Dreamy Hollywood Glam

The last Monday in August, my friend Mondo, who is an amazing make-up artist, and his friend Irving (who does hair) wanted to put together a photo shoot using some of my jewelry and vintage clothing.  It was about 95 degrees that day, and we were all out in the park, dressed for fall weather, futilely trying to stay cool.  Despite the weather, I must say the shots came out pretty great!

The first shot we did used a random collection of pieces from my line, all piled on top of each other, for an over-the-top shot.  Most people aren't going to wear it this way, but it's a really impactful image to see so many detailed pieces right next to each other.  The model is wearing the Paris Cuff in silver, Windsor Cuff, Rouen Cuff, Constantinople Cuff, Barcelona Cuff, Paris Necklace in copper, and Copenhagen Triple Drop Earrings in champagne.

Then they made up one of the models to be a 1930's/1940's vamp.  She is wearing the Copenhagen Petal Drop Earrings.

The next shot has a 1920's look and features the Copenhagen Triple Drop Earrings in champagne, and the Copenhagen Necklace.

The last shot conjures up a feeling of Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard.  In some of the shots, the model also resembles Joan Crawford.  I think these are my favorite.  She's wearing the Windsor Drop Earrings, Windsor Cuff, and Constantinople Cuff.

We had so much fun dressing them up, and I can't wait to do it again!

Suzanna Dai Fall/Holiday 2010

I went home this weekend to shoot photos of my Fall/Holiday 2010 line, which I am very excited about.  I don't have names for all of the groups yet, but the overall feeling is very regal, with a mix of Edwardian, Victorian, and Gothic influences.  I suppose I was influenced by "The Young Victoria."

Everything came together very last minute, and for the past month or so, I have felt like a chicken running around with it's head cut off.  I've been doing some design work for Ann Taylor Loft, in addition to my own line, so things have been crazy!  Sometimes I feel like all I do is work...  I recently got to thinking about going to India this summer, and I'm slowly convincing myself I have to do it.  Just to get away and have a little adventure would be so nice.  Apart from a long weekend in Cancun (not my ideal destination by any means), I haven't traveled nearly enough this year!

So here's a sneek peak of some of the pieces in the new line:

I'm calling this the Windsor - it looks so decadently English

This is the Alexandria cuff - it's very Wonder Woman chic; it could probably give you super-hero powers if you really needed them

a deco inspired cuff...

More to come soon!  I know I haven't been so great at keeping up with posts, but I'm going to try much harder to post at least once a week!