THREADshow

one of the dopest traveling tradeshows in existence right now.
RSVP early for $5, and get an open bar, gift bag, free hairstyling, etc.

Thread Show is back in LA this Sunday at the Cooper Design Space in DTLA
(860 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014-3311
(213) 627-3754)

PeaceImages Jewelry is going to be on site with some incredible deals - exclusive to the THREADshow crowd!

fellas, you'll also have access to a Man Cave while your lady shops. a variety of lagers, comfy chairs, etc, will be in your midst.

Details:

When: Sunday, June 12

Where: Cooper Design Space in Downtown LA

Time: 11am-6pm

**Make sure you get there as early as possible get the best deals! **

Who: Check out the hottest brands from stores in Cali and beyond. Vendors travel far and wide to make this bi-annual event!

**Shop your favorite brands and then go discover some indie designers!**

Tickets:

Yes, you need a ticket for this event. Here.

Perks?
* Shop from loads of trendsetting designers bringing you men's and women's clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more!
* Do it yourself (because nobody does it better)at the DIY booth with live crafting on site
* Bro down with us in the new THREAD Man-cave featuring some mantastic fun!
* Sip away on amazing signature cocktails
* Join us for a mini-mani from an hot local nail salon
* Snatch up the designer and sponsor giveaways coming from the DJ booth all day long
* Make it a memory in the THREAD Photo Booth
* Chill out with quick rub down in the THREAD Well Lounge
* Check out the top designer looks on the model blocks
* Get styled with a new do and a make-up touch up in the Style Lounge
* Super sweet gift bags stuffed with love
* Art gallery featuring top local artists
* Snacks, drinks, magazines and loads of free stuff
* Kids 12 & under get in for FREE

So it's our first THREADshow in the PI Lab, and we couldn't be more excited to take part. Looking forward to doing some networking, and shaking hands with customers in real life :)

See you there!

We'll have some new "peaces" for sale this weekend that will never be listed on line!






xo.


C.

PS.

vision

"Vision looks inward and becomes duty. Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration. Vision looks upward and becomes faith."

-Stephen S. Wise



cop your vision studs in gold next week!

C.

"aint nobody fightin' cuz ....

...nobody knows what to say."

on repeat:
"winter in America" Gil Scott Heron (we will MISS you)



we're playing with Kyanite slabs in the lab. (good for opening the third eye chakra, associated with the throat chakra, very calming and holds NO negative energy)

rimmed in 24 kt gold. i love how raw these look.
this is my pair. i might offer them to you in the next couple of weeks :)





the kid was featured on Soul Train yesterday. shoutout to my girl Ayara for this!!




here's some new goodies I made for myself, that will be listed in the boutique as soon as I can find the time to make more!

it, and the rest of my inventory, got rave reviews at UCLA.
that entire weekend was just as invigorating as it was tiring!
i made incredible connections,
and it was a welcomed change from being holed-up in the lab so many hours a day.

you start to miss the human contact.
who knew?!
working 8 hours a day for someone else, I was sick of that shit.



...and I found one of my shots floating around Tumblr this weekend...
they even added a fly effect to it.

i dig.

i think i may get some limited edition prints in the works.



PI Jewels also found a new home in one of best boutiques in LA, hands down.
I can't release the name yet... but soon :D4



Stay up!

C.

whew!!!

i'm so sorry my blogging habits have sucked so much lately.
it's been one show after another.

i work on five orders,
then prep inventory.

work on five orders,
more inventory.

i'm challenging myself hard, and loving every minute



xo

C.

low end theory

Full Moon.

Keep those thoughts positive, and always be aware of the effect your actions, company and thoughts are having on your frequencies. If there is something you're doing that doesn't "feel" right, stop doing it.


the past ten days have made me realize that mr DJ and I are finally starting to get into our stride here in LA.


mr DJ in the foreground, Vandalyzm, Outasight and Cook backstage at the Roxy.


the crowd was EXTRA live .. Machine Gun Kelly's got some loyal supporters.

he played two of the most awesome venues, the Roxy and Low End Theory
and I've got 2 incredible vending events coming up this weekend, and next--
the following week at Artwalk, and the week after that.




PHEW!!

If you can't make it to any of the events, that's fine...
but you'll miss out on some goodies that will never be available online.


juicy druzy necklaces on plated chain ...perfect for Summer.


and several new feather earrings and ear cuffs that I've been working on this week in between orders!


i'm trying out some new display techniques too!
planning for live shows is MORE than a full-time job
if you're doing it right.

...and you KNOW I had to devote some time to some new items.. I can't list them all, but here are a few:




and much love to Amber over at AfroPunk for the fiece interview!!! LOVE that blog.

Ladies of Peace Volume 9

Welcome to the ninth post celebrating the Ladies of Peace!

For those new to the mailing list, or not yet on it, Ladies of Peace is my new promotion that shows off the beautiful women who support my small business. Here's the details:

1. Post a photo of you wearing a Peace Images product on your Facebook or Twitter page (and @ reply me or tag the Peace Images Facebook page)
2. Every 8 photos I receive, I will create a blog post featuring the most recent entries.
3. Every 5 blog posts (40 entries) I'll randomly select one of the submissions to receive a $50 gift certificate to use on any item in the shop.
4. Repeat! :)

You can enter once for every Peace you have purchased, and previous sales qualify, even if you've sent me a photo wearing that Peace before--just repost it on your twitter or FB and tag me!

Now, the next eight entries!






















Aria in the Graduate studs























Kem in a Mama ring























Kasey in small gold Key to the City earrings























Aria in the Black Roses earrings























Kai in the Runaway earrings



















Din in the Fandango earrings
















Mara in the Vision Studs






















David's friend in Fandango earrings



C.

get over that hump

my most-amazing in-laws bought the "black america" photography book for me.
so fitting.

i can't wait to crack it open once I finish prepping for these upcoming shows.




"Dripped"
Curated by: GGeisha

Hosted by: JAK (Jessica and Kelly: www.jessicaandkelly.com)
held at PoptART GALLERY: 3023 W. 6th St. LA 90020
May 20, Friday 7p-11p
May 21, Saturday All Day w/cash bar
----
UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest
UCLA Intramural Field

Memorial Day Weekend
12p-7p BOTH DAYS
----
Lola Klein Gallery
1100 7th ST.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
on the corner of 7th and Main.
Thursday June 9th
http://www.downtownartwalk.com
7p-11p
----
Threadshow LA
The Cooper Design Space
860 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Sunday June 12, 2011 Hours: 11am-6pm http://www.threadshow.com

....sooo yea, we'll be pushing harder than we ever knew we could over these next few weeks :)
and i'm definitely up for the challenge.


I added some new goodies to the shop -- some modified bamboo hoops. "I Got it Made."



I did the first run in black acrylic and wood. I'd have to say wood is my favorite! Which do you fancy?



our toe rings were the item of the day on MLTSMAG today :)



and check out Kai of Butta Snapz Photography rockin' the "runaway studs." now THAT is how you rock these!!!




xoxo.

C.

studio snapshots II

love love

happy friday :)

we looooove seeing our "down on the delta" necklace, big brass agate cuff, and sterling "polyhedron" pyramid ring shining oh so brightly on Ashley Tisdale during her shoot with Zooey Mag! What a rush!

it's a 1:40 vid .. and from what I see? Miss girl can WORK IT!



the mag is on stands now, and sold at Barnes and Noble.

i'm going to snag a bunch of copies tonight, so I can surprise my mom on Mums Day :)



i decided to make myself a dainty little body chain that can be worn everyday, under clothes, etc.
i used tiny brass chain.

the end result was so perfect, i decided to jazz it up a bit... and voila!



i added a trail of ankhs.

what I love most about the piece is the way it peeks out from my silk plunge-neck mini-dress.
...right at the top. very mystique ;)

there's also a chain that wraps around your waist, as you can see. the chain looks adorable, falling near the small of your back, especially in crop tops.

if you want to rock yours to the beach, i'd suggest requesting one in gold. so it will be unaffected by salt-water.

i'll be selling these at the UCLA Jazz Fest, because It'll be the perfect thing for women to slide on right away to take those festival outfits to 10!





this adorable single feather earrings hangs from a 14kt gold hook
and is 2 of a kind.



that's it for me!

mr DJ is doing a show in St Louis this weekend.. so if you're around, stop by the Gramophone and say hi tomorrow night!

as for me, I'm road-trippin down the coast to go visit moms in San Diego.
enjoy your weekend.
kiss your mom.


xo.

C.

studio snapshots

this was me attempting to take a shot of some of my lapis chunk earrings for a customer.




...i failed, but the shot looks cool doe :)



...and here's 1 of the several "peaces" I'm workin' on today!



....right after I return from the beach, that is.


xo.

C.

Ladies of Peace Volume 8

Welcome to the eighth post celebrating the Ladies of Peace!

For those new to the mailing list, or not yet on it, Ladies of Peace is my new promotion that shows off the beautiful women who support my small business. Here's the details:

1. Post a photo of you wearing a Peace Images product on your Facebook or Twitter page (and @ reply me or tag the Peace Images Facebook page)
2. Every 8 photos I receive, I will create a blog post featuring the most recent entries.
3. Every 5 blog posts (40 entries) I'll randomly select one of the submissions to receive a $50 gift certificate to use on any item in the shop.
4. Repeat! :)

You can enter once for every Peace you have purchased, and previous sales qualify, even if you've sent me a photo wearing that Peace before--just repost it on your twitter or FB and tag me!

Now, the next eight entries!


















Missy in the Double Happiness studs
























Raquel in the Samosa earrings (sold out)
























Angie in the One 7 (sand dollar)
























Tia in the Animalia earrings


















Marenna in the Ava Simplex nose chain











Maya in the large Key to the City earrings
























Charlye in the Mama ring
























Alyca in the Sao Paolo earrings


C.

God bless the artists...

I say that because it takes huge amounts of courage to even THINK you can center your life
around your dreams.

...let alone pursue it.

For all the good times you have, the freedom, the constant lessons, etc,
there are hard times.

Times when you second guess yourself, or wonder "what the fuck am I DOING?"
Times when you realize you're delaying starting family, or moving to a bigger place,
....all for your dreams.

I salute all the artists who spend every moment of their lives manifesting those dreams, in spite of the nay-sayers, your ego, or the occasional reality-check.

...cuz the shit AIN'T easy.



..speaking of amazing artists pursuing their dreams, my Nakimuli dookie bracelets came the other day! I'm rockin' em with my "Key to the City" stud earrings.

Big hair, don't care.


these sold mere minutes after I posted them ... and they were 1 of a kind.



i combined a vintage collar with a vintage coral/lapis pendant from Tibet.


and much love to Tia, my LA homegirl, for rockin' the HELL outta my "Animalia" ostrich feathers.
i'd love for someone to paint this photo, so I can buy it and hang it on my wall.

thanks ;)



speaking of LA... our weather is between 78-85 for the next 5 days.

if you need me, I'll be the fly sista laid out by the shoreline.


gone fishin'.

xo.


C.