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Cleopatra, sultry and sexy with her studs is wearing Katrina Kelly’s Cleopatra earrings, of course, while her men wear the Magi Stud Dome Earrings. **2 stars in one! Cleopatra played by the Gorgeous Elizabeth Taylor** *Image: Poster art for the 1963 film Cleopatra with Richard Burton and Rex Harrison Cleopatra: She was the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt and a legendary beauty who ruled as the reincarnation of the goddess Isis. Many thousands of years later,she is still remembered as a famous rulers.This was a woman who knew what she wanted and would do anything to get it: she even smuggled herself inside a carpet into Caesar’s palace. She was a charming beauty who still captivates the imagination. Her “look” is all about stunning exotic beauty and timeless seduction. Marie Antoinette ready for a fête lavished in my Anastasia Lace Diamond Pearl Earrings, Rococo Baroque Estate Bracelet w/ matching ring and Antique Frame Pearl strand necklace. Marie Antoinette: The Queen of France took the throne at the age of fourteen and grew up in a world where her every whim was satisfied. She had to outshine every other woman in her court, and her enormous,spectacular wardrobe set fashion trends. She was a trendsetter who insisted on nothing less than the best. Coco Chanel, the epiphany of understated elegance, has on 18k gold Magi Dome 5 Star Stud Earrings The real Coco Chanel. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Coco Chanel: This fashion designer and icon was a woman ahead of her time. She turned 20th-century fashion on its head, breaking rules that said women’s clothing had to be stiff and restrictive. Her vision defined a new wave in women’s fashion, one that was all about elegant simplicity, wearability, and freedom of movement. Chanel’s “look” is timeless elegance and pure class. Queen of Sheba, the witty queen is donning the KK Wisdom Wand pendant, Sheba Earrings with Diamonds & Morganites, and Temple & Spire Golden Bangles.
Queen of Sheba: The Biblical monarch of an ancient kingdom (Saba?) is said to have heard of King Solomon’s wisdom and traveled to meet him with great gifts of gold, jewels, and spices. Once she met him, she tested him with questions, matching his wisdom with her wit. This powerful woman is remembered for her great wealth, and her beauty is enhanced by the richness of gold and riches and a possible heir.
What exciting unworldly news on the Katrina Kelly Jewelry Front this Halloween! In preparation for Halloween some of my favorite lady ghosts have summoned me from beyond to lavish them with my jewelry. After all, they were becoming tired of the same old, same old jewels and gold in the afterlife… FOLLOW US today to see the others that came back for my jewelry and how I am adorning them them in my necklaces, rings, earrings and bangles.
Queen Nefertiti: The infamous Nefertiti who was most in need of some updated treasures proudly commands respect in my 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Sage Earrings with Gemstones and Textured Temple posts from Katrina’s Frankincense and Myrrh Collection. Photo Image: iconic bust of Nefertiti is part of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin collection, currently on display in the Neues Museum
Queen Nefertiti: The infamous Nefertiti who was most in need of some updated treasures proudly commands respect in my 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Sage Earrings with Gemstones and Textured Temple posts from Katrina’s Frankincense and Myrrh Collection. Photo Image: iconic bust of Nefertiti is part of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin collection, currently on display in the Neues Museum
Queen Nefertiti: Her name means “the beauty has come,” and Queen Nefertiti is still remembered as one of the world’s great beauties and most powerful women. In the elaborate engraved stories depicted on temple walls, she appears almost twice as often as the pharaoh, her husband! Her image set a new standard for feminine beauty, one that was all about graceful lines, colorful pattern, and exotic allure.
Passing by The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently, I noticed an absence of a line of people waiting to get a glimpse of the late and great Alexander McQueen’s sought after work. This summer I was in that line. The MET was honoring the fashion designer Alexander McQueen in an exhibit called Savage Beauty. The exhibit seemed mythical to me with a somber undertone knowing that this was the last of its kind. It featured numerous McQueen’s pieces, ranging from delicate, floating dresses to meticulously well-tailored jackets to leather corsets and kimonos. Each gallery was carefully decorated to create a mood that fit the clothes. Mirrors, floor-to-ceiling shelves and colorful projections enhanced the galleries divided into themes: Romantic Naturalism, Romantic Primitivism, Romantic Exoticism, Romantic Nationalism, Romantic Gothic and Cabinet of Curiosities and, finally, The Romantic Mind. McQueen’s career spanned almost two decades but the worlds he created through his clothing knew no bounds. He didn’t hesitate to let his imagination take him anywhere. And his sources of inspiration were endless; they stretched across thousands of years and spanned the globe. I loved seeing how he was inspired by some of history’s greatest and most fascinating women, including Catherine the Great, Marie Antoinette and even Joan of Arc. He was able to tap into these women’s strengths, allure and power and bring them to life through lavish fabrics, patterns and textures. In the end, he did more than just create clothes; he used them as a way to express his notions about art, culture, nature, and identity. And he had an exceptional perspective on the way in which clothes shape a woman. He didn’t want his clothes to make women look “naïve” In fact, he said, “I want to empower women.” He wanted women wearing his clothes to look powerful. He was just as inspired by nature as the opulence of history, royalty and tradition. I think that creativity that strives to bring the past into the present is most successful in creating adornments for the future. Alexander McQueen, you inspire me to take my imagination anywhere and to know no bounds. Thank you. Blog by Katrina Kelly
The New York Public Library is hosting an extraordinary interfaith exhibit currently; Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is a remarkable insight into the history of the Abrahamic faiths and their commonalities. This exhibit was described at a press preview by the NYPL president as the “single most important, beautiful, exquisitely designed exhibit in the modern history of the New York Public Library,” Being showcased are some exceedingly rare and truly divine works; 9th century, large typeface fragment from the famous Iraqi Qur’an from the city of Kufa, a first edition of Martin Luther’s Wittenberg translation of the Bible from 1522, a lavish Amsterdam Megillah from 1686, and a Latin Harkness Gospels from Landévennec, Britanny, circa 900 Common Era. The premise of “Three Faiths” is to show commonalities of the three spiritual traditions. There is an absence of hostility that so often plagues the common persons one-dimensional perspective. Only the common denomination of peace, love and beauty are represented here. Aesthetically, I am enchanted with the rich look of Calligraphy and words of canonical texts. Spiritually, any time I am entrenched in such profound divine dogmatic doctrines, I become unworldly inspired and enlightened to write, design and seek more knowledge and compassion. Perhaps my true identity is that of a scholar, a sunday driver amateur of sorts, yearning to unlock the universe through the polar opposite domains of science and theology, and my calling is to unveil my findings into golden trinkets. Or perhaps, I am just a jewelry designer that can’t lavish myself in enough golden jewels. Only time will tell the tale-Katrina Kelly http://exhibitions.nypl.org/threefaiths/
I am on a hunt a unique vintage-like storage unit for my jewelry. Because I have an array of such tiny findings and components, I need a unit that has many small and separate compartments; vintage library card catalogues as storage, wooden file cabinets… Thus far, I have found the following. Anyone know where I can find one in New York City? -KATRINA KELLY JEWELRY ORGANIZATION
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