American Designers Razzle & Dazzle with Embellishments for Spring 2015

Embellished clothes and accessories show no signs of waning in popularity. American designers Bibhu Mohapatra, The Blonds and Venexiana tapped Czech crystal manufacturer, Preciosa, for their Spring 2015 shows. From shimmering daywear to crystalized costumes and cocktail gowns, Preciosa sparkled on the catwalks.

Bibhu Mohapatra

“Preciosa was a huge part of our Spring 2015 collection, elevating it to the most over-the-top presentation we’ve ever created!” said David Trujillo, designer for The Blonds.

The Blonds 

The designer alliances demonstrate the versatility of the company’s crystal components; from the glam rock bodices seen at The Blonds’ show, to the exquisite gowns produced by Venexiana, to Bibhu Mohapatra’s elegant evening wear.

Venexiana

The Preciosa name entered into the American vocabulary in 1950, when it began bringing its vast knowledge of crystal component use in fashion and jewelry design to U.S. designers. The company is best known for its fine, lead-free MAXIMA crystals, on top of its broad range of precision-cut crystals, beads, and nacre pearls.

For more information, please visit www.preciosa.com.

Learn more about the meaning of fashion embellishments here on Apparel Search in our fashion terms section.

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Independence Day 2014: Patriotic Bracelet Colors

With Independence Day just a few days away, it's time to show off your 4th of July spirit in style with trendy red, white and blue products created in America!

Check out these All-American, patriotic essentials from Hope Paige.

Featuring gorgeous bracelets with red, white and blue themed beads, charms and crystals, Hope Paige has created the ultimate USA-themed safety accessory for 2014. Perfect for those attending festivities with food allergies, diabetes or other conditions, this fun bracelet is the perfect way to show your national pride while staying safe in case of an emergency. All bracelets come custom engraved with wearer's must-know medical info that will blend into your stylish holiday wear while providing life-saving assistance in the case of an emergency.

View more about Hope Paige here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

You may also want to check out some additional fourth of July 2014 fashion options.

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Gail Be Designs

With her life-size fashions, Gail Be is forging her way into an entirely new art genre. The uniqueness of Be's couture fashions is that they are made completely of beads, sequins, ribbons and feathers. Little or no fabric is ever used, she beads onto beads, not onto fabric.

Be does not draw or pre-sketch, solder or use mathematical calculations in any of her designs. She admits that she does not even know how to turn on a sewing machine and has received no formal training in dress design.

Learn more about Gail Be Designs.

Gail Be Designs was introduced to us by our friends at Look Los Angeles.

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Courtney Prince Presents Doloris Petunia

Courtney Prince combines sophistication and feminine aesthetic to deliver Doloris Petunia, a one-of-a-kind line that breathes an innovative blend of color, originality, and custom craftsmanship. Started in Soho, New York, and now based in Los Angeles, California, the collection offers a dramatic repertoire of handcrafted earrings, necklaces, friendship bracelets, cuffs, jeweled clutches, and hair accessories as well as a special line of bridal headpieces and couture flower girl dresses.

After studying design and theater arts at NYU and Pratt Institute, Prince decided the corporate life was not for her and she hit the streets of Manhattan to sell her remarkable product. Basing her designs on what she wasn't able to find anywhere else, Prince quickly met success with her delicious palette of wearable one-of-a-kind pieces and coined the tag line "one-of-a-kind is the new black" for her collections. 

For the Spring/Summer 2014 season, Prince mixes materials such as python and plaid fabrics with her signature crystal hand work and adds an innovative touch with hand painted ombre crystal pieces. Her Swarovski Crystal Friendship Bracelets are the perfect accessory to stack or to share with a friend, and feature bright colored Swarovski beads which are hand-crafted in a variety of geometric and tribal patterns, complete with a yarn tie. For the girl who wants to make a statement, the Crystal and Plaid Choker is a fresh accessory to add to a daytime casual look and can easily transition into a necklace for a night out featuring plaid pieces mixed with Swarovski crystals.  For the fun at heart fashionista, the Honey Bee Earrings with hot pink, yellow and blue stones or the Mohawk Earrings that feature Gold, Copper or Silver treated rocky centers surrounded by jewels add a pop of color to any outfit. For the bohemian and carefree girl, the Mermaid Crown headpiece is designed to gently fall over your hair; available in gold, silver, rose gold and pale gold it is made with hundreds of tiny seashell charms and is a favorite among the stars like Selena Gomez. With an array of luxury statement necklaces, dazzling beaded cuffs that are molded to your wrist and standout bright colored earrings, the Doloris Petunia accessory collection uses high quality materials and is designed for the girl who wants to stand out from the crowd yet feel feminine and beautiful.

Prince doesn't stop with accessories as she lends her unique craftsmanship to the Doloris Petunia Bridal Collection that features bandeaus, crowns and headpieces embedded with crystals, lace and tulle. She prides herself in intricately designing and hand making each piece to add a striking effect to her clients' special day. With her ability to customize any piece for a personal touch, she has naturally capitalized on the bridal market with her compilation of wearable art. Prince has also recently expanded her bridal collections to feature couture flower girl dresses. After being sought out by top wedding planners and A-list clientele, Prince further tapped into the bridal industry by creating a collection of outstanding flower girl dresses, each made with the finest fabrics and exquisite details. Prince's goal is to redefine the flower girl dress market and bring the quality and attention to detail to each flower girl dress as can be found in wedding dresses. The Doloris Petunia Constellation Dress in copper, silver or gold features hand sequined palettes with a custom color sash to match any wedding party and her Lauren Dress in duchess satin features a draped bodice atop a full hand pleated tulle skirt. For a more delicate and soft look, the Pamela and Katy dress are displayed in soft cream and pale pink tones and feature magnificently sewn rosettes and flowers over the entire bodice of the dress. With her angelic collection of beautiful designs, Prince has created a treasure chest for women of all ages to feel magical and beautiful in a timeless way.

Doloris Petunia by Courtney Prince is based in Los Angeles and sells in select stores around the world and online ($35-$1,200; www.dolorispetunia.com).

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For those of you that enjoyed this post, you may have interest in reading some of our bracelet blog posts here on the Fashion Blog.

Courtney Prince Presents Doloris Petunia

Courtney Prince combines sophistication and feminine aesthetic to deliver Doloris Petunia, a one-of-a-kind line that breathes an innovative blend of color, originality, and custom craftsmanship. Started in Soho, New York, and now based in Los Angeles, California, the collection offers a dramatic repertoire of handcrafted earrings, necklaces, friendship bracelets, cuffs, jeweled clutches, and hair accessories as well as a special line of bridal headpieces and couture flower girl dresses.

After studying design and theater arts at NYU and Pratt Institute, Prince decided the corporate life was not for her and she hit the streets of Manhattan to sell her remarkable product. Basing her designs on what she wasn't able to find anywhere else, Prince quickly met success with her delicious palette of wearable one-of-a-kind pieces and coined the tag line "one-of-a-kind is the new black" for her collections. 

For the Spring/Summer 2014 season, Prince mixes materials such as python and plaid fabrics with her signature crystal hand work and adds an innovative touch with hand painted ombre crystal pieces. Her Swarovski Crystal Friendship Bracelets are the perfect accessory to stack or to share with a friend, and feature bright colored Swarovski beads which are hand-crafted in a variety of geometric and tribal patterns, complete with a yarn tie. For the girl who wants to make a statement, the Crystal and Plaid Choker is a fresh accessory to add to a daytime casual look and can easily transition into a necklace for a night out featuring plaid pieces mixed with Swarovski crystals.  For the fun at heart fashionista, the Honey Bee Earrings with hot pink, yellow and blue stones or the Mohawk Earrings that feature Gold, Copper or Silver treated rocky centers surrounded by jewels add a pop of color to any outfit. For the bohemian and carefree girl, the Mermaid Crown headpiece is designed to gently fall over your hair; available in gold, silver, rose gold and pale gold it is made with hundreds of tiny seashell charms and is a favorite among the stars like Selena Gomez. With an array of luxury statement necklaces, dazzling beaded cuffs that are molded to your wrist and standout bright colored earrings, the Doloris Petunia accessory collection uses high quality materials and is designed for the girl who wants to stand out from the crowd yet feel feminine and beautiful.

Prince doesn't stop with accessories as she lends her unique craftsmanship to the Doloris Petunia Bridal Collection that features bandeaus, crowns and headpieces embedded with crystals, lace and tulle. She prides herself in intricately designing and hand making each piece to add a striking effect to her clients' special day. With her ability to customize any piece for a personal touch, she has naturally capitalized on the bridal market with her compilation of wearable art. Prince has also recently expanded her bridal collections to feature couture flower girl dresses. After being sought out by top wedding planners and A-list clientele, Prince further tapped into the bridal industry by creating a collection of outstanding flower girl dresses, each made with the finest fabrics and exquisite details. Prince's goal is to redefine the flower girl dress market and bring the quality and attention to detail to each flower girl dress as can be found in wedding dresses. The Doloris Petunia Constellation Dress in copper, silver or gold features hand sequined palettes with a custom color sash to match any wedding party and her Lauren Dress in duchess satin features a draped bodice atop a full hand pleated tulle skirt. For a more delicate and soft look, the Pamela and Katy dress are displayed in soft cream and pale pink tones and feature magnificently sewn rosettes and flowers over the entire bodice of the dress. With her angelic collection of beautiful designs, Prince has created a treasure chest for women of all ages to feel magical and beautiful in a timeless way.

Doloris Petunia by Courtney Prince is based in Los Angeles and sells in select stores around the world and online ($35-$1,200; www.dolorispetunia.com).

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

For those of you that enjoyed this post, you may have interest in reading some of our bracelet blog posts here on the Fashion Blog.

Courtney Prince Presents Doloris Petunia

Courtney Prince combines sophistication and feminine aesthetic to deliver Doloris Petunia, a one-of-a-kind line that breathes an innovative blend of color, originality, and custom craftsmanship. Started in Soho, New York, and now based in Los Angeles, California, the collection offers a dramatic repertoire of handcrafted earrings, necklaces, friendship bracelets, cuffs, jeweled clutches, and hair accessories as well as a special line of bridal headpieces and couture flower girl dresses.

After studying design and theater arts at NYU and Pratt Institute, Prince decided the corporate life was not for her and she hit the streets of Manhattan to sell her remarkable product. Basing her designs on what she wasn't able to find anywhere else, Prince quickly met success with her delicious palette of wearable one-of-a-kind pieces and coined the tag line "one-of-a-kind is the new black" for her collections. 

For the Spring/Summer 2014 season, Prince mixes materials such as python and plaid fabrics with her signature crystal hand work and adds an innovative touch with hand painted ombre crystal pieces. Her Swarovski Crystal Friendship Bracelets are the perfect accessory to stack or to share with a friend, and feature bright colored Swarovski beads which are hand-crafted in a variety of geometric and tribal patterns, complete with a yarn tie. For the girl who wants to make a statement, the Crystal and Plaid Choker is a fresh accessory to add to a daytime casual look and can easily transition into a necklace for a night out featuring plaid pieces mixed with Swarovski crystals.  For the fun at heart fashionista, the Honey Bee Earrings with hot pink, yellow and blue stones or the Mohawk Earrings that feature Gold, Copper or Silver treated rocky centers surrounded by jewels add a pop of color to any outfit. For the bohemian and carefree girl, the Mermaid Crown headpiece is designed to gently fall over your hair; available in gold, silver, rose gold and pale gold it is made with hundreds of tiny seashell charms and is a favorite among the stars like Selena Gomez. With an array of luxury statement necklaces, dazzling beaded cuffs that are molded to your wrist and standout bright colored earrings, the Doloris Petunia accessory collection uses high quality materials and is designed for the girl who wants to stand out from the crowd yet feel feminine and beautiful.

Prince doesn't stop with accessories as she lends her unique craftsmanship to the Doloris Petunia Bridal Collection that features bandeaus, crowns and headpieces embedded with crystals, lace and tulle. She prides herself in intricately designing and hand making each piece to add a striking effect to her clients' special day. With her ability to customize any piece for a personal touch, she has naturally capitalized on the bridal market with her compilation of wearable art. Prince has also recently expanded her bridal collections to feature couture flower girl dresses. After being sought out by top wedding planners and A-list clientele, Prince further tapped into the bridal industry by creating a collection of outstanding flower girl dresses, each made with the finest fabrics and exquisite details. Prince's goal is to redefine the flower girl dress market and bring the quality and attention to detail to each flower girl dress as can be found in wedding dresses. The Doloris Petunia Constellation Dress in copper, silver or gold features hand sequined palettes with a custom color sash to match any wedding party and her Lauren Dress in duchess satin features a draped bodice atop a full hand pleated tulle skirt. For a more delicate and soft look, the Pamela and Katy dress are displayed in soft cream and pale pink tones and feature magnificently sewn rosettes and flowers over the entire bodice of the dress. With her angelic collection of beautiful designs, Prince has created a treasure chest for women of all ages to feel magical and beautiful in a timeless way.

Doloris Petunia by Courtney Prince is based in Los Angeles and sells in select stores around the world and online ($35-$1,200; www.dolorispetunia.com).

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

For those of you that enjoyed this post, you may have interest in reading some of our bracelet blog posts here on the Fashion Blog.

Courtney Prince Presents Doloris Petunia

Courtney Prince combines sophistication and feminine aesthetic to deliver Doloris Petunia, a one-of-a-kind line that breathes an innovative blend of color, originality, and custom craftsmanship. Started in Soho, New York, and now based in Los Angeles, California, the collection offers a dramatic repertoire of handcrafted earrings, necklaces, friendship bracelets, cuffs, jeweled clutches, and hair accessories as well as a special line of bridal headpieces and couture flower girl dresses.

After studying design and theater arts at NYU and Pratt Institute, Prince decided the corporate life was not for her and she hit the streets of Manhattan to sell her remarkable product. Basing her designs on what she wasn't able to find anywhere else, Prince quickly met success with her delicious palette of wearable one-of-a-kind pieces and coined the tag line "one-of-a-kind is the new black" for her collections. 

For the Spring/Summer 2014 season, Prince mixes materials such as python and plaid fabrics with her signature crystal hand work and adds an innovative touch with hand painted ombre crystal pieces. Her Swarovski Crystal Friendship Bracelets are the perfect accessory to stack or to share with a friend, and feature bright colored Swarovski beads which are hand-crafted in a variety of geometric and tribal patterns, complete with a yarn tie. For the girl who wants to make a statement, the Crystal and Plaid Choker is a fresh accessory to add to a daytime casual look and can easily transition into a necklace for a night out featuring plaid pieces mixed with Swarovski crystals.  For the fun at heart fashionista, the Honey Bee Earrings with hot pink, yellow and blue stones or the Mohawk Earrings that feature Gold, Copper or Silver treated rocky centers surrounded by jewels add a pop of color to any outfit. For the bohemian and carefree girl, the Mermaid Crown headpiece is designed to gently fall over your hair; available in gold, silver, rose gold and pale gold it is made with hundreds of tiny seashell charms and is a favorite among the stars like Selena Gomez. With an array of luxury statement necklaces, dazzling beaded cuffs that are molded to your wrist and standout bright colored earrings, the Doloris Petunia accessory collection uses high quality materials and is designed for the girl who wants to stand out from the crowd yet feel feminine and beautiful.

Prince doesn't stop with accessories as she lends her unique craftsmanship to the Doloris Petunia Bridal Collection that features bandeaus, crowns and headpieces embedded with crystals, lace and tulle. She prides herself in intricately designing and hand making each piece to add a striking effect to her clients' special day. With her ability to customize any piece for a personal touch, she has naturally capitalized on the bridal market with her compilation of wearable art. Prince has also recently expanded her bridal collections to feature couture flower girl dresses. After being sought out by top wedding planners and A-list clientele, Prince further tapped into the bridal industry by creating a collection of outstanding flower girl dresses, each made with the finest fabrics and exquisite details. Prince's goal is to redefine the flower girl dress market and bring the quality and attention to detail to each flower girl dress as can be found in wedding dresses. The Doloris Petunia Constellation Dress in copper, silver or gold features hand sequined palettes with a custom color sash to match any wedding party and her Lauren Dress in duchess satin features a draped bodice atop a full hand pleated tulle skirt. For a more delicate and soft look, the Pamela and Katy dress are displayed in soft cream and pale pink tones and feature magnificently sewn rosettes and flowers over the entire bodice of the dress. With her angelic collection of beautiful designs, Prince has created a treasure chest for women of all ages to feel magical and beautiful in a timeless way.

Doloris Petunia by Courtney Prince is based in Los Angeles and sells in select stores around the world and online ($35-$1,200; www.dolorispetunia.com).

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

For those of you that enjoyed this post, you may have interest in reading some of our bracelet blog posts here on the Fashion Blog.

Janina Gavankar from True Blood in Reve by Khushali Kumar

  

Janina Gavankar is a fan favorite from the show 'True Blood' and her red carpet look from last night is sure to be a top story. Janina made quite the entrance in a head-turning sexy, embellished mini from the Reve by Khushali Kumar collection. Known for playing one of the hottest characters on TV, Luna Garza, it was no surprise Janina rocked the carpet in one of the designer's unique creations. With everyone watching, Janina proved she is one to watch, on and off the TV screen. 

WHO:  True Blood Actress Janina Gavankar

WHAT: Janina Gavankar attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Blood' Season 6 wearing a:

Hand beaded pearl mini with mesh illusion elements and embellished with delicate feathers and opalescent beads.

WHEN: June 11th, 2013

WHERE: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA 

ABOUT REVE BY KHUSHALI KUMAR:

Edgy, beautiful, mysterious and sexy are the characteristics that describe the woman Khushali Kumar envisioned dressing when she launched her ‘Reve’ line in 1995. Each dress in the Reve collection has been skillfully created by the juxtaposition of luxurious fabrics and unexpected textures to present an individualistic statement piece. Varying in silhouette from backless mini dresses to floor grazing gowns accented with tulle and sequins, the craftsmanship displayed is unique and precisely curated to complement the Reve aesthetic. By utilizing lush silks and the finest chiffon fabrics with metal detail, Khushali masterfully combines soft with hard and feminine with tough through each precisely manipulated garment.  Reve showcases intricate handcrafted design and ornate embellishments allowing Kumar to create innovative pieces that are full of femininity, imagination and power while staying true to her vision and design base as she continues to expand her brand.

Janina Gavankar from True Blood in Reve by Khushali Kumar

  

Janina Gavankar is a fan favorite from the show 'True Blood' and her red carpet look from last night is sure to be a top story. Janina made quite the entrance in a head-turning sexy, embellished mini from the Reve by Khushali Kumar collection. Known for playing one of the hottest characters on TV, Luna Garza, it was no surprise Janina rocked the carpet in one of the designer's unique creations. With everyone watching, Janina proved she is one to watch, on and off the TV screen. 

WHO:  True Blood Actress Janina Gavankar

WHAT: Janina Gavankar attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Blood' Season 6 wearing a:

Hand beaded pearl mini with mesh illusion elements and embellished with delicate feathers and opalescent beads.

WHEN: June 11th, 2013

WHERE: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA 

ABOUT REVE BY KHUSHALI KUMAR:

Edgy, beautiful, mysterious and sexy are the characteristics that describe the woman Khushali Kumar envisioned dressing when she launched her ‘Reve’ line in 1995. Each dress in the Reve collection has been skillfully created by the juxtaposition of luxurious fabrics and unexpected textures to present an individualistic statement piece. Varying in silhouette from backless mini dresses to floor grazing gowns accented with tulle and sequins, the craftsmanship displayed is unique and precisely curated to complement the Reve aesthetic. By utilizing lush silks and the finest chiffon fabrics with metal detail, Khushali masterfully combines soft with hard and feminine with tough through each precisely manipulated garment.  Reve showcases intricate handcrafted design and ornate embellishments allowing Kumar to create innovative pieces that are full of femininity, imagination and power while staying true to her vision and design base as she continues to expand her brand.

Janina Gavankar from True Blood in Reve by Khushali Kumar

  

Janina Gavankar is a fan favorite from the show 'True Blood' and her red carpet look from last night is sure to be a top story. Janina made quite the entrance in a head-turning sexy, embellished mini from the Reve by Khushali Kumar collection. Known for playing one of the hottest characters on TV, Luna Garza, it was no surprise Janina rocked the carpet in one of the designer's unique creations. With everyone watching, Janina proved she is one to watch, on and off the TV screen. 

WHO:  True Blood Actress Janina Gavankar

WHAT: Janina Gavankar attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Blood' Season 6 wearing a:

Hand beaded pearl mini with mesh illusion elements and embellished with delicate feathers and opalescent beads.

WHEN: June 11th, 2013

WHERE: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA 

ABOUT REVE BY KHUSHALI KUMAR:

Edgy, beautiful, mysterious and sexy are the characteristics that describe the woman Khushali Kumar envisioned dressing when she launched her ‘Reve’ line in 1995. Each dress in the Reve collection has been skillfully created by the juxtaposition of luxurious fabrics and unexpected textures to present an individualistic statement piece. Varying in silhouette from backless mini dresses to floor grazing gowns accented with tulle and sequins, the craftsmanship displayed is unique and precisely curated to complement the Reve aesthetic. By utilizing lush silks and the finest chiffon fabrics with metal detail, Khushali masterfully combines soft with hard and feminine with tough through each precisely manipulated garment.  Reve showcases intricate handcrafted design and ornate embellishments allowing Kumar to create innovative pieces that are full of femininity, imagination and power while staying true to her vision and design base as she continues to expand her brand.

Janina Gavankar from True Blood in Reve by Khushali Kumar

  

Janina Gavankar is a fan favorite from the show 'True Blood' and her red carpet look from last night is sure to be a top story. Janina made quite the entrance in a head-turning sexy, embellished mini from the Reve by Khushali Kumar collection. Known for playing one of the hottest characters on TV, Luna Garza, it was no surprise Janina rocked the carpet in one of the designer's unique creations. With everyone watching, Janina proved she is one to watch, on and off the TV screen. 

WHO:  True Blood Actress Janina Gavankar

WHAT: Janina Gavankar attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Blood' Season 6 wearing a:

Hand beaded pearl mini with mesh illusion elements and embellished with delicate feathers and opalescent beads.

WHEN: June 11th, 2013

WHERE: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA 

ABOUT REVE BY KHUSHALI KUMAR:

Edgy, beautiful, mysterious and sexy are the characteristics that describe the woman Khushali Kumar envisioned dressing when she launched her ‘Reve’ line in 1995. Each dress in the Reve collection has been skillfully created by the juxtaposition of luxurious fabrics and unexpected textures to present an individualistic statement piece. Varying in silhouette from backless mini dresses to floor grazing gowns accented with tulle and sequins, the craftsmanship displayed is unique and precisely curated to complement the Reve aesthetic. By utilizing lush silks and the finest chiffon fabrics with metal detail, Khushali masterfully combines soft with hard and feminine with tough through each precisely manipulated garment.  Reve showcases intricate handcrafted design and ornate embellishments allowing Kumar to create innovative pieces that are full of femininity, imagination and power while staying true to her vision and design base as she continues to expand her brand.