Victorian Gothic Prototypes

OMG, just got back my prototypes of the newest "Victorian Gothic" designs! The lace collar looks FANTASTIC.

These pieces look amazingly delicate but are actually incredibly solid. The intricate design was achieved via looking at vintage lace pieces are the whorls and loops of the designs.

In this series we will have black pieces, white pieces, black and white layered pieces, red transparent pieces and transparent/etched pieces. We're also looking at coloured paints to bring the rainbow to the Danielle Kathleen aesthetic.

Hope you all like the prototypes!

xx, Danielle Kathleen

EDIT:

So, Shop Handmade told me something wonderful today- you guys are already popping in and asking about Victorian Gothic! This pretty much made my day. That said, these pieces are still in production - : ( 

BUT they'll be in Canberra in 2-4 weeks! Don't stress, they're coming sooooon. 

Thanks so much for the love, my dear readers-

xx (once again) Danielle

Shop Handmade Opening TOMORROW!

The wonderful Handmade Shop opens tomorrow, 9.00 am. They're situated on the lower end of Allura Street, City Walk, just below the office high rises, and across the road from Myer and the YHA. Can I say, I've had a chance to step into the space and it looks FANTASTIC!

 

I have noooo idea where my pieces are in the store- so if any of you get the opportunity to step in, let me know! I'm so amazingly excited to see how they look, set up all pro and stuff. : D 

As you can see from the pics, the shop is FULL of amazing things, gifts idea, treats for yourself and so much more! For more of the designers, have a squiz at the Shop Handmade Blog! 

http://shophandmadecanberra.blogspot.com/ 

So exciting!

Danielle Kathleen

Backstage in Fashion Heaven: Beau & Arrow/Danielle Kathleen Photoshoot

Backstage photography by Sealegs (Mary Luckhurst) All images are copyright.

Photographer: Allura Amorosa Dezignz
Design/Fashion: Beau & Arrow (Tegan Kennedy)
Models: Emma Wannell and Ashley Wright
MUA: Jolina O'Hair
Hair & Beauty: Gordana Luzija
Jewelry: Danielle Kathleen (Danni Day)
Assistants: Sarah Davis 

Wow, amazing amazing day! The clothes! And the models! And the makeup!!! I was so inspired by everything. I can't even fully express in words how awesome yesterday was. Everyone at the shoot were such a pleasure to work with, and I've met some lovely people that I hope will keep in contact! These ladies are all over Facebook- go check them all out!!! 

I just wanted to share some of the photography by Sealegs (Mary Luckhurst) who was also shooting on the day. This crazy awesome album is of the backstage sneak-peek variety. I'm going to be soooo hard pressed to choose my final shots if this is an example of just the backstage work! 

www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59260&id=1375538368&l=209d63d83d

Allura Amorosa Dezignz, Tegan Kennedy of Beau & Arrow fashion label, Photography and More!

This weekend is going to be EPIC! 

Not only do we have one of the final stall events before Winter on Saturday! Not only have we placed 20% of our collection into the Handmade shop- due to open next Friday! Not ONLY are we frantically re-stocking the stall so that everything we've kept in wait will be released to the world!! 

BUT!

This week we were invited to participate in a beautiful professional fashion shoot! The amazing photography of Allura Amorosa Dezignz was introduced to Danielle Kathleen a few months back when we received a very lovely email regarding the jewellery we'd shown on Facebook. Then, maybe a week and a half ago Allura Amorosa Dezigns emailed us with this amazing opportunity. This weekend we're setting up cameras, props and models for an epic collaboration. 

The photography:

Is completely spectacular, professional glamour work. We were so impressed (and not just a little bit flattered) to have the opportunity to work with Allura Amorosa Dezignz. 

Allura's website is here:  http://www.amorosadezignz.net/

You'll see what we mean- the high fashion in particular is just... wow! This photo below is of my brother's lady, Maria, who is just too beautiful! I absolutely adore her makeup, here.

The fashion designer:

BEAU & ARROW fashion label, created in 2008 by Tegan Kennedy. Let me just say, if you don't like great fashion- well, you're going to hate Beau & Arrow. These clothes are AWESOME. I completely adore this dress:

But THEN I saw this dress: 

AND THEN THIS DRESS!!!

 

It's not fair for already AWESOME things to get even MORE awesome! But Beau & Arrow have, somehow. Their facebook page is here so go check them out ASAP: 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beau-Arrow/106908599346196

Make up, Models and Hair: I don't knoooow yet! But that's okay, it'll be a fantabulous surprise when I post all the glamorous new pics for you all to salivate over! HOWever, here is a quick image of one of the images Tegan has sent me of her ideas on makeup. I totally love it- Miss Quinn of Kings & Quinns knows how much I like fluro lipsticks.      

: D 

Isn't the world just such a lovely place??

XX, everybody-

Danielle Kathleen

Official List of Items Exclusively Available at Shop Handmade

Hey there my lovely ones, following on from our celebration of Shop Handmade acceptance, we've decided to release the official list of designs exclusive to them. Which means we won't be putting them on the stall at the moment. 

In fact, in an attempt to avoid winter, we're hemming and hawing about whether stalls in winter is the very best idea. What do you guys think? Will Danielle Kathleen take winter off and just sell in stores, or should we go to one or two and make sure all you guys that love us can brave the freezing-ness to see us? 

Hmm, well, that's not for a little while yet anyway. More importantly, the release of the 18 designs now officially stocked by Shop Handmade!

1. The Thistle Brooch

2. Hair Air Balloon Brooch

3. Steam Train Brooch (without the tickets)

4. Lady Gun Brooch- which has been improved, p.s.!

5. Wings + Chain Double Brooch

6. Crossed Keys Necklace

7. Birthday Balloons Brooch

8. Come, Fido! Brooch Set

9. Teapot Necklace (now with bow)

10. Princess Silhouette Necklace (now with bow)

11. Girl Prince Silhouette Necklace (now with AWESOME bow)

12. Daisy Chain Necklace

13. Shadow Girl Necklace

14. Corset Brooch

15. Royal Bunny in Magic Mirror Necklace

16. Large Bird Cage Necklace

17. Cicada Brooch

18. Circus Tent/Big Top Brooch

Shop Handmade is open on the Friday the 16th of April- That's only 11 days! They're situated on City Walk, on Allura Street next to Design-A-Bunch and across the road from the Myer entrance of the Canberra Centre. I'm so so so excited! When they open I'll snap some photos of my showcase and dazzle you all! ^_^

xx, Danielle Kathleen