Thank You and Please

School is officially back in session. So, please blame my inactive blog on my pursuit of higher education. It "be like that sometimes."

I have a lot of overdue thank yous to dole out. Since my last post, Jamilary set it off at the 3rd Art Hop Struts. I'm going to be New York (circa 1998): "My jewelry looked fly on those models, yo." Seriously. The production of both shows was overwhelming. Salon Pure, a full-service salon in Williston, VT, did the make-up and hair, which brought a definitive level of professionalism to the show. (Thank you to Chris and the ladies of Pure!) And the Fusion Management Group provided us with Keith McManis, the shows' director/manager/coordinator, and several professional models. (We couldn't have done it without y'all - thank you!) So, in addition to a couple of friends who volunteered to model (thanks Victoria Marini and Lauren Brush!), Linda, Alex, Lienne, Campbell, and Jill donned Jamilary superbly. Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM), VT's public access channel, I've been able to see footage of the show from centerstage. (I was backstage during both shows, so was unable to see how Jamilary looked onstage.) The film's quality isn't perfect, but it was much appreciated. Check out Strut 2008 on VCAM to see when they're airing it, again. And if you took pictures of Jamilary in the show, please send them my way (sales@jamilary.com). Additionally, my mom came through to help keep me stay organized and to run my table while I was backstage. (Thank you, Mami for helping out, and thank you Airtran for having reasonable airfares from ATL to BTV.)

*Click the pic or here to see a news clip about the shows, which includes a short interview with me. Click on the red camera under the headline when you get there. (Thank you WCAX & the interviewer, Jack Thurston, who was also one of the hilarious emcees at the event.)

In other news - next weekend, I will have Jamilary on display and for sale at the Pine Lake Lakefest in a suburb of Atlanta. Please stop by!

Here are the details:

Lakeshore Drive, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Saturday, October 4 - 10am 'til dark
Sunday, October 5 - 10am 'til 6pm


Check out the map here.

Directions: From the North: I-75 or I-85 South to I-285 East to Memorial Drive. Make right onto Rockbridge Road. Follow Rockbridge Road to Clubhouse Drive and make left. Follow Clubhouse Drive to Lakeshore Drive where vendors are lined up along Pine Lake. From the South: I-285 East to Memorial Drive, turn right off ramp and follow Memorial Drive to Rockbridge Road. Make right turn onto Rockbridge Road. Follow Rockbridge Road to Clubhouse Drive in Pine Lake. Turn left onto Clubhouse Drive and go to Lakeshore Drive where vendors are lined along Pine Lake. From the East: 78 West to Mountain Industrial and make left off ramp. Follow Mountain Industrial and it will become North Hairston Road. Cross over Memorial Drive and continue to Rockbridge Road and make a right onto Rockbridge Road. Follow Rockbridge Road to Spruce Drive and make a right. Continue to Lakeshore Drive and make a left. Vendors are lined up on Lakeshore Drive along Pine Lake.

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Galaxy Ice on display
Originally uploaded by Jamilary

The school year is approaching fast. While I'm not formally stepping away from Jamilary, I do anticipate being a little bit sluggish as I...well...continue on my path to finishing my program. (I'm halfway there!) In my opinion, fashionable, high-quality jewelry is always a priority. However, research, clinical work, and classes are making their own demands on my time.

In order to try to strike a balance, there are some upcoming events that Jamilary will be a part of. The SEABA Art Hop will be in 2 weeks. From all accounts, the fashion show...or, rather, fashion shows (A.K.A. Struts) are going to be ridiculous. They'll be held on Sept. 5th at 7pm and 9pm. In addition to volunteer models, there will be professional models and hair and makeup stylists. It will be held in a huge Camelot-style tent between Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory (750 Pine Street, Burlington) and the school. The press has been invited, including a "national magazine." (Hey, that's how it was pitched to me.)

Starting next Tuesday, as part of the excitement leading up to the actual Art Hop (Sept. 5th-6th) Jamilary will be on display at Battery Street Jeans (on the corner of Pine Street and Marble Avenue in Burlington's South End). If you haven't had a chance to see it "live," (and even if you have), go check it out!

Upcoming Jamilary Events

My biggest support
Originally uploaded by Jamilary

As previously mentioned, Jamilary will be featured at the South End Art Hop's fashion show (a.k.a. Strut) on Sept. 5th in Burlington, VT.
I'm still on the look out for people who would like to model Jamilary.
Models will receive a complimentary pair of Jamilary earrings for their participation.
Additionally, Jamilary will be vended at the 2008 Pine Lake Lakefest in Pine Lake, GA (outside of Atlanta). The Lakefest will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10am to 6pm.

As always, if you're interested in a private viewing (especially Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 when I'll be back in Atlanta) or hosting a Jamilary party, please let me know!

Art Hop Strut Models Needed!

Originally uploaded by Jamilary

I'm looking for 4-5 volunteers to model Jamilary in the 2008 South End Art Hop Strut (fashion show).

The Art Hop is going to be on September 5th & 6th, with the fashion show tentatively scheduled for the 5th in Burlington.

From the South End Arts + Business Association(SEABA) website: "The Art Hop is Vermont's largest visual arts celebration. Over 90 sites in Burlington's South End open their doors to display the work of more than 400 artists for the month of September. Special events include live fashion shows, a juried art exhibit, outdoor sculpture, artist-designed mini-golf, music, dancing, and more!"

Last year's models said that they had a great time and a lot of fun on the catwalk.

All models will receive their choice of some Jamilary earrings.

Please let me know if you're interested.