Iris Couture Embroidery

Just thought I would share a piece that I am currently working on! This is a couture embroidered piece that will soon be turned into a clutch purse. The hand embroidery is done with a Luneville hook which is the technique that I learned at Lesage, (an atelier house owned by Chanel). It is created with glass beads, sequins, threads and vintage silk.

This piece was inspired by the Monet Iris jacket that Lesage made for Yves Saint Laurent. This is such a wonderful piece, I really wanted to capture a essence of the original jacket in my embroidery.

Once I am finished the final product, I will post more pictures!

Hamilton Spectator Article!

Thank you to the Hamilton Spectator for running a full page article about my adventures in Paris! It is so nice to be able to share my Paris experience with my Canadian friends. The article written by Carmelina Prete was featured in the Style section of the Hamilton Spectator on Wednesday Oct. 12 To read the full article, click here!

Celebrities at Paris Fashion Week!

After spending the last two weeks running from show to show at Paris Fashion week, I am finally getting a chance to sit down and go through all my photos. This seasons fashion scene was a star studded event filled with celebrities. It seems designers have really taken an interest in filling their front rows with high profile editors and celebrities. From Lindsey Lohan, to the Olsen Twins, celebrities were out in full force to support their favorite designers. I thought I would share some photos of those I captured during the last couple of weeks.

Ciara arriving at Valentino

Carine Roitfeld at Valentino

Natalia Vodianova at Valentino

Nina Garcia at Valentino

Caroline Sieber at Valentino

Bernadette Chirac at Chanel

Rachel Zoe at Valentino

Fellow Canadian, Jeanne Becker at Chanel

Baptiste Giabiconi at Chanel

Alexa Chung at Chanel

Olivia Palermo at Dior

Uma Thurman at Chanel

Clemence Poesy at Chanel

Poppy Delevigne at Chanel

Jared Leto at Kanye West show

Leighton Meester at Dior

Bill Cunningham at Dior

Grace Coddington at Dior

Anna Dello Russo at Dior

Anna Wintour at Dior

Studio Rasa New Collections

Rasa Jurenas is a multi award winning hairstylist and make-up artist, including the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, 2006. She has just released her latest collections titled, "Golden Sun" and "Fashion Crimes," which feature jewelry by Glimpse Creations! Visit www.rasajurenas.com for more information about Studio Rasa. Her latest collection titled "Fashion Crimes" features a couture embroidered Swarovski necklace that I created specifically for Studio Rasa. For more information about my jewelry please visit www.glimpsebeads.com

I have previously posted about Studio Rasa, and jewelry I had created for her last year. Check out the post about it here! http://glimpsecreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/jewelry-for-studio-rasa.html

Photos by Paula Tizzard Photography

Talbot Runhof - Paris Fashion Week

Such a wonderful collection shown at Paris Fashion Week! Before going to this show, I didn't know much about Talbot Runhof. Now that I have seen their collection, I want to know more! The show was filled with beautiful, feminine pieces that were completely wearable. Their use of color was strong, but not over powering. I would totally wear every piece in their collection!

I really enjoyed how the designers even considered the back of the outfits. There was always a nice surprise on the back of the clothes after the model walked by. It was a nice touch that left a lasting impression.

The shoes were also absolutely beautiful in all different shades of satin. This is one great way to add a little color in your wardrobe next season!

Fall Has Arrived

Last week, the heat at Paris Fashion Week, now seems like an eternity ago. The weather has suddenly changed here in Paris, and it now definitely feels like fall. Today I took a little stroll along the Seine and felt the familiar crunch of leaves under my feet. I must admit that I am a little glad for the cooler weather since this means I can wear my new boots and Della Spiga (made in Italy) jacket!

Ingrid Vlasov - Paris Fashion Week

Want to see what it is like to attend a Paris fashion show!? This is a little clip I filmed at the end of the Ingrid Vlasov show in the Intercontinental Le Grand Hôtel. This was a wonderful show filled with beautiful clothes! I will post some photos from the show soon!