This just in: Three Bishops Trunk Show TODAY, Oct. 27, 10am-6pm at April Lane Exquisite Footwear- 3911 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ft. Worth 76107; 817-732-7700.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
October 27, 2010
September 20, 2010
The Dallas Flea: Fashion Finds, Part I
The Dallas Flea- South Side on Lamar
With a name like the Dallas Flea, you know it’s got to be good…or at least interesting. This was my first visit to this quarterly event, and I must say, it was both good and interesting. Below, I’ve highlighted my favorite fashion finds from head to toe, literally including items from headbands to shoes.
The Artisann
With the Artisann, you can order anything that suits your fancy, from nautical-inspired headbands to nature-inspired headbands and more. She uses ordinary materials like felt, buttons, zippers and ribbon to create extraordinary, one-of-kind pieces, and most are under $20! Perfect for weddings or just a girls weekend out, The Artisann’s got you covered.
Ann, The Artisann
Angela R. Mosera Wooden Boxes & Handmade Purses
Angela R. Mosera Handmade Purses & Jewelry Designs
Angela is a true artiste! She crafts stunning wooden purses, jewelry boxes and jewelry. Look closely. Can you tell that this exquisite, metallic butterfly was created by watch pieces?! That’s right- the painstaking detail of the butterfly’s wings and body are the internal gears and whatnot from pocket watches! Recycling never looked so chic.
Angela R. Mosera Necklaces
Another of Angela’s designs that I found to be very captivating were here necklaces, many of them also made from watch parts. Her jewelry is strangely poetic…it feels as though it moves even though it’s static. My favorite necklace is the one shown in the middle of this picture toward the top. For some reason it reminds me of an airplane or pilot’s wings that would be worn on a captain’s jacket. Perhaps the imagery of planes and the perpetual forward-motion of time lends Ms. Mosera’s jewelry its poetic edge. Amazingly, I spied nothing over $100 and most items were $50 and less. A very small price to pay for rare, hand-crafted wearable art.
Three Bishops Jewelry
What would any Dallas shopping event be without Three Bishops? The ladies have added even more delicacies to the collection: jade rondelles on chain earrings, hand hammered hoops and bangles and citrine globes with rutilated quartz cube. Of course, my favorite pieces hail from the Signature line, which features rubies, emeralds and sapphires suspended between vintage watch crystals and wrapped in an 18k vermeil bezel. There’s something Victorian and bewitching about these pieces…if the Signature line had a signature song, it’d definitely be Nina Simone’s “I Put A Spell on You!”
Three Bishops jewelry
Lucky for me, they have a less expensive and equally mesmerizing line of necklaces featuring stones like smoky quartz, which would pair perfectly with my new cocktail ring I picked up at FIG. Hmm, decisions, decisions! Christmas could come a little early, couldn’t it?
More to come tomorrow in Part II!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
September 9, 2010
The Dallas Flea at Southside on Lamar
The Dallas Flea at Southside on Lamar is upon us! Sat. Sept. 11th, 9am-4pm; 1409 South Lamar Street.
Thanks to Jennifer (of Three Bishops fame) for reminding me of this (yes, Jennifer, I’ll see you there!)
Ready? Ok! Every quarter the Dallas Flea gathers the best vendors in clothing, furniture, jewelry and more, and of course, vintage pieces will be well represented. Vendors include the likes of Dallas design darlings Abi Ferrin and Jennifer Blumenstock of Three Bishops and if you’re looking for home decor, check out Arteriors Too.
Hungry? No problem! Snack on cake balls from Belle of the Cake Ball- yes, I said CAKE BALLS. These are gooey, delicious concoctions of cake and icing, lovingly rolled into balls and dipped in more icing…but I digress…
Only $5 cash to get in, plus, first 100 folks through the door get a free swag bag! If you go, leave a comment and let us know what you found!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
November 11, 2009
Shecky’s Girls Night Out- Dallas
The line to get in was insane! So worth the wait though!
So, I was lucky enough to attend for the 2nd time the always fun and fashionable Shecky’s Girls Night Out event at the Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas. It was perfect timing because I seriously needed a study break! There was such a long line outside, but it was well worth the wait. Once inside, I made a bee line to the Goodie Bag area, as Shecky’s is famous for its superb Goodie Bags.
Ladies in Line
Oh Goodie Goodie!
What I love about this event are all the unique treasures you can find at a bargain. I’m talking “Shopping Mecca!” Plus a lot of designers are right here in Dallas and it’s so important to support local talent. One such talent is Ms. Jennifer Blumenstock of three bishops jewelry collection. Featured in Fort Worth Magazine’s August 2009 Issue, and seen on HBO’s popular series Entourage, three bishops offers pieces that are thoughtfully unique and simply stunning. The Signature Collection is at once regal, yet refreshingly unpretentious. The entire line has a deeply spiritual feel to it. See http://www.threebishops.com.
Speaking of spiritual, meet Ms. Jana Camp of Janaration. This “Yoga Inspired Jewelry” is like the California designer- youthful, down-to-earth and naturally beautiful- and I couldn’t leave without snapping up a gorgeous necklace- it was too perfect for Halloween and all the Fall Festivities! Check out Jana’s website at http://www.janaration.com.
California Designer Jana Camp
Jana's Yoga-Inspired Treasures
If you love more vintage-inspired fair, (think: Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters) check out Sarah Elizabeth Eastep’s http://www.manekicollection.com. She has the most adorable cameo rings and necklaces, and many of the vintage staples of the animal kingdom, such as owls, horses, foxes and birds. Each piece is feminine, delicate and decadent, while being reasonably priced.
Lastly, I saw an incredible chain metal scarf (yes, metal) from Moonpie & Felicity Rose. They are hand-made and come in different lengths, making them versatile and stunning. A little pricier, (I think the shorter versions was around $90) these scarves are wearable works of art and well worth the price tag. For more info, contact Amy Kaplan at MOONPIEFR@AOL.COM.
Shecky’s Girls Night Out will return to Dallas February 24-25, 2010. Hope to see you there!
http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/dallas/spring2010/
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
Vendor's Booth.
Celvah, a Fashionable Dallasite
