Happy Friday Everyone! Just wanted to share a few of my favorite Instagram photos for this week which really all happened yesterday at music festival under the Brooklyn Bridge which celebrated the music and culture of Brazil:
You should definitely sign up for your local community events, especially with summer on its way. If you're in Brooklyn check out www.bricartsmedia.org
Also, I'm preparing a new line of designs inspired by vintage finds. I was blessed with some pieces from a friend who shops only vintage and being its only of each, I'll be up-cycling the pieces for a new look and flavor for order. Again, it's O.A.K. (one of a kind) so first come first serve, I'll choose a date when they'll be up for purchase, do definitely check in!
1) One Abiosé Massaquoi Designs (AMd)custom-made African print bow tie
&
2) One Ayé Shanti Turquoise Cluster Charm Bracelet!
We're calling it the Culture giveaway because we are proud of our African and Caribbean heritage and is source of inspiration to the art and designs of our brands AMd and Ayé Shanti. To enter, email us one word that describes culture to you.
Happy Friday Everyone! So, we're a few days away from revealing all the new Jewelry and Accessories from the 2012 Collection. Here are a few more photos from the shoot just to hold you off till then! I want to thank Spiceklyn for the AWESOME video! If you haven't checked it out, CLICK here!
"Angel Wing" Ring and Arm Candy!
Inspired by bracelets: "Love" bracelet
Marsha's holding a DIY purse COMING SOON to the blog!
Prophet Z rockin' the JA neck piece from the "Island Map" Collection
Shireen rockin' the Fringe neck piece
Also,
I just got some great news from my fellow Caribbean - based in Tokyo
blogger, Petra from GyeNyameJapan that
my pieces finally made it into theLil' Limo Shop in
Tokyo! So, to all myclients in Japan, head over there and tell them I sent
you!!
Yaaaay! I'm so excited to share some behind the scenes footage from the Aye' Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 Collection! We had the privilege of using a lovely location at the swanky Downtown Brooklyn hair salon, www.Solbkny.com! Inspired by my Caribbean roots and urban
culture, this season’s designs are funky, colorful and sooo bright! I’ve also created a line of bracelets and charms
that are the perfect arm candy for layering with bangles. We also had the opportunity to shoot some DIY
projects for the blog, so I’m really excited about that. In the mean time, enjoy this video and don’t
forget to sign up to get updates!! Enjoy the viewing today and be prepared to shop, the LOOKBOOK is coming soon.
Here’s some behind the scenes footage from the Aye’
Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook photo
shoot:
Yes, I watch it's a "Brad, Brad World" on Bravo and I love when he mentions "POP of Color" because I'm a believer of adding color to everything, to my food, my journals and of course my jewelry. Now that it's winter, especially here on the east coast, it's all about chunky scarves, gloves and hats. Everything is over sized and the weather can be gloomy, so for days like this, I love to accessorize with pieces that justPOP. Here are some South African traditional beaded bracelets I wore yesterday to liven up my look! The first bracelet is actually my sister's from The Brooklyn African Street Festival circa 1990. There's that little piece of string I refuse to fix, embracing all the imperfections and wearn'tear that she once wore!So, while we wait for spring and summer days to come, accentuate your daily style with some color and culture! Choose any color off the rainbow, combine, mix, match... it's your life, treat it like a music video you would like to watch everyday!
I'm loving Summer 2011 already! It's filled with NEW projects, NEW designs, INSPIRATION, and lots progress. As I prepare for the Annual Caribbean Fashion Show in Brooklyn, New York in September and all the lovely Carnival jewelry and accessories being sent down... I'm experiencing dreams filled with hibiscus flowers, turquoise sea, riddims, and lots of sun!!
As I bring Mango+Paper+Scissors & Aye' Shanti Designs together, I've decided to organize an after 4th of July Summer Sale bringing out the old and releasing (some) of the NEW jewelry, greeting cards, journals, and more... So sign up on Twitter: AyeShanti, Facebook: AyeShanti Pieces for more information! Let's celebrate Summer in Style!!
Yaaaay! I'm so excited to share some behind the scenes footage from the Aye' Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 Collection! We had the privilege of using a lovely location at the swanky Downtown Brooklyn hair salon, www.Solbkny.com! Inspired by my Caribbean roots and urban
culture, this season’s designs are funky, colorful and sooo bright! I’ve also created a line of bracelets and charms
that are the perfect arm candy for layering with bangles. We also had the opportunity to shoot some DIY
projects for the blog, so I’m really excited about that. In the mean time, enjoy this video and don’t
forget to sign up to get updates!! Enjoy the viewing today and be prepared to shop, the LOOKBOOK is coming soon.
