 Fall RTW (part 3)

The Iconic House of Belanciaga's Fall 2011 Ready to Wear collections is all about character..

The models has no crazy hairdo, fancy makeup... not even any jewelry are wore - Just let the clothes speak for itself.... 

Unlike his previous creations, the mastermind of the brand -  Nicolas Ghesquière presented structured loose fit tops, oversize blazers, military details, mixing tweets,  leather, netting and prints... finished with pointy toe killer stilettoe heels - some plain, some with interesting rococo hand painted patterns, and stylish clutch bags. 

My top interest are the ankle heels, and the lovely blue top with skirt... here are my selections of some of the pieces that I heart.

I can't wait to start by showing you the shoes...

check out the detail at the ankle and the back of the shoe...

killer stiletto heels with pointed toe

Prada - Picks of the Best of 2011 Fall RTW (part 2)

Miuccia Prada of  Prada presented her brand with the sixty's theme rocks the runway of their Fall 2011 ready to wear collection.
There are many bright colors,  big buttons, snake skins, fish scales arranged sequins, mohair, leather, oversize jackets with big wide lapels and  modernized Yves St. Laurent's block print Mondrian dress from 1965.
Fashion accessories that finished the total style are a variety of caps, short gloves, 60's inspired boots, wide belts etc... It's interesting to see and kept me wandering why do models walked down the runway clutching different colors of  handbags firmly at their chest like a shield? 

Here are some of my favorite pieces of the show:

i love this dress.

Bottega Veneta - Picks of the best of 2011 Fall RTW (part 1)

Bottega Veneta is one of the big name in the fashion industry and I especially love their bags with the signature weaves...
For the brand's Fall 2011 ready to wear collection, creative director Tomas Maier brings more colors, femininity (comparing to their last collection), edge but definitely a classy touch to their runway show...
There are lace, mohair, silky satin, chiffon, untrimmed hem lines, etc...certainly lots of details and.textures...

Take a look at my picks of this impressive runway show which I like to share with you here:

Simple but interesting jewelries that brings out the essences of the whole collections...