Sunday, 27 September 2009

Swell bloom

Hello everyone!

How have you been? I hope you've had a lovely week. Mine has been ever so busy!

On Monday I went to The Sartorialist book signing with the wonderful Reena of Fashion Daydreams - it was absolutely insane! Never have I seen so many immaculately turned out people in one room. Nor have I seen so many people queuing for a book signing! It goes to show how powerful and influential members of the blogging world can become. He signed my book to "Franke", which I thought was rather amusing!

My very clever friend Mark Pavey also popped over to show me the features of my soon-to-be live, newly improved version of my website! It's looking really, really good, and I can't wait to show you all. I'm even going to have my very own web shop, which I've very excited about. If you ever need any design work done, I highly recommend Mr Pavey. He's a bloody genius.

I've also been working on some new pieces recently. Here is one of my latest ones:




This corsage bracelet is made from a vintage brooch, linked on vintage chain. I'm really pleased with how it's come out - it's pretty bold, but so easy to wear. I've also found a great new place to photograph my jewellery in my flat! My housemate has this amazingly huge chinese cabinet, which is so easy to hang pieces from. I love the rustic background.

Oh, and I apologise for the extreme paleness of my skin. The sun is definitely not my friend.

Lastly, speaking of my flat and the sun, there was the most incredible sunset tonight:


I love living in London.

So what do you think of all of my pictures? I'd love to hear.

Until next time, my lovely friends! Have a great week.

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

x

11 comments:

  1. Lovely bracelet, Frankie! It is definitely a great showstopper. Love the photo of the London sunset as well. It's so beautiful and I don't blame you for loving London. I still dream of visiting one day :)

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  2. absolutely love the bracelet! so beautiful
    what an amazing sunset too! i didn't see it =(
    can't wait to see your new site! xxx

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  3. gorgeous bracelet, Franke ;) That sunset is beautiful, you sure it was in London?! xx

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  4. can't wait to see your new website :)

    Love the bracelet

    xx

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  5. hello darling, that bracelet is beautiful!
    your pieces are getting more enchanting if that is possible!
    have a gorge end to the week
    xx
    marian

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  6. Hey 'Franke'! Beautiful bracelet, I'm a sucker for the corsages and the photos are gorgeous. So glad to hear you're loving London! I would think it would be a sin not to!

    Denise ♥

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  7. It is a beautiful corsage! And it is great that you talk about your design process!

    The Sartorialist is in Dublin today, unfortunately I am stuck at work..

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  8. ahhh the sunset!!! makes me even more excited that i am moving to london.
    just had my farewell party: bye bye berlin!
    hello london!
    i love your pieces. this bracelet is stunning.
    would love to post about them.

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