Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Chateau Bizarre
I just had an email from Lilah at Chateau Bizarre to let me know there is now a review and link to my website from her site. Since 2001, Chateau Bizarre has been dazzling readers with street fashion and unusual finds, reviewed from tiny neighborhood stores, co-ops, family businesses, festival vendors, one-person operations, crafting collectives, and other independents all over the planet. Do have a look, you'll be amazed at what you can find. I managed to find a website selling 'Ferret Couture'. The mind reels!
Friday, 21 November 2008
We’re feeling pretty Christmassy here in Carnaby, what with the Christmas lights going up last week. For those who haven’t seen them, Carnaby St is now adorned with giant inflatable snowmen and snowflakes. Another thing synonymous with Christmas is…the Grazia Carnaby shopping event! Yes, next Thursday evening (27th November) all retailers in the area (Black Pearl included) will be giving 20% off all merchandise. All you have to do is register online at www.carnaby.co.uk and you will be emailed a ticket. Bring the ticket on the night and enjoy amazing discounts from 5 – 9pm. If past events are anything to go by it’s going to be busy! If you have this weeks edition of Grazia there is a three page article about the event, including a page about Carnaby entrepreneurs – with me in the top left corner!
I have been updating the website over the past few days, so do have a look. There are lots of new and exciting jewels, including a fabulous flying horseshoe necklace and some pieces mixing vintage and new beads and charms. Also, good news in that the large swallow necklace is back! He had a little holiday but is now back on the necklaces page. He will also be available in gold plated soon, along with a brand new jewellery collection I have designed. It has been a long time coming, but it should (fingers crossed) be arriving mid December and will feature some amazing pieces (inlcluding an envelope pendant which opens to reveal a secret message! It’s too exciting).
All the gloves are back in stock on the accessories page, after proving to be very popular. Perfect for those Christmas parties. We also have some new flower hairclips instore, which feature beautiful roses in dark red, dusky blue and mauve. The larger ones have both a hairclip and brooch clip so can be worn either way.
Finally here is another date for your diary – on the evening of 11th December we will be having our own little soiree in Black Pearl with some wine, and mince pies (of course!). Do come and join us! That’s all for now, hopefully see you next Thursday!
I have been updating the website over the past few days, so do have a look. There are lots of new and exciting jewels, including a fabulous flying horseshoe necklace and some pieces mixing vintage and new beads and charms. Also, good news in that the large swallow necklace is back! He had a little holiday but is now back on the necklaces page. He will also be available in gold plated soon, along with a brand new jewellery collection I have designed. It has been a long time coming, but it should (fingers crossed) be arriving mid December and will feature some amazing pieces (inlcluding an envelope pendant which opens to reveal a secret message! It’s too exciting).
All the gloves are back in stock on the accessories page, after proving to be very popular. Perfect for those Christmas parties. We also have some new flower hairclips instore, which feature beautiful roses in dark red, dusky blue and mauve. The larger ones have both a hairclip and brooch clip so can be worn either way.
Finally here is another date for your diary – on the evening of 11th December we will be having our own little soiree in Black Pearl with some wine, and mince pies (of course!). Do come and join us! That’s all for now, hopefully see you next Thursday!
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Discarded Jewels
Introducing the new jewellery service by Black Pearl: Discarded Jewels.
IF YOUR FAVOURITE ITEMS OF JEWELLERY ARE BROKEN, DON’T DESPAIR, BLACK PEARL ARE HERE TO THE RESCUE!!!
Black Pearlettes, you’re in for a treat. From this week, Fiona Deffenbaugh, the founder of Black Pearl will be turning your old trinkets into treasure. If you’ve lost an earring, broken a necklace, or your watch has stopped working, don’t despair! Here at Black Pearl’s bustling HQ, Fiona will re-invent your old pieces into something fabulous with a brand new lease of life.
Fiona also has a vast collection of old and new jewellery parts which can be combined (if needed) with your own pieces to create a one off totally personal piece. Below is a picture of the fabulous Johnny Blueeyes (stylist to Beth Ditto and Scissor Sisters, among others) wearing a Black Pearl custom necklace.
So what are you waiting for? Grab all of your discarded jewellery and bring it into the store for a major make-over. Prices vary depending on the size and detail of the finished piece, averaging about £50.
IF YOUR FAVOURITE ITEMS OF JEWELLERY ARE BROKEN, DON’T DESPAIR, BLACK PEARL ARE HERE TO THE RESCUE!!!
Black Pearlettes, you’re in for a treat. From this week, Fiona Deffenbaugh, the founder of Black Pearl will be turning your old trinkets into treasure. If you’ve lost an earring, broken a necklace, or your watch has stopped working, don’t despair! Here at Black Pearl’s bustling HQ, Fiona will re-invent your old pieces into something fabulous with a brand new lease of life.
Fiona also has a vast collection of old and new jewellery parts which can be combined (if needed) with your own pieces to create a one off totally personal piece. Below is a picture of the fabulous Johnny Blueeyes (stylist to Beth Ditto and Scissor Sisters, among others) wearing a Black Pearl custom necklace.
So what are you waiting for? Grab all of your discarded jewellery and bring it into the store for a major make-over. Prices vary depending on the size and detail of the finished piece, averaging about £50.
Friday, 31 October 2008
New Shop Display!
Here are some pictures of my fancy new jewellery display:
And new in yesterday are some fabulous Pom Pom accessories by my friend Jo Shiers. They come is small, medium and large and are made of net with ribbons attached, so you can wear them around the neck, wrist, or wherever you want really!
And new in yesterday are some fabulous Pom Pom accessories by my friend Jo Shiers. They come is small, medium and large and are made of net with ribbons attached, so you can wear them around the neck, wrist, or wherever you want really!
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Black Pearl in the press...
So we've had a couple of press items recently, which is always exciting. The first was some gloves and earrings from Black Pearl used in a shoot for the current issue of i-D magazine (one of my favourites!). They used the ivory lace gloves in a couple of shots, and a pair of vintage earrings in pretty much every shot, the stylist must have really loved them!
And in other exciting news, Jaime Winstone was spotted out and about in London wearing a Black Pearl magenta bow necklace! Look closely - you can just about see it!
I made the necklaces for an event with Daisy Lowe during London Fashion Week, where everyone was given a goody bag with various goodies. Jaime was obviously very taken with her necklace, maybe because it matches her red hair?! The necklaces are now on the website if you want to buy one, they are also available in gold and silver. I made 40 in total, here is a picture before they were packaged up:
And in other exciting news, Jaime Winstone was spotted out and about in London wearing a Black Pearl magenta bow necklace! Look closely - you can just about see it!
I made the necklaces for an event with Daisy Lowe during London Fashion Week, where everyone was given a goody bag with various goodies. Jaime was obviously very taken with her necklace, maybe because it matches her red hair?! The necklaces are now on the website if you want to buy one, they are also available in gold and silver. I made 40 in total, here is a picture before they were packaged up:
New News
Finally! I have the new Bombshell wrap dresses in sizes 10 - 18! They were delivered yesterday and look amazing. At the moment they come in black linen, a black and green Japanese bird print, leopard print, and one special gold/green glittery fabric. Ooh have a look:
The new ones have been modified for a better fit, and now retail at £120. They have been so popular, the style just seems to suit everyone.
In other clothes news, here are some pictures of another new label, Instant Vintage. I love this line, I had the designer Anna Coleman make me the Girl Friday dress (shown below in red) and the 'Pencil Me Thin' skirt (shown below in tweed) in dark brown, and I wear them all the time! As well as the stock I have in the shop, Anna can also custom make pieces if you want a certain size or colour.
On the jewellery side of things I have been hard at work on some new pieces, which are quite different to what I have done before. Next week I will be doing a bit of DIY in the shop (well, my Dad will be doing the DIY part, I will be mainly instructing), in order to create a new display to showcase the new things. They are a lot bigger and more intricate as you will see in these sneak preview pictures:
So these beauties and more will be in the shop by the end of next week, do come and have a look! I'm especially loving the Faberge egg style pendants, they are a lot of fun to make.
Oh and here are some new nipple tassels, just to round things off!
The new ones have been modified for a better fit, and now retail at £120. They have been so popular, the style just seems to suit everyone.
In other clothes news, here are some pictures of another new label, Instant Vintage. I love this line, I had the designer Anna Coleman make me the Girl Friday dress (shown below in red) and the 'Pencil Me Thin' skirt (shown below in tweed) in dark brown, and I wear them all the time! As well as the stock I have in the shop, Anna can also custom make pieces if you want a certain size or colour.
On the jewellery side of things I have been hard at work on some new pieces, which are quite different to what I have done before. Next week I will be doing a bit of DIY in the shop (well, my Dad will be doing the DIY part, I will be mainly instructing), in order to create a new display to showcase the new things. They are a lot bigger and more intricate as you will see in these sneak preview pictures:
So these beauties and more will be in the shop by the end of next week, do come and have a look! I'm especially loving the Faberge egg style pendants, they are a lot of fun to make.
Oh and here are some new nipple tassels, just to round things off!
Thursday, 7 August 2008
OK?!
If any of you are OK readers (don't worry, it's nothing to be ashamed of) you may have spotted none other that Jordan/Katie Price/Andre wearing a Black Pearl Necklace! It's the Pink Bow Anchor necklace in gold, and if you want to buy it, just click here! And if you want to find out about Katie's family life and her plans to adopt, Cheryl Cole on weight loss and her diet, and Jennifer Aniston on marriage and baby plans, just buy OK! OK?
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