tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28582985677449039842024-03-07T23:43:13.141-08:00Belly Dance Princess Handmade JewelryBellyDancePrincess.etsy.com for Handmade Jewelry that is Exotic, Eclectic, Dance Inspired,One of a Kind...BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-72647110157085041952009-09-26T21:57:00.000-07:002009-09-26T22:25:00.187-07:00More Evil Eye Amulets...More styles of evil eye amulets...<br /><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-5b.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-5b.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3458764513851671131&site=widget-5b.slide.com"/></object><p style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513851671131&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-5b.slide.com/p1/3458764513851671131/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513851671131&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-5b.slide.com/p2/3458764513851671131/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513851671131&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-5b.slide.com/p4/3458764513851671131/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-68473531208428515612009-09-26T21:36:00.000-07:002009-09-26T21:46:32.611-07:00Fall Colors<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sr7siuHSwEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/yX6Yn5leWXg/s1600-h/jewelry+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sr7siuHSwEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/yX6Yn5leWXg/s400/jewelry+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386002285620019266" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sr7sV4bdVHI/AAAAAAAAAKg/CicjpffixbQ/s1600-h/jewelry+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sr7sV4bdVHI/AAAAAAAAAKg/CicjpffixbQ/s400/jewelry+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386002065050653810" /></a><br />I've listed some pieces that are perfect for fall in my etsy shop. Check out the earrings above! The Autumn Harvest Earrings have all the rich colors of fall and a vintage feel. The Mustard Bloom Swingers in the second pic have a gorgeous shade of mustard, perfect for one's Autumn wardrobe. I love wearing copper, partly because you can wear it with either gold or silver without any clash.BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-75330976482003909752009-06-29T16:17:00.000-07:002009-06-29T16:19:29.231-07:00Going to IstanbulMy etsy shop will be closed while I'm in Turkey. I will open it back up as soon as i come back to the U.S.BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-35682245979670140582009-06-26T23:32:00.000-07:002009-06-26T23:48:03.852-07:00Trip to Istanbul<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SkXAGhVcipI/AAAAAAAAAKY/4kHUVMAd7iw/s1600-h/ballerina+with+tutu+earrings+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SkXAGhVcipI/AAAAAAAAAKY/4kHUVMAd7iw/s400/ballerina+with+tutu+earrings+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351894950459771538" /></a><br />Check out the earrings I just listed: "Run with Scissors" Earrings- Kind of Quirky-so I listed them under the category of geekery.<br /><br />I've started packing (well, barely...) for my usual summer trip to Istanbul. I always struggle with: 1. jewelry making supplies , 2. costumes; I never know which ones I should take with me. It's a problem maybe because of the weight limit they have. Jewelry making supplies and tools don't necessarily take up much room but are so heavy. And belly dance costumes, especially the beaded and fringy ones, take up space and weigh a lot. I will have trouble deciding... One of my fave costumes needs to be fixed because it was accidentally torn by one of the guests at a wedding where I was performing - so I guess I should take it with me just to have it fixed.<br /><br />Tomorrow I'll be celebrating my birthday at Taverna Plaka at 11 PM (my b-day is actually on June 28 which is sunday)! I hope friends and students can make it!BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-66036951264253790622009-06-22T01:15:00.000-07:002009-06-22T01:22:14.546-07:00the JAILER’S SEDUCTION Choker<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sj8--hmYwKI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/3IbEE1tKq44/s1600-h/jailer%27s+seduction+necklace+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sj8--hmYwKI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/3IbEE1tKq44/s400/jailer%27s+seduction+necklace+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350064126231625890" /></a><br />I just listed the JAILER’S SEDUCTION Choker in my etsy shop.<br /><br />This is a striking, yet easy to wear piece. The various keys drape around your neck, conforming to your natural lines, and coming down in a flattering V shape. <br /><br />The chain is long enough for genuine adjustability. You can wear it with a more relaxed fit or in true choker style. When you wear it tight the remaining chain hangs gracefully down your back. The end of the chain has a little key hanging off of it.<br /><br />I love the various lines the keys create together.BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-85419113957286485852009-06-15T16:27:00.000-07:002009-06-15T16:32:51.117-07:00Clockwork Orange Bracelet<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjbZP1-qu0I/AAAAAAAAAKA/f3MmCbU_IXI/s1600-h/il_430xN_75284552.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjbZP1-qu0I/AAAAAAAAAKA/f3MmCbU_IXI/s400/il_430xN_75284552.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347700473760234306" /></a><br />The picture above is the CLOCKWORK ORANGE BRACELET with leadfree tibetan silver, orange jablonex glass beads and convenient clasp.<br /><br />The vivid,intense shade of color is mainly what reminded me of Stanley Kubrick's classic. The warm orange jablonex beads are complemented by unique tibetan silver beads that have a sort of abstract clockwork look about them.BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-2264582568314988502009-06-15T00:44:00.000-07:002009-06-15T16:35:05.458-07:00Barbarian Queen Earrings<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjbZs9rWFAI/AAAAAAAAAKI/YMwc_qGXUdk/s1600-h/il_430xN_73521069.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjbZs9rWFAI/AAAAAAAAAKI/YMwc_qGXUdk/s320/il_430xN_73521069.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347700974042878978" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjX8TLi4a_I/AAAAAAAAAJw/qqcrHRCKPT8/s1600-h/il_430xN_75559363.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SjX8TLi4a_I/AAAAAAAAAJw/qqcrHRCKPT8/s320/il_430xN_75559363.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347457539019140082" /></a><br />The above pic is the BARBARIAN QUEEN Earrings in Tibetan Silver with genuine Hematite dangles...<br /><br />When I was growing up in Turkey, there were fewer TV channels so we read more. I personally read way too many Conan the Barbarian comic books. I guess that's why I fantasized (and still do)about being a barbarian. <br /><br />These striking dangle earrings come from such fantasy. I think there's something ultra feminine about taking weapons associated with "manliness" and using them as adornment. Although I've never needed to use battle axes, I can come up with many reasons to wear them...BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-15873677505130190652009-06-12T23:12:00.000-07:002009-06-25T01:45:33.935-07:00Belly Dance Princess Jewelry Slideshow<div><embed src="http://widget-d3.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3458764513841079507&site=widget-d3.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:400px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513841079507&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-d3.slide.com/p1/3458764513841079507/bb_t053_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513841079507&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-d3.slide.com/p2/3458764513841079507/bb_t053_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513841079507&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-d3.slide.com/p4/3458764513841079507/bb_t053_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-14333955478169108072009-06-08T15:35:00.000-07:002009-06-08T16:07:05.545-07:00Everyday Glamour<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Si2Zg_JconI/AAAAAAAAAJg/9UHWnspnjeE/s1600-h/il_430xN_74448142.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345097124744569458" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Si2Zg_JconI/AAAAAAAAAJg/9UHWnspnjeE/s320/il_430xN_74448142.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I just added more to my welcome section in my Etsy shop to describe "my philosophy": I believe in everyday glamour. Adornment is a way of showing appreciation for the precious and temporary gift that is our body. Taking time to enjoy beautiful things is part of living each moment to the fullest.<br /></div><br /><div>I think it's interesting how many women worry about wearing "too much" jewelry or clothing that is "too flashy". They try to avoid things to suggest that they take pride in their appearence (outside of basic grooming and fitness). Beauty does not just exist with supermodels:)<br />Pic above is the "ULTIMATE LEAF Earrings". Pic below is "TINY PURSE Earrings". Both are pieces that make it easier to add a little glamour to one's daily life...<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345096175238780722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Si2Ypt9oFzI/AAAAAAAAAJY/xtj__JNOass/s320/il_430xN_74447999.jpg" />BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-87168573688401741242009-06-05T23:46:00.000-07:002009-06-06T00:00:45.501-07:00Show's over!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SioQu9TZuhI/AAAAAAAAAIo/uIUCWysHg24/s1600-h/crescent+necklace+082.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: both" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SioQu9TZuhI/AAAAAAAAAIo/uIUCWysHg24/s400/crescent+necklace+082.jpg" /></a> My annual "Aya's Spring Shimmy" is now over and was a great success!!! I love my dance students - I love watching them improve and develop into dancers they probably never imagined they could be. I made some jewelry for my mother and daughter class to perform in, but I wasn't able to make any for the others- mainly because everything I came up with would have taken way too long- their dancing, not them wearing jewelry I made was my main priority.<br /><br />Since the show's over, I have been able to start a couple of new projects. I just started making another piece for my Turkish Crescent Line. On the left is an example of the line, my Turkish Crescent Pendant in gunmetal and jet black. The pendant I just finished has shorter garnet and black fringe.<br /><br />We just had the show DVD viewing party at Alice's house. All the troupe girls were there except for Nesrin, who was really sick. Hope she feels better soon. I wanted to make my intermediates some matching jewelry, however the charms I ordered still haven't made it over from China! Oh well, I'll work on other stuff till then...<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-38994665204641200262009-05-13T13:37:00.002-07:002009-05-13T14:23:57.354-07:00Picnic at the PalaceI just listed my PICNIC AT THE PALACE Chandelier Earrings in my Etsy Shop. They were inspired by my students Claire and Kiraz and their Mother-Daughter veil Dance. I loved the color combination of their silk veils- a rich teal green and a beautiful yellow.<br /><div></div><div></div><div>I started out with sparkling crystal beads. The yellow beads are a lovely warm sunshine yellow and the emerald green beads have a dark rainbow sheen on one side, which makes them appear teal. As the earrings swing, the different sides of the beads display their color.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335421277847144482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sgs5YkkjyCI/AAAAAAAAAIg/iF0SQJxnr4M/s320/il_430xN.70300107.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>As I started putting the beads together, the colors made me remember visits to the Topkapi Palace Museum when I was little. I have been there sooooo many times. Some days the weather would be just perfect, sunny but with a cool breeze. And I used to imagine myself living in the palace, strolling through the lush gardens, and having picnics on the green grass. Oh wait... I still do that... Adding the vintage filigree pieces completed my Topkapi palace memory.</div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-10382734936983218692009-05-07T11:54:00.000-07:002009-05-13T14:45:52.224-07:00New Evil Eye Amulet JewelryFor those of you like myself who are fans of evil eye amulets, check out these! The framed evil eye amulet earrings are accented with blue and green millefiori beads. I love the fact that the evil eye amulets spin within the frames.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333599996744644098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgTA8Dv9NgI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/jwGfiwmyJt4/s200/il_430xN_69072888.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>These earrings below are called ALL EYES ON ME. I love wearing jewelry that uses all amulet beads... </p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333599801594584882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgTAwswjnzI/AAAAAAAAAIA/11jPUrpRr_M/s200/il_430xN_69606982.jpg" border="0" /> Hey Alice, I finally finished this necklace!!! The long silver chain ended up looking the best. It's called HER CHARMING WAYS (below): <p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333599888016101442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgTA1utDUEI/AAAAAAAAAII/JbFMd0LLruo/s200/il_430xN_69286674.jpg" border="0" />BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-5516313193547469372009-05-07T11:37:00.000-07:002009-05-08T16:36:20.653-07:00Silk Road Link Necklace<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgMs743cvGI/AAAAAAAAAGg/TqGLOc2zrso/s1600-h/il_430xN.69628506.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333155791125658722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgMs743cvGI/AAAAAAAAAGg/TqGLOc2zrso/s200/il_430xN.69628506.jpg" /></a> I've finally put more items up in my etsy shop! I have been making so many things but I can't get them listed as fast as I make them. I'm especially proud of my Silk Road Link Necklace (Choker) with matching earrings. It has lucky Chinese knots and tiny grape bunch dangles! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333600881263940498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SgTBvi1yk5I/AAAAAAAAAIY/xvntS6vXzoU/s200/il_430xN_69628252.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-9626850587293460892009-04-23T11:46:00.000-07:002009-05-13T14:38:38.637-07:00Spring Shimmy CabaretCheck out my SPRING SHIMMY CABARET Earrings. I named these beauties after my yearly Spring Shimmy Belly Dance Show since that's what inspired me to make them...<br /><div align="left"><br />I think fans are the perfect accessory for the glamorous- whether you use them for dancing or to cool off, they have no substitute. I loved seeing women actually using the fanciest fans to cool themselves off when I was in Spain. I guess that's the one positive aspect of watching an opera in Madrid without air conditioning, in the summer...<br /><br />These Vintage Filigree Fans are so ornate and feminine. I added Czech Glass Flower Drops in Peridot Green and Pearlized Fuschia. They move ever so elegantly... They are also a great size- large enough to be noticed but small enough for versatile wear.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SfbDHPOmjDI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/g3PRa7OuG-M/s1600-h/jewelry+144c.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329661738153839666" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SfbDHPOmjDI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/g3PRa7OuG-M/s200/jewelry+144c.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />We have juniors with moms rehearsal tonight at Alice's house for the upcoming Spring Shimmy Show on Sunday May 24th (For details visit my belly dance website TurkishBellyDancer.com). I hope they're ready!!!</div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-34591295403559620982009-03-31T13:49:00.000-07:002009-04-12T13:19:20.298-07:00Living The Purple Life<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SeJLx5rgdEI/AAAAAAAAAF4/_dcmPJAAEHc/s1600-h/earrings+plus+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323901030174323778" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SeJLx5rgdEI/AAAAAAAAAF4/_dcmPJAAEHc/s200/earrings+plus+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>My "Amethyst Kiss Ring" just recently made it on one of the etsy treasuries featuring purple items. Sometimes I forget how many other purple lovers there are out there.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SeJLGqpZ60I/AAAAAAAAAFo/hGSZ3CpXmX4/s1600-h/Modern+Babylon+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323900287404600130" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SeJLGqpZ60I/AAAAAAAAAFo/hGSZ3CpXmX4/s200/Modern+Babylon+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I went through my store and realized I have an abundance of pieces featuring purple. I love purple because it's so noble and powerful, and can convey such a wide range of emotions.<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5b7fNoYhI/AAAAAAAAAFI/JDpUMLTS1yk/s1600-h/il_430xN.48211456.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322792887147586066" style="WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5b7fNoYhI/AAAAAAAAAFI/JDpUMLTS1yk/s200/il_430xN.48211456.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5bstqjqKI/AAAAAAAAAFA/aL43x7m6ozw/s1600-h/il_430xN.49265197.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322792633328969890" style="WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5bstqjqKI/AAAAAAAAAFA/aL43x7m6ozw/s200/il_430xN.49265197.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div></div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5bo7R906I/AAAAAAAAAE4/K9EySS5Lqxk/s1600-h/il_430xN.49537501.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322792568264446882" style="WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sd5bo7R906I/AAAAAAAAAE4/K9EySS5Lqxk/s200/il_430xN.49537501.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323899489454332322" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SeJKYODPGaI/AAAAAAAAAFY/oIN9_ge9StA/s200/earrings+plus+037.jpg" border="0" /></p></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-34792697746076841742009-03-26T22:57:00.000-07:002009-03-27T01:42:27.168-07:00Inspired by Spring Fever<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317776841200462018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 161px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyJ3L6NaMI/AAAAAAAAADw/gvfUEa-pbS8/s200/lapis+and+spring+bloom+005.jpg" border="0" />I'm experiencing a strange creative frenzy in jewelry making which I think is partly due to the arrival of Spring. Unfortunately this frenzy has not taken over other areas of my life. For instance I have no desire to organize my condo or do some Spring "Cleaning". The jewelry I have been making has all been seasonally inspired- mostly blooming flowers and the general awakening of nature. Actually, I'm feeling extra "floral" this Spring, with my millefiori bead and czech glass flower obsession. I've even started experimenting with acrylic flowers. So far though, they haven't thrilled me as much, mainly because what I've been working with seems to lack shine and depth in color.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyJgV5-WTI/AAAAAAAAADo/tnVvz88Vxbs/s1600-h/3-22-09+earrings+171.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317776448746838322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 112px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 110px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyJgV5-WTI/AAAAAAAAADo/tnVvz88Vxbs/s200/3-22-09+earrings+171.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyL_VBIMHI/AAAAAAAAAEY/M4zALHOSwTU/s1600-h/3-22-09+earrings+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317779180107608178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyL_VBIMHI/AAAAAAAAAEY/M4zALHOSwTU/s200/3-22-09+earrings+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I'm feeling especially drawn to color, all color, as long as it's rich and vivid. My "SASS BOUQET EARRINGS" to the left are a good example of my recent color cravings- I love the hot orange beads with the cool blue of the glass flowers.<br /><br />Even my latest steampunk necklace ended up with a floral Spring touch. See pic below of my latest piece: "STEAMPUNKED SPRING NECKLACE". In honor of <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317779048672017682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 96px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyL3rYcPRI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/tzMPSEUIz6w/s200/3-22-09+earrings+061c.jpg" border="0" />spring, the key <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyKE3Ny1tI/AAAAAAAAAD4/YTGMJzaUBeg/s1600-h/3-27-09+earrings+015a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317777076163630802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/ScyKE3Ny1tI/AAAAAAAAAD4/YTGMJzaUBeg/s200/3-27-09+earrings+015a.jpg" border="0" /></a>charm is accented with 2 tiny Czech Glass Blooms: One in Jet Black and the other in Copper glow Light Pink with a Bronze Gold Finish.<br /><br /><br />I will be listing more of my newest jewelry in my etsy shop (I just have to take all the photos!!!) so please be sure to visit regularly!BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-90692354973709396032009-03-16T19:07:00.000-07:002009-03-16T20:38:05.279-07:00Millefiori Madness<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8ap7edEaI/AAAAAAAAADY/iENXceJlIUo/s1600-h/steampunk+key+earrings+004a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313995392962859426" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8ap7edEaI/AAAAAAAAADY/iENXceJlIUo/s200/steampunk+key+earrings+004a.jpg" border="0" /></a> This spring, I'm all about millefiori beads in jewelry! I have a couple of items already posted in my etsy shop but there is more coming. Of course, my spring line is not all beaded with colorful millefiori , I have many other pieces too. For instance, here's a picture of my Neo-victorian Key earrings in antiqued gold and black. I can't give up black in any season... <div><div><br /><div>Friday night was the Belly Dance Superstars Show in Atlanta. I met up with some old friends to have dinner beforehand. Jenna, who picked me up from my condo, looked so pretty in her yellow outfit which inspired me to make the "Millefiori Jenna Bracelet in amber yellow" you see below. It has an evil eye amulet and flower which dangles from the clasp area.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8YluxySEI/AAAAAAAAADI/30I52HVZXQg/s1600-h/jenna+yellow+bracelet+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313993121811548226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 145px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8YluxySEI/AAAAAAAAADI/30I52HVZXQg/s200/jenna+yellow+bracelet+for+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I've always adored millefiori beads. For some reason, they remind me of my childhood. Literally translated, millefiori means "a thousand flowers" (if you already knew that, great! It took me a semester of Italian class to figure that out :) ) I love the vivid colors and detail that exists within each bead. And although they may look alike when they come from the same batch, no two beads are exactly identical. In a sense, millefiori beads are a lot like people: Each one is an individual with its own unique character which can never be truly duplicated. </div><br /><div>During Saturday troupe practice with Esmeray and Kiraz, we were talking about the dancers who always have to “do it a little differently” than the rest despite the fact that they’re in a group number (Ofcourse, there are times when this is simply due to a lack of talent or some other inability). I’ve always felt like that has to do with self confidence- like they’re afraid of getting lost in the crowd so they have to find little ways to set themselves apart. Unfortunately this only serves as a distraction and obstructs the sheer power of movement in unison. </div><br /><div>The truth is the best dancers ALWAYS shine, they have no need to do things "a little differently" or slightly out of sync in order to be noticed.<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8aLs2L0-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/pqtwYmuup0M/s1600-h/black+yellowmillefiori+anklet+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313994873639785442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/Sb8aLs2L0-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/pqtwYmuup0M/s200/black+yellowmillefiori+anklet+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Kiraz pointed out that when there is great unison in movement, each dancer's individuality is highlighted because that becomes the thing that sets them apart. I have to agree. I see this with my own troupe dancers. I think a great dance troupe is a lot like a strand of millefiori beads, they have great presence and beauty when together, but each dancer's unique presence always shines through.</div></div></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-54445429737932715232009-03-11T12:40:00.000-07:002009-03-11T13:07:17.501-07:00Spring Berry Pendant goes great with Cleavage<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgYPAERxNI/AAAAAAAAACo/43J8f9hu2jI/s1600-h/spring+berry+spiral+alice+rotated3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312022406478546130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgYPAERxNI/AAAAAAAAACo/43J8f9hu2jI/s200/spring+berry+spiral+alice+rotated3.jpg" border="0" /></a> I just changed my etsy shop avatar photo to my student Alice's Cleavage pic! She's wearing my Spring Berry Spiral Pendant and Earrings set which really looks good on her. She purchased the set after dance class and we were talking about how the design emphasized her cleavage just the right amount! I wish I had had her fix the pendant to where it lay straight before I took the photo- still, I like how it turned out:)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgYjK2zpgI/AAAAAAAAACw/hKHXVezK9Qw/s1600-h/spring+berry+spiral+alice+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312022752972219906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgYjK2zpgI/AAAAAAAAACw/hKHXVezK9Qw/s200/spring+berry+spiral+alice+008.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgZyTD1fyI/AAAAAAAAAC4/gnTYK9--BaY/s1600-h/Spring+berry+spiral+earrings+037c2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312024112384016162" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbgZyTD1fyI/AAAAAAAAAC4/gnTYK9--BaY/s200/Spring+berry+spiral+earrings+037c2.jpg" border="0" /></a>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858298567744903984.post-17835226305580005972009-03-09T19:20:00.000-07:002009-03-09T23:58:07.580-07:00BellyDancePrincess- my etsy shop<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbXWy2m4fHI/AAAAAAAAAAg/2BPn7z2yV0U/s1600-h/blue+square+earrings+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311387504693771378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbXWy2m4fHI/AAAAAAAAAAg/2BPn7z2yV0U/s200/blue+square+earrings+008.jpg" border="0" /></a>BellyDancePrincess is my etsy shop where I show off my "Eclectic Jewelry for Dancers & Those who Love Beautiful Things..."<br />I make mostly One of a Kind and occasionally Limited Quantity Pieces.<br /><br />I'm a professional belly dancer, originally from Istanbul, Turkey (My belly dance website is <a href="http://turkishbellydancer.com/">http://turkishbellydancer.com/</a>. ) I started making costume jewelry for myself, mainly because I had trouble finding exactly what I wanted,even when I spent a lot. Much to my delight, I started receiving a lot of compliments wearing my own designs!<br /><br />I love jewelry that adds to the beauty of the wearer, not just jewelry that’s beautiful on its own. In other words, it should look even more beautiful on the person wearing it than it does in the display case.<br /><br />I love using rich colors and combining them. Also, I tend to use a lot of Turkish evil eye charms. I like adding them into my jewelry because they are considered good luck (they are made to look like eyes to reflect back the negative looks of those who wish ill upon you). I mean even if you’re not superstitious, you have to admit that they are a great design element! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbYN5zQbzDI/AAAAAAAAABI/odlXBoN18s0/s1600-h/ankletblackblueevileye+021c.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311448097192922162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iEFeA87xglM/SbYN5zQbzDI/AAAAAAAAABI/odlXBoN18s0/s200/ankletblackblueevileye+021c.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In my etsy shop, I recently added the $5 or Less and $3 or Less sections. Also, I have many items on sale right now, so I hope people take advantage of the low prices!!!<br /><br />At this point what takes me the longest is taking photos of my jewelry. I always struggle with the lighting and focusing the camera. My jewelry is much prettier than it looks in photos:) <div><div></div><div>Pictured to the right is my "Mysterious Ways Anklet" which I listed in my shop a few days ago.</div><div></div><div>The pic above shows my most recently listed earrings -"Sweet Blue Squares". It's the first time I used a vase to display the earrings in a photo... </div></div>BellyDancePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974870442107417293noreply@blogger.com2