Lunaversoul Blog

Fresh For 2010 (HQ)- Handmade Jewelry by Lunaversoul

2010-01-07T08:53:00Z

Hey Fashionistas! 2010 is off to a great start & already there are many exciting happenings in the works for Lunaversoul Here is a peek at some of the items I have created for the New Year.

Glow Girl Artist Spotlight: Lunaversoul

2010-01-07T08:47:00Z

Have you ever found something so unique and pretty you wanted to keep it allllllllllllll to yourself? This is how I feel about this extraordinary artist and jewelry maker Lunaversoul. To be quite honest, I really can't recall how I found her and thebeautiful, drop dead gorgeous jewelry she makes. All I know is I found it and I'mHOOKED. Now it wouldn't have been very fair to keep this treasure all to myself. CJ, the artist, has a vast collection of some of the most exquisite one of a kind pieces. I'm so thrilled to be the owner of the Azucar Earrings and Jaguar Ring! Check out the pics!

The earrings are light weight and just about shoulder length. I love the contrast of the bright hot pink feathers against the green peacock pattern. It's so three dimensional! The ring has a nice weight to it but not so heavy it's cumbersome. The hammered ring opening is adjustable! You can wear it on virtually any finger! (I think it looks best as a middle or index finger ring) The ring made up of two Agate stones with a Jaguar elegantly placed at the top. This ring is definitely a conversation piece. The ring is quite delicate, so you don't want to be caught in a scuffle or in an environment where it could be battered and bruised.

Photo: Courtesy of Lunaversoul

The Lunaversoul collection is absolutely flawless, timeless and captivating. Looking at the catalog is like virtually walking through an exhibit. The time and effort shows with the handmade pieces. I can't get enough of perusing through the pictures and soaking in the raw natural talent and beauty of both the artist and the jewelry. Somehow CJ has the ability to create the perfect balance without going overboard or not pushing the envelope enough. Everything is everyday wear and can easily and effortlessly transition to evening and prestigious event wear. The use of bright and vibrant colors and materials like embossed leather and hammered brass is edgy yet the design is delicate and resplendent. With a price range of $25-$75+ you're destined to find something affordable, quite complimenting and utterly amazing to add to your jewelry collection. With the budding artist becoming quite the eye-catching phenom (and being eyed by retailers) snap up something lovely for yourself before she hits it big time so you can brag to everyone you know you have a one of a kind while everyone else is late and running behind! I'm excited to see more from her in 2010! If you like to learn more about Lunaversoul please visit www.lunaversoul.com. If you are itching to spend some money (and it's WELL WORTH IT) visit the store atwww.lunaversoul.etsy.com (Tell her Martini sent you!)

New Video!

2009-11-17T08:17:00Z

New item! Allita Earrings

2009-10-28T14:16:00Z

~Allita Earrings
Leather leaf & turquoise asymmetrical chain earrings
These gorgeous earrings are a favorite of mine! The chains are long and gracefully dust the shoulders.
There are more new items available in the store
be sure to stop by!

www.lunaversoul.etsy.com

New in the store! Eye of the Nile Set

2009-10-15T10:29:00Z

~Eye of the Nile Set

Let yourself be swept away to far off lands with exotic beauty! Made with two tone brass & beautiful peach jade stones. This amazing necklace & earrings set is one of a kind.

now available at www.lunaversoul.etsy.com

ChiTown Fashionista Blogiversary Giveaway!!

2009-10-07T13:13:00Z

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009

Celebrate With Me! Lunaversoul Bracelet GIVEAWAY!

In honor of my birthday AND 1-year blogiversary, ChiTown Fashionista will have a few giveaways during the month of October. Majority of these giveaways will consist of items from designers that I've blogged about this past year.

So, c'mon and celebrate with me by joining in on the fun and entering the giveaways. It's a party over here!

First up, is a beautiful Jade Nefertiti Bracelet from Lunaversoul.

CJ has blessed ChiTown Fashionista with one of the best pieces in her collection to offer up to one lucky winner!

TO ENTER:

Demonstrate your personal style by adding a comment describing the outfit you would wear with this lovely bracelet. I would love to see how YOU would incorporate it into your wardrobe.

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES:

Include links to pictures of the outfit described. The link(s) can be of you wearing the actual outfit or to websites that contain the items you described.

Re-Tweet this giveaway.

Subscribe to ChiTown Fashionista.

Post a link to ChiTown Fashionista on your blog (please provide your blog's website address).

Here's the direct link:

http://www.chitownfashionista.com/2009/10/celebrate-with-me-lunaversoul-blog.html

This giveaway will be open until midnight CST on October 11th. Good Luck to you all and thanks for celebrating with me!

Saturday Night Fever

2009-10-03T19:56:00Z

So its Saturday night & I am stuck at home bored & with a cold on top of that...But that has not stopped my creative energy from flowing, so I made a couple more bracelets.

The first is the Glamazon Cuff~ a hammered silver cuff bracelet with a huge royal purple magnesite stone I LOVE this cuff so much that I made 2 one for myself of course :p & the other is up for sale & listed in the shop.

The second cuff is still a work in progress. In fact you can still see the dust from when I was working on it earlier. This "corsage" cuff is appropriately named Steel Magnolia & it is one of a kind & definitely unique.

It is a silver metal flower with hand painted brass colored trimming & the center of the flower is made of brass. Not sure what my plans are after I complete it,but I am having a lot of fun making it.

Odunde Festival "An African Harvest Celebration" Performances & Workshops!!

2009-10-02T11:54:00Z

Your Invited to Join Us! Two nights of African Performances, Drumming & Dance Workshops, African MarketPlace, Food & Lot's of Networking!
For More information, Call 206-722-6602

Host:	Afua N'Diaye
Network:	Global

Date:	Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time:	12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:	The Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 So. Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98118

Urban Craft Uprising's Fifth Annual Winter Show!!!

2009-10-02T09:34:00Z

Its about that time again! the Urban Craft Uprising Winter show is coming & guess who's going to be there???! Lunaversoul aka me! I have all kinds of brand new designs for handmade jewelry I am creating specifically for this event.
Each year UCU continues to draw the most creative artisans from the region and beyond. With over 8,000 attendants last winter and the large demand, UCU will be holding the show this December 5th & 6th at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
For more info visit www.urbancraftuprising.com

December 5th & 6th, 2009
11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. both days
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Catch the Seattle Premiere of Handmade Nation

2009-10-02T09:32:00Z

Urban Craft Uprising is proud to be a sponsor for the Seattle screening of Faythe Levine's documentary, Handmade Nation on October 10th and 11th at the Northwest Film Forum. In addition to an awesome film, look for giveaways and other exciting activities on opening night.

First-time filmmaker Faythe Levine takes crafting seriously. So do the 80-some people she interviews in her well-crafted (pun intended) documentary about the growing art community that coheres around a belief in DIY skill and resourceful creativity. Many members of the indie crafting community spent their childhoods at flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores. Levine journeyed 19,000 miles around the country to discover what these crafters are up to today: selling mittens as band merchandise, knitting sweaters around street signs and networking with each other online, in stores and at craft fairs. This is a compelling look at the exuberant world of contemporary crafting.

"Their energy is infectious, which is why I call D.I.Y. the punk rock of the craft world." --Penelope Green, NY Times

Buy tickets now at http://www.nwfilmforum.org/live/page/calendar/1033.

This event will be in conjunction with the annual Plush You! show. This year Plush You! will be held at Schmancy, Nancy and Fancy (one of our sponsors), Oct. 9th and then at Bluebottle Art Gallery and The Anne Bonny on Oct. 10th. Don't miss any of these events!

October 11th you can also join Faythe for happy hour at Vermillion after her second screening at the Northwest Film Forum from 6-7pm. Sponsored by Grassroots Business Association.

SPA Gig Harbor Retreat

2009-10-02T00:27:00Z

I was invited to participate in & my jewelry was used in a photoshoot event in Gig Harbor courtesy of Seattle Photography Association here are some of the photos from the shoot.

Onile (Spirit of the earth) Cuff Bracelet

2009-10-01T14:32:00Z

Onile (Spirit of the earth) Cuff Bracelet

Description

Gorgeous and eye-catching, funky & sophisticated.

~Onile (Spirit of the earth) Cuff Bracelet

Make your outfit pop with this elegant nature inspired beauty.
Made with a beautiful, generously sized magnesite stone with
hammered brass shield detailing.
Looks amazing with the coordinating necklace (as shown in last image)

*Listing is for bracelet only

CLCC Hair & Fashion Showcase-

2009-09-23T00:16:00Z

Lunaversoul will be attending & selling jewelry the CLCC Hair & Fashion Showcase on Saturday. The show will highlight the original fashions of Paula McField and Glamazon, it will showcase the current seasons collection of Grassi's fine fashions, Old Navy, Urban Xchange, The Tux Shop, Torrid, The Children’s Place, Ms. Diamond Accessories & More, The Shoe Show and other designers, boutiques and vendors. A giveaway of shoes from Kim Kardashians Shoedazzle company, hair products from JcPenny, Kera Care, Mixed Chicks and other vendors, these products and gift certificates will be given away through our raffle. We are asking that everyone dress to impress, our only requests are NO tennis shoes or other forms of sportsgear. We are asking EVERYONE to think out of the box and "Do You" it's a fashion show... so show us "YOUR" style. The best dressed will receive a prize. This event will include lots of additional pieces to include a Dress for Less, Live Music, and Comedy& Music.

CLCC Hair & Fashion Showcase
September 26th 6:00-9:00pm
Christ Life Center Church
711 S 25th St.
Tacoma, WA

Orainea Cuff Bracelet

2009-09-16T21:45:00Z

Orainea Cuff Bracelet

Add a touch of earthy elegance to your wardrobe with this beautiful abstract cuff.
Made of super soft taupe suede that laces up to fit any sized wrist. It has a variety of charms including a feather & turquoise chips and a gorgeous large sterling silver & labordorite gemstone focal piece on the side. This cuff is also my Fall Line-September Theme entry for Etsy Artists of Color.

LUNAVEROULS 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY & LABOR DAY SALE!!!

2009-09-05T11:56:00Z

****LUNAVEROULS 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY & LABOR DAY SALE!!!****

I'm offering 15% OFF all items in the store from Sep. 5th through Sep. 7th,
Simply enter the code "LUNA-BDAY" in the message to seller box during check out and your discounts will be refunded via paypal. Discount does not include shipping.
www.lunaversoul.etsy.com

Its been a long time...

2009-08-31T12:55:00Z

Greetings everyone!
It has been a minute since Ive been able to post since my back injury...I tell you I have never had one this severe in my life but all I can say is wow... I don't think I have been in that much pain before & I will definitely make sure I wont ever have to experience that again!
Slowly but surely I am up & around again preparing for my & Lunaversoul's Birthday on September 3rd!! Plus the upcoming Hats & Heels event on September 18th.
I have also have been busy working on new jewelry as well, here are some photos of a few of my most favorite recent creations & some of the newest additions to my online store!
~C

Hats & Heels Shopping Event

2009-08-15T06:47:00Z

EMERALD DOWNS PRESENTS
HATS AND HEELS

(and Shopping, Shopping, Shopping)

benefiting:

September 18, 2009

Event begins at 5:00p.m. and lasts all evening

Long before there were fashion shows with catwalks, ladies of elegance attended the races where women of stature strutted their latest fashions, including those trademark hats. Times have changed, and so has fashion, but this long-standing tradition has not. Dust off your hats, put on those heels and join us for Hats and Heels. Plan for an all-inclusive evening of fun, exclusive shopping..

Tickets for this event include:

Admission to the Races

Access to the exclusive shopping event in the Emerald Room

Hors d’oeuvre Buffet

A glass of Sutter Home wine

Racing Program and Tip Sheet

$30

To purchase tickets to this event, please call or email Danielle Carbary

(253) 288-7705 or daniellec@emeralddowns.com

2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, WA 98001

Tickets available for pre-purchase only. Tickets will not be available at the gates. This event WILL sell out. 10% of the sales will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska.

Vega Necklace

2009-08-15T01:18:00Z

Vega Necklace

Vega Necklace~
Another great piece from my Galactic Soul collection
This bold & beautiful one of a kind necklace is a statement piece & is definitely for the funkiest fashionista!
With leathers in turquoise,electric blue,copper,ivory & brown. Featuring a large rust handpainted animal print porceline bead.
Each piece from this collection is made from vintage brass and recycled leather.
Now available in my online store!!

Etsy Showcase: Lunaversoul (double take) By:Chitown Fashionista

2009-08-06T17:32:00Z

Etsy Showcase: Lunaversoul (double take)

By:Chitown Fashionista
www.chitownfashionista.blogspot.com

I know I JUST blogged about Lunaversoul in June (check it out here) but when I saw these earrings and matching cuff bracelet, I had to showcase this Etsy shop again!

Lunaversoul's designer, CJ (who is super cool by the way), is a master of creating pieces that are extremely funky and command attention. These two items are a part of her Santigold collection which includes a mixture of black and multi-colored metallic python-printed leather. How fabulous is that?! The earrings and cuff would look great separately but I don't think I could purchase one without the other. That's like peanut butter with no jelly, seriously.

Check out the earrings and cuff at Lunaversoul's Etsy shop. And while you're there, go ahead and bookmark the shop's main page because I'm sure there will be more great things to come from CJ!

Earrings from Lunaversoul at the Urban Craft Uprising By Brookelynn Morris for Craftzine.com

2009-08-06T07:02:00Z

While I was at the UCU show I met amazing artist & author Brookelynn when she came to my booth.She really loved my jewelry & she purchased a pair of my Santigold earrings. I had asked her if I could take a picture with her wearing them but she did me one better & wrote a great blog on them at Craftzine.com instead! So a big Thank You goes out to her. Here is the blog below,
Also be sure to check out her new book

Earrings from Lunaversoul at the Urban Craft Uprising

By Brookelynn Morris for Craftzine.com

I was at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle this weekend, and I fell in love with some earrings. It's not just a crush, I'm head over heels. They are massive hoops with ruffled metallic snakeskin print leather. Yes, metallic and snakeskin, and leather. They are the best colorway ever- teal and hot pink on black. The teal dominates one side, and the pink dominates the other, making them reservable. The pair is not too heavy and each ruffle is on a sturdy hoop with a post that latches shut. These earrings and I were meant to be together.

The artist who made, CJ, them has a fantastic store on etsy, Lunaversoul. She brought an amazing spread of jewelry to the Urban Craft Uprising. Her table was covered with beautiful work that was very unique. She had necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Besides leather, CJ's accessories incorporate wooden beads and feathers, bold color and well placed flair. Her perspective was very creative and very fresh. Just like my new earrings.

Lunaversoul Blog

Fresh For 2010 (HQ)- Handmade Jewelry by Lunaversoul

Glow Girl Artist Spotlight: Lunaversoul

New Video!

New item! Allita Earrings

New in the store! Eye of the Nile Set

ChiTown Fashionista Blogiversary Giveaway!!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009

Celebrate With Me! Lunaversoul Bracelet GIVEAWAY!

Saturday Night Fever

Odunde Festival "An African Harvest Celebration" Performances & Workshops!!

Your Invited to Join Us! Two nights of African Performances, Drumming & Dance Workshops, African MarketPlace, Food & Lot's of Networking!For More information, Call 206-722-6602

Urban Craft Uprising's Fifth Annual Winter Show!!!

Catch the Seattle Premiere of Handmade Nation

SPA Gig Harbor Retreat

Onile (Spirit of the earth) Cuff Bracelet

Onile (Spirit of the earth) Cuff Bracelet

CLCC Hair & Fashion Showcase-

Orainea Cuff Bracelet

Orainea Cuff Bracelet

****LUNAVEROULS 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY & LABOR DAY SALE!!!****

Its been a long time...

Hats & Heels Shopping Event

Vega Necklace

Vega Necklace

Etsy Showcase: Lunaversoul (double take) By:Chitown Fashionista

Etsy Showcase: Lunaversoul (double take)

Earrings from Lunaversoul at the Urban Craft Uprising By Brookelynn Morris for Craftzine.com

Earrings from Lunaversoul at the Urban Craft Uprising

Your Invited to Join Us! Two nights of African Performances, Drumming & Dance Workshops, African MarketPlace, Food & Lot's of Networking!
For More information, Call 206-722-6602

LUNAVEROULS 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY & LABOR DAY SALE!!!