necklaces « pling

{ greek goddess } June 10, 2009

Filed under: earrings, handmade goodies, necklaces, sets, ≈ necklaces, ≈ shup — style director @ 12:25 am
Tags: art deco, bee hive, choker necklace, chunky, dove, flower, honeycomb, hoop earrings, lariat necklace, olive branch, peace, swan, trapeze earrings, Y-shaped necklace

Even when it’s summer (translation: scorching), the parties cannot stop. Meeting up with loved ones, friends or business associates seem to be also turning up the heat right in the middle of the season. And this season, we see dresses that are inspired by Greek goddesses. Think Lena Headey in the movie ‘300′. Think silk satin and chiffon. Think romantic, structured flair and creamy colors. You are on your way…

Whether it’s the draped dress for summer cocktails, the bustier gown or the one-shoulder dress for evening events, or the bandeau dress for a day reception, be sure to lend the appeal of these Athens-inspired accessories to navigate the social whirl. Strike a Grecian pose!

*SOLD*

Leave a Comment

{ when i was a little girl… } June 2, 2009

Filed under: handmade goodies, necklaces, ≈ necklaces, ≈ shoe clips — style director @ 11:40 pm
Tags: bling bling, carousel, clips, crown, key, lace, ribbon, scallop, semiprecious stones

Inspired by the ribbons and bows that were in my dresses when I was a little girl, and paying tribute to my late daddy who used to tie my hair for me (yes, it was my daddy who loved to braid my hair for school), these pieces bring me back to my childhood days of so much fun and reverie.

And carousels…who doesn’t love them? Boys and girls alike, we all like these merry-go-rounds. And living in apartments with playgrounds, we kids couldn’t wait to head downstairs for some crazy climbing, digging and chasing around those modest carousels. They still hold a special place in my heart and I rejoice whenever I catch a glimpse of them in old estates. Not those modern synthetics one. They don’t make them like that anymore. The ones that we occasionally see at those big fairs and in overseas countries just ooze with romantic connotations – bright, glittering, and fairytale like.

New products! I love to wear flats and those ballet flats from Cotton On are my casual shoes. Sometimes, I just feel like dressing them up and thus, this idea! Even though I categorize them as shoe clips, they can be used as a brooch, a hair clip, or a multi-clip to adorn a plain top. Add some razzle-dazzle and something ordinary is transformed instantly! Let me know how you would like to use them and I’ll customize accordingly. Limited pieces and I sell them in pairs. Shoes not included, of course.

*SOLD*

NA0206 - my romantic lil princess necklace

Leave a Comment

{ earth, water & flowers } April 22, 2009

Filed under: necklaces, ≈ necklaces, ≈ shup — style director @ 2:17 am
Tags: biscuit, crotchet flowers, crumb, elf, flora, flower, flowers, key, knitted flower, lace, lace flower, moon, pearls, quote tag, red, stars, watering can

This title bears a tad resemblance to “Earth, Wind & Fire” right? Ok, a tiny tad. More aptly, it’s this week’s upload on flower-themed creations with this month’s dedication to Eco-Chic.

Today is Earth Day! And what a beautiful reminder to do good to the place we share. To continue the thread on sharing, here’s a simple picture I took of a dainty little yellow flower by the roadside. I’m just hoping that wildflowers will not disappear or that flowers have shorter blooming cycles since winters are longer and spring is late to come. Don’t you think such simple, spontaneous beauty is inspiring and it would be truly disastrous to not find them anymore on the streets, growing by the corners, waiting to be discovered and admired?

Green Tip: I save water (and money!) at home using the water leftover from rice to water my flowers and plants every day. It’s really good for them as the water contains the “polished-off” nutrients from the rice and thus a natural fertilizer! Totally organic! You can also use used grounded coffee or tea leaves after your daily cuppa. And those who come to my little apartment thought, “Green fingers”. But the secret is out!

For today (April 22), don’t drive. Take public transport. Or do something “green” that you don’t usually do. Join the eco-movement! I’m sure, like me, you would like to admire these floral blessings. pling’s little dedication…hope you like them!

NA0049 - watering can of blooms necklace

*SOLD OUT*

RA0010 - purple bloom adjustable ring

{ raindrops keep fallin’ on my head } March 26, 2009

Filed under: earrings, necklaces — style director @ 3:02 am
Tags: bling bling, brolly, rainbow, seed pearls, surgical steel posts, umbrella

Another rainy day…recently, the weather is so erratic – a constant reminder of how our Earth is suffering on a daily basis. Next month’s posts are dedicated to our Earth in conjunction with Earth Day on April 22. I’ll share more in the next post. Remember Earth Hour. Do your part. Every small effort counts. Even if you think you are just 1 person.

Well, back. I keep on humming this song. I do like the lyrics.

B.J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head lyrics

I love rainy days. Of course, when I’m not out and especially at night or in the wee hours of the morning. The smell is heavenly and the sound is so therapeutic when writing or creating pieces.

When I’m out, I’m one of those people who seldom carry an umbrella. I keep losing them! My excuse: my bag is very heavy already. And thus, these brolly-themed pieces allow my tongue-in-cheek reply whenever my friends question the whereabouts of my umbrella. “See! It’s here!”

*SOLD*

Leave a Comment

{ teardrop } February 26, 2009

Filed under: necklaces — style director @ 2:24 am
Tags: choker necklace, teardrop pendant

These teardrop pendants are beautifully poetic – sometimes sad, sometimes full of hope. Don’t ask me why. Maybe it has to do with the association with water. And maybe because these choker necklaces will lie close to the heart when worn long on the chest bone. Worn short, they lie close to the collarbones or throat.

Clarity. Only the heart sees clearly and rightly. And the tongue shall speak so

*SOLD*

NA0128 - 'a small piece of twilight' choker cord necklace NA0105 - 'tears are blue' choker necklace

{ of kings & queens } December 20, 2008

Filed under: necklaces, ≈ shup — style director @ 3:10 am
Tags: castle, charm necklace, choker necklace, fleur-de-lis, princess

I’ve just watched the dvd of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’. Yes, I know..I’m slow! But all the same, I’m still inspired by that magical world conjured by C.S. Lewis – a place & period where kings & queens rule, princes and princesses reign, and mystical creatures roam. Charmed.

*SOLD*

NA0127 - elizabethan choker necklace NA0169 - crowning glory necklace

Leave a Comment

{ pop! } November 23, 2008

Filed under: earrings, necklaces — style director @ 1:12 am
Tags: anime, beatles, camera necklace, graphic novel, manga, marilyn monroe, pop art

Pop art, popular culture, pop icons, comic and manga. The things that make up everyday life do not have to be banal. Take a bold approach and you have the pop art movement in the 50s and 60s, when the works of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, John McHale and Takashi Murakami took the stage. Like a reaction or some may say, a rebellion to the elitist view of culture, art or any other artistic expressions, pop art gives meaning to mundane objects, carousing them with parody, idealization and an unique quality that is sometimes hard to pinpoint.

Here, a series of pop icons, rendered in the form of necklaces or earrings, to lend life a little of that 60s conceptual rebellion, while still embracing what our culture has to offer us. I say, ‘pop!’ What say you? Wear. And wear it with pride.

Leave a Comment

{ let’s drive down memory lane! } August 14, 2008

Filed under: necklaces — style director @ 12:37 am
Tags: mini cooper, scooter, vespa, volkswagen beetle

They are back! My favorite vehicles – Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Beetle and Vespa. Wouldn’t it be just lovely to ‘drive down’ memory lane (literally!) in these? Eco-friendly too!

*SOLD*

Leave a Comment