Tassle Chic
Once a decorative finish for drapes and upholstery, tassles have made a big impact in the world of accessories. Big designers in the fashion world have been using them to adorn everything including shoes, purses, dresses, belts and even jewelry. I first started noticing them in the magazines earlier this year and since then, I can’t look at a fashion spread without seeing them everywhere.
Inspired by this current trend, I decided to try to make a tassle of my own, but instead of using the traditional materials of decorative threads, I wanted to make mine with a variety of silver and vermeil style gold plated chains. By varying the textures and sizes on the chain, my pendant looks a little more edgy and contemporary and is perfect worn long on a chain with a little black dress.
What trends have you been noticing lately and how do you incorporate them into your jewelry design?
Tassle Chic by ninadesigns featuring Christian Louboutin shoes
I’m loving the look of a lot of pave against an oxidized/dark gunmetal (check out Yossi Harari jewelry http://www.yossiharari.com/collection.php). I’m thinking of using your thai beads with flat shiny circles against oxidized background to get the same effect — would love to have a long teardrop shape in addition to an oval shape!
Thx,
peggy
Comment by Handmade Jewelry by Peggy Li — June 4, 2010 @ 11:33 pm
I love the tassel! Congratulations on joining Polyvore ( look me up)! So much fun to really create a mini spread to compile favorite looks.
The trend I am noticing in the high end market is abstract and sculptural jewelry i.e. pyramids – mini works of art to be worn as jewelry.
In fashion jewelry , lots of marcasite with abstract designs for a vey luxe and modern look.
For trendy edgy jewelry , I am loving bear head pendants , anything lodge! Anthropomorphic is hot too!
Comment by Yolanda De Leon — June 7, 2010 @ 11:38 am