That's So Clutch

Ever since I can remember I have had a love affair with huge bags, the bigger the better. I was always the girl that had the biggest bag full of snacks, make-up, and whatever else you needed lol. However, as I got older and started going out more, I began to scale down my purse size. From oversize bags to totes, from totes to small shoulder bags, and from there I ended up falling in love with clutches.

Clutches are just so chic. They can be oversize, they can be super small. They can be made out of leather, they can be made out of denim. No other form of a handbag adds that extra oomph and chicness like a clutch does. For a night out you can fit all your necessities in it: lip gloss and/or lipstick, ID, phone, cards and/or cash, and business cards (depending on where you are that night).

Start out buying clutches in basic black and white, and then graduate to trying out clutches in different colors, styles and fabrics! Fashion is not fire. Play with it. Have fun. Step outside of your comfort zone and you might experience something you like.

The RAD! Photo Shoot

This past week I had a photo shoot for my online boutique. I got most of my products shot and I'm getting really excited about the progress that I am making towards getting my boutique open!

I have officially set a launch date of June 23, 2013 and I have a lot of big things in the works for promotion (blog features, fashion shows etc.) and I will definitely keep you all posted on all that I am doing.

Check out a few shots from the shoot below:

And remember, RAD! is life! :)

Model: Diorra Marzette
Photographer: Devon Marcus
Wardrobe: The RAD! Shop

Throwback Thursday

I posted this picture on Instagram Thursday for Throwback Thursday and it filled me with joy. These are some of the first pieces I made. I never get tired of looking at my work and when people respond to my work positively and ask when I'm opening up the shop or if they can buy my products now, my heart swells. What started out as a hobby, something to pass the time, and a way for me to have the jewelry I imagined in my head is now going to make me my living. I have complete confidence in RAD! as a boutique, accessories company, and styling company. Thank you all for following me on my journey and I cannot wait for you all to see all that I have in store.

RAD! Life

The Gunmetal Choker

I haven't made a piece of jewelry in forever so I was eager to get back to making pieces and to see if I still had it.

Despite only having my wire cutters (all of my jewelry pliers have mysteriously gone missing), I was able to complete this choker. Once I go buy some new pliers I will make it a little tighter so that it sits on my actual neck and looks more "choker" like.

The Gunmetal Choker will be available for sale when The RAD Shop opens!