July 2010
25 posts
Friday Feature: Rihanna in Black
Rihanna. Jewelry by Jamila Jo: necklace, Hard Rock (black/gold) $22; earrings, The New Door Knockers $24; ring, Lovestoned $42
The Other Half: Me x Flavors.me
In addition to being the designer and creator of Jamila Jo Accessories I am also pursuing my Master of Interior Design. After reading Tom Peter’s article I’ve been back on the grind to not only brand Jamila Jo - the accessories line but also Shani Syphrett - the interior designer. Above is my flavors.me page (a work in progress). If you don’t already know flavors.me provides...
“We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most...”
– “The Brand Called You“ by Tom Peters
Monday Muse: MJ & PL Dunbar
We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar
WE wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,— This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties.
Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while We wear the mask.
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“Live what you love”
Etsy Roots: T-Shirt Jewelry
Upcycling is in! Reinvent that old t-shirt you love or that great find at the thrift shop into a piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry. These pieces are versatile, chic, and environmentally friendly.
Upcycled t-shirt jewelry pieces by etsy members: creativityismessy, SplitPeaBoise, chachi1, Hoogs, lovethisoldshirt, chezkevito
Jamila Jo on Uristocrat.com
Special thanks to the guys over at Uristocrat for our latest feature. Check it out here
Monday Muse: Natural Beauty
Inspired
Friday Feature: Pharell in Pastel
Pharell Willams. Jewelry by Jamila Jo: necklace, 3 Kings $18; bracelet, Magma (Brown & Green) $30
Milk - Kings of Leon
Our first feature!
Fellow interior designer Niki Mckneill was gracious enough to do our first feature over at her design blog SingleBubblePop. I can’t explain how exciting it was to see it this morning. Thanks Niki! Check it out here
Monday Muse: Power Breakfast
Jay-Z having breakfast with Mayor of NYC
“Energy and persistence conquer all things” -Ben Franklin
Your friends & my friends...
If you are in the NYC area this weekend come out and support some friends of mine. It’s always a good time.
Friday Feature: Solange in Turquoise
Solange for Refinery29. Jewelry by Jamila Jo: necklace, Olympia $55; ring, Pocahontas $15; bracelet, Industrial $25
Etsy Roots: Dookie Rope Chain
Etsy was where Jamila Jolie started and though Jamila Jo has moved on to another platform I still support my etsy roots. This crocheted dookie rope chain by Yokoo is hotter than the 100 degree temperature in New York City right now. Check out more of the designer’s stuff here: Yokoo’s Etsy Page
Inspired
Watchmelodysblog:
Creative Control interviews Melody Ehsani
Inspired
Monday Muse: Florals & Leather
Monday Muse will be a weekly feature where I post personal style that inspires me whether it be fashion, art, interior design, or music.
Today’s muse is brought to you by Mitch G. of lookbook.nu. The floral pleplum skirt and leather sandals make a great outfit for a museum visit followed by lunch with the ladies or the significant other.
Inspired
Grand Opening!
Jamila Jo is officially open for business!
Jamila Jo, formerly Jamila Jolie Jewelry, now offers both male and female jewelry to the urban sophisticate. Be sure to visit the online store http://jamilajo.bigcartel.com/. And enter the code BLOGREADER to recieve 15% off your first purchase for visiting the blog! (Promotional code ends 7/7/2010)
