The Afro

It's a such a beautiful hair style and a bold expression of self all wrapped into one. Bold, beautiful, eye-catching jewelry are great compliments to wearing an afro, but as you see in these pics an afro is an accessory all on its own.

This is an image of Bibi McGill, Beyonce's Guitar player. Here's how she says she takes care of her afro


This is Naomi Campbell rocking a 'fro, which is quite different for her since she usually wears long straight locks. The necklaces here are stunning and really do set the Afro off.





Here is Beyonce's Afro from early 2000. As you can see any larger bold earring works well especially when you pull back the "fro.




This a model, Nazri who was on project runway a few seasons back. Her 'fro is awesome and it looks great with her face.


These images are ofNdambi. She was a back up vocalist for Erykah Badu, but is now a solo artist.

I am loving my Polymer work so much...

that I am selling my beads on etsy. If I can't sell my beaded jewelry, I'll bet I can sell the beads as supplies. After all, most of the people who hang out there are handmade crafters, artists and designers. Here's my latest polymer creations. I am really doing the eighties thing, since that decade is back.

I'm not a crafter, I'm a designer

I've been asking myself over and over again, why I am not able to sell anything on etsy.com, the number one crafter marketplace online. I suddenly realized that I am not a crafter. I am a designer. I've always been a designer. I started with fashion design. I designed my prom dress back in 1988.



When I left fashion design I didn't leave design. I found it again back in 2002. I started with jewelry, a passion that I had even back in high school, but never dreamed I could do. I am a designer! I have the edge of a designer, I have the sass of a designer, and I seek to provide usability through my designs, like other designers. I finally understand, and I am extremely okay with not selling anything on etsy. It's not my market. It's a crafter's market. I'll stay there because it's an inexpensive online presence, but I'm okay if I don't sell there. I'll keep working the outdoor markets, festivals, and the neo-soul & poetry shows, my people are there. One day soon, I'll have a studio and I'll sell to the celebs, divas, and style mavens of the world. Haaa! Just Breathe!

Solange Knowles, she's zigging!

I know this blog is about being a Jewelry Rock star, but today I want to change focus a little bit from jewelry to a music rock star, Solange Knowles. I know some of you might not want to call her a star, but she definitely is. I've been keeping my eye on her lately. She has made a very creative album, and I love, love, love that I Decided music video. It's a zig in this zaggy world.

Here are some pics of her. I like her style, I've noticed that she uses clothing as her bling, and not necessarily jewelry and accessories











Now of course, Solange has a sassy flippant in your face side that people like to focus on. As seen in the recent run in with Fox News ( Like who doesn't have a run in with those Jerks) Plus everyone likes to point out that she's the anti-beyonce. As much as I love Beyonce, and I really, really do. I also have a growing respect for Solange. I like that she set the record straight on Fox too!









Sit down, Sit down, I know she was teenage bride and mother, but hey if Brit's sister and Sarah Palin's daughter are getting passes, Solange gets one too.

I wanted to do this post today to celebrate a girl who is fighting hard to be creative in her own right, and I'll bet a lot of us can relate to that. I certainly can You go Solo!

I won an award! The Kind Blogger Award!

I won an award over at "It Really Adds Something" . Thanks so much for the acknowledgment of my kindness:) Here was my acceptance speech just in case you missed it.

Thanks so much for my award! I really appreciate it! I would like to thank the blog academy, my mom, my hubby and precious daughters. Of course, I want to thank "It Really Adds Something," blog and most importantly God!

One last thing before I go, I just want to say that blogging is green... we really need more blogging and less letter writing to save the trees. This is something that is really important to me as a person, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a Jewelry Rockstar... (music rushes me off)



Anyhow, here are the rules of the award.

1. Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award.
2. Four (4) of them are followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award.



Here are my fabu winners!

1)"Mad Boo Designs
2) Totusmel
3) Breath-of-light
4) Fly Tie online
5)Tea n Honey Bread

Congrats Bloggers!!!!

I am so Famous!

Okay, well not exactly. However one day I will be. I will be the jewelry designer that sells fabulous creations to the Celebs and other stylish ladies. That's my dream! One of them anyway. I have started on my way. Here are some up and coming stars that have bought my jewelry. Plus, my jewelry was used in a promotional video for a haircare brand. Dream with me please:)

BTW- If you are one of those stylish ladies or would like to buy for one, please visit my etsy store on that side ---------->
This is Georgia Me, an HBO Def Poet


Here's more about her:
"Georgia Me"

She bought these extra long earrings from me! Hope she's enjoying them.


This is Algebra! A Neo-soul singer.


Here's more about her: "Algebra"

She purchased these from me:


I've also sold to Sarafina a young lady with a beautiful voice! Well, actually we traded CD for Earrings. I don't have the pics of what I sold her, but told me she's enjoying them quite a lot. Check out her my space page:
" Sarafina's MySpace Page"

My final proof of my superstar status is the use of my jewelry in an hair care promotional video, here's the website

"African Pride Promtional Video"

These are the earrings used. There were a few bracelets too! Check it out!

My Hero!

She's actually been my hero before last night, but since lots of people are talking about her today. I thought it would be nice to show her style.