'a masterpiece of minimalism.....'

i wish i had more time to blog...

some things i'd discuss:

• snitching civil rights photographers
• speeches by Malcolm X
• the importance of mental health in the Black community
• these hot new purple suede pumps I just copped
• the topics of my daily meditations
  

below are today's excuses....



*unisex
**brass on suede


*unisex
**brass on matte black chain


*heavy, faceted glass pendant








L.A. is crackin' tonite. A Sa-Ra show in Hollywood, with Sy Smith hosting, and Muhsinah making an appearance!

Get familiar!

Muhsinah - Construction




Sa-Ra - And If






and my favorite DJ is spinnin' a tribute to Organized Noize tonite.....
and before he started studying up, I had NO idea how dope these cats were.

wow... an amazing tribute it will be.




i know there's about 100 other awesome things that are probably happening in the city tonight, but these are the spots you'll find me -- camera attached to me at all times :)

peace!

sweet minty jesus

*6" feather earrings w/recycled vinyl charm, bone, bullet, recycled leather
1 of a kind (ooak)







*layered leather stud earrings w/ surgical posts
1"
one of a kind (more color combos cometh)

(SOLD OUT)



tomorrow i'll be posting some beautiful wooden beaded bracelets for men :)

tonite i'll be checkin' out a Coultrain show with Trackstar, Ced and Blackspade...and several other beautiful soulful LA folk at a place called Mint!

i'll share photos tomorrow.

if you're not familiar with the brotha, getcho life together, then check it:

changes

i miss him.
i contemplated posting "hail mary," aka my sh*t
but with each passing year,
the sadder i feel that he is now traveling through the cosmos.

this record felt more aligned with my somber mood.

almost Libra season...

manifest...

i tried for months to make this happen.. and it finally did.

yay for the following:

persistence
preparation
timing
spiritual + mental focus


i wanted these funky philosophies to serve as reminders for yourself, and for others.

uplifting phrases-
reminders of why you hustle everyday, even when you want to quit--

lightweight, 3"
on silver, or gold; UNISEX


available now.








in a few weeks i'll have more choices related to natural hair, Africa, Kemetology, etc.


I couldn't be in NY for Fashion Week this year... and I must say, this is the first year I've actually WANTED to go.

The next best thing to not actually being there? My jewels being there instead!!

The always beautiful Afrobella rocked a few of my "peaces" in the Big Apple this past week, and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm glad my jewelry was able to go and lay the groundwork for my inevitable arrival.


*Afrobella rockin' the temporarily sold out "Redefinition" necklace.

They better watch out!

so aaaah...
enjoy your weekend.
the VMA's are here in town.
this oughta be interesting.


xo
C.

my melody.

serendipity

yesterday was an amazing day of lessons.
lessons on how you can attract things to you that are vibrating on the same level.

i'll talk more about this when I'm feeling lecture-y,
which I ain't.

i have a 12 noon deadline, and tons of orders to finalize.

i was invited to the bday party of someone I've been wanting to build with for over 2 years.
her bday is the day after mine. Libra love!
Luna Angel, I can't wait to meet you.... click the link, listen to her music. She is extremely focused and talented.

THEN... soon after I received that invite, I was invited to have drinks tonite with 2 amazing Black bloggers - InnyVinny, who's popularity increases daily, and Krissy from Addicted to All Things Pretty.

I'm pretty excited to meet them tonight, in DTLA... I'll post some pics tomorrow.

So many amazing opportunities in my midst, and I am thankful! No matter how much I fight it, L.A. is just where I am supposed to be...

what? of COURSE I listed new "peaces" yesterday....









Hope your week starts of right.. we are entering a new moon phase.. that means you are starting with a clean slate.. what are you intentions? what do you want to see happen? Map out a clear path in your soul, and follow it - unapologetically. Do you have people around you that you dislike? They may be a mirror.. don't dismiss them.. Or perhaps it is time for that relationship to end. Only you know the answer. Meditate, and proceed accordingly.

Give thanks.

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.

happy Friday....

new for Fall....

Black Ego lookbook is here!

shot by: DJ Trackstar
model: me
designer/creator: me
wholesale inquiries: peaceimages@gmail.com

website: http://peaceimages.bigcartel.com
purchase: http://peaceimagesjewelry.etsy.com OR peaceimages@gmail.com




















i hope you guys dig it. it was finalized during a move from San Diego to Los Angeles.
i put everything i had into it, and when i didn't think i had anything left to give, i gave a little bit more. i feel thankful to have found something the i am so passionate about, that gives me the strength to fight through ANYTHING to see it come alive.

xo,
C.

finally...

Fall lines are dropped tomorrow....

give thanks.

*shot by DJ Trackstar
*modeled by me ( get your fill.. the kid is NOT a model and will be behind the cam from now on :) )

hiiiiiiii......

*view from our bedroom window

omg... ok.
so we are in the new apt in LA.
we could NOT be happier to be here.
you'll be hearing my name more and more soon, as my sole purpose for being here is to grind in a way that I could not in other cities.

i dare not waste this time.

we got our internet installed today, so I am playing catch up for the last ten days of craziness.

if you have emailed me, thanks for your patience. you will be receiving an email in the next 24 hours
as I sift through this work.

in addition to the Fall line which drops Friday,
and will include 20+ items,
i released about 10 new "peaces" today that are all one of kind.
sort of a way to get your ready :)

i will be listing them in my big cartel, and i am even thinking of opening an etsy shop
just for these items.

in the meantime, mosey on over to the boutique, enjoy my fave song right now by the Jaspects, aaaand enjoy the photos!

i'll be back tomorrow.

xo,
C.


































you can find all earrings HERE.