Although we’ve only just reached the beginning of 2012, I checked out the Pantone Spring 2012 forecast and it is very pretty!
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My Jackets Were In The Liz Taylor Auction At Christie’s!
December 23, 2011 by Amy Zerner
I was so thrilled that Liz Taylor collected my one-of-a-kind couture creations, she had nine of them. When she turned 75, Bergdorf Goodman commissioned me to make her a fabric collage Healing Blanket as their birthday gift to her, as she was such a special customer. I meditated on her energy and came up with this beautiful fantasy landscape, see below.
When I found out that two of my pieces were included in the recent Liz Taylor Auction at Christie’s, I was happy, but sad, too. She was such a beauty and a legend, and it seemed like the end of a very glamorous and creative period of fashion, movies and big personality. I poured over every item in the auction, to gain more insight into her life and fashion adventures through the 60′s, 70′s and beyond. What a trip!
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Twinkle, Twinkle Your A Star!
December 1, 2011 by Amy Zerner
The holidays make it fun to dress up in glittering, glamorous, gossamer outfits. Accentuate your inner sparkle with a little bit of shimmer. If you’re headed to a holiday party in the coming weeks, stand out with sequins that reflect love, light and laughter. A sequin ensemble or accent piece creates the perfect holiday look that will have you glowing all season long. Shiny clothes are just plain fun to put on! I love sparkle and sparkly clothes. I love sparkly anything! I design clothes that glow: luxury women’s wear that combines classic, feminine shapes with striking fabrics and embellishments. Sequins, beads and metallics can add a whole lot of drama to your look. Why do women like sparkles? It’s almost innate. But many of us lose our inner sparkle as we hit the painful challenges of life, and that happy light that shone so brightly begins to dim a bit.
It’s so easy to forget that we ALL have inner sparkle. Sometimes we forget who we really are. We forget to be ourselves. And then our inner sparkle disappears. Why not, just for fun, give a playful boost to your inner light by mixing some glitter and sparkle into your wardrobe – can be anything from a starry night–on-the-town twinkle to a more understated shimmer. Whether you’re going for a subtle radiance or a vivacious va-va-va-voom, there’s no reason not to shine!
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The Perfect Piece Of Jewelry
November 10, 2011 by Amy Zerner
The wonderful and fun thing about jewelry is choosing it and feeling fantastic when you wear it, to make the most of both your inner and outer beauty. Anyone can wear jewelry, however some styles that are flattering to some, might not look right on others. The perfect piece of jewelry can make you feel protected and empowered. You can also accentuate your best features with jewelry, just as you would with clothes or makeup.
The shape and size of the necklace or bracelet needs to be considered. One’s neck and wrists are beautiful parts of the body; bracelets draw attention to your wrists and should be delicate if you have a delicate figure. Chunkier styles look better on larger figures. Necklaces have to work with your face, neck and bust, all at once.
Everything I design is made with love and positive energy to accentuate the beauty of a person’s true essence. I just created a great necklace that will look good on everyone, and it is for a great cause: My ”Love Conquers All” Necklace is part of the OCRF’s Shopping for Hope campaign.
When you purchase gifts for yourself or for others through Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, you are helping to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.
If you look closely, you will see that this necklace, a plated medallion pendant and chain made of 14K gold plate over bronze, spells out the word L-O-V-E. On the back it is inscribed with the quote “Love conquers all.”
10% of the retail price of each necklace sold will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
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What’s Your Sign
October 31, 2011 by Amy Zerner
I love to ask this question! Knowing a person’s Sun Sign can tell so much about them, and it is such a fun conversation starter.
Your astrology sign can determine a lot about your personality and characteristics. Those born under the sign of Aries, for instance, tend to be brave and headstrong, while those born under the Pisces sign are usually empathic and dreamy.
For my AMY ZERNER Astrology Necklace Collection, I drew my knowledge of the signs from my 35 year study of the subject, and, along with my designer’s eye, created a special line of astrology talismans. I channeled the powerful energy of the specific traits of each sign into both drawings and words, making my pendants reversible, to wear either way.
The knowledge we gain based on the study of astrology can help us understand ourselves, plan our lives and understand those we love. But we should remember that astrology does not mean that our lives are set in stone. There will always be an element of free will that is part of the equation. As Paracelsus once said, “The stars incline; they do not compel.”
My husband Monte Farber and I have written many best-selling books and oracles about astrology, tarot and alchemy, so I feel I am uniquely qualified to come up with a special take on a line of astrology jewelry. I am also a couture fashion designer, and so have combined these two talents into one with my Astrology Collection.
Soooo, what’s your sign? I am an Aries!
Jewelry Holds Memory
October 20, 2011 by Amy Zerner
Throughout my life I’ve made jewelry for myself – putting together something with the mix of materials that I found in thrift shops and flea markets, or re-using old beads and findings from my grandmother’s necklaces. Her best friend managed the Coro store in NYC, one of the world leaders in the design and manufacturing of costume jewelry, so she had quite a collection. I have always had an extensive trove of buttons, charms, pins, and vintage jewelry, treasures to be mined for my collage art or to be carefully re-assembled into some new adornment.
As a child I adored peeking into the treasures in my mothers jewelry box. She had a choice selection of special gifts from my father, who had great taste: elegant lapis dangle earrings, Italian glass beaded necklace, topaz brooches, pearls.
As an artist and an author for over 30 years, I have always been drawn to multi-cultural myths. My talents became rooted in the healing process of envisioning wearable art pieces of jewelry and fashion that can protect and affirm, so I incorporate traditional symbols to convey those qualities. Combining line, texture and form, metaphysics, plus my gift for intuitive readings of people, I work to create power pieces that embody dreams and magic.
I design for myself and my friends – dynamic, free-spirited, soulful goddesses who are individualistic and who want to show it off. When I first started making my newest line of jewelry, it became an exploration of themes, translating concepts from my spiritual belief system into wearable forms. I want my pieces to be practical, easy to wear, so that they can be everyday pieces or worn for special occasions.
Jewelry holds the treasure of memories. Each piece has passion and character of it’s own – especially when it becomes part of you and your collection. With every piece there is a story, a history and mystery.
Hollywood Glamour: Adrian
October 12, 2011 by Amy Zerner
I was watching a Greta Garbo film last night. “The Painted Veil“, and saw in the credits that the beautiful clothes were designed by Adrian. Hollywood has always had a strong tradition of having amazing costume designers, such as the incredible Adrian (he designed the costumes for The Wizard of Oz and many, many other films) Adrian is best known for his costume design work for MGM from 1928 through 1941. Adrian’s reputation skyrocketed, as he also dressed Joan Crawford, Myrna Loy, Norma Shearer, and Jean Harlow. His name is synonymous with Hollywood glamour, which, in turned, helped define high American style. He is probably one of the most famous alumni of Parson’s School of design in New York city.
A quote from Adrian:
“It was because of Garbo that I left M-G-M. In her last picture they wanted to make her a sweater girl, a real American type. I said, ‘When the glamour ends for Garbo, it also ends for me. She has created a type. If you destroy that illusion, you destroy her.’ When Garbo walked out of the studio, glamour went with her, and so did I.”
In 1942, he started his own fashion label with great success and it continued until he closed his salon in 1952. With clean feminine lines & subtle yet interesting details, his work was truly wearable art.
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The Hamptons International Film Festival
October 5, 2011 by Amy Zerner
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to provide a forum for independent filmmakers from around the world to express their vision. It runs from Oct. 13 through Oct. 17 at venues in East Hampton, Southampton Village, Sag Harbor, Westhampton and Montauk. Find box office information at HIFF’s website. See the full schedule here.
Among those expected to attend the Festival this year are David Bailey, Bob Balaban, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Barkin, Harry Belafonte, Joe Berlinger, Matthew Broderick, Emily Browning, Dick Cavett,, Felicity Jones, Ed Lachman, Penelope Ann Miller, Matthew Modine, David Morse, Susan Sarandon, Rufus Wainwright, Wim Wenders and many more.
Breakthrough Performers are Emily Browning (“Sleeping Beauty”), Stine Fischer Christensen (“Cracks in the Shell”), Ezra Miller (“Another Happy Day,” “We Need to Talk About Kevin”) and Anton Yelchin(“Like Crazy”).
“With a strong line-up of international films from cinema masters as well as the “next generation” – the Festival offers incredible access and a tremendous opportunity to our East End audiences, allowing them to experience powerful cinema and filmmaking at its best,” says HIFF Executive Director Karen Arikian.
The Festival’s Opening Night Film on Thursday, October 13 is the Jason Segel and Susan Sarandon heartwarming comedy “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” Closing Night Film is the Cannes Film Festival critics’ darling “The Artist” and the Centerpiece Film is winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival “Like Crazy.”
We’ll be there!
Quick Guide to Color Meanings
September 20, 2011 by Amy Zerner
Color is vibration, the basic energy form underlying all of creation. Color is an essential ingredient in our daily environment and in fashion. Not only does it communicate emotion and create a mood, it also has the power to affect our energy level. In this way seeing a color and experiencing a color are virtually inseparable, since much of what is seen is also felt. People react to colors in various ways, since they evoke personal emotions and experiences.
Red is the most dynamic color. It is activating, passionate, and exciting.
Orange is very stimulating, cheerful and sociable.
Yellow is very happy, warm, and expansive. Yellow encourages optimism and hope and helps to n and stimulates the intellect.
Green is very balancing, healing, and tranquil. It represents growth, vitality, abundance, and nature.
Blue is calming, healing, soothing, and relaxing. Blue characterizes contemplation and spirituality.
Purple represents nobility and dignity. It is often related to intuition and spirituality.
Black connotes sophistication, power, protection and elegance. It is also introspection and mysterious.
White represents clarity, innocence, cleanliness, purity, hope, and openness.
Grey is neutral, calm, and quiet. It is conservative.
Brown is stable, earthy, grounding, reliable and comfortable.
Pink is soothing. It also symbolizes love and romance.
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Fringe Benefits
September 6, 2011 by Amy Zerner
Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and David Crosby were the first group I saw at the Fillmore East in 1968. I was excited that my father bought me a custom purple beaded fringe bag made by the craftsman who designed fringe jackets for that group in Sag Harbor.
Last week it was “Deja Vu” as CSN performed a great concert at Hamptons Rocks For Charity to benefit OCRF and CCFA at East Hampton Studio. They sounded great, sang and played inspired versions of career-spanning classics including “Guinevere,” “Marrakesh Express,” “Wooden Ships,” and “Our House. The concert was well attended and Howard Stern and wife Beth Ostrosky Stern showed up.
Hearing the harmonies and listening to their songs took me back to the 60′s when I beaded, embroidered and tie-dyed my clothes. Now I am a couture designer at Bergdorf Goodman! I can see the hippie influence on fashion, though now done in an upscale and luxurious way.
The ornamental fringe is getting major play for fall, adding an unexpected embellishment to shoes, bags and jewelry.They provide an authentic little touch of craftsmanship, a simple ornamentation that carries connotations of a Western vibe.
So when it comes to investing in pieces with embellished detailing, quality is key: a well-made tassel, be it silk, metal or leather can definitely make a statement and they are available everywhere. The length of fringe is also versatile. You can do this trend with a petite tassel necklace, or go bold with super long dangly earrings.
“I feel like I’ve been here before, feel like I’ve been here before.” – Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Deja Vu
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