Coolie High

yea... I got started early today :)

all of these newbies are already listed in the secondary boutique.



*both intended for men






*17-layers of high quality gold-plated chains



enjoy your weekend :)
xo.

C.

happy friday!

peace guys :)
we made it.. it's Friday.

i work from home, but I still make sure to structure my days
so the weekends still matter.

don't you just love that rush of energy and anticipation felt on Fridays?
i do!

this morning, the Atlanta Post called me for a phone interview on my new Fall Collection!
it should be out in the next few weeks, and I'll post the interview here.
it will be myself and 3 other jewelry divas -
including the homie Sarenzo Beads!

fiancee is DJ'ing for Camp Lo tomorrow at a dope show in Long Beach;
i'm gonna try to get them and several other folks in some of our new "Luchini" nameplates while i'm backstage.

how perfect was the timing on ALL of this?

i swear when I just shut my brain down and LISTEN to the universe
nothing but good things happen.
and you even learn to see good in bad - a true blessing.

my solar return is in a week... i bought new shoes to celebrate!



i loooove jewel-toned shoes for this Fall -- that way I won't have to give too much thought to my outfits (ULTRA lazy, but ya'll don't have to know that by looking at me)... the shoes and accessories are the always the stars.

some other key items in my closet this Fall:

• colored tights (plums, reds, greens, blues)
  
• neutral toned socks (to rock with heels)
  
• long cardigan in gray (to rock with mini dresses -- secure it with a belt, leave it unbuttoned)
• suede booties (i have yet to cop these; budget, budget, budget)
• last years cropped leather jacket
  

i come with new jewelry ... :)




*3" solid brass, cowrie optional; studs





*my "tangled history" bracelet is available in silver now, too :)



tomorrow Blackspade has an in store at Fatbeats LA, which I am sooo excited for.
he'll be backed by fiancee on the decks; and I'll have my camera on me at all times -- bitter sweet, as we are saying our last goodbyes to this iconic record store.

after that, we head down to Long Beach for a huge concert paying homage to the rap greats of the 90's.

i hope your weekend will be chock full of goodness.
sending positivity your way today, and always.

xo.
C.

radio daze.

so, not 1 week into our new home, and SO much has happened.
seems like something is happening everyday here. i guess that's just life in big cities.

found out last weekend, via Twitter, that Bilal Oliver (one of my FAVE artists) needed some extras for a video for his new single.

I get dressed, apprehensively, thinking 'ok... i'm sure nothing will come of it, and TONS of other chicks are down there already, and first in line.' ... and anyway, i'm a background type of chick, anyway.

no. actually I was the first one there.. and one of the main chicks in the video.
*blank stare*what? ok....
i'm not a video chick.. so at this point, I'm just hoping I gave them SOMETHING to work with. i can be quite a dork... i tried hard to see their vision for the video, and manifest it accordingly.

still.. whoa... what a day.

here's some pics :)


in the alley behind Little Temple

I made TONS of new friends (shoutout to Geisha Marie, Thabisile, Makeda, Om'Mas,Ainjoy, Shafiq and Bilal)... spent an entire day with Bilal, and my fiancee was there every step of the way to encourage, and enjoy the eye candy.

I also rocked some of my "peaces...." naturallly.


aaaaand......
Sorry I haven't updated all week, but the Fall Collection is moving nicely, AND I've even added some new items to it.

check it:











i'm working on a dope partnership with a huuuuge blog, and I can't wait to share more details...

i'm also failing at adjusting to a new city -- it's been a rough adjustment. I hope the haze passes quickly... the nonstop orders no longer afford me the luxury of taking a day or so off, without it causing a huuuuge backup in production.

since we finally have our own space, i'll look forward to hiring an intern, and giving them their own desk in the living room a few hours a week.

*drifts off* that's gonna be so lovely.

anyway, ya'll enjoy your weekend.. i think i may be back later with one more update to make up for my janky ass week of no-posting.

peace, love.

remember to breathe, live from the ground up, and always be thankful for the little things - even the drama. it all happens to teach us a lesson.

xo,
C.

updates...

summer deals, ladies ;)

cop yourself a pair of $25 bushy, colorful feather earrings
while supplies last.





purple and red max out at 12" in length.



turquoise, pink, yellow and white max out at 9"

gold-fill hooks for sensitive ears.

you know where to go.

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right now i'm working on getting out orders, building up my stock to do a show tomorrow night at club 923 AAAAAND finishing up samples for the Fall line.

SHEESH!

have a beautiful day, people. we've finally gotten up to the mid 70's, and I'm stealing some "me" time for a beach day!

:)

C.

martin marathons...

someone loves me on this July 5th :)
because lord knows I'm staring down the barrel
of a 14-hr jewelry marathon day.

martin marathons make a work day fly by!
foreal. try it.

beau coup orders to get out tomorrow.

i hope you all enjoy your day!

i finally got around to uploading photos of some "peaces"
i created over the last few weeks.


vintage solid brass point on oxidized chain.



7" leather & feather earrings.
all leathers are recycled.







leather x feathers
brass points on chain.
9"



yoooo! and don't forget to come say hi at "beneath the surface" tomorrow
in San Diego.

Riz, the organizer, is also helping to mobilize the people
on behalf of Oscar Grant.

Come out and support the efforts of a mover!

I made some new feather earrings, 2 finger agate rings, etc.
Nothing will be over $30 all night.



Hope to see you :)

xo.

C.

PI XY

Happy Thursday :)

I'll be in LA this weekend as there are TONS of things going on!

Trackstar the DJ has a set at Lolas, and The Hawthorne Headhunters are doing a set with Mayer Hawthorne on Sunday!

I'll also be stocking boutiques in the area.. I'll fill you in on that next week <3

The mens' line is here!! I've been asked by several men to start offering a line just for them.
I couldn't force the process. When I was ready, they would come.

Here they are!




i'm giving these hand-inlaid wax print lighted compact mirrors away
for free this week with all purchases made to thank you for
participating in Gulf donations :)



2" Africa ring w/ leather. it has a manly feel, but I know the right woman could pull it off!



leather cord, lobster claw clasp, pewter 2.75" ankh.



leather, bullet



a 3" spear from Mali, on leather cord.

I plan to keep most of my designs for men a bit simple, starting out; just something subtle that you guys can throw on to add some style to your outfit.

Rap Music.

huuuge thanks to everyone who made purchases yesterday. i've already begun sending money to the Gulf!

i have a few new pieces today.. i haven't had time to post them!




fabric over coconut shells. 3.5" earrings.



fabric bangles. sold in a set of 3 w/ mixed fabrics.



fabric over 3" hammered rectangles



tiny wax fabric stud earrings on 10kt gold hooks.

new ...

we're trying a lot of new things over here at PI.
hand-painting denim is 1 of them.

i'll be listing a few new colorful joints today-
some wrapped in African wax fabrics,
some in denim.

all full of color and life.

above, hand-wrapped jasper ring,
denim sterling silver triangle studs
and a wrapped bracelet w/ vintage findings and chunky chain.

available today.

yardage town ...

i've been getting lost in fabric stores more and more.




you like?

more to come.

keep on.

1 in a series of a few.
cowries in varying sizes
from Somalia,
a handmade sterling silver
2 finger floating ring.




comfy AND adjustable
(however upon purchase, I do require your finger sizes before creating)



an ode to a piece I saw Leviticus create.
but a sista rocks ankhs, not crosses.

so here is the PI version.

shoutout to Leviticus for their lovely art :)


this "peace" sold not 10 minutes after I listed it.
please Email me me for a custom inquiry.
i'll have a silver version posted next week.



stay fluid~
C.

Kadan

i rocked the new nose-to-ear chain last night, and snapped this shot before we painted the town red, black and green.

it got raaaaave reviews, curious stares, and compliments.. even from men!

...don't shoot at the same baskets.

hope everyone is having a fresh Saturday!
I know I am... there's a Martin marathon on TVOne to keep me company while I bring ya'll some new dope sh*t.

Check it ...




vintage brass bangle, 10kt gold wire, 8" blue feathers.



asymmetrical feather earrings w/ reminders of the importance of wisdom & strength.
(if you'd prefer "hope," or "faith," both are available!)
12" in length... brass, goldfill chain.





52" vintage Monet chain in mint-condition.
the stones are Carnelian handwrapped in gold wire

Sippy Sippy ;)

our shoulder/neck chain piece is now available in oxidized gold/sterling.




hand-inlaid leather and chain on 3" brass drops.



my new cocktail ring made from vintage earrings.
on silver, wide band adjustable ring.