Last Hoorah

In my heart I will always be a summer maiden. I will always love the splash of bright hues, flowing skirts, eye candy tops, shorts and fashion accessories, and most importantly flats!

To kick off  and celebrate Summer we released Pangarap ni Esperanza statement necklaces dominated by shades of pink; which exudes an aura of femininity and confidence. Following these pieces we released Mayumi 2012, a collection to welcome the season of flowers. You will notice the patterns mimic the color transition of a fully blossomed flower. I was inspired to make this collection from observing a fully bloomed flower in our front yard.

The Vinta 2012 mirrors my love of colors and  simple patterns. I wanted a necklace  that was fun, warm, eye catching; and yet can easily be paired with a simple top and denim shorts. It was a more "understated" version of the original Vinta that we made last year. I even kept one for myself and wore it during a feature on TV5's Kumare Klub!

The Summer Maiden pieces were made to address the demand of our customers. Highlights of this collection included lace wrapped bangles, friendship bracelets, long and short necklaces made of shells, wood and acrylic beads, hippie bands, feather earrings, fabric-felt cuffs.   

For me summer never truly ends, and to wrap our April collections, we give you this last piece: 

Fallen for Summer.  

May you have an endless love affair with summer!- PJV

Fallen for Summer Necklace: PhP1,650.00

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Mad for Fascinators

You'd be amazed by the number of requests we get for custom made accessories. Early last year, a soon-to-wed couple asked us to make hat fascinators for the bride's entourage. Honestly, we knew nothing about making one.

Thank God for YouTube tutorials. Our hats off to these people who take their time to document and post tutorials for if not, we'd still be clueless.  

The very first hat fascinator we made was a mini top hat. Luckily, the materials were on hand so after watching this video, we began our mini top hat project.
Amazingly, it was simple enough to do; by nightfall we finished one!

 Learn about May here.
P.S. If you don't have E6000, you can always use glue stick with the aid of a glue gun. 

Take a look at our own mini top hats!
We added a rustic colored lace and tied it up into a ribbon on one side. Secure it by either gluing the lace or stitching it on the felt.

Here's a tip: you can do a blanket stitch around the edges of the large circle. Use a different color for the thread for the stitch to pop up.

Alice Wears the Hat Head band  was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. We thought, what if Alice wore a hat instead of the Mad Hatter.

This mini top hat on the other hand was covered with black lace then we stitched chains with linked charms on one side of the hat where the laces draped.You can also use other fabrics to cover your top hat. We like working with velvet, soft tulle and dull satin fabrics.

Here's another used for a fashion photo shoot  featured on 

TrendHunter.

Credits

Photographed by MELSON BOLONGAITA
Styling / HMUA by ROSHEL ESTERON
Model: JESSICA CHIAO-HAN YANG

 Our search was not over. We continued to look for noteworthy tutorials. Our favorite so far was this video from Threadbanger. 

Unlike making a mini top hat, making a pill box hat needed assistance from our sewing machine. 

The output:  a clip on pillbox hat adorned with feathers, sequins and a lace birdcage.

There is always pleasure in discovering new projects. Go mad and enjoy making your own hat fascinators!

Month-End Treat

Palamuti's treating you to a 20% discount on purchases from April 30 to May 3, 2012! Purchase a minimum of PhP1,500.00 from available pieces from our Daily Palamuti, Atbp. Trinkets and Other Finds, and Palamuti Storytelling Jewels to get the discount. We are offering free shipping for purchases within the Philippines. For international purchases, please refer to this link for shipping rates!

Again, discount is only good for 3 days. Click here to view our collections.

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Snowflakes in Summer

Our strength is customization. We understand the psychology of women's desire to wear one-of-a-kind pieces, and we are at their command.

One of our latest custom-made pieces is this enchanting  snowflake-inspired set.  The challenge for us in creating this set were:

- Sewing a pattern on a cut out white felt as large as coin

- Using mainly white and clear beads to create the feel of a snowflake

Though we are used to sewing patterns using seed and cut beads, the smaller space to sew the patterns on proved to be more challenging, and following the snowflake-edged felt was even more difficult. To add using white beads on hand-stitched bead embroidery tends to make patterns look flat.

Thanks, PJ for executing the design I have in mind. I love it! :)- Lei

With a lot of patience and dedication, we came out with this pattern, and upon approval of our client  turned them into a bracelet with snowflake metal charm and fresh water pearls paired with a set of dangling earrings.

Nothing makes us happier than being able to execute our client's preferences! 

Want us to execute a design for you, email us at info@palamutishop.com. Visit our designer's portfolio here. Feel free to browse our other designs on our Facebook Fan Page.

Everyday Embellished Necklaces

Our "Awit ng Ibong Adarna" was a breakout from our usual large statement embellished necklaces. Before creating this piece, we used to make large embellished necklaces reserved for special occasions. A good friend and client suggested that we make the necklaces into a smaller one which can be used everyday. 

We value our client's suggestions so we came out with these necklaces. 

 Awit ng Ibong Adarna Necklaces @ PhP1,200.00

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Unlike our regular chokers, the measurement of the felt cloth base for these necklaces is between 1"-1.5".  Even before releasing the designs online, our loyal clients purchased the first five designs and we still get many reorders for these pieces.

Mayumi @ PhP1,000.00

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We then reviewed our past collections and chose designs which can be reduced to a smaller necklace without sacrificing the design patterns. 

Embellished Necklaces with 2" Patterns @ PhP1,500.00 each

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Our latest pieces "Clarissa" and "Corazon" followed the same principles of "Awit ng Ibong Adarna Collection". We used crystals, semi-precious stones and mother of pearls to attach each sewn pattern. 

  

Clarissa @ PhP1,300.00

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Corazon @ PhP1,000.00 each

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Here's another version of our Alligator Gar customized to our client's preferred color.

"This necklace is a work of art!" - Dr. Angelene

TIP OF TH DAY: 

Taking suggestions from your clients on how to improve your craft and product will reap its own rewards. 

For inquiries and orders, email info@palamutishop.com. 

Visit our designer's page at www.pjvalenciano.com.

Palamuti Fun To Beat The Summer Sun

To all the fashion enthusiast who loves “layering clothes” like me, we find this weather a real killer of our fashion goals. I have given up my dainty cardigans and opted for just a pair of tank tops and shorts in order to stand the scorching heat. However, I see my style going down straight to the drain. In this dilemma, fashion experts suggest making use of accessories to save your dying fashion statement.

Take a look at Palamuti by PJ Valenciano’s “Imelda for Summer” collection. I saw the necklaces and I flared up saying “Perfect!” in my delight. The necklaces are handcrafted with glass beads and they were sewn in cool colors suitable for my summer tops. I can even choose from one strand to two or even three braided strands available. Plus, they also have Imelda bracelet line if you want to match things up!

If you’re heading to the beach and getting into a more fun vibe, check out Palamuti by PJ Valenciano’s “Summer Maiden” collection to give your summer clothes a boost – may it be a day with the waves or an evening gimmick by the shore. I like the feather earrings which complements the breezy outfit I have in mind.

For a more refined look, you can choose the Palamuti by PJValenciano’s “Corazon” collection made of agate beads and mother of pearls or you can try any of the “Daily Palamuti” must haves. They are great for color pops for your causal get-ups. For cuff lovers, you must not miss the variety of cuffs in lovely hues that’ll surely bring out the wow factor in you.

See? Don’t let your summer woes bring your fashion down. Just stick by Palamuti by PJ Valenciano and you’ll be alright!


For orders and inquiries, email info@palamutishop.com.

Treasure in Loose Materials

Over the years of making accessories, we have accumulated excess materials from previous projects. We make it our personal motto not to throw away materials so that they're available for future use. Sometimes new designs present themselves from these loose materials.

This necklace belonged to our Teardrops Collection for 2011. We gathered loose materials in hues of brown, orange and pink. Using wiring we bunched the loose beads to form the main design of this necklace.  The materials used were shells, murano, mother of pearl and agate stones.

In making this fabric-felt cuff, we used the remaining laces from our lace wrapped bangle collection. Since we had  a lot of gem-like craft beads at our disposal, we used them to decorate this cuff.

This piece, Letters to Calypso, is a combination of wax thread, assorted German Crystals and seed beads. We have been stocking the wax thread for a long a time while the assorted German Crystals on the other hand were from a previous project.

  

And our Stillness of the Butterfly cuffs and necklaces continue to be our bestseller even after a year of its release. 

Before buying new materials, we try our best to make the best use of materials on hand, especially in creating new collections. With a pinch of resourcefulness and imagination, new designs are born. Share your new treasures with us. Leave a link to your blog and let's share ideas!

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Guess what, you can also create new accessories from old ones. You can increase the longevity and usefulness 

of materials lying around. 

Recycle, Reuse and Restyle
Don't let old jewelries and accessories pile up on your closet and get them revamped into a whole new style! Surrender your accessories to us and we'll recreate them into a prettier and more up-to-date masterpiece! Contact us now at info@palamutishop.com so that we could start working on them asap!

Feather-Heaven

In recent projects we have been using feathers for our designs. The most recent example of which is this simple chain belt with dangling feather accents. Wrap it around your waist and lock it in front and for a more dramatic effect, adjust the chain to place the feathers beside your hips.  

Feather Belt @ PhP380.00
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One of our bestsellers, especially for themed weddings, are fascinators. This piece was worn by the bride during her wedding reception. We used wire art technique for the base of the fascinator and glued ostrich and peacock feathers at the back. We then covered the back with white felt cloth before attaching an alligator clip.

 

Here's another fascinator we did for another wedding. Instead of using wire art for the base, we hand-stitched German Crystals to a white felt cloth to form a brooch-like design, and of course some white feathers for a flapper feel.

 

Instead of the usual charms, we used feathers as "charms" for this necklace.

Feather Necklace @ PhP300.00
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For these earrings we opted to use dyed feathers in hues of pink, green, blue and yellow; a pair should brighten up your summer outfit. 

 

 Feather Earrings @ PhP65.00
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You may purchase here.

Since summer reminds us of the bohemian, we made hippie bands and used feathers as additional accentuation for the hairpiece along with charms and wooden beads. 

Feather Hippie Band @ PhP280.00
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We even used an ostrich feather to decorate a mask. 

These are just some of our ideas for your feather project. 

If you have no time to make one yourself you can always order from us. Email us at info@palamutishop.com for orders and inquiries.

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In Focus: "In the Garden of Eden: Sea at Night" Collection

This week we focus on outfits you can pair with "In the Garden of Eden: The Sea at Night."

The collection is inspired by one of our client's customized orders:  ring bracelet and earring set. 

CORPORATE

Stay edgy and chic  by pairing up these accessories with your office outfit.

Let these earrings frame your pretty face and make your co-workers go jealous with this adorable cuff with stretchable band. 

In the Garden of Eden (Earrings and Cuff Set): PhP600.00 

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CASUAL

It's summer and everybody has the notion of wearing colorful outfits to celebrate the sunshine. 

Don't like too much color ? Your classic white tank top should suffice then pair it up with a flowing wrap around pants. To complete the look, wear a simple long necklace and a cuff. 

 In the Garden of Eden (Long Necklace and Cuff Set): PhP600.00 

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DATE NIGHT

 It's time to free yourself from a stressful week at work. It's Friday night, you  and your girls are off clubbing. Go flaunt your body with this body fitting dress with killer stilettos and accessorize your hands with our bestseller ring bracelet. Draw everyone's attention by wearing these fabulous dangling earrings from Palamuti. 

   In the Garden of Eden (Ring-Bracelet and Earrings Set): PhP600.00
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Order today Palamuti's top pick accessories by emailing info@palamutishop.com.
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Sources:  

http://www.polyvore.com/lanvin_evening_clutch/thing?id=47331865

http://www.jades24.com/en/product/dresses/james-perse-kleid_fitgrey/index.html

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http://www.polyvore.com/corso_como_friendship_black/thing?id=52792877

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http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/31-phillip-lim-silk-wrap-trouser-item-10161887.aspx

http://www.polyvore.com/mount_perry_helena/thing?id=50951293

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/181671?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Custom-_-Link-_-Builder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-qjGJP87GNLA.3shVQZZ.dw

http://www.harveynichols.com/womens/categories-1/designer-trousers/cropped/s405965-cropped-cotton-trousers.html?colour=BLACK

http://aritzia.com/fashion/tops/dance-hall-blouse

Her Name Was Amatullah

 Trapped in a barren land.

  One once an Empress.

  Now forsaken.

  Lifeless.

In my mind, Amatullah is my empress, a woman refusing to be stereotyped by the norm of what an empress must and should be; defying tradition and in doing so, exiled. However, this does not stop her from continuing to empower women. For when others thought her lifeless, she breathes life to others who are willing to go beyond form and succeeds to live. 

My fascination with patterns led me to create Amatullah, a collection inspired by Islamic geometric patterns. To date it’s my most loved collection. Making the collection served as my initiation to bead embellishment and its possibilities. 

The challenge in creating this collection was translating the patterns into costume jewelry, using mainly seed beads and making it come alive with the play of colors; and how the design would embody the woman I envisioned being Amatullah. - PJV

Conceptualizing Amatullah

The original pieces were hand sewn by yours truly. 

 The pieces below were sewn by our highly skilled crafts women.

 Last design for the  Amatullah Collection