Featured Designer of the Month

 Joyce White African Jewelry LLC

Written on August 12, 2010 by admin in Joyce White African Jewelry, accessories, color, designer of the month, fashion,image consulting, lauren edge, local designers, shopping, style, wardrobe styling.

Joyce welcomed me into her colorful home in South Phoenix to view her jewelry. Everything was beautifully displayed for me to view. I love the idea of dressing my clients by local designers. In South Africa I also loved using the local designers because it adds such an interesting edge to an otherwise ‘ordinary’ outfit. I had contacted Joyce through the Meet-up groupFashion Arizona in an effort to meet all the designers in Phoenix.

Joyce’s pieces of jewelry are more like works of art, each piece is original. She loves color (yay!) and is inspired by the bright colors of Africa. Her sculpted glass pieces are set into intricate tangles of gold and silver metals to create a look that is bold, sophisticated and elegant. What I really loved was that every piece has a name. Because of the manufacturing process every piece is individual and you never know exactly what is going to come out. Some of the pieces even have interesting stories! I found it fascinating that Joyce is actually a qualified fork-life operator! Because of an injury she was unable to carry on working. She then worked as a florist, which is where she discovered her love for the arts and creativity, as well as where she got much of inspiration.Joyce’s tale has some sadness to it. She comes from a background of abuse, and describes her work as being therapeutic. Because of this experience founded a program called ‘Hope for Women Arts’ in 2008. This program teaches women that have suffered abuse, an art or skill. She is looking for volunteers to offer 3 hours of their time to teach these women something that could benefit them. I have offered my time to teach them how to dress professionally for interviews, and how to achieve this look with a minimal budget. I’m really excited! Joyce will be having a trunk show at Local Talent Art Gallery on October 16^th, 2010. I would highly recommend you join her! To view the Fine Art Shows and other events she will be participating in please clink here. I think the idea of wearing a piece of jewelry that is hand-crafted, has a name and a story, and is made locally is really best way finish off an outfit. It’s a great conversation starter, and a great way to make a statement. Joyce welcomed me into her colorful home in South Phoenix to view her jewelry. Everything was beautifully displayed for me to view. I love the idea of dressing my clients by local designers. In South Africa I also loved using the local designers because it adds such an interesting edge to an otherwise ‘ordinary’ outfit. I had contacted Joyce through the Meet-up group Fashion Arizona in an effort to meet all the designers in Phoenix. Joyce’s pieces of jewelry are more like works of art, each piece is original. She loves color (yay!) and is inspired by the bright colors of Africa. Her sculpted glass pieces are set into intricate tangles of gold and silver metals to create a look that is bold, sophisticated and elegant. What I really loved was that every piece has a name. Because of the manufacturing process every piece is individual and you never know exactly what is going to come out. Some of the pieces even have interesting stories!

I found it fascinating that Joyce is actually a qualified fork-life operator! Because of an injury she was unable to carry on working. She then worked as a florist, which is where she discovered her love for the arts and creativity, as well as where she got much of inspiration. Joyce’s tale has some sadness to it. She comes from a background of abuse, and describes her work as being therapeutic. Because of this experience founded a program called ‘Hope for Women Arts’ in 2008. This program teaches women that have suffered abuse, an art or skill. She is looking for volunteers to offer 3 hours of their time to teach these women something that could benefit them. I have offered my time to teach them how to dress professionally for interviews, and how to achieve this look with a minimal budget. I’m really excited! Joyce will be having a trunk show at Local Talent Art Gallery on October 16^th, 2010. I would highly recommend you join her! To view the Fine Art Shows and other events she will be participating in please clink here. I think the idea of wearing a piece of jewelry that is hand-crafted, has a name and a story, and is made locally is really best way finish off an outfit. It’s a great conversation starter, and a great way to make a statement!

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