25 Tuesday Nov 2014
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Sea/mermaid inspired beading hues, with a single Moonstone bead and a gorgeous Indian tassels I picked up from my travels.
22 Saturday Nov 2014
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Septum rings have been around since centuries, dating back to several cultures including Indian culture. From rural parts of India, Nepal and so on, to the high fashion pages of magazines, septum rings seem to be a hit with celebrities like Lady Gaga & Rihanna (both of whom I love in term of style);
I needed to give the look a try but didn’t want to invest in a real one, or an expensive faux one. DIY it was, & it was super easy to make as well;
I used an old midi ring I never used before ( I think it’s from H&M), some silver beads & UHU glue.
Step One: I cut the midi ring and adjusted it to see how it would fit to look good as a septum ring.
Step Two: Once I was happy with the size, I added a few beads to the middle of it & added two beads (with UHU glue) to cover up the opening so it wouldn’t be sharp.
Step Three: I left it to dry overnight, and that was it! 🙂
I tried on several ways to style my personal look with the septum ring I made, including using bindis. This is another classic Indian style that seems to be making a re-apperance in the fashion world;
This post seems to be focusing on quite a number of trends, & it doesn’t stop here. This one includes a makeup trend called the Bling Brow. It’s basically self-adhesive crystals that is used either above, under or on the eyebrows to add some glam to your eye makeup. The price however, is really steep.
My alternative? Bindis! It’s the same concept. In fact, Indian brides have been doing this since forever. I had previously purchased two packs of bindis for RM10 each, from Brickfields;
If the adhesive at the back isn’t sticky anymore, you can add some eyelash glue and re-use it again.
& now I absolutely need to get proper faux septum rings. I can’t wait to rock this look 🙂
xx
19 Wednesday Nov 2014
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As much as I love to create magic, I like finding pieces of magic or as I’d like to call them my ‘travel treasures’ to share on Deeper Than Fashion. These elephant treasures were definitely a crowd favourite;
Double Elephant Bracelets &;
Ele Hug rings. How cute are these elephant rings that wrap around your finger, giving it a little hug?! 🙂
I also managed to find pieces that I can infuse into my own creations. Like this cameo Ganesha; 
& of course, no post is complete without my customised Ganesha dreamcatchers. These have been a constant hit and the orders for these haven’t slowed down one bit;
Sometimes I get orders without a price limit & I can let my creativity fully take over. Like I did with this gold Ganesha piece; 
The blessings keep coming in abundance & I’d like to take a moment to thank the Universe for all it’s blessings.
18 Tuesday Nov 2014
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Having done over hundred of dreamcatchers, there are always themes that seem to make me want to recreate them in a different way. Here was a previous Yin & Yang design I worked on.
The concept was fairly simple, but I handpainted the feathers to look like the beautiful symbol;
It’s been long overdue & this design has been swimming around in my head for awhile now, I finally took the time to create it. My revamped Yin & Yang dreamcatcher; 
The Yin & Yang is an ancient symbol of balance and harmony. I used two healing crystal beads for this design. A moonstone and a labradorite (both my favourites!).
The moonstone enhances intuition. promotes inspiration, brings success in love and business & the labradorite is known to enhance strength of will and helps assist when faced with changes as well as challenges.
Can’t wait to start using more healing crystals and gemstones in my work. I love how it has more meaning and purpose behind it than it being just wearable art.
16 Sunday Nov 2014
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My weekends are reserved mostly for updating this website, working on accessories, taking pictures of them and having to cue them for sales the following week. Running your own business and being a perfectionist means having do everything yourself from scratch. As much as it’s tiring, I love it and wouldn’t have it any other way 🙂
That also means limited time to go out to get my hair done. I was beyond thrilled when Supermodels Secrets stocked up on Manic Panic semi-permanent hair dye. Before getting my hair coloured, I read up many articles on hair dyes and most sites recommend Manic Panic. This was a perfect opportunity for me to try it out;
Staying true to my mermaid self, I opted for turquoise & purple yet again. But this time, I was going to do it myself. The end result, was fairly impressive (if I do say so myself);
The before & after!
I previously had it bleached professionally and the tedious part about coloured hair is that it fades really quick. So glad I now have these jars of Manic Panic hair dye to last me quite awhile. It’s quite messy to do on my own, but I’ll manage 🙂 Gloves, an old towel and a t-shirt you don’t mind messing up are essential.
Of course along with the Manic Panic hair dye, I was tempted to buy other beauty and makeup products as well. This time around I got makeup palettes (my old one broke) and a set of brushes. 
I had to have these once I saw them because I constantly need to come up with new makeup ideas and creative makeup for shoots, even if its something as simple as taking pictures of myself in the accessories I need to upload for sale. Yes, I’m my own brand model and makeup artist as well 😉 Jane of all trades, is I!
This week I worked on a simple mermaid inspired look for the intricate coral necklaces I had in store. The pigments from the eyeshadow was amazing once I applied two layers (one was too light on my skin!), however it lasted really long. The brushes were super soft and gentle on my skin!
The end look; 
Besides the mermaid inspired eye makeup and nude lips, I stuck on pearl detailing to the side of my face for a more glam mermaid feel. To blend it in, I softly brushed on silver eyeshadow; 
The whole look worked perfectly with the jewelry; 
Since I do my shopping on the site once a month, it seemed only fair that I share this information once again;
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Also, do check out Deeper Than Fashion for the accessories! 🙂
14 Friday Nov 2014
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Peacock feathers are something I use quite a bit in my jewelry making. The beauty of its colours, shape and details make it a statement on its own. Now imagine a necklace being inspired by all the beauty it holds; 
Peacock Goddess Necklace; Intricate peacock feather design with stone work on beautifully crafted bronze setting. Bring on the bling and gorgeous colour waves, this piece is perfect to mix and match with both traditional and fashion forward wear.
05 Wednesday Nov 2014
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As much as I love making statement wearable art, I love handpicking them and selling them to share with the rest of the world. My current obsession; 
Bohemian Coin Necklace; Gorgeous chunky statement tribal inspired necklace that looks gorgeous layered with other jewelry. The coins fringe dangles have a soft twinkling jingle as you walk.
03 Monday Nov 2014
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My obsession with My Little Pony & jewelry designing led to these babies being made;
I had a customer contact me & ask me for customised pieces of My Little Pony jewelry. No budgets, no designs. The whole thing was left to me. I love being to explore ideas with no boundaries. The outcome always leaves me satisfied.
27 Monday Oct 2014
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There’s been a bigger trend towards body jewelry recently. From belly and body chains, to one of my personal favourites, the head chain. Channeling you inner Princess Jasmine feel and unleashing the goddess in you, Deeper Than Fashion presents; 
Indian Goddess Headchain; Rose gold chains with with stone work and details.
Nature Wanderer Goddess Headchain; Rose gold chains with white rhinestone embellishments & dangling tiny leaf charms.
Cleopatra Goddess Headchain; Rose gold chains with turquoise babyblue beads.
19 Sunday Oct 2014
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I try to incorporate the vibrancy, culture and sense of heritage into my art and jewelry. I love being able to create fusions, mixing modern contemporary pieces with hints of tradition.
Inspired by the beauty of Indian culture while keeping the designs relevant and wearable on a day to day basis I created a signature piece to incorporate as many elements of the Hindu Gods & Goddesses as I could;
Ganesha charm, peacock feather to represent Lord Muruga, lotus to represent Goddess Lakshmi,Durga and Saraswati, Rudraksha bead for Lord Shiva & an ohm symbol representing both the unmanifest and manifest aspect of God.
Harmini Asokumar 