By Katrina Kelly, on September 22nd, 2011%
By Katrina Kelly, on August 23rd, 2011%
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.
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By Katrina Kelly, on June 20th, 2011%
      
Just a few pictures from Katrina Kelly Jewelry’s Model Photo Shoot::
Thanks to::
Photographer-
ADRIANO FAGUNDES
Stylist-
CHRISSY LLOYD
Hair & Make up Artist-
DAVID TIBOLLA
Model from Q Models-Laiz Lardi wearing my 7 Layers of Love Rings and Charms Collection and new jewels from my Frankincense and Myrrh Collection, Step Up Women,s Network Charity Life Charm and MORE…
By Katrina Kelly, on May 6th, 2011%
ABOUT AUGUSTINA’S:: Augustina Leathers has been located in beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, California for over 26 years.We currently have two stores in Carmel. Whether you’re looking for special occasion dresses, sportswear, jewelry, buckles, boots or hats, if it’s trendy and hip, you’ll find it at Augustina Leathers. We also feature wonderfully diverse jewelry collections to compliment every woman’s wardrobe, whether being worn for a special evening out or with a pair of jeans. Stunning diamond jewelry collections, in both 18k yellow and white gold.
May 2011:: Katrina Kelly Jewelry Trunk Show
Augustina’s
Ocean Avenue
between San Carlos and Mission
Carmel Ca 93921
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By Katrina Kelly, on March 21st, 2011%
 
 Last night I attended the opening night of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, Broadways interpretation of the Aussie cult classic film. Priscilla and Muriel’s Wedding were a pre-requisite to my college extra circular films. It was a star studded filled audience; Bette Midler, Christie Brinkley, Guy Pearce, Renee Zellweger, Joan Rivers, Kathleen Turner, Daryl Roth, Bruce Vilanch and of course many drag queens and performers; Flotilla DeBarge, Bianca Del Rio, Sherry Vine, Logan Hardcore, and the adorable Charlotte Rae from Facts of Life sat 2 rows in front of me. The Broadway version lost some of the dark humor and interest of the film. It seems to be adapted for a more American stage flavor that leaves nothing for the imagination. Nonetheless, the campy music was as infectious as Mama Mia, and all the drag queen glitter costumes & levitating divas uplifted my spirits. Most importantly it succeeded in whisking me off to a wondrous fantasia dreamy world for a couple of hours-Katrina Kelly Jewelry Blog
By Katrina Kelly, on March 2nd, 2011%
By Katrina Kelly, on February 28th, 2011%
By Katrina Kelly, on January 19th, 2011%
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/
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By Katrina Kelly, on January 3rd, 2011%
 Happy New Year from Katrina Kelly Jewelry! Strong trunk shows wrapped up 2010 and new additions to the 7 Layers of Love® Collection were just completed. I kicked into full gear this year healthily and happily by running in the Central Park Emerald Nuts Midnight Run. 2011 welcomes new jewels and new and exciting partnerships that we will share soon! KK
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By Katrina Kelly, on October 25th, 2010%
By Katrina Kelly, on October 12th, 2010%
     I am addicted to The Jane Hotel, especially Cafe Gitane in the Jane, and it’s Avocado, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Chili Flakes on Seven Grain Toast and Dukkah. Since first introduced to the cafe, I have been back every week. Katrina Kelly’s Cafe Inspiration
http://www.thejanenyc.com/
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By Katrina Kelly, on August 20th, 2010%
  
About a year ago I had a profound inclination to learn how to juggle. I had always been fascinated by my sister and best friends ability to juggle. So by incessantly watching numerous instructional youtube videos, I mastered 3 ball juggling. Yet, that just was not enough. If I could juggle three balls, then why not four. This time I signed up for a class taught by Rod Kimball, who taught me some 2 and 3 ball tricks and stalls. Occasionally, Michael Karas would fill in as instructor. I befriended Michael via facebook which led to an introduction to Playing by Air, a variety performance group he is in. Playing by Air is formed of 4 incredibly multi-talented individuals who wholeheartedly love what they do; 3 master jugglers and a skilled masterful violinist. Just being in their presence is creatively contagious and delightful. I have just returned from watching their opening show for the NYC International Fringe Festival. I am utterly enamored and awed. This show is more than mere juggling. It is the crème de la crème of juggling/variety shows. They don sophisticated black suits paired with ties the colors of rainbows. It was humorous, well crafted and jubilantly entertaining. The children and adults cried out bewildering oohs and ahhhs throughout the entire performance. Hip-hop, dance, classical, Fat Boy Slim and some children’s tunes accompany the variety acts. It has an essence of an understated, clever cirque du soleil, but it is entirely their own and one-of-kind. At the end there were Q & A for the performers; one lady stated it best when she said how inspired she was, and that it made her believe anything is possible. Without further ado, Katrina Kelly is off to practice juggling…
   
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