Jewels by Jessica

Need to grab some flowers and make a bracelet!

2011-05-02T00:10:00.003+03:00

Spent all weekend streamlining my online chaos...now i desperately need to make something :)

As i am involved in 2 other projects, i have ended up with 3 facebook profiles (plus and extra cause one if full), 3 fan pages, 3 blogs, 3 twitters and a variety of online shops !

I managed, armed with a truckload of patience, to sort out, group everything and merged Facebook and Twitter...As i spend most of my time on Facebook i needed to link it to Twitter as well...

Also hopefully published the 2 blogs to Facebook as well, (will see once i publish this post)

Next in turn will be the online shops i have for myself and the other projects...But this will require some thought and accounting magic ;)

See you soon!

In the meantime if you are hungry for some bling, head off to the Fanpage and the updated photo albums.

Photoshoot

2011-04-16T13:40:00.003+03:00

Nefeli is a sweet and beautiful girl that is a customer as well...
and was kind enough to allow me to photograph her with some of the
Exclusive Re-Vintage pieces!

We did several looks, tried to copy the stained lip from the 1930s and Dior...and did a pin up look with a cupid lip.. It was fun and relaxed :)

Played around with the editing and here is a selection of my favourite shots...
check out more over at the Facebook Fan Page

The darker side of Romance

2011-03-17T17:55:00.001+02:00

Fenia Labropoulou did another photoshoot with a completely contrasting concept...and again was kind enough to use some Jewels by Jessica...Enjoy more of her inspiring work here

Snowhite Fairytale Shoot

2011-03-09T00:33:00.003+02:00

Fenia Labropoulou is a very talented photographer and an extra sweet person as well.
She used some Jewels by Jessica for a shoot she did recently!
I also had some vintage garments like the corset and corsage that looked right for the theme she wanted...she created a magical scene for her model!

Check out her website as well for more!

Vintage Shoe Fetish

2011-03-08T01:59:00.002+02:00

Today i spent some quality time looking at vintage shoes on Etsy...

Unfortunately cannot wear any pairs as i am on my feet a lot and need comfy ones but appreciate the style of these...

Summer Photoshoot

2011-03-07T18:46:00.004+02:00

I did a photoshoot a couple of days ago with Cathy Idra, a great girl and a talented singer!
She created a nice contrast for my romantic jewels with her funky vibe and was a dream to work with! Thank you Cathy :)

I did the makeup and styling plus played around with the editing a bit to create a different feel for some of the images...Check out more photos over at the Fan Page!

Facebook Contest & Summer 2011 Preview

2011-03-02T00:29:00.002+02:00

Hello my lovelies!

Spring is officially here, even though the weather just remembered it is winter...

Here is a sneak preview of the new collections for Spring & Summer 2011.

You can check out all the collections over at my Facebook FanPage

If you join and invite friends you might be one of the two lucky winners
to receive a Jewel by Jessica gift!

Jewels by Jessica & Whitebox at the Meet Market this December!

2010-11-24T20:49:00.002+02:00

Jewels by Jessica will be part of the Whitebox team participating at the Xmas edition of the Meet Market.
I sometimes miss going to the monthly affairs with my Organic Soul Bench but life recently has been too busy to keep up with all my hobbies and interests...
So if you come by Gazi, come say hello to all the Whitebox team :)

The Most Amazing Book Ever

2010-11-08T13:27:00.003+02:00

Ok, i am sure it is a extremely biased statement, but i am in love with this book.
I had flipped through some pages in Amsterdam, at this great Art bookstore...but had the chance to go through it in detail at Theia's Showroom while waiting the other day...

It is full of stunning garments, detailed photos and descriptions that made my mouth water. I am not involved in fashion as a clothing designer just a lover of everything vintage or antiquet... But who can fail to appreciate the hours and love that went into garments in the past?

Funny enough, i came to visit another blog recently -with a cute article on the Regency era and the birth of undergarments- and this book is a give away gift! (unfortunately only U.S. residents can win)
Nevertheless it has made my mind up for me...i MUST have this book!

Wow! A Cow in my Living Room!

2010-11-06T00:25:00.002+02:00

I adore the work of this artist.

Miniatures dollhouse elements and farmhouse animals!

Kitschy, colorful, with a vintage twist...just what i would like for my new space!

Check out the work of WildLifePrints here!

New Female Icon Cameos

2010-10-30T18:10:00.002+03:00

Just wanted to post about some new earrings (or ring or pendant) featuring sillouettes of famous influencial and iconic women of the past and present...

Coco Chanel, Jane Austin, Grace Kelly and Maria Callas are the first i created...In black and white but also available with pale pink or pale blue backrounds soon...Take a peek...

Also excited about creating a custom pendant for a Man customer in England...Took some time and emailing back and forth, but i hope he will enjoy the end design..

Finally will create some pieces for a designer i admire very much, more info on that soon...

Thanks have a great weekend :)

Too much on my plate....

2010-10-17T16:55:00.003+03:00

.... obviously!

with so many online pages, blogs and things to keep up with, i am not doing a great job with any of them! adding another huge project in the next few days...

so.... my only solution is a very strict online weekly schedule that i will try my best to follow...

I will do my best to keep up with updating everything to do with:

Organic Soul the blog and Facebook page

Whitebox the blog and the Facebook Page

and my own Fan page on Facebook, plus website and e-shop....

More soon about my new project!!!

Winter Rush in the middle of Summer...

2010-08-28T11:01:00.003+03:00

It's so hot still in the city...

Just returned from a very short and sweet holiday in the island of Andros and am getting back into the groove slowly.

Here is a sneak preview of one of the Winter Collections named *Abstractions*

You can check out all the collections over on the website

or my Facebook Page

News from the hot empty city...

2010-08-11T23:44:00.004+03:00

Well, usually i am away during this time, but due to unforseen circumstances i am stuck in the city still...trying to enjoy the empty and calm centre.

But it has been a busy time for me...making new designs (even some minimal styled pieces which is sooo unusual for me) also had unexpected orders and a couple of custom orders which i always love doing.

So overall August has been creative, even though i crave for a holiday!

go check out the Facebook fan page for more new designs :)

Swap Mania!

2010-08-05T22:42:00.003+03:00

I think this is a great concept and we should help spread the word!

lovely article on Jewels by Jessica (it's all greek to me)

2010-08-02T21:40:00.003+03:00

Nelly wrote a very moving article on my work. She has a website-blog with subjects on art, events, people, shops, green issues, anything really that is hapenning in our city.

It is in Greek so sorry to all you guys who might not speak the lingo :)

The most important part of the piece is where she calls me a girl!

Thanks Nelly , u made my day :)

XL Vintage Inspired

2010-07-29T15:16:00.003+03:00

I was stunned to discover this young designer. Alison Kelly was a participant on the fashion reality show Project Runway but has come into her own with a collection of delicate, vintage inspired and absolutely feminine pieces.

The suprise for me was the sizing! As a full figured girl i can share with you how hard it is to find vintage pieces or independent new designers producing garments in relatively large sizes. Her XL is actually extra large ;)

Go have a look at her collection over at Dahl by Alison Kelly

Facebook Fan Mega One Day Sale

2010-07-29T13:32:00.003+03:00

Join the Facebook Fan Page and very soon (in the next 2 days) i will hold a Mega Sale with selected pieces at ridiculously low prices. Most jewelry 50% off! For one day only, first come, first served!

You can contact me earlier to let me know what you are interested in and we can sort out delivery (pick up or post for extra 5 euros) but on that day make sure you email me before anyone else to grab that piece!

This is my summer farewell and a thank you for all your support and good vibes :)

New Logo New Look New Collections!

2010-07-16T19:52:00.004+03:00

I decided to grow up (virtually that is, not in real life! ) and redesign the website, inject it with a bit of sophistication and let go of the cute girly vibe it had.

"Re-Vintage" is part of a parcial re-branding i am doing, giving my business a cleaner look and more focused direction..."Jewels by Jessica" doesn't give you any clue what i am about, but since i have be known as that for more than a decade i wanted to keep it as well.

The shop will be filled with more goodies soon (well, as soon as i finish 2 more projects i am working on for 2 seperate exhibitions) and i am planning on many exciting things come September!

Remember the Summer Sale is still going strong -contact me for discounted prices-and you can preview the Winter collections which will be available soon!

Till then, drop me a note if you feel inspired by my new website :)

http://www.jewelsbyjessica.com

Winter 2010-11 Photoshoot

2010-06-27T17:29:00.004+03:00

A couple of days ago, dear friends Alison & Sofia were kind enough to pose for some jewelry shoots for the new Collections.

It was great fun, especially since i have spent a month at home after surgery and have missed the girl talk and doing creative things with creative people!

Here are some pics from the Exclusive Collection which is available from now...for the Limited Edition Collections it will be a while till they are unveiled :).

New unique pieces and Winter designs ready. Also Summer Sale!

2010-06-21T00:24:00.004+03:00

I have been out of commission for about a month, after a triple whammy surgery extravaganza...Spent a week in the hospital and then spent a stupid amount of time in front of the telly, which i usually loathe...

But this week i managed to get some work done! yeay!
All winter collections are ready, coded and photographed (don't be impatient!) and i also organized and priced some new unique designs... Will also be involved in a bit of a makeover of my brand...I loved the look but I feel i have outgrown it's girlyness and am up some something a bit more upscale, serious and... yes! minimal!!!...
Wait and see what is the new look is like!

This is a sneak peak of the winter collections...

Winter Garden
Reds and greens, flowers, vintage wallpapers, ornate gold.
Dramatic and baroque style.

Abstractions
Geometric shapes, animal prints, curves.
Dynamic combination of vintage and modern.

Cupids & Hearts
Pale pinks and ivories, flowers, hearts, pearls.
Romantic and tender.

Funnies
Simple rings and cameos with funny,ironic sayings.
Young and economical.

Hope you like the new designs...in the meantime all Summer designs are on Sale!!!

Just check out the website and email me if it's not listed in the shop or visit Whitebox to see what designs are ready to go!

News

2010-05-15T13:30:00.007+03:00

A lot has be going on...!

The exhibition-installation-performance project at Taf (The Art Foundation)

-more about that later...

New unique designs...

A sale on all my Summer 2010 available pieces going on only until the 25th of May!...

...and have already complete some of my new Fall Winter 2010-11 designs!

Above is an example from the new series I just started called Art Cuffs. Vintage pins and odd bits are combined with flowers and swarovskis...each cuff is one of a kind and perfect for the woman who will appreciate it's exuberance!

Jewels by Jessica installation @ Taf

2010-05-11T15:28:00.004+03:00

Today is the opening of our Whitebox exhibition at Taf -The Art Foundation-

For whoever doesn't know the place it is a rare gem in the centre of historical Athens...

My installation deals with a sentimental and emotional journey of a girl-woman, from her past to her present and onwards into her future...

The performance directed by Eva Pyr featured a custom design fashioned from a vintage slip, embellished with some tattered elements -a metaphor of the past- and some sparkly pieces -that symbolize the present and future- a bolero that was made by several very old crochet pieces...

The room was inspired by Ms. Havisham from Great Expectations and the feeling of one being stuck in the past, in their memories, fears and traumas...but with a sudden push into reality and maybe happiness...Come check it out, together with 9 more installations that will be there till May 25th. The performance is only for tonight and one repeat performance soon to be decided.

Click on the title to be forwarded to the fcaebook event for all the details!

Marilyn ...past and present

2010-05-05T01:29:00.002+03:00

I was watching an interesting documentary about Marilyn's last unfinished movie *Something's got to give* segmented in 5 parts over on YouTube and remembered these sketches i made many years ago...back then i read and collected anything with Monroe..i was kind of obsessed i agree.

Here is the link to the documentary
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsI0pkK2PzQ4%26feature%3Drelated&h=96311
in this film she shows such vunerability, childlike demeanour and beauty...she died a few weeks after.

and here are the sketches i uploaded on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=208277&id=697179133#!/album.php?aid=208277&id=697179133&ref=mf

2010-05-03T00:31:00.003+03:00

Today I want to show you the first of a series of things i yearn for...

This amazing computer keyboard is one of the things i would love to own in a perfect world, where my house would be filled with amazing finds and not the crafty mess that is my reality... Woodguy32 has found a unique way to merge the past with today's technology...aesthetics with function. check him out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/woodguy32

Voluptuous Vintage

2010-04-21T21:10:00.003+03:00

Well girls, pay attention because i am in a generous mood! ...
Everyone who adores vintage like me, but is more than a waif, will appreciate how hard it is to find lovely garments in larger sizes...well this seller over on Etsy, has an amazing selection of pieces and many in larger, even plus sizes!

So hurry over, I am sure these will be gone soon ;)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabgabs

the famous knitted one!

2010-04-10T19:21:00.004+03:00

As the second SATC movie is approaching it's much awaited release date, i wanted to blog about an indie designer who got her design featured on this iconice series!
Margaret Nicole, who i know from a while back when i was doing my thing on the interent and met an amazing bunch of people in forums etc, designed these lovely knit clutches with handles reminiscent of knitting needles...She has since then, gone on to become quite well known and has added to her designs creating a distictive brand for herself.

So the smaller independent designers with the right product and the right business head can definately go places, even right into to Carrie Bradshaw's hand in New York :)

P.s. another interesting tidbit is that MN discovered her design copied by an American super company -as is normal nowdays, need i name names?- but with the aid of her patend law expert mother, she fought back, got the knock-off design off the shelves and received compensation! Well done!

p.s. sorry couldn't find a better pic from the series!
find her designs here: http://www.margaretnicole.com/

Spring brings change...

2010-04-10T17:05:00.003+03:00

Well it was Spring already when i last updated the website -about a month ago!-, but i decided i wanted a bit of a fresh look for it! As far as my website design, i decide to simplify, then i decide to flourish and the story goes on and on... that's the price i have to pay for having webmaster freedom ;)

It was my *flourishing* time of year, so i added some cute features and rearranged the pages a bit. Take a peek and i would love to hear your opinions.

Join the newsletter for a chance to win a free piece of jewelry every month! (The same goes for my Facebook FanPage so rush over there and join as well!)

Celebrating...

2010-04-09T00:56:00.004+03:00

...a virtual baptism, a new-found multitasking organizational skill, summer weather, optimism and positivity despite everything....

What do you celebrate each day?

visit http://www.jewelsbyjessica.com to look at designs that might make you happy ;)

Dreamy!...

2010-04-09T00:46:00.003+03:00

"Plum Pretty Sugar has been a journey. Dreamful, lesson-filled but sweet goodness nonetheless." says Plum Pretty Sugar in her profile and i think her creations fit that description perfectly.

Simple, dreamy caftans and dresses in romantic or tropical prints always ethereal!

Finds her designs here http://www.etsy.com/shop/plumprettysugar

Flickr-ing...

2010-04-07T18:50:00.003+03:00

Just remembered my Flickr account!....after quite a while and uploaded some new photos...will slowly add to it with more albums about projects i am doing and other exciting -for-me!- stuff...

Send me a contact request -or whatever we do there to connect-

and let's be friends so i can snoop at your photos :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jewelsbyjessica/

Tattered Victoriana

2010-04-06T10:55:00.003+03:00

I looove her shop!

The designs and the presentation alike...enjoy a bit of tattered romance :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/whiteowl

So Fun

2010-04-05T16:17:00.004+03:00

I was just looking through Etsy, looking for some colorful happy things to brighten my day after a bout of food poisoning (me and bf spent the second day of Easter comparing symptoms and pampering eachother) and came upon this lovely umbrella!

So fun, so flowery, i would love to carry it through winter

for a bust of color and a bit of vintage flair!

check it out here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44081304&ref=sr_list_30&&ga_search_query=floral+pink+green+&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Loving this suprise :)

2010-04-03T23:11:00.003+03:00

Well, i just redesigned elements of my website and am planning on devoting a bit more time promoting my blog, designs and general online presence...

so i googled some keywords to see what comes up and who is succesful in that genre...and guess what? i was in the first 6 or 8 results in vintage jewelry reworked/recycled or recomposed!
All this with not a proper technical elements on the site (you know, all that seo stuff...) and being under the radar for at least 2 years now (while concentrating on Whitebox)
So i guess, with proper devotion, things can only go better :)

a cool lil' Slideshow :)

2010-03-31T19:49:00.000+03:00

Updated website and new online shop!

2010-03-14T20:22:00.003+02:00

After a long hiatus...

(you can blame Whitebox -check out http://www.blogbywhitebox.blogspot.com/ and our Facebook Fan Page- and filling out wholesale orders)

...i am back!

The website is updated and streamlined, as i decided to go for a new online shopping format, hopefully easier to update and maintain!

You can find the 2 new Summer collections *Fly Like a Bird* and *Sweet Tooth* as well as my new venture into a clothing line, fashioned after Original vintage patterns in pure silk, embellished with lace, crochet and chiffon detailing. Also i will always have some limited one-of-a-kind pieces, revamped from original vintage jewelry.

Take a peek and promise to ...see you soon :)

Winter designs available through Facebook!

2009-11-28T15:11:00.003+02:00

Hello,

long time since any updates...too many projects going on at the same time and something had to go!

My website hasn't been updated for a while as you might have noticed :(

You can check out all the new pieces on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/jewelsbyjessica?ref=name and email me for any info, prices or requests

Winter designs & Summer Sale!

2009-09-10T23:43:00.004+03:00

60 New Jewels by Jessica designs are ready and will be unveiled at the M.E.C. Trade Show at the end of September...Also my signature unique vintage recycled pieces will be there.

Please contact me for wholesale details.

Avaialble to the public from early October at Whitebox!

Check out our Facebook page for WhiteboxPraxitelous for details.

First Photoshoot

2009-05-27T18:55:00.003+03:00

Alison, a friend and fellow designer, was kind enough to pose for me in a few pics featuring my jewelry.

She did her own hair and I did the make up, styling and took the shots. Pretty good for a first effort I think...

Enjoy!

My First Etsy Treasury!

2009-05-16T00:49:00.004+03:00

These are curated lists, one compiles from all the sellers on Etsy...Usually they have a theme, a color, material, target group etc...I managed to get my first one on my first attempt! These are notoriously hard to get! But i was very systematic about it :)

Above is a screenshot to get an idea...

New Website New Designs

2009-04-26T12:44:00.002+03:00

Hello on a beautiful sunny Sunday...

I finished my updated website last night, it features a new layout and several unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

The summer 09 Collection will be online as well later on...I just need to re-photograph everything to please me :)

It is available in stores though, contact me for details...

Peek at New Summer Designs

2009-02-02T01:24:00.003+02:00

Here are some pics from a trade exibition for Summer 09 with some of my new designs...

Updated Website

2008-11-03T14:45:00.006+02:00

I have 3 new collections online!

A sample of each collection to be more precise, but it will give everyone a good idea of what my winter designs are about! The ROCK collection has many pieces for men or women...My first attempt on creating jewelry with a masculine edge!

I might add more pieces later on, but probably will have a brand new collection as well, something funky and fresh that can be customizable as well :)

so check out http://www.jewelsbyjessica.com/ and if you send me a note in checkout that you read my blog, I will send an extra gift with your order :)

My first Polyvore collages :)

2008-10-28T13:00:00.005+02:00

Here are the first two attempts i made on this cool addictive site! sorry bout the small images, coudn't figure how to save them larger!

My id there is jewelsbyjessica, look me up if you become a member :)

I wonder....How many more places will I find to spend oodles of time online...

Cool site to share

2008-10-27T01:33:00.003+02:00

While searching the web for something I stumbled upon this cool site which actually featured a design of mine!

It is a website that you pick and choose images online and create funky collages...

This is the direct link to the page I found...go explore :)

http://www.polyvore.com/golden_girl/set?id=1366281

Loving the Web

2008-05-02T14:42:00.002+03:00

Well, if nothing else, it brings you closer to people you would never meet!

Today I received an email from a returning customer in India and also received a visit from another customer from Japan who is visiting Greece.

It is such a gift to be able to mingle with people from around the world, not to mention "meet"all the talented crafters and designers out there as well through forums and related websites.

Just for that, I heart the internet, despite the grief it gives me from time to time...

New Blog

2008-05-01T21:17:00.004+03:00

I have started a new blog...It has to do with everything natural and organic for body and soul...

http://www.organicsoulbyjessica.blogspot.com/

I am learning and educating myself about what I can do to minimize the harmful effects of chemicals, how to positively affect the growing pollution and global warming crisis and discovering the small changes we all can adopt in our everyday life.

Creating pure organic products based on aromatherapy is just an aspect of this concern I have felt for a while now.

Please visit my blog if you wish to contribute or just read posts about a more natural & holistic approach to life. I welcome any comments and interesting links!

Seashore Magic

2008-04-08T21:53:00.005+03:00

Here is a seller I discovered on http://www.etsy.com/

Helen is the creator behind hmsdesigns http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5256671 is from the U.K. and is a textile designer that dabbles in mixed media as well.

She creates greeting cards, aceos and wall art combining elements from the beach and sea, together with lovely hues and textures. I already purchased 3 cards from here today and plan to place them in a frame as a trio for my seaside place...

p.s. She also has some romantic silk heart hangings... :)

Let Them Eat Cake!

2008-03-21T14:07:00.005+02:00

Another super imaginative find from http://www.etsy.com/ ... (can't help if I am addicted to the site!)

These filigree rings are made from what I imagine are dollhouse patisserie cakes, made into beautiful vintage inspired adornments. As the creator mentions, these are not for heavy duty wear, but will make a great impression when worn say at an intimate dinner :)

So cute they can even replace your desert!!

Amazing Recycled Vintage

2008-03-17T21:58:00.004+02:00

I discovered a talented designer on Etsy.com a while ago and wanted to share with the rest of you vintage junkies :)

She is http://www.louiseblack.etsy.com/

She utilizes antique and vintage pieces in her clothing and jewelry but the piece de resistance is her handmade corset. So popular they have been on Etsy, she was overwelmed with orders!

Check out her work and add her to your favourites, as it is well worth checking back often to see her listings.

Too Long a Break...

2008-03-17T21:43:00.005+02:00

Well, I admit, I kind of forgot about blogging for a while...

Stuff happened, good and bad, that kept me from my online experience.

Now I am back and have some tasty little posts planned for your eyes only!

So let me take this opportunity to announce a Spring collection now online on the website...Many new pieces, especially romantic and feminine earrings as well as necklaces.

Go check it out!

http://www.jewelsbyjessica.com/

Also...Plans for 2 new Summer collections to be unveiled soon!

One with vintage plastic birds in fun pastel colors called Chirp Chirp, the other a glitzy gold array of vintage recycled pieces called Glamourously Gilded...

Have fun with the first flirty fun days of Spring :)

Indiesave.com

2007-11-07T23:51:00.000+02:00

This is a brand new website offering coupons and savings from many Indie (Independent)businesses!

I know I looove to browse through oh so many sites and drool after everything I want to click and buy, well, now I have an extra reason why to buy handmade and Indie!

Visit http://www.indiesave.com/ to see what is on offer, but bookmark and check back often, because discounts and free gifts are added every month...This month yours truly is offering a free pair of earrings with every order.

I know this will be a regular stop for every Indie lover :)

New designs coming...website down...

2007-11-05T21:51:00.000+02:00

I have already updated some of the recently sold pieces but want to add a few more and the website will have an array of fresh jewelry!

Unfortunately the server is down since Saturday :( and I cannot contact my hosting to see what is wrong...hopefully this will be resolved soon!

Here is a sneak preview of what is coming...

Vandalised Vintage

2007-11-04T13:39:00.000+02:00

These are a long time favourite of mine...just the right mix of vintage love and irreverance!

Recycled vintage plates are embellished with heat fused ceramic paint in naughtly words, biblical saying or in kooky portraits of the famous... Custom orders are also accepted so imagine what a cool gift this would make for your computer nerd or fashion victim friend!

Visit http://www.vandalisedvintage.etsy.com/ and check out Trixie's blog as well at http://trixiedelicious.wordpress.com/

Athens Summer 2008 Fashion Week preview

2007-10-31T23:04:00.000+02:00

I visited Athens Fashion Week that took place last weekend, with my http://www.athenswears.com/ co-conspiritors and took some snapshots of the crowd coming and going...The cool pics will be posted soon on the Athenswears site, so check it out and take the opportunity to subscribe as well...but here is the star of the red carpet!

Art I Heart

2007-10-29T23:53:00.000+02:00

I wanted to share with you this artist I have found on Etsy...She works in collage and mixed media, just my cup of tea...creating images that have a colorful sensitivity I adore...complemented by mysterious poetic titles. The lovely work above is titled *She Was The Ghost Of Birds*

I have ordered several small pieces from her twice and set them in a large white frame over vintage wallpaper. She also has larger art, but I purchased the playing card size, which are great for a collection of images now adorning the bedroom wall...

I am still lamenting over a large Marilyn Monroe work I missed, but she has others from time to time for the Marilyn maniacs out there!

Check her out here http://www.stilettoheights.etsy.com/

Made to Measure

2007-10-29T12:48:00.001+02:00

I needed to design new jewelry because the sold pieces on the website need updating and made this up...Actually ended up suiting me quite well and I am keeping it :)

Milestones...Ideas...

2007-10-28T23:04:00.000+02:00

Well, this weekend saw the celebration of a new milestone in the few years Jewels by Jessica has been online. More sales ever since the new website was launched 10 days ago. I need to spend time tomorrow photographing new designs and putting them online...

I was inspired to check out my visitor stats as well...102.000 visitors since the site was born around 2004 and 5.200 this past month alone... I know many visitors don't stick around for long, but again, I feel this is a pretty good number if one takes into account I am not good with promoting online.

Maybe I needed a sign of optimism, because I have been thinking of a site that would include other Greek Indie Designers...hopefully providing a bridge between them and the rest of the world.

Thinking of names.....any ideas anyone? :) Email me! If you come up with a name we end up using I will send you a free jewel!

Would something funky or something serious be better I wonder...

1) *Designismus*

2) *GreekDesignOnline*

Fashion A - fair

2007-10-28T00:44:00.000+03:00

Today I visited an exibition featuring several up and coming accessory and clothing designers. It was organized by a company called Theatre Crossroads from London and was hosted by the Booze Co-operativa Bar and lasted 2 days. During that time a theatrical performance played out, which was imaginative and fun! Here is a pic from the exibition...

Cool Moo

2007-10-26T19:39:00.000+03:00

I thought I'd share a cool link I found recently through an indie forum...

A company called MOO prints cute mini cards you can use as promos, business or calling cards, as well as small sticker books, postcards etc.

They have a cool option where you can have up to 100 different cropped images for 100 long and lean mini cards so you have a variety of images and on the back you get several lines of text. These cost about $20 for 100 mini cards.

I am thinking of ordering some thank you or coupon cards myself...You could even use these for clothing and handbag tags.

Visit http://www.moo.com/ for more details and have fun uploading and cropping images :)

p.s. might get stuck while uploading many images, I suggest you disconnect and try loading again!

Is website design worth the effort?

2007-10-23T23:24:00.000+03:00

I am quite convinced now...after changing the website look completely, into a more compact and professional layout (well, that was my aim anyway!) I am happy to report sales are up :)

I might need a few more days to be convinced it is not a coincidence, but there you go...I suppose spending some money and getting it professionally designed is a smart move after all, I am just happy to be managing on my own up to now. As a control freak I relish in knowing I created the website from scratch with no technical backround whatsoever!

So to all of you wondering, get to work on your site, in the end all the long hours will pay off :)

p.s. thank you to Eva from http://www.needlemedia.com for my custom illustration and to Krystan from http://www.krystan.etsy.com for the new logo, both of them helped immensly in creating the look I was after.

Jessica discovers mineral make up :)

2007-10-23T22:56:00.000+03:00

I haven't been exited about makeup since I was 13 and discovered liquid eyeliner ala Marilyn Monroe! But now I am experimenting with some new natural products that seem to work really well with my skin creating a smooth porcelain finish, not stuffy and dusty as normal powder makes it.

I ordered some samples from pinkquartzminerals, a seller on my favourite website, etsy.com, after reading some reviews on the forum and was instantly hooked!

The foundation and blush were so natural looking and skin friendly I was amazed. A matt but fresh complexion is what I was looking for and got it with these products. The green corrector powder was a bit tricky to set properly but after trying a different slanted brush I managed to cover my red areas around my nose perfectly.Even with the mini kabuki brush the powders went on smoothly once you figure out the way (a light circular motion) and the minimum powder spill I get when I tap the brush on my vanity is well worth it.

I received my large containers today (foundation, blush and veil) and am all set for my winter face! The eyeshadow samples Doree sent as well are stunning, very much like the Mac make up collection but all natural & vegan which is so much better.

http://www.pinkquartzminerals.etsy.com/

p.s. Any reviews I might write are my personal views, about products I am excited about. They are not promotions or advertisments of any kind.

Jewels by Jessica Live

2007-10-17T01:18:00.000+03:00

Well, it seems knowing more about website design, doesn't help when you want more with each update ;)

I tried really hard this time to make the site even more organised and professional looking but keeping it cute, fun and girly as well! ...I have my doubts whether I reached all of my high expectations, but after a long time working on it and many many computer malfunctions, here it is for all of you to check out... http://www.jewelsbyjessica.com/

All comments are welcome, especially the good ones...!

Now, at last, I can get back to concentrating on designs and the new collection I am creating. For all of you familiar with my work, it might come as a bit of a surprise, as I mainly have worked with recycled vintage components.

But I am constantly trying out new things and love the challenge of the unknown, so keep posted for the new Jewels by Jessica venture into the world of precious metal :)

A fresh start for...

2007-04-11T22:13:00.000+03:00

A whole year has passed since i posted on the blog...so i needed a fresh start.Time flies when life gets in the way of all the other things you love and *need* to do to keep sane...

but there you go...

I am back now, with a new website soon to be launched, a new company identity (like the new business card above. Thanks to Krystan! from krystan.etsy.com ), many plans for the future of Jewels by Jessica and so many ideas in my head, i am practically bursting at the seams...

The only problem will be time management :)