Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts

16 October 2012

Fall Inspo

With each new season brings new inspiration for the alexa collection.
The sparkle of the city at night.
Exciting changes.
Rich colors, cool textures.
Organic shapes.
Boldness.

A fall preview may be just around the corner.... stay tuned!

8 October 2012

Why hello


It has been far too long blogger world. What a hectic yet fun past month it has been! We have officially lugged all of our goods from Quebec City to Chicago, with a minor pit stop in MN. Bearsy & I spent several weeks there working, catching up with friends, & hanging out with the fam. This past week we settled into our new condo in Chicago & it couldn't be more perfect for our growing little family. I've decided to cut down the daily posts here to 2-3 times per week.. it's a good thing I promise :) This means I am starting to design my fall/winter 2012 alexa collection. So check back often & stay tuned for my new line preview! 

30 May 2012

alexa collection trunk show

This Friday June 1st Stephanie's Shop in St. Paul will be hosting my very first in store trunk show! Stop in Friday anytime between 3 & 7 for treats, bevys, jewels, & fun (obvi). You will be able to shop my spring/summer pieces from my Stone Age Collection. I would love to see your lovely faces there. 

11 May 2012

alexa collection, literally- bracelets

I never leave home without a few bracelets...ok several. I love an armful of fun aka mixing colors, metals, & shapes. While I have several little pieces that I wear on a daily basis, these are my favorite statement pieces. 
Happy Friday!

10 May 2012

alexa collection, literally- earrings

I love me some statement earrings, big, bold, & colorful. If I opt for earrings I usually don't wear a necklace. I like my earrings to be the focal point & adding more  bling usually takes away from that. If you haven't figured it out already my all time favorite color is green & my earring collection definitely reflects that! 

 

5 April 2012

Back to Basics

This week I had the pleasure of completing a necklace for a very generous lady. She happened to see my collection in Stephanie's Shop & mentioned to my mom that she had just inherited her grandmothers jewelry. Willingly, she dropped of her Gma's jewelry box full of beautiful pieces... for me to have. In return, I created a multi-layer gold necklace & sent it to her. Doing this makes me so happy! It reminds me of how my business started years ago. I am so honored to work with jewelry that has so much history & sentimental value. The quality of materials used to create costume jewelry is stellar; that is why I love modernizing it... making something you want to wear. That is so much better then sitting in the back of your closet collecting dust. Right?

 So many options...
 I chose to pair a tribal inspired chain with more delicate silver & gold chains 
I added many layers to help create balance and depth with this piece. I am excited to receive Ann's reaction to her redesigned piece!

Were you lucky enough to have your grandmother's jewelry handed down to you? Don't know what to do with it? I can help! It would be my pleasure to work with you & the jewels and come up with piece(s) you would love to wear! Contact me at alexacollections@gmail.com if this idea interests you :)

19 March 2012

Must Have Monday- Wire Wrapped Stones

This Monday I am telling you that must have at least one wired wrapped stone piece in your jewelry box. Lucky for you my spring line has many original pieces to choose from. These are my favorite pieces that are now available on my etsy shop Chchchcheck it out.
Silver wire wrapped blue/green stone with vintage gilver chain -$90.00
Simple silver chain & wire wrapped oblong stone, simple yet edgy- $84.00
Gold wire wrapped green colored stone paired with a mixed up chain, AMAZING - $84.00
Bad Ass quartz stone, silver wire & a stunning vintage chain-$104.00



{Shhhhhh special deal to my blog readers only. Use coupon code: WRAPPED at checkout and receive 20% off your necklace, valid only on wire-wrapped pieces. Good for one day only, today!}

1 March 2012

Hidden Treasures- In the Closet

My love for thrift storing doesn't just include home-goods, it actually started with jewelry, handbags & clothing. I am a firm believer that if you are willing to hunt/ put a little work into some things; you can find fabulous & unique pieces. Last week I waited in line (yea I really did) for the doors to open for a half-off sale at one of my favorite thrift stores. Here are some of the amazing things I scooped up.

{Unbelievable grey-toned bell sleeved fur, I died.}
{Faux fur easy to wear jacket.}
{Can't even deal with this brown zip up fur vest, I think it was made for me. Can you tell I fancy vintage fur?!}
{Dreamy tiny cross-body black bag, perfect for handsfree dancing.}
{Scrumptious black fold over clutch, classic.}

These items I found at a local vintage store, Champion Jacks.
{Love this Yumi Kim-like pattern, I will be hemming this baby into a mini dress}
{Amazing gold detail trim along the neckline.}
{Pendleton inspired patterned cross-body bag, which can turn into a clutch/oversized wallet.Soooooo perfect.}
{Thick, heavy, warm, colorful zip up navajo inspired sweater}
{I have been searching for this detailed bead top all my life, for real. I will be rocking this with mint colored denim and sky high platforms.}


29 February 2012

Sneak Peek....

I beyond excited to share with you a little look into the spring 2012 alexa collection, Stone Age! It will be available March here.
Stone heaven!!
 
Stunning sea blue agate stone with small silver wire wrapping detail & vintage chains. So elegant and easy to wear.
 
Deep brown colored agate stone that really stands out with the gold wire wrapping and brown leather details. Umm hello gold & silver chain fringe.
 
What more could you want with this grey-toned agate stone, silver wire wrapping, delicate dangles, & yellow leather/badass vintage silver chain?
 
Gorgeous eye-catching brown agate stone with gold wire wrapping. Placed on a chocolate brown leather string. The perfect necklace to rock with your wildfox tees and cut-off shorts this summer.
Fraser Vally stone with hints of blue & pink paired with a long silver chain. Added fun with the gold and silver dangles (all vintage). The first creation in the new collection!
Vintage pink stone-like beads paired with tons of gold chains. Tangled glory.
The 2012 spin on the old school friendship bracelets. Fun bold colors paired with edgy gold or silver chains. Easy to wear, layer them up!

These pictures were captured by the very talented Lauren from de[luxe] design studio. Thank you so much for your patience and your creative eye!

28 February 2012

Spring alexa collection

I always get asked what influences my creations? Believe me when I say I am inspired by everything that surrounds me. I am notorious for snapping pictures, tearing pages out of magazines, & using design boards to help get the creative juices flowing. The alexa collection started with redesigning vintage jewelry & that hasn't changed. You will see hints of the Gilver Era (fall 2011 alexa collection) with the combination of gold & silver. In addition to my vintage chains, I am thrilled to be using stones found in and around the Fraser Valley (where I live). You will see fun pops of color with the variation in stones, leather, & string. I truly believe my collection is an extension of me! If I could describe it in words it would be: vintage.hippie-like.free-flowing.colorful.

I feel as though pictures can describe it better than words... I would love to share with you some of the inspiration behind the alexa collection spring 2012 line, Stone Age.
Check back tomorrow to catch a sneak peek of my newest pieces!

27 February 2012

Must Have Monday- Fresh Water

Fresh water shades have seem to have popped up everywhere. I admit they have even influenced the spring 2012 alexa collection. Here are some cool colors to cure the Monday blues.
Striped cupcake liners- $3.50
Opi nail polish in Mermaid Tears- $8.88
Fahrenheit Selita Sandal -$79.99
Ikat pillow set- $40.00
NARS Trio eyeshadow in Cap Ferrat- $55.00
 Diesel Medium Leather Bag- $203.00
alexa collection sea of blue stone- coming soon!

23 February 2012

Hidden Treasures

There is something about a thrift store that makes me all giddy inside; my palms start to sweat, my mind starts to race, and my pace quickens. I truly love the thrill of the hunt. I am never really looking for anything specific rather, things tend to whisper my name when I walk past them.... pssst hey Al you NEED me, how good would I look in your home? Now I always go in with a budget in mind and end up blowing it somewhere near the teapots & vases. Here are a few of my latest finds.
Leaves & Green two of my favorite things, great trio serving tray for dinner parties.
Fun city books in different shades of brown. Maybe I will get to visit these places one day.
So excited to have these books in my office back at home. I don't think I will read any of them but damn they look good!
Spring alexa collection, how did this get in here?
Off white lace detailed vase to hold  fresh flowers.
Gold detailed baking dish turned bracelet & ring holder.
It is all in the detail with this silver serving tray. I will be using this to display my spring collection!
The coolest books I have found so far... textured (fabric) sewing books. These ones are pretty and will actually get read.


21 February 2012

A Night of Woah

My girlfriends & I were in a  dire need of a GNO (girls night out). It just so happened that last week we finally got our big chance. The eclectic Diva! boutique was hosting a pre-Vday ladies night out in my neck of the woods. The evening was not short on laughter or fun that is FOR SURE. The shopping party had everything you could ever want or need for V-day... curious? Check out the pics for yourself. Lets just say some of us were a bit more scandalized than others.
{Nothing sets the shopping mood better then delish red velvet cupcakes}
{cupcakes may have gotten out of hand}
{Grownup tutus in fun fab colors}
{Say what?!}
{Yummy chocolate exfoliating scrub}
{Woah}
  {My jewelry on display!}     
       {All Wrapped Up bracelet}
                   
{Sky high heels, tutus, roller derby gear, oh my!}
 
{Funky offerings}
{Mad hatter party with these unique pieces? I thinks so get ready girls!}

Thanks to Lauren from

de[luxe] design studio

for documenting the night in these fun pictures!