Hair Chains...

I am SOOOOOO excited over this new hair venture. Sistas, I'm determined to have you stylin' this year.

So I was doing a twist-out the other day and wondered what I could add to it since I wanted to leave it in a few days to have a SLAMMIN' ass fro' for the weekend.

I came up with and created these "loc chains" © Peaceimages, LLC 2010

Don't let the name fool you. I wore these on my 2-strand twists and braids. I do not make the chain heavy enough to weight the braids/twists down. I use vintage chains in gold, silver, or gunmetal.

For my sistas with smaller locs (sister), i use tiny chains to flow with the direction of your hair :)

See the pics below... use your imagination. Be fearless. Set trends.












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Faith. Imani.

I spent the morning doing market research.....gotta know the competition.
...and I gotta say, a lot of you lack vision.

That is where I will prevail.

When you get tired of duplicating others styles' for the sake of profit, I'll still be going strong because I'm driven by the love.

....and when it's all said and done, if this doesn't turn out the way I plan, every day is a blessing when I can create something beautiful.

INI.

for your listening pleasure, Queen Amel w/ a FRESH remix to her "sweet misery."

enjoy while you peruse my new wares.







a chunky Afrocentric "peace" fit for a King, or Queen
custom-made to fit.



3" sterling silver earrings w/ tigers eye cubes
and African brass.



intended for locs, but fit for 2-strands, braids, etc.



the set together.

bless up.

chains and chains and chains....

...and pinched fingers.. and calluses... and measuring.. and redoing... etc, etc..

these take a LOT of work to create.

I hope you enjoy wearing them....

I can't wait to show you what I have in store for Spring.

Illusions...

change is in the mind.
a new year coming means nothing.

my 2009 was crackin', my 2010 will be, too.
know why? cuz i will continue my present momentum AND increase it.

ya'll don't get it.

you have to get down and get dirty.
making change? glamorous, the shit aint.

it takes constant work and constant building off of mistakes.
it takes having great people around you, and having faith in yourself.

...and ya don't stop.

faux moss agate handwrapped into brass wire, by me.
the chain is vintage brass and hangs 24" in length.

there are also matching earrings! please check my boutique



another view of the beautiful necklace showcasing how the
pendant catches the light.




after skimming through "hip hop ya don't stop," i felt inspired
to create my version of chunky cuban link earrings.
these lightweight links are connected to sterling silver ear hooks.
3" in length and not nearly as heavy as they appear.





there are 7 links in total.

thank you.. and you can always find more of my art here.

asymmetrical feathers w/ sterling, jade, and wood...



ohmmm.......



asymmetrical w/ peacock feathers, pewter charms, sterling and a vintage coin from Pakistan



a salute to Greedy Geniu$ ...

All of these items are now available in my shop!

New....

beautiful hand-wrapped vintage wood beads attached to brass rings and brass ear hooks










a shiny gunmetal cuff w/ gunmetal/sterling silver chains and the Eye of Heru dangling from it.



vintage mother of pearl earrings made into cuff links...



sushi plate (ceramic) cuff links...



a handmade chain w/ various brass chains dangling from. the necklace's total length is 25"



a closer view of the toggle clasp

Fearless..

I draw strength from the ocean.

This was taken 7 days before Xmas, 2009. It was 77 degrees. I miss St. Louis, but I'm glad to be home.

Music Appreciation...

a throwback....

The Holidays Are In Effeck Mode...

...and I am feeling it. I sent out (well, my fiancee did. ladies, a tip.. get a good supportive man) 10 orders this morning!!

I've got some new jewelry "peaces" to post...

I was also commissioned by sister of mine to create for her an unconventional engagement ring, using certain elements she'd requested.

I hope she likes it.








The Akua'ba fertility charm ... Vintage findings to complete the look.



As always, you can order here

I LOOOOVE MAKING NEW "PEACES!!!"

arm cuffs w/ chain... a beautiful, subtle way to bring attention to our feminine curves...
sterling silver chain, vintage bangles



a handwrapped, faceted candy jade ring custom made in YOUR size :)
this ring rises almost 1" off of the hand... it's made to be seen



gorgeous onyx chunks, pewter spacers and a toggle clasp. the onyx has tons of movement.
some chunks stand straight up, some lay flat, some alternate in position...

i love jewelry that appears to be alive.



a view of the gorgeous chunks of pure black onyx.




an updated photo of my "swords n' feathers" 'peace'
...each time I make them, they are different... i love art.. no piece is ever the same.
these are about 4.5" in length, asymmetrical, lightweight and funky!



an upper arm cuff w/ sterling silver chain and vintage bangle.
this can also be worn around your wrist.



a brass version of my arm cuff w/ vintage brass chain and African brass
barrel beads.



tiger/bronze feathers, brass ankh, African brass, turquoise, hand-wrapped coral
and gold ear wires. i absolutely LOVE this pair of earrings...



a different view!