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Moonchild Dreamcatcher.

25 Tuesday Nov 2014

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IMG_20141105_110724moonSea/mermaid inspired beading hues, with a single Moonstone bead and a gorgeous Indian tassels I picked up from my travels.

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Of DIY Septum Rings & Some Indian Culture.

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);

1 2I 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;

IMG_20141123_162105I 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! 🙂
IMG_20141123_162144IMG_20141123_160725I 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; 
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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;IMG_20141123_162223IMG_20141123_162018If 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

Yin & Yang Dreamcatcher.

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;10639685_10152460759732058_4216526022264258195_nIt’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; 10262130_10152495762037058_7882053004152114310_nThe 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.

Mermaid Locks & Look.

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;z3iu

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);

PhotoGrid_1416127012290The 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. IMG_20141116_163957I 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; IMG_20141116_163451Besides 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;  IMG_20141116_163238IMG_20141116_163412The whole look worked perfectly with the jewelry; PhotoGrid_1416127410022PhotoGrid_1416127353571

Since I do my shopping on the site once a month, it seemed only fair that I share this information once again;

Website store: http://www.supermodel2u.com
Blog: http://www.supermodels-secrets.com
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Also, do check out Deeper Than Fashion for the accessories! 🙂

Ganesha Dreamcatchers.

08 Monday Sep 2014

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Lord Ganesha is probably one of the best-known and worshipped Hindu gods. Others may know him as the elephant god as Ganesha has an elephant’s head. Being the remover of obstacles, I’ve always had a personal liking to Ganesha especially since my mom would make an effort to make a stop at the Ganesha temple every morning before going to work, or my dad would always drive past the temple to pray in whenever he left the house. Ganesha has always been a favourite in my household, and that rubbed off on me.

I’m probably not the most religious person, but I believe that my prayers and thoughts on it are between me and god. This however is a completely different story all together. Coming back to Ganesha, I’ve made dreamcatchers incorporating him in them and the response has been overwhelming. I take this as a sign of blessing;IMG_20140904_135800IMG_20140904_153236IMG_20141028_230053I love how I was able to incorporate something that was significant to my life and learn that it was equally as significant to others. The first one I made was completely by chance (exactly how most of my designs come to life) and I am so happy to have had this idea come to me.

Vinayagar Chathurthi

29 Friday Aug 2014

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IMG_20140829_155350IMG_20140829_174455Today is Vinayagar Chaturthi, the Hindu festival to celebrate the god Ganesha; remover of obstacles, of new beginnings and wisdom.

& as tradition would have it, I create dreamcatchers with different themes and ideas, incorporating elements of each festival. This time I decided I would make one to get blessed for me.

Wishing all of you a blessed day & may all your obstacles be removed. Sending you love and light.

I love what I do, and I do what I love.

24 Saturday May 2014

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332604_10150560388842058_640029639_oCreativity is something that is very subjective to me and my creative process is… to be honest, I don’t have one. I’m merely just enjoying the journey and see where it takes me.

I enjoy picking little knick-knacks and materials whenever I see them, things that I find fascinating & fall in love with; not knowing what I’m going to do with it and letting it inspire me when the time comes. I have charms and materials stored for months before I eventually use them.

I fall in love with ideas before they even hit me. Falling in love, knowing I won’t fall out of it.

I hope for everyone to find love like that. Exciting, inspiring, comforting, fulfilling, bliss.

I come across my designs by chance a lot of time. I make mistakes, recreate and learn from it. Some of my designs may come across a little ‘raw’. Slightly imperfect, and very much handmade. Definitely full of love, hard-work and good vibes.

I work at my own pace, no pressure, in my own rainbow bubble of happy. I believe emotions reflect in your art.

With no compromises in quality and focusing in what my idea of wearable art should be, I constantly evolve in terms of materials used, designs and inspiration. There’s no limitations, just a special sense of freedom, constantly enabling me to progress and feed my soul.

Being able to design wearable art or accessories has given me the ability and creative outlet to turn my daydreaming and inspirations into a reality.

& this, is the kind of love that lasts a lifetime.

A set of 3.

14 Wednesday May 2014

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Three sets up for grabs on the online store.

Each set has three necklaces as shown below; IMG_20140514_081538 IMG_20140514_081620 IMG_20140514_081754

Unleashing the inner Deeper Than Fashion goddess.

08 Thursday May 2014

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Constantly, I wish I had more than a pair of hands to work with. In fact, sometimes I feel like I do. Infusing my love for art, nature & the sea, as well as all elements that I find keep me sane, this artwork came to life;

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I envisioned myself with 4 arms, enwrapped in all the beauty and elements of magic that keep my creative flow going. The beautiful and talented Thineswari of Trixinc brought my concept and idea to life. Exactly how I saw it in my head and explained to her the best I could, she used that and incorporated her own flair to it. The result as you can see, is magic.

This has nothing to do with religion, but more of the journey I have gone through with Deeper Than Fashion, learning new parts and pieces of myself. Implementing the elements I hold close to me;

Dreamcatcher in rainbow colours – the main product I make and sell that has led me to where I am, inching closer and closer to my dreams. Rainbow because it is my favourite colour, and I add colour to almost every work of art I produce. The ability colours have to chance almost anything, is the closest thing to magic.

The feathers – symbolic for travelling or the ability to move freely in life, the constant wanderlust of a free spirit. Additional to that, a peacock feather (considered a sacred animal in India) represents not just beauty, but also renewal due to it naturally replacing its feathers annually, a sense of continuous growth and change. 

Conch shell – due to its many symbolism but most importantly, my connecting to the ocean. I love holding shells up to my ear, being able to hear the waves of the ocean. This self proclaimed mermaid, needed to have a sea element and this was a perfect fit.

Lotus – “May I live like the lotus, at ease in muddy waters”. The lotus flower grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface, symbolizing the ability to push past obstacles and trials, a constant battle everyone faces. 

Does it look too much like a goddess? I certainly hope so. As Francesca Lia Block once said, “Every girl is a goddess” and I for one, am all for that. Flower crown and all.

Having been a fan of Thines’ work for the longest time, I was thrilled when she took on the project with me. Her ability to turn anyone into a goddess and fine details she puts into her work, is amazing. Here is what a close up view on the artwork looks like, such intricate details;10335694_10152361604880169_30236400_n

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10338964_10152361604890169_1257794697_n 10339005_10152361604885169_1677520456_nAlso, the illustration is an exact replica of my features. Even Facebook thinks so;

10323018_10152364140435169_1312232385_nThere’s nothing like having an artwork lingering in your mind, coming to life. & I have the wonderful artist Thines to thank for it. Do check out the rest of her amazing work HERE!

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