Happy 2011 Everyone!!

I've decided to post the rest of my Holiday requests after the New Years. I would love to dedicate this last post of the year to all my customers, businesses and major clients who have helped me succeed. Can you believe it hasn't even been a year since I've started? It's only been 9 months and up until 2 months ago, I was juggling making jewelry on the side, freelancing as a make-up artist while also finishing up Nursing School (which I have FINALLY finished!!). I've scrolled down and started to look back at all the custom charm bracelets I've made in this short amount of time and it's estimated over 55! That doesn't even include the other pieces of jewelry I've made. It makes me so happy and I even get a little emotional when I look back at all the work. I honestly never would of thought I've accomplish this much so far. Who knew all the years of working in retail, daydreaming about fashion and staying up late at night being a computer nerd trying to teach myself basic coding and a little graphic designing would all pay off someday?! Somehow all those things have helped me along the way. Strange, but believe me it does. I know I'm not the only person making jewelry out there, but I know I have proven to everyone else how hard I work on EACH piece of jewelry I make, the detailing I put in it and especially how much thought goes into each bracelet. I think there's a quote in a verse of a song I heard, "You gonna be hot for awhile, Imma be rich forever." Oh man, I definitely just quoted Kanye West (please don't hate me for that! haha). My point is I'm not just trying to do something that's "in" at the moment or finding a new hobbie. I'm here to stay and I know my work speaks for itself. A huge part of what my jewelry line has become are from the ideas of my customers. They always have so many great ideas and challenge me to the fullest. I would like to end this post with listing everyone who has helped me in 2010 and a photo of my boldest piece of the year. Thanks to Michele. THANK YOU everyone and I'm so excited for all the new things coming up for the New Years. I love you guys!!! I've also realized I've rambled all my thoughts and crazy words into one big paragraph so thank you for taking the time to read it! ;0)

Business

• DCPG Photography
• Miss Virginia USA
• Cousin Corporation of America
• Bra-Ha-Ha Organization of Hampton Roads
• Hampton Roads Magazine
• Relay for Life
• I.M.P.A.C.T. Athletes
• Honor & Remember
• Love Inspired

Social Icons

• Kim Iverson
• Aubrey Aquino
• DJ HeavyGrinder
• Sophia aka 'Fashionista804' Beauty Video Guru on Youtube

Designers

• Krystal Rae
• Michele Kirkpatrick

Although I have no limit to how far my work goes, I would like to give a special shout out to Hampton Roads and the people in this area who have helped me because this is where I currently live and where I want to make the most of an impact! I've had many small and big businesses help me locally and helped me get noticed! Also, to all 950+ fans on Facebook!!! 

All of these people and organizations who have helped me have official websites. If you would like to visit any of them, just find them under Labels on the right side of my page and click on their post and you should find a link to their site within the post. Thank you again everyone and I hope I didn't forget anybody!! Have a safe New Years with no regrets! Happy 2011!!!

My Version

The Original

Oscar de la Renta Pearl Bib Necklace priced at $1,150.