Oceanid Collection

Here it is at last, the full Oceanid Collection Look Book.
But first...
A big thank you to Tegan and Kelsey for being my two models, and to Leah for doing the hair, make up, and being the photography assistant.

  

I'm so proud of this collection and am thrilled to finally be sharing it with all of you.
This blog has tied in strongly with themes and names in this collection, you need only check out some of my mermaid, nymph, or collection development posts to see how.

Launching at the Brisbane Finders Keepers Market on the 3rd and 4th of November, and online at Etsy and MadeIt the following week.

Hearsay coming to Finders Keepers

You heard that right, Hearsay will be at the next Brisbane Finders Keepers Market on the third and fourth of November.  But that's not all, Hearsay's first collection Oceanid will be launched at the markets as well.
So buckle your seat belts and get ready because it's going to be a crazy month and a half and a brilliant two days.

Consolidation

I've decided to begin discussing my Etsy store, Hearsay on this blog. I think it's still relevant because my jewellery and accessories are, in there own way, visions of whimsy.

For those of you who are avid readers of this blog and don't just skim through the pretty pictures (no judging, I do it too) you may remember roughly a year ago I had this big back and forth about whether to include my Hearsay stuff on this blog or whether to create a new one. Well this is the last back (or forth depending on how you look at it) and I'm sticking to it... hopefully.

So, yes, this does mean a few changes, good changes, marvelous changes!

By Howard Pyle, 1911.

The most obvious change will be posts about the development of my label.

I've currently got a new accessories collection in the works. Originially I was thinking nymphs and oceanids would be the inspiration for the range but it soon switched to mermaids and pirates much like those in the Howard Pyle painting above. I love Howard Pyle's pirate and mermaid paintings, especially his use of colour. I have his The Mermaid over in this post.

The Mermaids Mirror Necklace

One of the necklaces under construction was inspired by the notion that Mermaids are frequently seen preening and looking at themselves in mirrors. Norman Lindsay's mermaid etching found in one of my mermaid posts played a big part in the conceptualization of this necklace.

Pinterest and necklace sketch in background

 I've been keeping a pinterest board of all the images that fit the theme and vibe of this collection and have started to recognise a recurring colour palette of deep green blues and dusty faded reds.

Sketch of earring

Now available in red!

*This collection is now complete and you cam find many of the items in store on Etsy.

Oh What a Feeling

I had the Ra Ra Bazaar today, which was really fun (despite the wind and minimal sales) I met some new people and got some new tips, so overall I'm feeling really good.
But the real boost for me today (besides the jumping putty my mother just gave me) was the mention Hearsay/I got in fellow Bleeding Heart stall holder Shelley's blog, Alice and Lace.

Shelley writes:

"Sarah has a very simple yet eye-catching aesthetic with her creations."

and

"One of the things I liked most was how professional the presentation of her items are, and the layout of her Etsy shop has the same clean style."

Shelley sells her jewellery and hair accessories as Impossible Alice on Etsy and Madeit so you should definately check it out.

Picture of the Week

The front cover of the Spring 2011 issue of Frosting magazine. Jewellery by Gala Curios.

To keep up to date with the words and pictures I'm sharing now head on over to my new website, www.sarahfallon.net.  I'm talking reading, writing and all kinds of daydreamy things.