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I’m a Fashion Group International Rising Star Finalist!

January 4, 2012 by WendyB

I’m thrilled to be a finalist for Fashion Group International‘s Rising Star Award in the fine jewelry category for the second year in a row. The finalists were announced yesterday in Women’s Wear Daily. Here is a scan of the article.

Click to enlarge.

Did you see that gorgeous blogger/designer Stacy Lomman is a finalist in the women’s ready-to-wear category? She’s in the same category as a Hilfiger!

Those of you who are FGI members can vote for me at FGI’s offices from January 6 through January 16. I’ve entered four of my medieval-meets-modern pieces, which you’ll get to see in person. Click the photos below for more information about each design. My posts about the dragon earrings and the tiger ring reveal a lot of the design process, so those might be of particular interest.

Empress Wu dragon earrings.

Gloriana necklace.

Marie Antoinette ring.

Christine's tiger ring.

If you’re in the fashion industry, FGI is a great organization to join. (I certainly appreciate its support for emerging designer.) Click here to learn about the benefits.

If you’re not in the fashion industry but wish you were, consider sponsoring Stacy Lomman’s Fall 2012 collection via Kickstarter. We independent designers have to be creative when it comes to financing our work,. Both Stacy and I have had great success with crowdfunding. You can support Stacy for as little as $25. If you’ve ever fantasized about designing your own line, this is your chance to live vicariously through an emerging designer.

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR STACY.

You can check out Stacy’s previous collections on her website, but I’ll re-post some pictures of me wearing her designs so you can see that her clothes work on “real people” (I prefer “fashion civilians”), not just models.

From Spring 2011. Click for original post.

From Spring 2011. Click for original post.

I love this Fall 2011 jacket. Click for original post.

Stacy and I wearing matching vests that she designed. Click for original post.

And here’s one more for good luck. As you can see, Stacy is a talented gal. Give her your support!

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Comments

  1. Tori says

    January 4, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Wow, congratulations!! That is an amazing honor, and your jewelry is gorgeous!

  2. stacy says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:13 am

    You are the best best friend!!! I just want to be able to make beautiful clothes for you forever!

    This year should be yours Wendy… your pieces are way beyond the rest in the fine jewelry category. No competition as far as I’m concerned.

    On a separate note — at least I’m not up against Tommy! lol

  3. mystyle says

    January 4, 2012 at 3:52 am

    Hi my dear!! What a fantastic start to 2012, many congratulations to you and Stacy- both of you need to go all the way now, best of luck ladies!! xxx

  4. sulky kitten says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:53 am

    Congratulations Wendy (and to Stacy) your jewellery is stunning…You MUST win!! Love that gold dress.

  5. Collette Osuna says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Congrats girl!!! You absolutely deserve it….and heyyy, if I find that man of my dreams, and he has some serious coin, Ill send him your way, no worries!!! Hehehe

  6. The Six Six Sick Girls says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Congrats Wendy, you deserve it, those dragon earrings are incredible. Also recently saw your whistle necklace in ELLE–so impressed! I will also look into joining FGI when I get back to NYC. I wish you the best of luck!
    xx
    Tiffany

  7. Patti @ NotDeadYet Style says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Yay Wendy! Well-deserved recognition for your exquisite work!

  8. Consider Me Lovely says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Congratulations to you nd your friend Wendy!! I surely hope you win my dear!!!

    P.S. I love your anti-spam words!!

  9. déjà pseu says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Congratulations to both of you! You both so deserve to win!

  10. Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Congratulations to you and Stacy. While all your designs are stunning, the tiger ring is a masterpiece.

  11. Fashion Crazy Ball says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Woooowww…great looks dear! I like your style! 🙂

  12. GRIT & GLAMOUR says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Congratulations to you and Stacy!

  13. Pearl Westwood says

    January 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Congrats to you both, well deserved x

  14. brett says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    so exciting – congratulations
    well deserved!
    brett

  15. Mary says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    If you don’t win for those Empress Wu earings then Imma be pissed! Congratulations Wendy and tally ho!

  16. Susan Tiner says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Yay! What happy news. I think this is going to be THE YEAR for both of you.

  17. K-Line says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I’m giving you both my best vibes!

  18. Lyddiegal says

    January 4, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    You are both insanely talented ladies – congrats on being a finalist!

  19. JTwisdom says

    January 5, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Congratulations Wendy!

    Love that swan ring.

  20. Vyque says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:34 am

    congrats!! Also, I’m stealing “fashion civilians”

  21. The Style Crone says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I am in awe! Congratulations to the two of you!

  22. Eli says

    January 6, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Hooray Wendy, crossing my fingers you win!

  23. Elizabeth says

    January 6, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I’m thrilled for you! Congratulations.

    You deserve all the notoriety.

    I’m very happy for Stacy, too. I will go and tell her this now!

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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